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1. Major Concepts of Physics PHY102Spring 2006 Welcome ! 1 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

2. Outline – The introductory lecture 1. About myself 2. The overview of the course 3. General recipe for getting highly successful with PHY102 4. About you. Survey of the beginning of PHY102 5. Grading Policy. Exam dates 6. General information 7. Next lecture: Waves and the Concepts Describing Them. Conclusions. 2 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

3. 1. Who is your instructor? I am based in the Physics Department of Syracuse University My expertise is in…Biological Physics My coordinates: Phone # 443-8078 (Office) or # 443-0249 (Lab). I am most of the time either in my office (Rm 211) or in the lab (B103/B105). E-mail: lmovilea@physics.syr.edu. 3 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

4. 1. Understand and be able to explain the nature of light and sound as waves. 2. Course objectives 2. Understand and be able to explain interference of waves. 3. Understand and be able to explain blackbody radiation. 4. Understand and be able to explain the principles of geometrical optics. 5. Understand and be able to explain how simple optical instruments work. 6. Understand and be able to explain how a laser works. 7. Understand and be able to explain the principles of radiation. 4 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

5. The first third of the PHY102 Timetable Tues., January 17th: Lecture #1 Introduction to Course. Thurs., January 19th: Lecture #2 Waves and the Concepts Describing Them Tues., January 24th: Lecture #3 Interferences of Waves: Young’s Experiment. Thurs., January 26th: Lecture #4 Traveling Waves; Longitudinal vs. Transverse Waves. Tues., January 31st: #5 Diffraction: a close look Thurs., February 2nd: #6 Electromagnetic Waves Tues., February 7th; #7 Review Meeting, Part I Thurs., February 9th: Exam 1 5 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

6. Course profile 1. Chapter 11 Vibrations and waves (from Part 1) 2. Chapter 22 Electromagnetic waves 3. Chapter 23 Light: geometric optics 4. Chapter 24 The wave nature of light 5. Chapter 25 Optical instruments 6. Chapter 27 Early quantum theory and models of the atom 7. Chapter 28 Quantum mechanics of atoms 8. Chapter 29 Molecules and Solids 9. Chapter 30 Nuclear physics and radioactivity 6 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

7. 3 How to Make this Course Beneficial to You 1. Prioritize the homework. 2. Participate strongly in the workshops (recitation/lab section). 3. Attend and participate actively during the lectures. There will be bonus questions with no prior notice. 4. Work in groups. 5. Use both the textbook, and its web site (www.physics.syr.edu/~lmovilea/Teaching.html). 6. Practice “Supplementary Materials”. These will be posted on the Course Web as well. 7. Use my office hours! 7 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

8. 1. Why are you taking this course? 4. Survey – The start of PHY102 2. What is your background in Math? Please specify your previous Math courses that you have taken at the university level. 3. Are you taking Math classes this semester? What is their level? 4. Did you take PHY101? What previous physics courses have you taken at the university level? 5. What is your projected area of study, which you would like to work on? 6. Do you think that your future area requires a serious knowledge of Physics? 7. What is the grade that you plan to get with PHY102? 9. Would you like to have homework assignments on the computer? Please justify, for either answer. 10. What are the chapters of PHY102 that you are very interested in? 8 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

9. 5. Grading Policy You will be evaluated, based on the following course activities: i) Assigned homework will count as 7 %; ii) Quizzes will count as 6%; iii) Laboratory activity will reflect as 20%; iv) The two highest scores on the three in-lecture exams will count as 35% (Please note, this counts the most!); v) The final exam will count as 32%. If you know your numerical grade, then its conversion into a letter grade is made by the following rule: The grade limits will not be stricter than the following: 60% for a C minus, 80% for a B minus, and 90% for an A minus. 9 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

10. 6. General Information Labs: Each of you must be registered for a lab meeting of two hour duration, once a week. The labs will provide experiments that elucidate and support an idea or principle that has been discussed previously in the lecture. Text: The textbook is Physics: Principles and Applications, Volume 2, by Doug Giancoli. There are three in-lecture exams that are occur during the regularly scheduled lecture meetings. There is also a final exam that will be held on Monday, May 8th from 7:15 P.M. to 9:15 p.m. in Stolkin Auditorium. Other Exam dates are (mark these dates in your calendar): Thurs., February 9th, for Exam 1; Thurs., March 9th for Exam 2; and Tues., April 18th for Exam 3 10 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

11. PhysicsPrinciples with Applications, Sixth Edition,by Douglas C. Giancoli 12 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

12. 6. General Information Quizzes: There will be four quizzes that will be beheld during the lecture periods. They will be ten to fifteen minutes in length. The date of each will be announced the week prior to the quiz.Physics Clinic: The Clinic is in Room 113, Physics Building. The hours of operation of the Clinic can be found from www.phy.syr.edu/courses Then, click “Clinic Hours” for the schedule. It is also posted on the door outside Room 113. You may go to any clinic hour at any time. However, if you wish to find a particular Teaching Assistant, consult the schedule on the web, or outside the Clinic. 12 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

13. 6. General Information Instructor: Prof. Liviu Movileanu, Room 211, Physics Building, Phone # 443-8078 (Office) or # 443-0249 (Lab). I am most of the time either in my office or in the lab (B103/B105). You are also welcome to contact me by e-mail at lmovilea@physics.syr.edu. Please do NOT e-mail questions for which you can find an answer on the PHY102 course web page. Course secretary: Ms. Arlene Johnston, Rm. 111, Physics Bldg, 3-1915Office Hours: My office hours are on Tuesdays, 2:00 - 3:30 P.M. in Room 211, Physics Building.Lectures: Lectures will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 to 9:20 A.M. in Stolkin Auditorium, Physics Building. It is important that you attend and participate actively in the lectures. We introduce ideas and demonstrate them by experiments. 13 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University

14. Info: No workshops this week! Thursday, Jan 19th: Lecture #27 Waves and the Concepts Describing Them. Good luck for PHY102 and Spring 2006 14 Major Concepts of Physics PHY102 – Lecture #1 2005Syracuse University