PHYSICS 2210 -- PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I



PHYSICS 2210 -- PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I

CLASS SYLLABUS -- FALL 2016 AT AMES

INSTRUCTOR

Professor Anthony Pantziris, Office: INSCC 218, University of Utah. Phone: 587-3325,

E-mail: app@physics.utah.edu Office hours: M W F 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. I can also meet with the students after class or by appointment.

LECTURES

On period B2, according to the block schedule at AMES.

TEXTBOOK

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 9th edition, by Serway and Jewett. Thomson-Brooks/Cole publisher. ISBN 0-534-40842-7.

PREREQUISITES

Knowledge of differential and integral calculus is required for this course. Students should have taken MATH 1210 from the U of U or equivalent. Highly motivated students can take such a course simultaneously.

CREDIT HOURS

4 credit hours

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course is directed to students who plan to go to an engineering program and other science disciplines. You may question whether physics will ever be helpful to you. The answer is “yes!” This course will help you to understand and solve problems in a broad range of disciplines. The primary subject of this course is Mechanics. Mechanics includes motion in multiple dimensions, force and the laws of motion, energy, momentum, rotational motion, gravity, oscillations and waves. Elements of this subject material are found in all parts of nature. The three most important goals for this course are:

1. Learn some fundamental principles of physics (force laws, conservation laws, etc.)

2. Learn to describe real world phenomena quantitatively (kinematics, etc.)

3. Learn problem-solving skills that can be applied to other areas of science, engineering and life.

The achievement of these goals will require a conceptual understanding of the physical principles, an ability to use equations to describe a particular situation, and a methodical approach to problem solving. This understanding is achieved by practice, (just as a musician is required to practice an instrument) by reading the text, listening to the lectures, and working through many problems. The assigned homework problems are absolutely necessary to develop this understanding. They will test your knowledge, induce you to seek more understanding, and finally help you reach the “Ahah!” stage.

COURSE CONTENT

This is an introductory course in Classical Mechanics and Waves. The Physics 2200 sequence is the top level of the three main Physics introductory sequences. It first introduces the basic concepts and theory of kinematics (motion) in one and two dimensions, and then introduces Newton’s laws of motion and the concepts of force and mass. It then goes on to introduce the concepts of energy, (potential and kinetic) and momentum and the importance of conservation laws. Next it introduces rotational motion and dynamics of a rigid body, the concepts of torque, angular momentum and rotational kinetic energy. The close correspondence between linear and rotational motion is emphasized. Newton’s law of Universal Gravitation comes next, and the concept of the gravitational field is introduced, along with energy considerations in planetary and satellite motion. The course ends with oscillatory motion and waves in which simple harmonic motion is first introduced as an application of Newton’s laws and the principle of energy conservation. Mechanical waves are presented as propagation of a disturbance through a medium and sinusoidal waves on a string are studied as a specific example that includes the concepts of period, frequency, wavelength and their relation to the speed of the wave. In the textbook we will study these topics in Chapters 1-11, 13, 15 and 16. On average there will be about three lectures per chapter. The students are expected to learn to solve basic physics problems using calculus. Most students will find this a very demanding course that requires a significant amount of work and study time.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF STUDENTS

Be sure to schedule enough study time. Typically, one should expect to spend no less than three hours on homework and review for every hour spent in lecture. There are two vital activities in which you must engage to have a chance at succeeding in this course:

1. The most important thing you can do in reading the textbook is to do your reading of scheduled assignment before the corresponding lecture. You cannot learn physics from lectures! Lectures should help you synthesize the material, fill in gaps and make additional connections. But focused reading of the textbook is a necessary prerequisite to the effectiveness of any lecture. As you do your reading, make use of the many Quick Quiz questions that are spread throughout each chapter. There are answers to these in the back of the chapter, and they are very useful in helping to determine whether you are grasping the concepts being presented.

2. Practice! The only way to understand physics concepts well enough to use them is to practice on problems. Physics is similar to music and sports in this regard. You can’t learn to play the piano by watching someone or by having someone tell you how. You have to practice. Do all the assigned homework problems, do the assigned review problems before exams, and try other related problems in the textbook. Practice by mimicking the exam situation: start with a blank sheet of paper and work the problem through as far as possible without looking for help from text, notes, or solutions, until absolutely necessary.

There is often a great temptation in introductory courses to memorize the material. While this can be a useful strategy in some other disciplines, memorization does not work well in physics, because there is very little that is meaningful to memorize. The important issues in physics are the basic principles. In this course there are only a handful of them, and it is important not only to remember them but also to understand them.

DISCUSSION SECTIONS

It is very important that students attend the discussion section on B days with Mr. Hendricks, who will provide help, if needed, to solve the assigned homework problems, or do additional problems if he has extra time.

HOMEWORK

I will assign homework problems after every lecture. Most of the problems in the homework assignments will be worked out at the discussion sections. However it is very important that the students should first attempt to solve them at home on their own, before seeking help at the discussion section. Homework assignments are for practice, to help elucidate the physical concepts and to learn problem solving techniques.

GRADING SYSTEM

Homeworks: 20%. The lowest five homework scores will be dropped.

Midterms: 55% There will be five midterms during regular class hours. The lowest score midterm will be dropped.

Final exam: 25%. The final is comprehensive and cannot be dropped.

Extra credit: 5%. Students who attend at least 80% of the discussion sections with Mr. Hendricks will get a 5% extra credit.

EXAM DATES

1ST MIDTERM: CHAPTERS 2 - 4 September 14

2ND MIDTERM: CHAPTERS 2 - 6 October 3

3RD MIDTERM: CHAPTERS 2 - 8 October 19

4TH MIDTERM: CHAPTERS 2 - 11 November 17

5TH MIDTERM: CHAPTERS 2 - 11, 13, 15 December 8

FINAL EXAM: COMPREHENSIVE December 16 (Two Hours)

IMPORTANT DATES

Classes Begin: August 22

Last Day to Add: September 2

Last Day to Drop: September 2

Last Day to Withdraw: October 19 2

Classes End: December 16

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in this class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, (801) 581-5020. CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations. All written information in this course can be made available in an alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services.

ADDRESSING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.

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WELLNESS STATEMENT

Personal concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, cross-cultural differences, etc., can interfere with a student’s ability to succeed and thrive at the University of Utah. For helpful resources contact the Center for Student Wellness at wellness.utah.edu or 801-581-7776.

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