OBJECTIVE

To give the students an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of physics. Prerequisite: Math 130 or equivalent. No previous course in physics is required.

Unit I

Chapter 1 ­ INTRODUCTION

Chapter 2 ­ Kinematics In One Dimension

Chapter 3 ­ Kinematics In Two Or Three Dimension; Vectors

Chapter 4 ­ Motion And Force: Dynamics

EXAMINATION I ­ Monday, October 6, 1997 (100 Points)

Unit II

Chapter 5 ­ Circular Motion; Gravitation

Chapter 6 ­ Work and Energy

Chapter 7 ­ Linear Momentum

EXAMINATION II ­ Monday, October 27, 1997 (100 points)

Unit III

Chapter 8 ­ Rotational Motion

Chapter 9 ­ Bodies In Equilibrium; Elasticity And Fracture

Chapter 10 ­ Fluids

EXAMINATION III ­ Wednesday, November 19,1997 (100 points)

Unit IV

Chapter 11 ­ Vibrations and Waves

Chapter 12 ­ Sound

Chapter 13­ Temperature and Kinetic Theory

EVALUATION AND GRADING SCALE

Three Unit Examinations ...........................30 % Final Examination............................... 20 %

Recitation Quizzes (the best 8 of 10)..........25 % Homework ............................................5 % Laboratory Final Examination...................... 5 % Experiments (The best 8 of 10)..........15 %

POLICIES ON HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, ABSENTEES IN LABORATORY, QUIZZES AND UNIT EXAMINATIONS
Homework will not be accepted late.
No provisions are made for the student to do experiments when absent from the laboratory.
No makeup quizzes.
Without an approved excuse for missed examination, the student will receive 0 for the missed exam.
With an approved excuse, missed examinations may be taken. The missed exams are to be made up in a timely fashion in order to receive full credit. The guidelines are:

1. Students have one week from the date of the missed scheduled exam to take the missed exam without penalty. 2. Between 1 wk and 2 wk of the date of the missed scheduled exam, the penalty is 20% of score. After 2 weeks of the scheduled missed examination , the student will received 0 for the missed examination.

LECTURE

Several Special Projects will be assigned. The average of the special projects can be substituted for your lowest Unit Exam. The unit examinations and final examination will be prepared by the lecturer.

RECITATION (scheduled on Tuesday)
1. Develop problem solving skills.

2. Quizzes will be given each week in recitation, beginning Tuesday, January 22, 1997.

3. Recitation teacher will prepare recitation quizzes, assign Hw, and grade HW

LABORATORY (scheduled on Thursday)

1. Perform experiments/Take laboratory final examination
2. Required to read the safety rules contained rules contained in the laboratory manual.
3. The computer will be used for analyzing and graphing data.

RECITATION SCHEDULE ­ FALL, 1997

The problems chosen are designed to give you a better understanding of the basic physical principles physics. It is advisable to do as many (the more the better) of these problems as possible by the date given. Attempting 2 or 3 a day is less frustrating than attempting 8 or 10 a day. At the beginning of each lecture, time (10­15 min) will be allowed for questions concerning any problems you may have encountered. Your recitation instructor will assign 5 or 6 of these problems or similar ones to be turned in at the beginning of the class period on the date indicated. A short quiz ( 2-3 problems) shall be given each week.