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Academic Year 2001/2002


Introductory Physics I
PHYS 111 FA

This introductory noncalculus course covers some fundamental principles of physics. The fall term will concentrate on mechanics, heat and energy conservation, and kinetic theory; the spring term on electromagnetism, optics and modern physics. Theory building and theory testing will be studied through examples, lecture demonstrations, and problem solving.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class exams and a final exam. Problem sets.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

While a background in calculus is not required, each student who enrolls in the course is assumed to be familiar with exponents and powers-of-10 ("scientific") notation, geometry, simple trigonometry, logarithms and proportions. Problem-solving help sessions are run by TAs. The associated laboratory course PHYS121 is optional. Students planning to enter the health professions should be aware that a year of physics WITH LABORATORY is usually required for admission. Consult your major adviser if you are in doubt about similar requirements in your field.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PHYS    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Shapiro,Mark   
Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: SCIE150
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)
SR. major:    Jr. major:
SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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