Introduction to Physics
Course Syllabus
Our sole text for this course will be Introduction to Physics, Second Edition, authored by the instructor.
· To offer students exposure to basic principles of Physics.
· To provide students with rich, thought-provoking discussions during lectures.
· To provide students with experiential learning opportunities during labs.
Topic |
Reading Assignment |
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1 |
Course Introduction |
Chapter 1 |
2 |
Inertia, equilibrium, kinematics |
Chapters 2-3 |
3 |
Newton’s laws, vectors, momentum, energy |
Chapters 4-7 |
4 |
Matter, elasticity, scaling |
Chapters 8-10 |
5 |
Wave kinematics, sound, electricity, magnetism |
Chapter 11-15 |
6 |
Light, reflection and refraction, emission |
Chapters 15-18 |
7 |
Review, final exam |
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Grades will be assigned on a ten-point sale (90 to 100 is an A, 80 to 89 is a B, etc.). Homework, exams, and projects will be weighted as follows:
Exams |
Projects |
|||||
1 |
2 |
Final |
1 |
2 |
Final |
|
15% |
15% |
15% |
20% |
10% |
10% |
15% |
Ce programme est également disponible en français sur demande.