PHYSICS 218 FALL 2014 Instructor : Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova Office: 308 MPHY Phone: 845 5644 (office) E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: http://faculty.physics.tamu.edu/etanya/P218/P218.htm Office hours: MWF 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. or by appointment Textbook: “Don’t Panic: Volume I”, by William H. Bassichis, 6th Edition Goal: Master the fundamentals of physics to open the way to understanding subsequent courses in physical science and engineering. Tentative Schedule Week Topic Learning Objectives Sept. 1 Calculus Find derivatives and integrals of simple functions. Sept. 8 One Dimensional Motion Obtain algebraic equations for the kinematic variables by integration of a = dv dt and v = dx dt for given a(t)and use the resulting equations to analyze motion. Sept. 15 Vectors and Two Dimensional Motion Become expert at expressing vectors in terms of unit vectors and components and adding vectors. Sept. 22 Newton’s Laws, Exam I Learn Newton’s First and Second Law. Become familiar with certain forces. Sept. 29 The Second Law Begin the study of !F = m!a.Relate the force of gravity to gravitational acceleration. “Prove” Newton’s Third Law. Introduce friction. Oct. 6 Work and the Work Energy Theorem Master the precise definition of work and understand the derivation of the work energy theorem. Oct. 13 Potential Energy Functions Calculate work for various forces and determine whether a force is conservative. Oct. 20 Conservation of Energy Use Conservation of Energy for conservative systems. Oct. 27 Conservation of Momentum, EXAM II Derive the law of Conservation of Momentum and apply it.Nov. 3 Polar Coordinates Derive the components of velocity and acceleration in terms of the unit vectors in polar coordinates. Nov. 10 Circular Motion, Torque Apply polar coordinates to simple, circular motion. Learn definition of torque. Nov. 17 Torque and Angular Momentum Define angular momentum and derive the law of Conservation of Angular Momentum. Nov. 24 EXAM III Dec. 1 Harmonic Motion Use differential equations to analyze sinusoidal motion. Dec. 8 Frames of Reference, Review Be able to transform kinematic variables from one coordinate system to another. Dec. 12-17 FINAL EXAM Date TBA COURSE POLICIES 1) It is your responsibility to determine what material is being covered each class and the dates of all exams 2) Team work is encouraged outside of class but not on exams 3) You should expect a quiz each class 4) No calculators or notes are permitted on exams 5) Makeup exams are only for University excused absences 6) You should come to lecture having read about the topic and tried problems 7) You should come to recitation with questions on problems 8) You should read the lab manual before each lab We will use clickers for various kinds of assessment: pop quizzes, homework quizzes, in class discussion, etc. Grading: Exams 50%, Lab 5%, Quizzes 5%, Final 40% You must pass both the lecture (3 midterm exams, final exam, homework) and laboratory parts of the course separately in order to pass the course. If your grade on the Final Exam is higher than your lowest grade on one of the three exams during the semester, the grade on the Final will replace that one lowest exam grade in computing the course grade (it will only replace one grade in case of two exams having the same lowest grade). The Final Exam grade cannot be used to replace an exam that has been missed without a University excused absence. The missed exam will count as a zero when computing your final grade. Statement: I understand that my grade in this course will be determined by my performance. I will read the material before the lecture, try the problems before seeking help. If I do not understand the material I will get help before the next class, since I understand that each topicrequires the understanding of all previous material. I am prepared to Q drop this course if I have not demonstrated before November 21 that I have the time, desire and ability to pass this course. Signature.................................................. Date................. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities, in Room B118 of Cain Hall, or call 979-845-1637. Aggie Honor Code “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.” (See the Honor Council Rules and Procedures on the web at