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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
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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