PHYS 2001: Introduction to Physics (Spring 2017)
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide a first introduction to physics at the college level. Topics covered in this course include the mechanics of solids and liquids, oscillations, heat, and thermodynamics. Mathematical techniques will be limited to basic algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.Course information, such as the syllabus and lectures will be posted here as a supplement to LON-CAPA. Homework and pre-class assignments, as well as the lecture slides and lab manuals, are on LON-CAPA.
The course catalog description for PHYS 2001 can be accessed here.
Course Materials
SyllabusLecture Slides (*updated after lecture; contact me for .ppt file)
- Lecture 1 (1/10): Intro, Fundamentals
- Lecture 2 (1/12): One-dimensional kinematics, part 1
- Lecture 3 (1/17): One-dimensional kinematics, part 2
- Lecture 4 (1/19): Two-dimensional kinematics, part 1
- Lecture 5 (1/24): Two-dimensional kinematics, part 2
- Lecture 6 (1/26): Two-dimensional kinematics, part 3
- Lecture 7 (1/31): Forces, part 1
- Lecture 8 (2/2): Forces, part 2
- Lecture 9 (2/7): Forces, part 3
- Lecture 10 (2/9): Torque, part 1
- Lecture 11 (2/14): Torque, part 2
- (2/16): Class cancelled (Campus closure)
- Lecture 12 (2/21): Energy part 1
- Lecture 13 (2/23): Energy part 2, Momentum part 1
- Lecture 14 (2/28): Momentum part 2
- Lecture 15 (3/2): Energy part 3, Momentum part 3
- Lecture 16 (3/14): Circular Motion, part 1
- Lecture 17 (3/16): Circular Motion, part 2
- Lecture 18 (3/21): Circular Motion, part 3
- Lecture 19 (3/23): Review of Torque, Energy, Momentum, Circular Motion
- Lecture 20 (3/28): Simple Harmonic Motion, part 1
- Lecture 21 (3/30): Simple Harmonic Motion, part 2
- Lecture 22 (4/4): Fluids, part 1
- Lecture 23 (4/6): Fluids, part 2
- Lecture 24 (4/11): Thermal Physics, part 1 (Guest Lecture by Shiv Subedi)
- Lecture 25 (4/13): Thermal Physics, part 2 (Guest Lecture by Prof. Hla)
- Lecture 26 (4/18): Thermodynamics, part 1
- Lecture 27 (4/20): Thermodynamics part 2 & Final exam review
General Information
- Intro Physics Texbook (free pdf from OpenStax)
- Special Instruction (SI) sessions will take place weekly 7:15-8:45pm on Mondays and Wednesday in Morton Hall room 326 (starting the 2nd week of classes).
- Math Refresher: Some math basics.
- PhET Simulations: Interactive physics simulations from UC Boulder.
Academic Honesty
This goes without saying … but I'll say it anyways: you are expected to act in an academically honest fashion. This means abiding by the Ohio University Honor Code and adhering to the Code of Conduct.If you have any concerns as to what does or does not constitute academic dishonesty (e.g. sharing work on homework assignments), please don't hesitate to ask me.