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| Instructors |
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Assistant Instructors
(discussion)
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| Instructor |
Office |
Office Hours |
| Elia Nelson |
SW 340 |
M: 11-12, F:11-12, Phys. Forum, W: 11:15-12:20 |
| Theresa Conway |
SW 340 |
W: 1:30-2:30, F:11-12, Phys. Forum, R: 9-10 |
| Dan Hussey |
SW 340 |
W: 1:30-2:30, R: 9-10, Phys. Forum, W: 2:30-3:30 |
| Ralf Lehnert |
SW 331 |
R: 12:25 - 1:25, Phys. Forum, M: 10:10-11:15 (and by appntmnt) |
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| Course Goals |
The course material for P201 is centered on the
study of Newton's Laws, which includes the study of forces.
The course will begin with introductory background material to
get us warmed up and then will move to one and two dimensional
kinematics. We will then learn Newton's three laws with
applications, momentum conservation, and energy conservation.
We shall learn how to
understand rotating systems and apply this understanding to
gravitational attraction and planetary orbits. The properties of
solids and fluids will be discussed, with particular attention to
fluid flow. Finally the course will introduce and develop the
concept of waves with applications (this semester ) to sound, and
in P202 to radio, light, and x-rays. Throughout the course,
problem-solving skills will be developed, as well as an intuitive
feel for physics.
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| Schedule |
Lecture:
- Sect. 3323, 8:00-08:50am MWF, Swain West 119
- Sect. 3324, 12:20-1:10pm MWF, Swain West 119
Discussion:
- Thursday (see schedule of classes)
Laboratory:
- Monday, Tuesday (see schedule of classes)
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| Textbook
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Physics, An Introduction, 1st Edition by James S. Walker
(Prentice Hall, 2002)
The textbook will guide us through the material. Concepts are explained
and examples given. Please read the material that will be covered before
each lecture, attend the lecture, and then read it again. Many concepts
take several repetitions before you "get it". At the end of each chapter
in the textbook are a summary, conceptual questions, and quantitative problems
to challenge and enhance your understanding of the material.
The conceptual questions are a good review after reading
the chapter. The quantitative problems test problem solving skills. Answers
to the odd-numbered problems are in the Appendix.
This textbook has an excellent accompanying web site at:
http://cwx.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/walker2/ . We will use
material from this web site in lecture and discussion. You should take advantage
of the study materials offered there to help with your learning. Along with
the assigned homework problems, we suggest working the Practice Problems and
the Practice Questions (see the syllabus).
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Lecture |
We will have three lectures per week.
Although the lectures will follow
the topics in the textbook, they will include important additional information
and insights not in the text and may omit some information contained in
the text. You are responsible for both the assigned materials in
the text and what is covered in class. Thus, you are strongly urged
to attend every class.
Professors Lee and Tayloe will share lecturing during the semester.
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| Homework |
There will be 11 Homework assignments on problems
from the textbook. Carefully work through and understand these problems.
If you understand how to do all of these problems and retain that knowledge,
you will do well in the course. The exams will consist of much material
taken from the homework.
The homework will be due by 12 noon on the Monday following the assignment,
except for the assignment before spring break which will be due 5pm
on Friday. Turn in and pick up your HW in the
drop boxes near the elevator on the 1st floor of Swain West.
Turn in the HW by the due date/time.
Two (2) problems selected from these ten (10) problems will be graded
with 10 points each. The remaining 8 problems, if worked, earn you one
(1) point each. Thus, each homework that you turn in will earn you a maximum
of 28 points. There is no extra credit. If you have questions on
your homework grade, contact the instructors, not the grader. Complete solutions of these
problems will be posted on the class website.
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| Discussion |
Since the discussion sections are an integral
part of this course, you should also be registered for one of them.
Each discussion instructor will issue detailed instructions
for their class. In the discussion sections you learn how to approach physics
problems and will have the opportunity to ask detailed questions about
the homework problems. Because these problems are similar to those you
will encounter on the exams, you are strongly encouraged to attend your
discussion section each week.
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| Laboratory |
You should be registered for a P201 Lab section.
You will need a current (Spring 2002) P201 Physics Lab Manual, written by
Dan Beeker. The manual, which can be purchased at the IU Bookstore or TIS,
is updated each semester, so you will need to buy a new one. The laboratory
coordinator for the course is Dan Beeker (SW 115, phone: 855-5903, e-mail:
debeeker@indiana.edu
).
An associate instructor will teach your lab section, grade your lab
work, and assign you a lab grade. The organization of the lab will be explained
during the first week, so please be sure to attend. You will have a total
of 13 labs to carry out; 11 labs will be graded and your lowest lab grade
will be dropped at the end of the semester. These labs are an important
part of this course, and the exams will cover material from the lecture,
homework assignments, and your laboratory work. A minimum of 10 labs
must be completed to pass the course. Laboratory sessions begin during
the first week of classes. |
| Mid-semester Exams |
There will be three mid-semester examinations
from 7:00-8:30pm on Thursday evenings 1/31, 2/28, and 4/4. The room
assignments will be announced.
Make sure that you have no scheduling conflicts on these dates!
Check with your employers or other instructors
well in advance - there will be no make-up exams, and a missed unexcused
exam will count zero toward your final grade. The exams are closed book.
However, a formula sheet and fundemental constants will be given, and you are
allowed 1 page of your own notes, formulas, etc.
They will consist of 20 multiple-choice questions and you will have 1.5 hours
to complete them. |
| Final Exam |
There will be a final exam on Thursday 5/2,
10:15am-12:15pm in a room TBA. It will be comprehensive and cover material
from the entire semester with slightly more emphasis on the material from
the last 3 weeks of class. It will consist of 26 multiple-choice questions
and you will have 2 hours to complete them.
If you are caught cheating on any exam, you will receive a grade
of zero on the exam and your name will be reported to the Dean of Students
for further action. |
| Course Grade |
Your final letter grade will be determined on
the basis of a numerical distribution combining the scores from the exams,
homework, and laboratory. The distribution will be determined using the
following proportions:
- homework - 20%
- labs - 20%
- 3 exams (14% each) - 42%
- final exam - 18%
Grades will be posted at: ONCOURSE. |
| Office Hours |
If you have difficulties in developing the needed
skills to survive this Physics course, especially if you have troubles
with the algebra and trigonometry, see the instructors during their office
hours. Office hours are a free tutoring service. |
| Physics Forum |
The Physics Forum at Swain West 246 is staffed
for about 30 hours each week by graduate students and faculty who can provide
assistance in solving homework problems and in preparing for exams. The
staffing schedule is posted on the door of SW 246 and on the Physics Department
website. |
| Class Administration |
All course administration matters are handled
through the Physics Academic Services Office in Swain West 132. Their office
hours are 9:00 - 11:55 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The last day to drop with
an automatic W is Thurs, March 7.
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