PHYS 2001: Introduction to Physics (Spring 2019)
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. The link to the Spring 2017 webpage for PHYS2001 is here.
Course Materials
SyllabusLecture Slides (*updated after lecture; contact me for .ppt file)
- Lecture 1 (1/15): Intro, Fundamentals
- Lecture 2 (1/17): One-dimensional kinematics, part 1
- Lecture 3 (1/22): One-dimensional kinematics, part 2
- Lecture 4 (1/24): Two-dimensional kinematics, part 1
- Lecture 5 (1/29): Two-dimensional kinematics, part 2
- Lecture 6 (1/31): Two-dimensional kinematics, part 3
- Lecture 7 (2/5): Forces, part 1
- Lecture 8 (2/7): Forces, part 2
- Lecture 9 (2/12): Forces, part 3
- Lecture 10 (2/14): Torque, part 1
- Lecture 11 (2/19): Torque, part 2
- Lecture 12 (2/21): Circular Motion, part 1
- Lecture 13 (2/26): Energy part 1
- Lecture 14 (2/28): Energy part 2
- Lecture 15 (3/5): Momentum part 1
- Lecture 16 (3/7): Momentum part 2
- Lecture 17 (3/19): Rotational Motion part 1
- Lecture 18 (3/21): Rotational Motion, part 2
- Lecture 19 (3/26): Spring Force; Review of Torque, Energy, Momentum, Circular Motion
- Lecture 20 (3/28): Simple Harmonic Motion, part 2
- Lecture 21 (4/1): Fluids, part 1
- Lecture 22 (4/4): Fluids, part 2
- Lecture 23 (4/9): Thermal Physics, part 1 (Guest Lecture by Shiv Subedi)
- Lecture 24 (4/11): Thermal Physics, part 2 (Guest Lecture by Shiv Subedi)
- Lecture 25 (4/16): Thermodynamics, part 1
- Lecture 26 (4/18): Thermodynamics part 2
- Lecture 27 (4/23): Final Exam Review part 1
General Information
- Quiz yourself on in-class questions using review questions posted on TopHat (join code 879731)
- Intro Physics Texbook (free pdf from OpenStax)
- Math Refresher: Some math basics.
- PhET Simulations: Interactive physics simulations from UC Boulder.
- Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions will take place weekly 6:20-7:10pm on Mondays and Tuesdays in Morton Hall room 226 (starting the 2nd week of classes).
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.