PHYS111

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PHYS111

Introductory Physics I PHYS111 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       999      0         Open

An introductory noncalculus course in 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. Some time will be spent on the history of science, on what constitutes a "law" of nature, and on application of physical principles in a variety of phenomena and processes.

MAJOR READINGS

V.P. Colletta, COLLEGE PHYSICS, Mosby, St.
Louis.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three in-class exams and a final exam. Weekly problem sets.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

While a background in calculus is not required, each student who enrolles 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, run by undergraduate TA's, are provided two evenings each week; additional sessions may be organized for some afternoons if demand warrants. The associated laboratory course PHYS121 is optional. However, 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: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PHYS

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Ellis, F; Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Albert A. Michelson, Albert Einstein and Robert A. Millikan at the Califonia Institute of Technology in 1932

Reference:

Blatt, Frank J., MODERN PHYSICS. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1992

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