PHYS111 - Introductory Physics I

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Introductory Physics I
PHYS111 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.

MAJOR READINGS

PHYSICS-STRUCTURE AND MEANING, L.N. Cooper, Univ. Press of New England, Hanover.

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: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PHYS Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Ellis,Fred M.

Instructor's Course Page

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

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000