Physics 210 General Physics I Dr Fortner FW

Physics 210 General Physics I Dr. Fortner FW 216 mfortner 1@niu. edu

Course Content ] Physics—the science of energy and matter. • • ] Mechanics—the motion (or lack thereof) of physical objects Physical quantities describe behavior Physical quantities are related to each other Theoretical relations predict behavior Mathematics • • • Tool for understanding physics Problem solving, not just plugging into equations Algebra and trigonometry are essential (MATH 155)

Course Topics 1. Laws of Motion Ø Measurement, Force, Acceleration, Kinematics 2. Conservation Laws Ø Circular Motion, Energy, Linear and Angular Momentum 3. Continuous Media Ø Fluids, Oscillations, Waves, Sound 4. Thermal Physics Ø Temperature, Heat, Thermodynamics

Web Pages ] http: //nicadd. niu. edu/~fortner/course/phys 210/descrip tion. html • • • ] Description and goals Lecture slides Laboratory handouts Grading scale TA contacts Blackboard

Lectures ] Powerpoint slides • • • ] Corresponds to text sections in reading Different than text Students responsible for both Demonstrations • • • Interactive questions Physical demonstrations Web and electronic media demonstrations

Laboratories Goals Assessment ] Measurement techniques ] Participation ] Data analysis ] Computer exercises ] Data presentation ] Written and oral reports ] Observations ] Assigned questions

Problems and Quizzes Problems ] ] ] Conceptual questions and problems Quizzes and Final ] Covers readings and lecture ] Multiple choice, matching ] Final covers the whole course Turned in before lab Use TA for help if needed