Course Information:
Required Textbook:
Fundamentals of Physics, 7th Edition., by Halliday, Resnick and
Walker (Wiley, 2005); Parts 1 & 2 (This includes an access CD
for the WebAssign electronic homework system).
If you do not purchase this package, then you must purchase access
to the WebAssign electronic homework system via the web.
Other Resources:
1. Fundamentals of Physics: Students Solutions to Accompany the 7th Edition,
David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker. Wiley, 2004.
2. R.C. Davidson, Mathematical Methods for Introductory Physics with Calculus,
Saunders College Publishing, 1994.
3. R.P. Feynman, R.B. Leighton and M. Sands, The Feynman Lectures on Physics,
Addison-Wesley, 1966.
The World Wide Web is a wonderful resource. Here's one useful
site
http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/tutorials/tutorials.html
There are many more.
Prerequisites and preparation:
Differential and integral calculus, with a good working knowledge of
trigonometry
and elementary algebra. This course relies heavily on this level of math
(see text, Appendix E). Vectors are used extensively, with concepts to be
developed in class as needed. If you are not comfortable at this level of
mathematics, then you should consider taking the appropriate refresher course
before taking this class. Here is a
self-assessment
which might help you judge your level of mathematics preparation.
Lecture Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory on exam days (see schedule). You
are responsible for all announcements made at the beginning of a
lecture, and you cannot get the student response credit if you are
not in class to respond. Please be on time for class and do not
leave early: doing so in a large class is disruptive. If you must
arrive late or leave early, then be courteous and use the doorway
in the back of the classroom. Please turn off all electronic devices
before class starts.
How to succeed in this course:
(1) It is expected that a successful student will invest at least
twelve hours studying and problem-solving per week outside of class.
(2) Read the assigned chapters before coming to lecture. The lectures
are much clearer if you are properly prepared.
(3) Work as many problems as possible on a weekly basis. You are
welcome to attend any of the instructor's office hours for help.
(4) Keep up on a regular basis. In physics, keeping up is much easier
than catching up.
(5) Discussions via telephone or e-mail are not particularly good
ways to learn or to teach physics. If you email any of us, be certain
that we can identify who you are.
Honor Code:
The UF Honor Code applies to all aspects of this course. It is required that
you report any possible infractions to your instructor immediately.
Students with disabilities:
Students requesting classroom accommodation for disabilities
must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean
of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who
must then provide this documentation to the instructor when requesting
accommodation.
Let's work together to have a mutually productive and enjoyable
semester. |
