LECTURES: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:50 a.m.-12:40 p.m. at JFB 101
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Anthony P. Pantziris, Office: INSCC 205
Phone: 585-7653, e-mail: app@physics.utah.edu

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SCOPE: Physics 1010 is intended to acquaint the students with the scientific method and provide the students with an understanding of the world around them. I will try to explain the scientific principles behind everyday phenomena such as throwing a curve ball, riding a bicycle, freefalling, electricity generators, etc. It is my goal to engage the students in a way that is both interesting and enjoyable to them. In this course the conceptual understanding is paramount, while factual memorization (even formulas) is kept at a minimum.

LECTURES: The Lectures form the core of the course and define the areas of emphasis. Many homework questions will be answered during the course of the lectures so attendance is highly recommended. The lectures are intended to be interactive and will include extensive demonstrations.

TEXTBOOK: The Physics of Everyday Phenomena, by W. Thomas Griffith, available at the University Bookstore.

OFFICE HOURS: I will be available for questions and discussion on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Also right after class and by appointment.

GRADES: Instead of a final there will be four tests, given during regular class hours. The lowest score test will be dropped so only three tests count. Also there will be a total of 8 homeworks, the lowest score of which will be dropped, i.e. only 7 homeworks count. No makeup exams will be given except for exceptional circumstances (talk to me in advance). The grading is based as follows: Three tests (at 25% each) for a total of 75%; seven homeworks (at 3.6% each) for a total of 25%.

IMPORTANT DATES: Last day to drop class: January 16. Last day to add class: January 22. Last day to withdraw from class: February 29. No classes on: January 21, February 18 and March 17-21.

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SCHEDULE OF TESTS:

• Test #1: February 1
• Test #2: February 27
• Test #3: March 31
• Test #4: April 23

HOMEWORK DUE DATES:

• Homework #1: January 18
• Homework #2: February 1
• Homework #3: February 13
• Homework #4: February 27
• Homework #5: March 10
• Homework #6: March 31
• Homework #7: April 11
• Homework #8: April 23

LECTURE TOPICS:

• Motion
• Falling
• Newton's Laws
• Gravity
• Oscillations
• Momentum
• Rotation of Solid Objects
• Fluids
• Temperature and Heat
• Electricity
• Electric Circuits
• Magnets and Electromagnetism
• Waves

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