PHYS 213

Description

This is the first part of a two-semester sequence on general physics for pre-med students. We will study measurement techniques, motion in one and two dimensions, forces and their effect on motion, energy and momentum, equilibrium, basic physics of fluids, vibrations, waves, and, finally, temperature and heat. The labs must be taken simultaneously, unless previously passed.

Goals

By the end of this course, the students should be able to understand the concepts included in the above topics, express their understanding with the correct terms, and solve related problems.

Requirements

To begin, the students are expected to have active knowledge of algebra and trigonometry. We will encounter linear and quadratic equations, systems of linear equations, trigonometric relations. Generally, those equations will consist of letters, not numbers. A student should be able to solve an equation or a system of equations using algebra, and then substitute the numbers correctly into the algebraic answer.

Syllabus

Since the syllabus contains a tentative schedule of classes and tests, there are two versions.

Section 2 meets on Mon, Wed, Fri from 9 to 9:50 am and has this syllabus .

Section 5 meets on Tue, Thu from 9 to 10:45 am and has this syllabus.

Course materials and assignments

The lecture presentations, homeworks, and solutions for submitted homeworks and tests will be posted on blackboard. The students must follow these homework format rules when solving each homework problem. The homework format rules are designed to develop problem solving skills and make sure a student would be able to solve a similar problem during a test. Please note that for a correct answer alone you will be given very little credit.

Integrity

Identical homework and test solutions and their parts will be given zero credit.