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SPRING 2015 Department of Physics & Astronomy, UGA
PHYS 1211 Introductory Physics for Sci. and Eng. Students (as of Jan. 05)
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor
may be necessary.
Course
The first semester of a two-semester introductory course in physics for
Description:
science majors. Students are assumed to have a basic grasp of differential
calculus. Mechanics (forces, Newton's laws of motion), wave phenomena,
and thermodynamics.
INTRO PHYS SCI&ENG
Oasis Title:
MATH 2250
Pre or Corequisite:
A-F (Traditional)
Grading System:
Dr. Andrei Galiautdinov
Instructor:
220
Office:
[email protected]
Email:
27165 12:20p-1:10p MWF
Sections:
2:15p-3:15p MW
Office hours:
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, A Strategic Approach, vols. 1&3, 3rd
Text:
Edition, Randall D. Knight (Pearson Addison-Wesley)
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Clickers:
As a University of Georgia student, you have agreed to abide by the
Academic Honesty:
University’s academic honesty policy, “A Culture of Honesty,” and the
Student Honor Code. All academic work must meet the standards described in
“A Culture of Honesty” found at: www.uga.edu/honesty. Lack of knowledge
of the academic honesty policy is not a reasonable explanation for a
violation. Questions related to course assignments and the academic honesty
policy should be directed to the instructor.
In-class rules:
No laptops, pagers, cellphones, iPads, iPods, or any other
electronic/communication devices are permitted in the classroom.
Optional
Attendance policy:
- Labs begin the second week of classes, Jan. 12 – 16.
Labs:
- Attendance mandatory.
- Students who are not assigned a lab grade due to non-attendance will
automatically receive a failing grade (“F”) for the course.
- May be found here: http://www.physast.uga.edu/courses
Lab syllabus:
Your homework assignments will be posted and automatically graded on
Homework:
LON-CAPA*, http://spock.physast.uga.edu
*Users will be added after the drop/add period ends. After that, it will be your
responsibility to keep track of the HMWK deadlines.
Exams:
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Midterm exam rules:
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Homework rules:
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No make-ups.
Collaboration OK.
There will be three (3) midterm exams on selected chapters, and one
(1) final optional cumulative exam.
No make-ups or re-scheduling permitted.
One (1) standard sheet containing anything you want (e.g., physical
constants, formulae, diagrams, problem solutions, etc.), all
handwritten. You may write on both sides.
A simple (non-graphing, non-symbolic, non-programmable) scientific
calculator. No other electronic device(s) permitted.
Incompletes:
Grading policy:
I rarely assign “Incompletes.” When I do*, it is in accordance with the UGA
policy, provided all of the following applies:
- You received a non-failing grade in all attempted labs (> 70%);
- You received a non-failing grade (> 70%) on at least two midterm
exams;
- No violation of the Academic Honesty Policy took place in the course
of the semester.
*You must remove the “I’’ by the end of the semester subsequent to its assignment.
5% HMWK (no make-up; must be completed online before the deadline)
35% LABS (attendance mandatory; see above for details)
20% EXAM 1 (18 problems; no partial credit; no re-scheduling)
20% EXAM 2 (18 problems; no partial credit; no re-scheduling)
20% EXAM 3 (18 problems; no partial credit; no re-scheduling)
20% EXAM 4 (optional, cumulative; 18 problems; no partial credit; no rescheduling)
Cut-offs:
The worst of the four exam grades is dropped.
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100% TOTAL = 5% HMWK + 35% LABS + 60% EXAMS
F: [0, 60)
D: [60, 68)
C-: [68, 70) C: [70, 75) C+: [75, 78 )
B-: [78, 80) B: [80, 85) B+: [85, 88)
A-: [88, 90) A: [90, 100]
NOTE: No rounding; 89.99 = A-, etc.
Your grades will be posted on eLC-New, http://elcnew.uga.edu
1. Read each chapter before it is discussed in class.
2. Attend every lecture.
3. Participate actively in discussions.
4. Re-read chapter carefully after class.
5. Do assigned homework.
6. Solve as many end-of-chapter problems as possible.
7. Concepts first. Do NOT plug-and-chug.
8. Use a buddy system: find a friend with whom to discuss physics.
9. Think about physics on a regular basis.
10. If everything fails, consider dropping the class before the deadline
and re-taking it at a later time.
Tutors are available either for free through the UGA Tutoring Program at
Tutors:
Milledge Hall, http://tutor.uga.edu, or for pay through the Physics
Department, http://www.physast.uga.edu/tutors.
NOTE: In physics, learning can be frustrating and nonlinear. Often you have to work for a long time
(many days and even weeks) without feeling that you are making much progress. Then, suddenly,
everything falls into place and it all makes sense. But until the “click,” you can’t be sure how much time
you need to “get it” and it’s difficult to plan…
Grades:
How to do well in this
class:
As you solve a physics problem, stop and ask yourself:
What (exactly) are you doing? Why are you doing it? How does it help you?
