COLLEGE PHYSICS I { PHY 2053 (4 credits)
SYLLABUS { SUMMER 2016
Monday { Thursday 9:15 AM - 11:25 AM; SO 250
Course description: The algebra - and trigonometry-based course surveys
fundamental laws and phenomena of m
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COLLEGE PHYSICS I { PHY 2053 (4 credits)
SYLLABUS { SUMMER 2016
Monday { Thursday 9:15 AM - 11:25 AM; SO 250
Course description: The algebra - and trigonometry-based course surveys
fundamental laws and phenomena of mechanics, fluids, heat, wave motion,
and sound. Emphasis on understanding of physical concepts through examples drawn from the physical and life sciences. No credit for physics majors.
The associated lab course is PHY 2048L. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in
one of the following: MAC 1114 or 1147 or 2233 or 2253 or 2241 or 2311.
Course objectives/Student Learning Outcomes: The goal of this class
(and its sequel) is to provide students with a thorough understanding, both at
the conceptual and problem solving level, of the laws and methods of physics.
At the end of this course students will be able to understand and explain phenomena in mechanics, thermodynamics, and acoustics. Moreover, they will be
able to solve word problems in these areas at a level of proficiency using algebra
and trigonometry.
1. Instructor: Luc T. Wille; Department of Physics, SE 108 (or SE 120).
Tel. (561) 297-3380, fax (561) 297-2662; E-mail:
[email protected].
A number of class announcements (including answer keys to tests) will be made
via twitter: my handle is ltwphysicist. This information will also be distributed
on Blackboard.
Office Hours: Mon. { Thur. 8:30 a.m. { 9:10 a.m., or by appointment.
2. TAs and Tutoring: Free tutoring will be offered by the physics department.
The TAs and their hours are:
Udeni Galpayage Dona, Tue. and Wed. 4:00 { 6:00 p.m.; SE 319A.
Dawit Rumicha, TBA.
There are two SI tutors assigned to this class. Their names and hours are:
Yasmeen Almanza Ampuero, Mon. and Wed. 8:00-8:50 a.m.
Benjamin Hammaker, Tue. and Thur. 12 noon - 12:50 p.m.
In addition, tutoring is available through the FAU Center for Learning and Student Success. The information is regularly updated and can be found at:
http : ==wise:fau:edu=CLASS=Tutoring=TutorListings:php .
3. Text: \Physics" (10th edition), by John D. Cutnell and Kenneth W. Johnson
(Wiley, 2015).
4. Course Contents: Ch. 1-11, 13, 15-17
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