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PHY 109: Introduction to Physics
Course Information
Please note that exact details of the course can vary
Instructor :
Dr. Anuradha Weerakkody ,Dr.Andre van Tonder,
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Semester: Fall/Spring
Credits: 4 (lecture 3, lab 1)
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PHY110 (the lab for PHY109)
Course Schedule for Fall 2019: TBA
Course Description
Course Outline: The course is a general introduction to principles of Physics with an emphasis on appreciation of the environment. PHY 110 is the laboratory component of the PHY109 and is required for all students enrolled in PHY109. The course presents a general introduction to science, the essential elements of motion , the nature of gravity , momentum , rotational motion and energy.
Text: Conceptual Physics 12 th Edition by Paul G Hewitt
This course meets 3 times per week for lecture, once per week for lab (two hours). Separate enrollment in each is required.
Topics covered in this course include:
- Kinematics
- Newton’s laws
- Work and energy
- Energy conservation
- Momentum and momentum conservation
- Rotational kinematics and dynamics
- Gravity
- Fluids and thermal physics
Work for Credit:
Examinations: There will be several quizzes and a final exam. Quizzes and exams are closed book. Calculators will be permitted. The dates and times for the quizzes and exams will be announced in the class.
No make-up exams will be offered.
The homework problems will be administered through a web based system(Pearson or WebAssingn)
LEC: (3 crs.) Appreciation of the physical environment and an introduction to the principles and theories of contemporary physics. Recommended for elementary education majors. (Lec. 3) Pre: concurrent enrollment in PHY 110. Not open to students with credit in PHY 111 or PHY 112 or PHY 203 or PHY 204 or PHY 205. (N)
