Algebra-based physics
Undergraduate · Physics
Syllabus focus
Standard syllabus · STEM / applied
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Topics typically covered
Standard syllabus
Mechanics without calculus
- Scalars, vectors, and graphical kinematics
- Constant acceleration and free fall
- Newton's laws in one and two dimensions
- Work, power, and conservation of energy
- Momentum and impulse in collisions
Heat, waves, and sound
- Temperature, heat transfer, and specific heat
- Phase changes and latent heat
- Wave properties: speed, frequency, and wavelength
- Standing waves and resonance
- Sound intensity and the decibel scale
Electricity and magnetism basics
- Charge, electric fields, and potential difference
- Series and parallel circuits
- Magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction
- Electromagnetic spectrum overview
- Light: reflection, refraction, and color
STEM / applied
Life-science and pre-health applications
- Blood flow and pressure in biological systems
- Hearing range and ultrasound in medicine
- Radiation exposure and safety units
- Biomechanics of locomotion and injury prevention
- Environmental heat transfer and climate context
Everyday technology
- Household circuits and breaker panels
- Automotive safety: crumple zones and airbags
- Musical instruments and acoustic design
- Sports physics: projectiles and energy
- Reading energy labels and efficiency ratings
Lab and quantitative skills
- Proportional reasoning and unit conversion
- Linear graphing and slope interpretation
- Simple error bars without formal calculus
- Hands-on measurement of g, friction, and circuits
- Science writing for non-calculus audiences
Notes
Topics reflect common coverage in US university physics syllabi (OpenStax University Physics, Young & Freedman, and similar sequences). Exact order, depth, and applied emphasis vary by institution and instructor.