Physics

This course teaches students how to understand the world through physics. Real world phenomena such as motion and collisions are described in terms of physical formulas, which can then be translated into computer code. The development of problem solving skills is emphasized. Students learn the techniques of identifying behaviors, breaking them down into component parts, and creating computer models to handle particular behaviors using DirectX/C++.

Course Outline

• Particles Kinematics
• Particle Dynamics
• Numerical Methods (Euler, Verlet Integration, Velocity Verlet, RK4,Taylor’s Series Approximation, Midpoint Methods)
• Collision Detections
• Particle Collision Responses
• Rigid Body Kinematics
• Quaternion
• Rigid Body Dynamics
• Rigid Body Collision Responses