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1. INTRODUCTION PHYSICS 243H – University Physics I – Honors Session Fall 2006 Instructor: Petru S. Fodor E-mail: p.fodor@csuohio.edu Class webpage: https://academic.csuohio.edu/webct Introduction

2. Contact information Instructor: Petru S. Fodor Office: Science Building SI 115 Phone: (216) 523 7520 E-mail (BEST WAY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME): p.fodor@csuohio.edu Office hours: - Tuesday, Wendsday & Thursday 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The best alternative is to send me an e-mail and set up an appointment. Lectures: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 – 2:50 pm (Main Classroom MC 353)) Laboratories: Thursday 3:00 – 4:50 pm (Science Building SI 118) WebCT class webpage can be found at: https://academic.csuohio.edu/webct Introduction

3. Textbook  “Fundamentals of Physics”, vol. 1 & 2, by D. Halliday, R. Resnick and J. Walker. - the homework problems will be assigned from the textbook. Introduction

4. Important Dates Tuesday, August 29 – First day of class. Thursday, August 31 – First laboratory meeting. Friday, September 8 –Last day to drop the class. Thursday, September 21 – EXAM #1 Thursday, October 19 – EXAM #2 Friday, November 3 – Last day to withdraw. Thursday, November 16 – EXAM #3 Thursday, November 23 – Thanksgiving recess Thursday, December 7 – Last day of class. Tuesday, December 12 – FINAL EXAM. Introduction

5. What will you learn?  The emphasis will be on developing problem solving skills and understanding the basic concepts and definitions used in the study and application of Mechanics and Thermal Physics.  The main goal is to encourage independent thinking and logical reasoning. Introduction

6. Topics to be covered  Units and Vectors (Chapter 1, 3)  Motion in one and two dimensions (Chapter 2, 4)  Newton’s laws and their application (Chapter 5, 6)  Work, kinetic and potential energy (Chapter 7, 8)  Momentum conservation (Chapter 9)  Rotational kinematics (Chapter 10)  Angular momentum (Chapters 11)  Oscillations and waves (Chapters 15, 16)  Sound physics (Chapter 17)  Basics of thermal physics (Chapters 18) If time permits:  Equilibrium and gravity (Chapter 12, 13) Introduction

7. Homework assignments and solutions. After each lecture most of the lecture notes will be posted online. Practice exams and solutions  Updated course calendar Announcements Extra – credit assignments. Online resources WebCT Course Webpage: https://academic.csuohio.edu/webct • Contact me if you have any problems accessing this website. Also please see • the attachment A of your syllabus for instructions. Introduction

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9. The electronic copy of the full 7th edition (you can read, download and print any of the material). The Student Companion study guide. The Student Solution Manual where some of the homework problems are worked out. Access to the online quiz system eGrade Plus. Online resources (continued) Wiley textebook support site + eGrade Plus: http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls24530/ PLEASE SEE Attachment B in your syllabus for detailed information on how to get access to this website. - Contact me or Prof. J. Walker (j.walker@csuohio.edu) if you have any problems accessing this website. Introduction

10.  There will be 14homework assignments in this class. The homework assignments should be turned in every Tuesday (beginning with the second week) at the beginning of the class. Homework assignments  Definitely no late acceptance of the homework assignments. Introduction

11. Collaboration vs. copying  It is in your best interest not to just copy your homework. There will be nobody to copy from at the exams.  Having said that you are encouraged to collaborate as much as possible. Explaining to somebody something is the best way to understand it. Introduction

12.  There will be 14quizzes in this class. The quizzes are web-based. The quizzes will be made available every Tuesday, beginning with the second week and should be submitted by the beginning of the class on each following Thursday. Quizzes Introduction

13.  There will be three midterms and a final exam - similar problems with the homework, quizzes and sample exams - NOT IDENTICAL!!!!  Close book-exams. Feel free to bring a 8.5 x 11 inches sheet of paper with formulas. I will also supply you with all the formulas that you need (and some that you don’t)  Final exam 2 hours. The three midterms 1 hour. Examinations - But very close WORD OF ADVICE – Show all the work. Even if you Do not get the right answer, you might still get credit if your solving technique is correct. Introduction

14. You will attend a laboratory session every week in SI 118/SI 117/SI 147, where you will do an experiment and write a report. Laboratories & Computer Projects Part of the course is a set of 4 group computer projects. The group computer projects we will meet in room SI 118 on Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 4 during the course scheduled time (1:00 – 2:50 pm). Introduction

15. Grading Max. No. of Points GRADE Exam # 1 Exam # 2 Exam # 3 Final Exam Homework & Quizzes (0.5% each) Computer Projects Laboratories 12 % 12 % 12 % 26 % 14 % 4 % 20 % 120 120 120 260 140 40 200 1000 TOTAL: 100 % Grades: A (>900 points), B (>800 points), C (>700 points) Introduction

16. Optional but highly recommended - Asses your progress in the class - Can only improve your grade in the class (get points that are used to boost your final grade). Extra-credit Sources: - Extra – assignments posted online. - Participation in the class (use Student Response System). Introduction

17. Rules of use Take yourSRS at the beginning of the class. Please return remote after each class. Student response system (SRS) Introduction

18. Student response system test • What grade do you expect in this class? • A • B • C • D • ... Introduction

19. Student response system test • What is the unit for mass in the International System (SI) of units? • pound • gram • ounce • kilogram • candela Introduction

20. So is it going to be hard? Not really – mechanics in particular is a very visual science. Need to be familiar with basic calculus. Introduction