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Academic Year 2002/2003


Introductory Physics I
PHYS 111 FA

This introductory noncalculus course covers fundamental principles of physics, concentrating on mechanics, heat and energy conservation, kinetic theory, and waves. 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. Quizzes.

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.

The instructor of this course will not be using the on-line wait list. If you are interested in this course, please contact the instructor directly.

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-18-2003


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