College Physics (130-1-03)
Instructors
Michael F Smutko
847/491-4568
Dearborn Observatory (2131 Tech Drive), Room 9A, Evanston
Meeting Info
Technological Institute F281: Mon, Wed, Fri 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Overview of class
Physics 130-1-03 is a special "true beginners" physics class. It is intended for students who have had zero physics experience. Enrollment for this section is by permission number for this reason.
This is the first quarter of a three-quarter, algebra-based physics course with lecture. Physics is the most basic of the sciences, dealing with the behavior and structure of matter. Lectures illustrate physical principles: mechanics, motion, momentum and energy, fluids, and oscillations. It continues as PHYSICS 130-2, 3. Students taking this course must also enroll in a Physics Lab 136-1. Actual demonstrations of many physical principles will be shown in the lecture whenever possible. Weekly quizzes emphasize problem solving. The goal of the course is for the student to gain an understanding of the nature of the physical principles which govern the world around us and the universe beyond, through models which draw on our everyday experiences. Topics: 1. Motion in One Dimension 2. Vectors 3. Motion in a Plane 4. Particle Dynamics 5. Work and Energy 6. Conservation of Energy 7. Conservation of Linear Momentum 8. Collisions 9. Rotational Kinematics 10. Rotational Dynamics and Conservation of Angular Momentum 11. Oscillations 12. Fluids.
Registration Requirements
Basic knowledge of High School algebra and trigonometry.
Teaching Method
Lectures with demonstrations and discussion sections. Attendance will be highly recommended.
Evaluation Method
Grades for this course are based on two in-class midterms, a final exam, and best 5 of 6 quizzes.
Class Materials (Required)
Physics, Giancoli 7th ed. Prentice Hall. (ISBN-13: 978-0321625922)
Class Materials (Suggested)
Personal Response "Clickers" will be used if you have one. We use the TurningPoint brand.
Class Attributes
Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
Natural Sciences Distro Area
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Co-requisite: Students must also register for PHYSICS 136-1. Add both classes to the shopping cart and submit together for successful registration.
Add Consent: Department Consent Required
Associated Classes
DIS - Technological Institute L160: Thurs 3:00PM - 3:50PM