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Physics 031, Physics for Engineers I, syllabus
Brief description: Fundamentals of classical mechanics including oscillations and waves. With lab. Accompanying optional problem-solving session: Phys 030 (F, 8:30 – 9:20 AM, FLEMING
MUSEUM 101).
Prerequisites: Math 21.
Textbook :
The standard textbook is "Physics for scientists and engineers," 3rd Ed. by Randell Knight.
There is a package of the textbook bundled with MasteringPhysics, containing the text through
Ch37, MasteringPhysics access code, student tutorials, and the student workbook. Note: it is a
UVM special ordered textbook, only available at UVM bookstore. The MasteringPhysics should include eText.
You must have the MasteringPhysics access code for this class! You can log on to http://www.masteringphysics.com
once you have the student access code. Our course is
“MPYANG66313” and you need to register to that course for our class.
Instructor: J. Yang
Cook Building, A525; Phone: 656-0061; email: jyang@uvm.edu
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Office Hour: MF: 10:00 - 11:30 AM; or by appointment.
Schedule:
Lectures: MWF, 12:50 – 1:40 PM, Angell B106.
Labs (all in Cook A409):
Labs provide good opportunities to have hands-on experience. Please follow guidance and rules by your lab TA. An instruction handout for each lab will be available on the blackboard prior to the lab. You must be on time and have good team spirit.
You must contact your lab TA for any matter regarding lab attendance and grades.
A01 11:30 12:45 T Dan Burrill
A02 01:00 02:15 T Elijah Jensen
A03 04:00 05:15 T Jeff Ulbrandt
A04 07:00 08:15 T Jeff Ulbrandt
A05 08:30 09:45 R Dan Burrill
A06 10:00 11:15 R Elijah Jensen
A07 01:00 02:15 R Elijah Jensen
A08 04:00 05:15 R Jeff Ulbrandt
A09 07:00 08:15 R Dan Burrill

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Lab schedule:
Lab 1, Linear kinematics: Weeks of 1/28 – 2/8.
Lab 2, Linear dynamics: Weeks of 2/11 – 2/22.
Break & Spring Recess.
Lab 3, One-dimensional Collision: Weeks of 3/11 – 3/22.
Break
Lab 4, Work and energy:
Lab 5, Standing Waves:
Weeks of 4/1 – 4/12.
Weeks of 4/15 – 4/26.
Lectures:
In lectures we will concentrate on concept building and problem solving. We will also work on example similar to homework assignments.
Exams & Homework assignments.
There are three 50-min exams and a final exam, all close-booked. Exams are based on homework assignments, examples in lectures, and materials in labs. An equation sheet will be provided for each exam. The equation sheet will be posted on the blackboard (course materials).
Homework assignments with
are all posted on the MasteringPhysics course page.
You must be diligent to do and finish each assignment before its
. Assignments will be available for you to study after the deadline. No credit for any attempt after the deadline.
No excuse for missing any exam. Any medical excuse must be cleared with the instructor 2 weeks in advance.
Exam schedule:
Exam I (kinematics, chaps 1 - 4):
Final Exam (inclusive):
2/4/13,
Exam II (dynamics, chaps 5 - 8): 2/27/13,
Exam III (momentum and energy, chaps 9 – 10): 3/25/13,
Monday, in class.
Wednesday, in class.
Monday, in class.
FRI 05/10/2013, 10:30 - 01:15 PM, ANGELL B106
Reading:
You should read the materials in the textbook before the class. The lecture will be more useful if you have also attempted homework problems.
Grades:
The average of lab reports counts 20%. The average of all homework problems together counts
20% (Note: HW grade is counted by total problems, not by assignments). Each problem in homework assignments counts 1 point. Four exams count 60% with each of 15%.
Anyone who misses the final exam will get the grade F for the class.
The very first homework assignment, entitled “Introduction to MasteringPhysics,” counts as bonus.
Exam and lab grades will be posted on the blackboard. Homework grades are recorded on the
MasteringPhysics.
Other: University regulations concerning academic honesty apply to all work in this course.

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The course plan will be strict. We will progress along to cover all necessary materials. If you have difficulty to follow, please seek help, either coming to my office or going to the help sections.
Note: the
of homework assignments follow the plan of the course.
Brief details:
1/14 – 2/1, 8 lectures, chaps 1 – 4, kinetics.
MasteringPhysics assignments: MP01 – MP05.
Exam I (kinematics, chaps 1 - 4): 2/4/13, Monday, in class.
2/6 – 2/25, 8 lectures, chaps 5 – 8, forces and motion, dynamics.
MasteringPhysics assignments: MP06 – MP10.
Exam II (dynamics, chaps 5 - 8): 2/27/13, Wednesday, in class.
3/1 and 3/11 – 3/22, 7 lectures, chaps 9 – 10, momentum and energy.
MasteringPhysics assignments: MP11 – MP14.
Exam III (momentum and energy, chaps 9 – 10): 3/25/13, Monday, in class.
3/27 – 4/29, chap 11, work, chap 12, rotational kinetics, dynamics, momentum and energy.
MasteringPhysics assignments: MP15 – MP18.
Oscillations and waves, chaps 14, 20, 21. MasteringPhysics assignments: MP19 – MP22.
Gravity, chaps 13. MasteringPhysics assignments: MP23.
5/1, last class, grand review.
Final Exam (all inclusive): FRI 05/10/2013 10:30 - 01:15 PM ANGELL B106.