Introductory Physics Course - Fall 2019

1. Syllabus Physics 110 Introductory Physics Physics 110 – Fall 2019 Prof. Martin Guthold Office: Olin 302, Lab: Olin 202 Phone: 758-4977, cell 608-7304 e-mail: gutholdm@wfu.edu OFFICE HOURS M, W, F, 1:00-2:00 pm, 302 Olin Feel free to drop by any time and I’ll try to accommodate you. TUTORIALS Tutorials are also offered every night, held by Physics students. Hours/room TBA. Physics 110 is a one-semester course in Introductory Physics. It does not require the use of calculus. The course is intended for non-science students. It is not intended for Pre-Med students or Science majors. Fulfills divisional. SCHEDULE Lectures are Tuesday, Thursday, 12:30- 1:45 pm; room Olin 101 Each student must also enroll in one laboratory session. Laboratory sessions begin the week of Monday, Jan 28; room Olin 105. Failed lab = failed class!

2. TEXT AND MATRIALS • Required: Textbook: How things work by Bloomfield 5th edition (bookstore, or online). • Required: For the lab you must also get the lab manual in the bookstore (~ $15, bookstore). • i-clicker (~ $ 30, new; less$, used), or REEF app ($15) on your phone (more in a bit). EXAMS AND GRADING There will be one final exam and two 45 minutes midterm exams given at the dates listed below (next slide). Homework problems will be assigned for each chapter. The homework is due one week later in class. 1. Midterm exam 20% 2. Midterm exam 20% Final Exam 30 % Lab 15% Homework 10% i-clicker 5% (in-class multiple choice questions) attendance: 1 point correct answer: 1 point

3. Exam dates & other important dates Last day to add class: Tuesday, Jan. 29 Last day to drop class: Tuesday, Feb. 19 Exam 1: Thursday, Feb. 14, in-class Exam 2: Thursday, March 28, in-class Final: Thursday, May 9, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm No lectures on: Tu & Th, March 12 & 14 (Spring break)

4. HOMEWORK AND PROBLEM SOLVING Homework and problem solving is the most important part of learning in a course in physics. Approximately 15 questions or problems per chapter will be assigned as homework. Homework is due in class on due date. 80% grade if turned in by 5:00 pm on due date, 50% following two days. Some problems may also re-appear on the exams and the final. POSTINGS Lectures and all scores (listed by last four digits of student (ID), and other material relating to the course will be posted on the web site. http://www.wfu.edu/~gutholdm/Physics110/phy110.htm • Try the Webpage at home. • Download the lecture notes BEFORE class PRINT them out and BRING them to class. • If you have problems, come and see me right away.

5. ATTENDANCE • In essence, attendance is taken via the i-clicker multiple choice questions (5% of the grade). i-clicker questions: 1 point for attendance 1 point for correct answer • Attendance at the two exams and the final is required - absence will result in a zero grade unless an official excuse is presented. Excuses should be reported to me in advance.

6. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY PHY110 TUTOR SESSIONS (Hours to come soon) The tutors: Daniel Vickers, Martin Gamer, Ray Clark, Dizhou Wu, Lucas Tommervik The tutor sessions in semesters past were successful and received high marks from many students. All students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Tutor sessions will last two hours. Time/room to be announced. Private tutors are also available: see Kittye McBride in department office (Olin 100)

7. Homework grader: • Ray Clark, email: clarrd15@wfu.edu • Please contact the grader or me, if you have questions about homework grading.

8. Labs • The labs take place in Olin 105 • Lab manager: • Eric Chapman (Olin 110), phone: 758-5532 • Your lab teaching assistants (TAs): • Tong Ren, Jacquelyn Sharpe, Ian Newsome, Chuanyang Yu • Need to buy lab manual at bookstore • Labs start week of Jan. 28.

9. Lecture format: • Demos: Understand them & • and take notes. • (May pop up in exam) • Powerpoint presentations • Download from http://www.wfu.edu/~gutholdm/Physics110/phy110.htm, print out (e.g. three slides on a page) and bring to lecture. • Lots of whiteboard work (bring note pad to each class; take notes!!) • i-clickers: Concept questions and quick quizzes with immediate feedback.

10. iclicker notes • Two options: • Purchase handheld i-clicker device; new (~$30) or used at bookstore. • Or:Download iclicker REEF app onto your phone as outlined on this webpage (need to open an account): • https://www1.iclicker.com/products/reef-polling/ • Will get free demo trial for two weeks, then pay for subscription (6 months $14.99; or longer) • If you already have a REEF account, use it! • Add course: Institution: Wake Forest University; Our class is “Physics 110B (Guthold)” Spring 2019

11. READ THE TEXT BOOK!!! Book review • The book takes everyday objects and looks at the “physical concepts ” behind them. • Shows that science is part of our everyday life. • Goals: • Begin to see the science in everyday life. • Learn that science isn’t frightening or a black box. • Learn to think logically in order to solve problems. • Develop and expand physical intuition. • Learn how things work. • Things don’t just occur willy-nilly. • Obtain perspective on history of science and technology.

12. READ THE TEXT BOOK!!! Book review Each chapter has the following features: • Introduction:(principal theme + at home experiment + itinerary) • Each chapter is divided into a few sections • Each section: Check your understanding, figures answers at end of chapter • Epilogue: connects studied objects and physical concepts • Summary: summary + restatement of important laws and equations • Exercises(explanations) • Problems(numbers) • Glossary at the end of the book • Two appendices 1. Vectors; 2. Units

13. Things to check in at the door: 1.Group dynamics: Cynicism is cool Indifference Whatever attitude 2. Personal: I can’t do it. I don’t know where to start 3. Calculus

14. Tentative Schedule Lecture Chapter No. Topic 1 - Introduction, 2 1.1 The laws of motion, Part I, skating 3 1.2 The laws of motion, Part I, falling balls 4 1.3 The laws of Motion, Part I, ramps 5 2.1 The laws of Motion, Part II, seesaws 6 2.2 The laws of Motion, Part II, wheels 7 2.3 The laws of Motion, Part II, bumper car 8 3.1 Mechanical Objects, Part I, spring scales 9 - Review and catch-up 10 Th, Feb. 14Midterm 1 (Ch. 1-3.1) 11 - Return exam, start next topic 12 3.3 Mechanical Objects, Part I, carousels and roller coasters 13 5.1 fluids, balloons 14 7.1 Heat and Phase Transitions, wood stoves 15 7.2 Heat and Phase Transitions, water, steam and ice

15. Tentative Schedule, cont. Lecture Chapter No. Topic 16 9.1 Resonance and Mechanical Waves; Clocks 17 9.2 Resonance and Mechanical Waves; Musical Instruments 18 10.3 Electricity, flashlights 19 - Review, catch-up 20 - Th, March 28 Midterm 2 (Ch. 5, 7, 8 - 10) 21 - Return exam, start next topic 22 11.1 Magnetism & Electrodynamics, household magnets 23 11.2 Magnetism & Electrodynamics, electric power distribution 24 14.1 Optics, Cameras, lenses 25 16.1 Modern Physics, Nuclear Weapons- 26, 27, 28 - Three extra lectures to catch up, or cover other topics of interest 29 - Review Th, May 9 Final exam; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (comprehensive)

16. Homework: For next class: • Check out course web page and print out Chapter 1.2 • Buy book, lab manual, and i-clicker • Reading assignment: Chapters 1.1, 1.2