COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY

DEPARTMENT

I N T R O D U C T O R Y

P H Y S I C S   1

P101.090

COURSE SYLLABUS

Dr. Mikhail M. AGREST

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CHARLESTON, SC.

SPRING 1998þ

D E P A R T M E N T     I N F O R M A T I O N

WELCOME TO

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY

DEPARTMENT HOME PAGE:

http://www.cofc.edu/~physics/physdept.html

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND ABOUT

MAJORS & MINORS

(http://www.cofc.edu/~physics/major.html)

B.S. & B.A.

in

Physics & Astronomy

Minors

in

- Physics                          - Astronomy

- Engineering Physics             - Meteorology

Areas of Concentration

within the Physics Major

Engineering Astronomy Meteorology

OTHER Physics related PROGRAMS:

Pre-Medicine

Secondary Education - Teacher Education Program

and Minor in Education

(for Physics majors *)

ENGINEERING TRANSFER PROGRAM

- Three-Two Option - - Two -Two Option -

Environmental Studies Minor**

MES

MS in ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES***

Honors Program

A degree in Physics, with Honors, is a distinguished scholarly achievement.

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*) CofC Undergraduate Catalog, page 90

**) CofC Undergraduate Catalog, page 201

***) CofC Undergraduate Catalog, page 210

INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS 1                                                                                 PHYSICS 101.090

Sprimg 1998                                                                                                    DR. M. AGREST

Dr. Mikhail M. AGREST. MS., LENINGRAD STATE UNIVERSITY.

Ph.D., The USSR ACADEMY of SCIENCE

Interests: Fluid Mechanics, Applied Mathematics,

Membrane Science and Technology.

         OFFICE HOURS:

At BELL[Image]

BUILDING Room #401

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Other hours by appointment.

PHONES:

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Office: (803) 953-1-359.

Home: (803) 556-2997

          E-mail:

INTERNET:

AgrestM@Ashley.CofC.Edu

http://www.cofc.edu/~agrestm/

THIS COURSE IS: A general physics course intended for those students who plan to take only one physics sequence. A working knowledge of algebra and simple trigonometry is assumed.

Subjects covered are Mechanics (vectors, linear and rotational motion, equilibrium, and gravitational fields); Heat (mechanical and thermal properties of solids, liquids and gases); and wave motion.

With permission from the Department of Physics and Astronomy a student may transfer to PHYS 202 after completion PHYS 101. To take additional physics course the same permission may be granted.

Lectures three hours per week.

Prerequisite:

PHYS 101L is a co-requisite or prerequisite for PHYS 101.

A working knowledge of algebra and simple trigonometry is assumed.

WHAT DO YOU NEED IT FOR??

Knowledge and Understanding, Information and the Ability to Analyze this Information:

this is what makes the difference in enjoying life by a Human being.

Physics ! That is the Philosophy of the Universe!

Study Physics and you will get these skills.

Study Physics and it will help you to succeed in any Science.

Study Physics and it will help you to succeed in any Career.

EVERYTHING AROUND YOU IS PHYSICS !!! (BESIDES PSYCHICS):

How to measure different things, how to estimate,

How to listen, how to argue with your nice roommate,

How to heat, how to cool, how to push, how to pull,

How to dive in a swimming pool.

What to do to move to the Stars, how to stay at rest

You will learn all this from the wonderful lectures of Mikhail AGREST

HAVE A GOOD SEMESTER

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INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS 1                                                                                 PHYSICS 101.090

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Text Book: [Image]

Text Book: College Physics, Third edition

by

Jerry Wilson & Anthony J. Buffa

PRENTICE HALL

ATTENDANCE

POLICY:

You are expected to attend all classes and laboratory periods.

You are responsible for all materials covered in class and lab and all outside assignments.

GRADING SCALE:

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A 90-100 B+ 87-89

B 80-86

C+ 77-79

C 70-76

D 60-69

F <60

ONE - HOUR TESTS:

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There will be three (3) one-hour tests.

The dates for the tests are in the syllabus.

Makeup of just one test of your choice is allowed (to better your grade)

FINAL EXAM:

There will be a three-hour written Final Exam.

There are no exemptions from the Final exam.

The Final exam covers the entire semester's work.

