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PHY131S Introduction to Physics I - Course Homepage
PHY131-H1S: Spring 2010Welcome!
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Course Outline -(PDF) Please
download, print and read this as it contains the rules for the course.
Physics is the study of matter, motion and energy, as well as space and time itself! PHY131 is a first university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Topics include: momentum, energy, force, work, power, angular momentum, classical kinematics and dynamics, friction, oscillations, fluids, viscosity.
The language of science is math. The homework, practical activities, tests and exam in this course require you to perform some mathematical calculations to better understand physical situations. There are no university-level pre-requisites for this course. The co-requisite for this course is MAT135, MAT137 or MAT157.
Required Text: “Physics for Scientists and Engineers” 2nd Edition (©2008) by Randall Knight. This course covers Chapters 1-15.
An i-clicker
personal remote will be required at all classes beginning Wednesday
January 6. These are available at the Campus Bookstore. Every student
must bring their own i-clicker remote to class. Remotes can be
registered with Student Number at www.iclicker.com
Every student
must have an account on www.masteringphysics.com,
which comes with the purchase of a new text. Stand-alone accounts may
also be purchased from the Campus Bookstore if you are using a borrowed
or used text.
Marking scheme for this course:
40%: Final Exam
15%: Term Test 1
12%: Practicals activities, done in teams
9%: Online
www.masteringphysics.com homeworks
5%:
4%: In-class
iclicker quizzes