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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
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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