PHY 101 General Physics Overview

Course Information

• PHY 101 General Physics, 4 credits
• Offered in two sections: MWF 8:00 - 9:00 AM & MWF 9:15 - 10:15 AM, Cousins 104
• Instructor: Dr. Kelimar Diaz, Office: Cousins 107, Email: [email protected]
• Office hours: T 2:00 - 4:00 PM, WF 10:30 - 11:30 AM, Additional hours by appointment
• Prerequisite: Advanced Functions (MAT 130)
• Corequisite: General Physics I Lab (PHY 101L)
• Textbook: College Physics – A strategic approach 4th ed. by Knight, alternative: https://openstax.org/details/books/university-physics-volume-1
• Additional Materials: Scientific calculator (cellphones not allowed during exams)

Grading

• Attendance & Participation: 5%
• Pre/Post Lecture Assessments: 5%
• Homework: 30% (due each Monday, up to 2 late submissions allowed)
• Midterms: 40% (3 midterms, no make-up exams, up to 3 problems can be resubmitted for extra credit)
• Final Exam: 20% (cumulative, replaces one midterm if it improves the final grade)
• Grading Scale:
  • A: 90-100, A-: 90-92
  • B: 80-89, B-: 80-82, B+: 87-89
  • C: 70-79, C-: 70-72, C+: 77-79
  • D: 60-69, D+: 67-69
  • F: 0-59

Important Dates

• August 30th: Last day to add or drop a course
• September 2nd: Labor Day (no classes)
• September 20th: Presidential Investiture (no classes)
• October 14th - 15th: Fall Break, (no classes)
• October 21st: Last day to withdraw
• November 5th: Election Day (no classes)
• November 27th - 29th: Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)
• December 3rd: Last day of classes
• December 4th, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Final Exam for Section 002
• December 9th, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Final Exam for Section 001

Course Schedule (Tentative)

• Week 1:
  • L1: Motion, Position, Time (Reading: P1: 1.1-1.3)
  • L2: Significant Figures, Units, and Vectors (Reading: P1: 1.4-1.7)
  • L3: 1-D Motion and Velocity (Reading: P1: 2.1-2.3)
• Week 2:
  • L4: Acceleration (Reading: P1: 2.4-2.6)
  • L5: Free-Fall (Reading: P1: 2.7)
  • L6: Vectors and Motion (Reading: P1: 3.1-3.3)
  • HW 1 Due
• Week 3:
  • L7: Two Dimensional and Projectile Motion (Reading: P1: 3.4-3.6)
  • L8: Circular and Relative Motion (Reading: P1: 3.7-3.8)
  • HW 2 Due
• Week 4:
  • Midterm Review
  • Midterm Exam #1 (Covers L1-L8)
  • HW 3 Due
• Week 5:
  • L9: Introduction to Forces (Reading: P1: 4.1-4.7)
  • L10: Equilibrium and Dynamics (Reading: P1: 5.1-5.4)
  • L11: Friction, Drag, Ropes, and Pulleys (Reading: P1: 5.5-5.8)
• Week 6:
  • L12: Uniform Circular Motion (Reading: P1: 6.1-6.2)
  • L13: Forces in Circular Motion (Reading: P1: 6.3-6.4)
  • L14: Circular Motion and Gravity (Reading: P1: 6.5-6.6)
  • HW 4 Due
• Week 7:
  • L15: Rotational Motion and Torque (Reading: P1: 7.1-7.3)
  • L16: Rotational Dynamics (Reading: P1: 7.4-7.5)
  • L17: Rotation and Rolling (Reading: P1: 7.6-7.7)
  • HW 5 Due
• Week 8:
  • L18: Torque and Equilibrium (Reading: P1: 8.1-8.2)
  • L19: Spring, Stretching, and Compressing (Reading: P1: 8.3-8.5)
  • HW 6 Due
• Week 9:
  • Midterm Review
  • Midterm Exam #2 (Covers L9-L19)
  • HW 7 Due
• Week 10:
  • L20: Energy and Work (Reading: P2: 10.1-10.2)
  • L21: Types of Energy (Reading: P2: 10.3-10.6)
  • L22: Power (Reading: P2: 10.7-10.10)
  • HW 8 Due
• Week 11:
  • L23: Energy and heat (Reading: P2: 11.1-11.3)
  • L24: First Law of Thermodynamics (Reading: P2: 11.4-11.6)
  • L24: Entropy (Reading: P2: 11.7-11.8)
  • HW 9 Due
• Week 12:
  • L27: Ideal-Gas (Reading: P3: 12.1-12.3)
  • L28: Heat and Calorimetry (Reading: P3: 12.4-12.6)
  • L29: Heat Transfer and Diffusion (Reading: P3: 12.8-12.9)
  • HW 10 Due
• Week 13:
  • Midterm Review
  • Midterm Exam #3 (Covers L20-L29)
  • HW 11 Due
• Week 14:
  • Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)
  • L30: Fluids (Reading: P3: 13.1-13.3)
  • L31: Fluids and Motion (Reading: P3: 13.4-13.5)
  • L32: Fluid Viscosity (Reading: P3: 13.6-13.7)
• Week 15:
  • Final Exam Review
• Week 16:
  • Final Exam - Section 002 (Covers all material, focus on L30 - L32)
  • Final Exam - Section 001 (Covers all material, focus on L30 - L32)

Course Policies

• Attendance: Mandatory, actively participate in class, sign attendance using a QR code
• Late Submissions: Two late homework submissions allowed within a 48-hour period
• Academic Integrity: Honor Code is strictly enforced, students are encouraged to work together, but copying solutions is plagiarism.
• Technology: Cellphones allowed for in-class activities, but should be silenced during lectures and exams. Laptops/Tablets may be used for note-taking.
• Student Success: The Center for Student Success offers resources like tutoring, accessibility services, and academic coaching.

Supplemental Instructors

• Each course section has a dedicated Supplemental Instructor (SI) for support and guidance during problem-solving sessions.
• SI sessions are for review and interactive learning, not for receiving direct answers.

Key Points

• Physics concepts are applied to biological systems.
• This course aims to develop a conceptual understanding of physics models, create pictorial and mathematical models, and enhance mathematics confidence and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Attending class, engaging in in-class activities, and completing assignments are crucial for success.
• Students are encouraged to actively participate, ask questions, and collaborate on homework.
• The final exam is cumulative, focusing on the final unit of study.

This quiz covers key aspects of the PHY 101 General Physics course, including grading policies, prerequisites, and course materials. Test your understanding of the course structure and requirements essential for success in this foundational physics class.