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Introductory Physics Course Syllabus

This document outlines the syllabus for an introductory physics course covering mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics taught by Dr. Ashok Puri in spring 2021. The course will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00-8:50 am via Zoom. Topics covered include kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, harmonic motion, gases, and thermodynamics. There will be three tests, weekly quizzes, homework, and a final exam worth 660 total points. Attendance is mandatory and academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. The goal is for biology and pre-med students to learn fundamental physics principles.

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Topics covered

  • Attendance Policy,
  • Harmonic Motion,
  • Projectile Motion,
  • Kinematics,
  • Circular Motion,
  • Mechanics,
  • Heat Transfer,
  • Lowest Test Grade Policy,
  • Makeup Tests,
  • Instructor Information
121 views4 pages

Introductory Physics Course Syllabus

This document outlines the syllabus for an introductory physics course covering mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics taught by Dr. Ashok Puri in spring 2021. The course will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00-8:50 am via Zoom. Topics covered include kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, harmonic motion, gases, and thermodynamics. There will be three tests, weekly quizzes, homework, and a final exam worth 660 total points. Attendance is mandatory and academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. The goal is for biology and pre-med students to learn fundamental physics principles.

Uploaded by

golnesa
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© © All Rights Reserved
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Topics covered

  • Attendance Policy,
  • Harmonic Motion,
  • Projectile Motion,
  • Kinematics,
  • Circular Motion,
  • Mechanics,
  • Heat Transfer,
  • Lowest Test Grade Policy,
  • Makeup Tests,
  • Instructor Information

Physics 1031

Introductory Physics
Spring 2021

Course: Introductory Physics (Mechanics and Heat and Thermodynamics)

Text Book: College Physics, 4rd Edition


Knight, Jones and Field

Class Time: Zoom Class 8:00 am- 8:50 am (MWF)

Instructor: Dr. Ashok Puri Email: apuri@uno.edu

Office Hours: MWF ( 9-10 am) + by appointments (Zoom)

Goals: This course is designed to give Biology/Pre-Med students instruction


in the fundamental principles of Mechanics and Heat and
Thermodynamics
Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge in Algebra and Trigonometry

Topics to be covered:
1. Mathematical Concepts
2. Motion along a straight line
3. Kinematics in two dimension
4. Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion
5. Centripetal Forces

TEST #1 (Monday, March. 08, 2021)

6. Work and Energy


7. Impulse and Momentum
8. Rotational Kinematics
9. Rotational Dynamics
10. Static Equilibrium

TEST #2 (Monday, April 12, 2021)

11. Temperature and Heat


12. Transfer of Heat
13. Ideal Gas Laws and Kinetic Energy
14. Thermodynamics

TEST #3 (Friday, May 07, 2021)

Final Exam Friday, May 14, 2021 (7:30 am – 9:30 am)

Grades: Tests 100 pts. each (3x100 = 300 pts.), lowest Test will be dropped.
Quizzes
Final 200 pts.
Home works 100 pts.
Recitation 60 pts.

Total 660 pts.

Grading Model: 90+ A


80+ B
70+ C
60+ D (preliminary grading model)

 We will use Mastering Physics for homework. Home work is due


one week after it is assigned. No late home work will be accepted.

 Class attendance is mandatory.

 Makeup Tests are not allowed. However, lowest Test grade will be
dropped.

 RESPONDUS (with Lock Down browser and Web Cam) will be used
to proctor Quizzes and Exams. Instructions on how to use Respondus
are being sent separately via email.

 Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. UNO judicial code is


available online at

http://studentaffairs.uno.edu/pdfs/AcademicDishonestyPolicy.pdf

After successfully completing this course the students will be able to:
 Solve one and two dimensional kinematics problems.
 Analyze motion of a free falling object, projectile motion, and a particle in
circular motion.
 Use Newton’s Laws of motion to solve simple dynamics problems.
 Draw free body diagrams to enumerate forces acting on a particle.
 Use the definition of work and the work energy theorem applied to analysis
of dynamics problems.
 Use the definition of potential energy and relate it to conservative forces.
 Relate internal energy to the work done by non - conservative forces.
 Use the principle of conservation of energy.
 Use conservation of momentum in the analysis of collisions.
 Solve simple problems involving rotational dynamics.
 Use the conditions for equilibrium applied to solution of problems.
 Solve problems involving simple harmonic motion.
 Understand basics of fluid at rest and motion.
 Relate zeroth law of thermodynamics, Temperature and heat
 Analyze mechanisms of Transfer of Thermal energy.
 Formulate of kinetic theory of gases using ideal gas laws.
 Understand first law of thermodynamics, PV diagrams, apply to heat
engines, refrigeration, heat pump
 Relate second law of thermodynamics and entropy.

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