PHYS111 - Introductory Physics I

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Introductory Physics I
PHYS 111 FA

PHYS111 and PHYS112 are non-calculus courses covering fundamental principles of physics and are targeted specifically toward non-science majors. This fall course will concentrate on matter, mechanics, heat, and waves. Theory building and theory testing will be studied through examples, demonstrations, and problem solving.

MAJOR READINGS

TBA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class exams and a final exam, problem sets, and 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.

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)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006