PHY 2060 - Enriched Physics 1 - FALL 2010
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
- Section 3146 Tuesday, Thursday 10:40 am - 12:35 pm (periods 4+5), NPB 1002
- Section 3879 Tuesday, Thursday 12:50 am - 2:45 pm (periods 6+7), NPB 1002
INSTRUCTORS
Lectures:
- Steven Detweiler, NPB 2071; Tel: (352) 392 4948; Email: det@phys.ufl.edu
- Ivan K. Furic NPB 2037; Tel: (352) 392 9327; Email: ikfuric@phys.ufl.edu
- Katie Leonard NPB 2047; Email: keleonard@ufl.edu
OFFICE HOURS
- Furic: Mon 11-12 am, Tue 3-4 pm, NPB 2037
- Detweiler: Thu 3-4 pm, Fri 11-12 am, NPB 2071
- Leonard: Wed 2-4 pm, NPB 2047
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.