Spring 2011
Course Syllabus: Mechanics PHYS 2325-501
Course Syllabus
An introductory course on the basic fundamentals of physics. This is a calculus based
course which will include some basic integration, differentiation, and discussion of the
use of differential equations. Students will learn about the following topics: space and
time, kinematics, forces, energy and momentum, conservation laws, rotational motion,
torques, simple harmonic motion, waves, and basic thermodynamic laws.
Prof. David J. Lary,
(972) 883-5643,
David.Lary@utdallas.edu,
Office: WSTC 2.208
Days & Times: Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Course Pre-requisites
1st semester Calculus
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will:
1. Be able to analyze and explain the components of linear and rotational motion
(displacement, velocity, acceleration) including graphs and their interrelationships
2. Be able to apply different forces and work force problems including the
fundamental force of gravity and Newton’s laws
3. Be able to classify the different forms of energy and use the conservation of energy
to work problems
4. Be able to define impulse, momentum and collisions
5. Identify and describe fluids in motion and at rest.
6. Explain simple harmonic motion and waves including their properties.
Required Textbooks and Materials
University Physics, 12th edition, by Young & Freedman. Everyone needs a
masteringphysics account (see page 3) and should have a clicker for interactive class
sessions, they can be purchased from the technology store (CPS pulse gen 3 clicker
Einstruction).
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Course Syllabus: Mechanics PHYS 2325-501
Assignments & Academic Calendar
Date Lecture
8/24 L1 Basic math, Measurements
Reading
Assignment
1.1-5
8/29 L2 Vectors
1.7-10
8/31 L3 Graphing, Representations, 1D Motion
2.1-4
9/7
2.5-6, 3.5
L4 1D Motion cont, Relative Motion
9/12 L5 2D Motion, Uniform Circular Motion
3.1-5
9/14 L6 Rotational Motion
9.1-3
9/19 L7 Inertial Frames, Mass, Force List
4.2-4
9/21 Exam 1 (Motion)
9/26 L8 Force Fields, Newton’s 3 Laws
12.1-2, 12.6, 4.2-5
9/28 L9 Free Body Diagrams, Force Applications
4.6, 5.1-2
10/3 L10 Resistive & Centripetal Forces
5.3-4, 12.4
10/5 L11 Center of mass, Rotational Inertia
8.5, 9.4-6
10/10 L12 Torque, Rolling
10.1-3
10/12 L13 Equilibrium, Elasticity
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10/24 L14 Work, Energy, & Power
6.1, 6.3-4, 10.4
10/26 Exam 2 (Forces)
10/31 L15 Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy
6.2, 7.1-2, 12.3
11/2 L16 Conservation of Mechanical Energy
7.1-2
11/7 L17 Conservation of Total Energy, Energy Diagrams 7.3-5
11/9 L18 Impulse, Momentum and Angular Momentum
8.1-2, 10.5-6
11/14 L19 Collisions, Rockets
8.3-4, 8.6
11/16 Exam 3 (Energy & Momentum)
11/21 L20 Fluids
14
11/23 L21 Simple harmonic motion, Pendulums
13
11/28 L22 Wave Properties
15.1-4
11/30 L23 Wave Interactions
15.5-8
12/12 Final Exam
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All reading assignments specified in the schedule above should be
completed before attending class. During class there will be interactive
quizzes on the reading material.
Grading Policy
There will be no curving.
90-100
A (A+, A, A-)
80-89.9
B
70-79.9
C
60-69.9
D
Below 60
F
Homework/Quizzes/Attendance
3 Exams
Final Exam
TOTAL
30%
45%
25%
100%
Homework/Extra Credit
Homework assignments are given on the website http://www.masteringphysics.com.
Go to the website and login as a student following the directions.
The course ID for this class is Lary2325Fall2011 and for your student ID use the first
3 letters of your first name + the first 3 letters of your last name. Make sure the name
you give the website matches your name of record. If for any reason you need
technical help with MasteringPhysics call 1.877.672.6877 and explain the problem to
tech support. Homework and Exams will be computer graded. No handwritten homework will be
accepted. Credit will be reduced by 1% for every hour that the homework is late up to a
maximum of 50%.
Classroom Citizenship
Cell phones must be turned off during all class time. No eating or drinking in class.
Please do not disrupt the class by getting up and leaving the class.
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