GRADING

POLICY:

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Your grade for the course is determined by:

1. Average of the three (3) one-hour tests 60 %

2. Final Exam 30 %

3. Homework & your work in class 5 %

4. General impression of your work in class 5%

PREPARATION

FOR CLASS:

You are expected to have read the assignment from your text

for each class.

ASSIGNED

PROBLEMS:

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Problems will be assigned from each chapter.

Some problems from each chapter will be collected and graded.

Late homework will not be accepted.

HAVE A GOOD SEMESTER

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INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS 1                                                                                PHYSICS 101.090

Spring 1998                                                                                                    DR. M. AGREST

L e c t u r e     s e s s i o n s :

þTuesday, Thursday

5:30 - 6:45 PM, SCIC #125

10 - 13

10 - 13

MONTH

DATE

CHAPTER

TOPIC

JANUARY

13

15

1

2

Introduction. Units and Problem Solving

Kinematics: Description of Motion

20

22

3

3

Motion in two Dimensions

Projectile Motion

27

29

4

4

Dynamics: Force and Motion

Newton's Laws and their applicationsMagnetism

FEBRUARY

03

05

5

5

Work and Energy

The Conservation of Energy. Power

10

12

1 - 5

1 - 5

Review for Test 1

Test # 1

17

19

6

6

Momentum and Collisions

Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

23

Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W"

24

26

7

8

Circular Motion and Gravitation

Rotational Motion and Equilibri

Feb. 27 - March - 08

Spring Break Holiday

MARCH

10

MIDTERM GRADES DUE

10

12

9

9

Atomic Structure

Origins of the Quantum Theory

17

19

6 - 9

6 - 9

Review for Test # 2.

Test # 2

24

26

10

11

Temperature

Heat

31

12

Thermodynamics

APRIL

02

12

Heat Engines and Heat Pump

07

09

13

13

Vibrations and Waves

Wave Phenomena, Resonance

14

16

Review for Test # 3

Test # 3

21

23

14

1 - 14

SOUND

FINAL Review

25

Last Day of Classes

30

F i n a l  E x a m  4:00 - 7:00 PM

D E P A R T M E N T        I N F O R M A T I O N

þCOLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY

DEPARTMENT

Physics Courses

101 Introductory Physics (3)

101L Introductory Physics Laboratory (1)

102 Introductory Physics (3)

102L Introductory Physics Laboratory (1)

105 Introduction to Meteorology (3)

119 Celestial Navigation (2)

129 Astronomy I (3)

129L Astronomy I Laboratory (1)

130 Astronomy II (3)

130L Astronomy II Laboratory (1)

150 Physics of Sound and Music (4)

201 General Physics (4)

202 General Physics (4)

205 Intelligent Life in the Universe (3)

298 Special Topics (1-3)

298 Special Topics (1-3)

301 Classical Mechanics (3)

302 Classical Mechanics (3)

306 Physical Optics (4)

307 Thermodynamics (3)

308 Atmospheric Physics (3)

310 Planetary Astronomy (3)

311 Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics (3)

320 Introductory Electronics (4)

330 Introduction to Modern Physics (3)

331 Introduction to Modern Physics (3)

370 Experimental Physics (4)

390 Research (1-3)

399 Tutorial (3, repeatable up to 12)

403 Introductory Quantum Mechanics (3)

404 Introductory Quantum Mechanics (3)

407 Introduction to Nuclear Physics (3)

408 Introduction to Solid State Physics (3)

409 Electricity and Magnetism (3)

410 Electricity and Magnetism (3)

412 Special Topics (1-3)

413 Astrophysics (3)

415 Fluid Mechanics (3)

419 Research Seminar (1)

420 Senior Research (3)

456 Air Pollution Meteorology (4)

457 Satellite Meteorology (3)

499 Bachelor's Essay (6)

W E L C O M E  T O

SUPPORTING THE MISGUIDED AND MENTALLY SUPERIOR INDIVIDUAL

ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR

MEETINGS, PICNICS, SPACE SHUTTLE TRIPS,

AND MORE FUN

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

TRAVIS, JENN OR CHRIS

IN SCIC ROOM 104-A

  (803) 953-5468

http://www.cofc.edu/~physclub

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