Physics Syllabus
Physics Syllabus
Course Materials
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Instructor
Book
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Serway and Jewett (9th Edition)
Topics to Be Covered
Chapter 1 Physics and Measurement
Chapter 2 Motion in One Dimension
Chapter 3 Vectors
Chapter 4 Motion in Two Dimensions
Chapter 5 The Laws of Motion
Chapter 6 Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newtons Laws
Chapter 7 Energy of a System
Chapter 8 Conservation of Energy
Chapter 9 Linear Momentum and Collisions
Chapter 10 Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis
Chapter 11 Angular Momentum
Chapter 12 Static Equilibrium and Elasticity
Chapter 13 Universal Gravitation
Chapter 14 Fluid Mechanics
Grading Policy
Midterm
Classroom Activity
Final
30 %
20 %
50 %
Attendance
Students not attending 70% of lectures cannot take the final exam. Students who have
fulfilled the attendance requirements in previous years are excused for this rule.
Student Responsibility
Review the course material before coming to class
Attend the class
Take notes
Go over the lecture notes after class
Observe the honor code
Ask help if necessary
Classroom Etiquette
Please turn off all cell phones before entering the classroom. Private chatter during
lecture is not allowed. Questions in lecture are always good. Be respectful to your fellow classmates.
Condescending or insulting remarks cannot be tolerated.