Fall 2020

Introductory Physics I: Mechanics

Listed in: Physics and Astronomy, as PHYS-116

Formerly listed as: PHYS-16

Faculty

Ashley R. Carter (Section 01)
Jarrett A. Moyer (Section 01)

Description

This course will begin with a description of the motion of particles and introduce Newton’s dynamical laws and a number of important force laws. We will apply these laws to a wide range of problems to gain a better understanding of the laws and to demonstrate the generality of the framework. The important concepts of work, mechanical energy, and linear and angular momentum will be introduced and the unifying idea of conservation laws will be discussed. Additional topics may include, the study of mechanical waves, fluid mechanics and rotational dynamics. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

To provide course interaction we will do required synchronous small group meetings, required synchronous individual meetings with the instructors, and some optional synchronous meetings. However, the main class lectures and laboratory exercises will be done remotely.

Requisite: MATH 111. Limited to 48 students. Fall semester: The Department. Spring semester: Professor Carter and Dr. Moyer.

If Overenrolled: Preference will be given to students who are considering a major in Physics. After that, priority will be given by seniority.

PHYS 116 - LEC

Section 01
Tu 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM SCCE E110
Th 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM SCCE E110

PHYS 116F - DIS

Section 01
M 02:20 PM - 03:10 PM ONLI ONLI

Section 02
M 03:50 PM - 04:40 PM ONLI ONLI

Section 03
M 05:10 PM - 06:00 PM ONLI ONLI

Section 04
Tu 02:40 PM - 03:30 PM ONLI ONLI

PHYS 116L - LAB

Section 01
F 08:50 AM - 09:40 AM ONLI ONLI

Section 02
F 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM ONLI ONLI

Section 03
F 02:20 PM - 03:10 PM ONLI ONLI

Section 04
F 03:50 PM - 04:40 PM ONLI ONLI

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
14th edition of University Physics Young and Freedman The students can get the combined edition which includes Volumes one and two and Modern Physics (ISBN-13: 978-0-321-97361-0) or they can just get Volume 1 ( ISBN-13: 978-0-13-397804-9). Rental volumes are available as are electronic versions of the text. TBD
Mastering Physics Addison-Wesley Publishing Please note: unless you are confident that the combined purchase of Mastering Physics will arrive before the beginning of classes it is recommended that they buy Mastering Physics separately from the text since this provides you with instant access to Ma TBD

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022