Physics 101 Syllabus
Spring 2016
Lecturer
Dr. Anatoli Frishman
frishman@iastate.edu
210 Physics Bldg
294-9361
Lecture hours:
Office hours:
T&R 12:40-2:00 pm in room 5
Immediately after lecture, and by appointment
Course Secretary
Deb Schmidt
debs@iastate.edu
12 Physics Bldg
294-4936
Text Book: "Inquiry into Physics", by Vern J.Ostidiek and Donald J. Bord, 7th Edition,
McGraw-Hill. (6th, 5th or 4th editions are OK)
Help Room location: room 53 Physics
Web Page:
http://course.physastro.iastate.edu/phys101
Course Details:
The emphasis in this course will be on learning the important concepts and laws of physics and on using
them to solve problems. In lectures, you will be exposed to some of the many rules that govern the world
around us. You will also be assigned practice problems throughout the course; the only way to learn how to
solve these problems is through practice. You are encouraged, though not required, to attempt additional
problems for further practice. You are expected to read the assigned chapters in your textbook along with
working on homework.
The lectures move along very quickly. It is difficult to catch up if you fall behind. Therefore, it is in your
best interest to read the assignment material before you come to class. With a little advanced preparation
lectures will make a lot more sense.
You will not be required to memorize countless equations and formulas. The emphasis will be on using
these equations, not memorizing them.
Exam Information: The multiple choice exams will cover the lecture material as listed in the lecture
schedule. The Final is comprehensive. Formula sheets will be provided. You are also allowed to use simple
scientific calculators.
Makeup Exams: Under extreme circumstances (illness, family emergency, university sponsored activities),
it may be possible to take a single, end-of-semester, makeup exam that will be given prior to the final exam
and will be a comprehensive exam. Clearly only one exam can be made up in this manner. You must
request a makeup before the exam (that you expect to miss) starts. Requests can be made to the lecturer
or the course secretary.
Homework: You are encouraged to work on homework problems with a friend or a group of friends. You
may also seek help in the help room. However any work that you submit must be solely yours, you may
not copy off of anyone else. Any such act is considered academic dishonesty.
If you have a documented disability and anticipate needing accommodations in this course, please
make arrangements to meet with me at the beginning of the term. Please request that a Disability
Resources staff send a SAAR form verifying your disability and specifying the accommodation you
will need.
Tentative Lecture Schedule
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2
3
4
5
6
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Jan 12
Jan 14
Jan 19
Jan 21
Jan 26
Jan 28
Feb 2
Feb 4
Feb 9
Feb 11
Feb 16
Feb 18
Feb 23
R
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Feb 25
Mar 1
R
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Mar 3
Mar 8
Mar 10
14 - 18
Mar 22
Mar 24
Mar 29
Mar 31
7
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11
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Mechanics
1. Introduction. Kinematics (speed).
2. Vectors. Velocity. Acceleration.
3. Free fall. Projectile motion. Circular motion
4. Dynamics. Newton’s Laws.
5. Friction
6. Centripetal force. Gravity
7. Work and energy
8. Linear momentum. Collisions.
9. Center of mass. Rotational dynamics.
10. Review
Exam 1
11. Simple harmonic motion. Waves.
12. Matter. Pressure, Density. Fluid Mechanics
Temperature and Heat
13. Temperature. Thermal expansion. Gases. Specific heat.
14. Phase transitions. Heat transfer. Laws of thermodynamics.
Electricity and Magnetism
15. Electric charge. Coulomb’s law. Electric field.
16. Electric potential
17. Current. Ohm’s law. Series & parallel circuits. Power.
Prologue, 1.1 - 1.2
1.3 - 1.4
1.3 - 1.4
2.1- 2.5, 2.7
2.6
2.8
3.1, 3.3 - 3.5, 3.7
3.2, 3.6
3.8
Ch. 1 - 3
2.6, 6.1, 6.2
4.1 – 4.7
5.1, 5.2, 5.5
5.3. 5.4, 5.6, 5.7
7.1, 7.2
7.4 (page 274)
7.3 - 7.6
Spring break
8.1 – 8.3
8.4
8.5, 8.7
Ch. 4 - 8
18. Electromagnetism 1
19. Electromagnetism 2
20. Electromagnetic waves
21. Review
Optics
12
13
14
15
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Apr 5
Apr 7
Apr 12
Apr 14
T
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Apr 19
Apr 21
Apr 26
Apr 28
Exam 2
22. Light waves: polarization, interference, diffraction
23. Reflection and refraction. Mirrors.
24. Lenses. Photo camera. Human Eye. Dispersion.
Modern Physics
25. Blackbody radiation. Photoelectric effect. Atomic spectra
26. About quantum mechanics. Atomic structure
27. Nucleus. Radioactivity. Binding energy. Fission & fusion
28. Review
FINAL EXAM ( 120 minutes) comprehensive
Grading Scheme:
Exam #1
= 25%
Exam #2
= 25%
Final Exam
= 30%
Homework + quizzes = 20%
Total
= 100%.
9.1
9.1 – 9.3
9.4 - 9.6
8.6, 10.1-10.4
10.5.-10.6
11.1- 11.7
Ch. 1 - 11
Grade Breakdown (susceptible to change):
A- - A
>85%
B- - B+
75% - 85%
C- - C+
65% - 75%
D- - D+
55% - 65%
F
<55%
An F grade will automatically be awarded to
any student who has engaged in any form or
act of academic dishonesty.