PHY 2060 - Enriched Physics 1 - FALL 2009
OVERVIEW
PHY2060 is an introductory course in mechanics, covering aspects of kinematics and dynamics (both linear and rotational),
conservation laws, harmonic motion, and special relativity.
MEETINGS
Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 am - 10:25 am (periods 2+3), NPB 1002
Additional Problem Sessions, TBA - we need your input, please fill out the
Doodle Poll . Keep in mind that the homework will typically be
due on Wednesday night, and the weekly quiz will be scheduled on Thursday morning.
INSTRUCTORS
Lectures:
Ivan K. Furic NPB 2037; Tel: (352) 392 9327; Email:
ikfuric@phys.ufl.edu
Problem Sessions:
Ho-Bun Chan NPB 2360; Tel: (352) 392 6691; Email:
hochan@phys.ufl.edu
OFFICE HOURS
Furic: MWF 12:50 pm – 1:40 pm (period 6), NPB 2037, and by appointment.
Chan: Tu, Th 3-4 pm, NPB 2360, and by appointment
TEXTBOOK
Resnick, Halliday, Krane: Physics, Volume 1 [5th Edition, Wiley, ISBN 978-0-471-32057-9].
READING ASSIGNMENTS
You are expected to read the material to be covered in each lecture before coming to the class. The lectures
will cover a lot of material listed in the schedule, but they are not designed to be a substitute for the
text. The lectures will consist mainly of illustrating concepts with experiments and demonstrations,
discussing additional material omitted in the text, pointing out subtle points and common mistakes,
and asking questions to find out and clarify misconceptions. The homework and exams will be based on
materials covered in lectures as well as those listed in the schedule.
EXPECTATIONS
The course will cover a lot of novel material, and you should be prepared to invest a substantial
amount of time. There will be a large number of conceptual questions in quizzes and exams,
and memorization of problems will not help to earn a good grade.