Spring 2015 Schedule
Week
1
Day
M
Date
Jan. 05
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Jan. 06
Jan. 07
Reading
Ch. 1
2.1-7
2
3
R
F
M
T
W
R
F
M
T
W
Jan. 08
Jan. 09
Jan. 12
Jan. 13
Jan. 14
Jan. 15
Jan. 16
Jan. 19
Jan. 20
Jan. 21
Jan. 22
Jan. 23
Jan. 26
(cont.)
(cont.)
2.1-7
(cont.)
2.1-7
T
W
R
F
M
Jan. 27
Jan. 28
Jan. 29
Jan. 30
Feb. 02
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F
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F
Feb. 03
Feb. 04
Feb. 05
Feb. 06
Feb. 09
Feb. 10
Feb. 11
Feb. 12
Feb. 13
3.1-4
4.1-2
4
5
6
1D KINEMATICS
Structure of mechanics; reference frames
Position, distance, & displacement
Average speed & velocity
Instantaneous velocity; Acceleration
Motion with constant acceleration; Applications
Freely falling objects
2.1-7
2.1-7
3.1-4
R
F
M
Topic
INTRO TO THIS COURSE
3 types of basic physical quantities
Unit conversion; dimensional analysis
Significant figures; scientific notation
CONCEPTS OF MOTION
4.3
5.1-7
6.1-5
7.1-5
(cont.)
MLK Day
VECTORS
Scalars vs. Vectors
Coordinate systems & vector components
Adding & subtracting vectors
Unit vectors
Position, displacement, velocity, & acceleration
vectors
(cont.)
2D KINEMATICS
Acceleration; 2D Kinematics
Projectile motion
(cont.)
NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION
Force; Catalogue of forces; Newton’s Laws; Free-body diagrams; Weight;
Normal
Forces; Inclines; Frictional forces; Strings & springs
(cont.)
(cont.)
(cont.)
(cont.)
(cont.)
7
M
T
W
Feb. 16
Feb. 17
Feb. 18
EXAM 1 (Chapters 1-7)
9.1-5
10.7
8
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F
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W
Feb. 19
Feb. 20
Feb. 23
Feb. 24
Feb. 25
(cont.)
(cont.)
11.2-4
9
10
11
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F
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T
W
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Feb. 26
Feb. 27
Mar. 02
Mar. 03
Mar. 04
Mar. 05
Mar. 06
Mar. 09
Mar. 10
Mar. 11
Mar. 12
Mar. 13
Mar 16
Mar. 17
Mar. 18
12
(cont.)
(cont.)
Spring Break
EXAM 2 (Chapters 9-11)
Mar. 19
Mar. 20
Mar. 23
Mar. 24
Mar. 25
4.5-7
R
F
M
13
WORK & ENERGY
Work, work done by a variable force, WkET, Conservative & Nonconservative
forces, Work & potential energy, LCE; Work done by non-conservative
forces
(cont.)
(cont.)
13.1-6
R
F
M
T
W
IMPULSE & LINEAR MOMENTUM
Momentum & Impulse; LCM, Inelastic collisions, Recoil; Elastic collisions
Mar. 26
Mar. 27
Mar. 30
14.1-6
NEWTON’S LAW OF GRAVITY
Newton’s Law of Gravity
Little g and big G
Gravitational attraction of spherical bodies
Kepler’s Laws of orbital motion
Motion of satellites
Gravitational potential energy
Energy conservation
Withdrawal deadline
(cont.)
(cont.)
ROTATIONAL KINEMATICS
Uniform circular motion
Angular position, Velocity, and Acceleration
Non-uniform circular motion & angular acceleration
Connection b/w linear & rotational quantities
(cont.)
OSCILLATIONS
Periodic motion
Simple harmonic motion (SHM)
Connection b/w uniform circular motion & SHM
Mass on a spring
Energy conservation in SHM
The pendulum (simple & physical)
14
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W
R
F
M
T
W
Mar. 31
Apr. 01
Apr. 02
Apr. 03
Apr. 06
Apr. 07
Apr. 08
(cont.)
(cont.)
(cont.)
12.1-11
15
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F
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R
F
M
Apr. 09
Apr. 10
Apr. 13
Apr. 14
Apr. 15
Apr. 16
Apr. 17
Apr. 20
16
17
18
19
(cont.)
(cont.)
(cont.)
20.1-7
21.1-4
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Apr. 21
Apr. 22
Apr. 23
Apr. 24
Apr. 27
Apr. 28
Apr. 29
Apr. 30
May 01
M
May 04
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F
M
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May 05
May 06
May 07
May 08
May 11
May 12
ROTATIONAL DYNAMICS & STATIC EQUILIBRIUM
Rotational kinetic energy and moment of inertia
Torque
Torque & Angular acceleration
Zero torque & static equilibrium
Center of mass & balance
Dynamic applications of torque
(2nd NL for rotations)
Angular momentum
LCAM
(cont.)
WAVES AND SOUND
Types of waves, waves on a string, sound waves, standing waves
Sound intensity; The Doppler effect
(cont.)
EXAM 3 (Chapters 4 (Sec. 5-7), 12, 13, 14, 20, 21)
Advising
EXAM 4 (12:00-3:00; optional, cumulative, no re-scheduling)
Grades due (5 PM)