PH2100 MTU Physics Course Description

PH2100 University Physics I - Mechanics ... (3-0-0) f, s, su ... 3 Cr

A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy, and the universal law of gravitation.

Prerequisite: PH1100 (allowed as corequisite); and (MA1151 or MA1161) and MA2160 (allowed as corequisite)
Corequisite: none

This course is a prerequisite for: CM3110, MA4515, MEEM2700, MG3400, PH2200, PH2200H, and PH2300.

Course fee: $8.50

Text (Fall, 2004 & continuing):

Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A Stratigic Approach, Vol. 1, Randall Knight, shrink wrapped with EduCue rebate coupon (ISBN 321271203)
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    Spring 2004
    Spring 2003
    Spring 2001
    Fall 2000

Previous versions of the course:
Course description changed to above, reflecting content as taught beginning Fall 2004
PH2100 University Physics I - Mechanics ... (3-0-0) f, s, su ... 3 Cr
A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, work and energy, the universal law of gravitation, systems of particles, rotational motion, oscillations, and transverse waves.

PH2100 University Physics I - Mechanics ... (2-2-0) f, s, su ... 3 Cr
Change to 3 class meetings per week effective Fall, 2004.

Previous Texts:

Physics for Scientists & Engineers, 6^th Ed., Serway and Jewett (ISBN 0-534-40842-7)
Physics for Scientists & Engineers with Modern Physics & Student Tools CD-ROM, 5^th Ed., Serway and Beichner (ISBN 0-03-0317169)

Other Typical Texts:

Wolfson and Pasachoff, Physics with Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 2^nd ed.
Halliday, Resnick and Walker, Fundamentals of Physics, 5^th ed.

Typical Course Syllabus

Topic Number of Lectures and
Recitations (combined) Chapter in Wolfson
and Pasachoff

1. Introduction - Doing Physics 2 1

2. Motion in a Straight Line 4 2

3. The Vector Description of Motion 4 3

4. Motion in More Than One Direction 4 4

5. Dynamics: Why Do Things Move 4 5

6. Using Newton's Laws 6 6

7. Work, Energy, and Power 2 7

8. Conservation of Energy 4 8

9. Gravitation 4 9

10. Systems of Particle 2 10

11. Collisions 4 11

12. Rotational Motion 4 12

13. Rotational Vectors and Angular Momentum 4 13

14. Static Equilibrium 2 14

15. Oscillatory Motion 2 15

16. Wave Motion 4 16

Topic	Number of Lectures and Recitations (combined)	Chapter in Wolfson and Pasachoff
1. Introduction - Doing Physics	2	1
2. Motion in a Straight Line	4	2
3. The Vector Description of Motion	4	3
4. Motion in More Than One Direction	4	4
5. Dynamics: Why Do Things Move	4	5
6. Using Newton's Laws	6	6
7. Work, Energy, and Power	2	7
8. Conservation of Energy	4	8
9. Gravitation	4	9
10. Systems of Particle	2	10
11. Collisions	4	11
12. Rotational Motion	4	12
13. Rotational Vectors and Angular Momentum	4	13
14. Static Equilibrium	2	14
15. Oscillatory Motion	2	15
16. Wave Motion	4	16

Course Rationale:
The first of four courses making up a year and a half of introductory physics using a calculus-based approach. This course introduces students to classical mechanics using mathematical skills learned during second semester calculus and with the depth that is usually found in an introductory physics course. Such a course is traditionally the first course in physics for engineering and science majors and closely resembles the previous PH204 course. This course is an allowed substitute for the PH1160/1360 combination for students transferring into the SPH and SAP majors.

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