This is the first course of a two-semester introductory calculus-based physics sequence. It is a comprehensive study of mechanics, geometric optics, and wave optics designed to provide a solid foundation in physics principles and problem-solving techniques for selected cadets whose skills in mathematics and science are sufficiently mature to allow greater illustration of important principles. The course consists of an in-depth study of the laws of motion as applied to simple physical systems undergoing translational and rotational motion, geometric optics, wave optics, and lasers. An integrated laboratory program illustrates basic scientific principles and serves to stimulate intellectual curiosity. The program is structured around a military storyline that demonstrates relevancy of the physics to the technology of the Army of the 21st Century.
