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Course Objectives
and Philosophy
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P221 is the first course of a three semester sequence that will introduce you to
classical and modern physics. In this semester, we will cover:
- Introductory material and a review of vector analysis
- Kinematics in 1,2,3 dimensions
- Newton's Laws of motion and gravitation
- Simple harmonic motion
- Work and Energy
- Momentum and Collisions
- Spin and Orbital Motion
- Solid and Fluids
- Waves
- Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory
This is alot of material! We will not be able to cover all
topics in great depth. We will work the hardest on kinematics,
work, and energy.
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Instructor
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Rex Tayloe
Swain West 207
856-4320
rtayloe@indiana.edu
Office Hours:
M 9-11am ,W 2-3:30pm
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Secretary
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Ms. Debbie McKinney
Swain West 305
855-2220
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Assistant Instructor
(discussion sections)
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Ralf Lehnert
Swain West 331
855-8932
rlehnert@indiana.edu
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Grader
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Dazhang Huang
Swain West 340
855-0293
dhuang@indiana.edu
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Lab Instructor
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Prof. Hans-Otto Meyer
SW 242
meyer@iucf.indiana.edu
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Schedule
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Lecture:
- Sect. 3289, 8:00-08:50am MWF, Swain West 007
Discussion:
- Sect. 3290, 9:05-9:55am TR, Swain West 219
- Sect. 3291, 10:10-11:00am TR, Swain West 219
Lab:
- Sect. 3292, 12:20-2:14pm R, Swain West 150
- Sect. 3293, 3:35:5:30pm R, Swain West 150
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Textbook
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University Physics
by Ronald Reese
(available at TIS and IU bookstores)
Additional references may be found on reserve at Physics Library:
- Student Solutions Manual for University Physics
- Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick and Walker
- Physics by Tipler
- Feynman Lectures on Physics by Feynman
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Lab Manual
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P221 Lab Manual, Spring 2001
(available at TIS and IU bookstores, do not use versions from previous semesters)
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| Corequisite
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M211
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| Drop & Add
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The last day to drop P221 with an automatic W is March 7 .
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Grading
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The course grade will be based on homework, labs, exams, and final exams
with this weighting:
- homework (best 13 of 15) - 15%
- labs (best 13 of 14) - 20%
- 3 exams (15% each) - 45%
- final exam - 20%
Grades will be posted at: ONCOURSE
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Homework
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To learn physics is to learn to solve physics problems (and visa-versa). Therefore, it is
very important to do and to understand the homework. We'll have 15 homework sets due each Friday
by noon (drop box outside SW132). These sets will include material covered up to
the previous Wednesday. These will be graded and the best 13 of the 15 sets will count for
15% of the course grade. Homework solutions will be posted the following week on the web
and in our posting space (case #10, SW 2nd floor, near library).
During the (twice weekly) discussion sections you will work on these (and similar) problems
with fellow students. You'll learn and practice the techniques to solve them.
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Labs
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The weekly P221 lab section will illustate the concepts of the course with
experiments and measurements. You'll learn proper lab techniques and be introduced
to the concept of experimental errors. We'll have 14 labs total beginning with the first
week of class. There will be no lab for the last week of class.
You need to purchase a Physics P221 Lab Manual.
Prof. Meyer with the assistance of Mr. Dan Beeker, who coordinates the labs for the
Physics Department, sets lab policy and assigns the final lab grades.
The labs will be graded and the best 13 of 14 will count for 20% of the course grade.
You must complete 11 of the 14 labs to recieve a passing grade for the course.
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In-class Exams
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We'll have 3 in-class exams during the year at dates as indicated by the syllabus.
These will consist of problems similar to those assigned for homework (see homework
philosophy). Makeup exams will not be given and an absence from an exam can be excused
for a documented medical reason only. No books, notes, or scratch paper will be allowed.
Show all work on the exam pages. Bring pencils and a calculator. A formula sheet
will be provided.
Each of the 3 exams will count 15% toward the final grade for a total of 45% from in-class
exams.
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Final Exam
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The final exam will be given during the assigned time slot during finals week. It will
tests concepts from the entire semester and will consist of problems similar to the
homework (see homework philosophy). The sames rules as for in-class exams will apply.
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Additional Help
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Physics Forum
Undergraduate physics students may find additional help in SW246, the Physics
Forum. It is staffed by graduate students and faculty.
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Homework Drop Box
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In hall, outside SW132
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Homework Posting Space
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In hall, 2nd floor SW, near library.
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