INSTRUCTOR: Dr.
M.V. Torbett, Associate Professor of Astronomy & Physics
OFFICE:
K - 120
PHONE:
471 - 2827
EMAIL:
mtorbett@mail.maconstate.edu
WEBSITE:
http://home.maconstate.edu/mtorbett/
TEXT:
College Physics, 4th Edition by
Serway & Faughn
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES:
Physics 1111 is an algebra and trigonometry based introduction to mechanics with a laboratory component. Topics covered will include translational and rotational motion, Newton's laws of motion, gravitation, work, energy, momentum, periodic motion and (if time permits) mechanical waves, and statics and dynamics of fluids. Laboratory exercises will be scheduled to coincide as closely as possible with the concepts and principles introduced in lecture.
EVALUATION:
The course grade will be determined on the basis of three (3) in-class tests, a comprehensive final, and laboratory work. The distribution of emphasis is as follows:
Test 1 15%
Test 2 15%
Test 3 15%
Final 40%
Lab 15%
100%
ATTENDENCE AND MAKEUPS:
Class attendence is strongly encouraged. Experience has shown that regular attendence will definitely improve the student's grade. Roll will ocassionally be taken or pop quizzes will be given and may influence "border-line" grades. There will be no make-up exams. Scores on missed exams will be computed using the student's score on the final.
MATERIAL COVERED:
Chapter
problems
1 1, 8, 17, 24, 31, 37, 38
2 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 27, 30, 31, 36, 38, 39, 51
3 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 20, 22, 28, 33
4 1, 7, 10, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 29, 33, 36, 38, 42, 48, 56
5 3, 5, 8, 12, 16, 17, 21, 26, 30, 33, 36, 42, 49, 50, 56
6 3, 7, 15, 17, 20, 25, 26, 32, 38
7 3, 7, 14, 26, 31, 35, 39, 47, 52
8 1, 4, 10, 16, 20, 24, 28, 33, 44, 49, 53, 55, 61
9 2, 3, 6, 14, 19, 22, 33, 39, 42, 45, 46
10 1, 7, 11, 14, 23, 27, 30, 35, 41, 48, 50, 56
11 1, 4, 7, 14, 19, 23, 25, 33, 36, 43, 44, 46
12 1, 4, 6, 10, 14, 17, 25, 26, 37, 38, 40
13 2, 3, 7, 10, 13, 15, 20, 22, 26, 30, 39, 41, 43, 47, 53, 55
14 2, 5, 9, 12, 21, 26, 27, 29, 35, 40, 42, 51, 55