Physics 253 Fundamentals of Physics I: MechanicsCourse ContentCourse TopicsWeb PagesLecturesLaboratoriesProblems and QuizzesSuggestionsPhysics 253Physics 253Fundamentals of Physics Fundamentals of Physics I:I:MechanicsMechanicsDr. FortnerDr. FortnerFW 204FW [email protected]@niu.eduCourse ContentCourse ContentPhysics—the science of energy and matter.Physics—the science of energy and matter.•Mechanics—the motion (or lack thereof) of physical objectsMechanics—the motion (or lack thereof) of physical objects•Physical quantities describe behaviorPhysical quantities describe behavior•Physical quantities are related to each otherPhysical quantities are related to each other•Theoretical relations predict behaviorTheoretical relations predict behaviorMathematicsMathematics•Tool for understanding physicsTool for understanding physics•Algebra and trigonometry are essential (MATH 155)Algebra and trigonometry are essential (MATH 155)•Calculus will be used sparingly (co-requisite MATH 229)Calculus will be used sparingly (co-requisite MATH 229)Course TopicsCourse Topics1.1.Measurement and motionMeasurement and motion2.2.Motion in two and three dimensionsMotion in two and three dimensions3.3.Newton’s laws of forceNewton’s laws of force4.4.Circular motion and gravityCircular motion and gravity5.5.Conservation of energyConservation of energy6.6.Conservation of momentumConservation of momentum7.7.Conservation of angular momentumConservation of angular momentumWeb PagesWeb Pageswww.niu.edu/~mfortner/Physwww.niu.edu/~mfortner/Phys253.html253.html•Description and goalsDescription and goals•Lecture slidesLecture slides•Laboratory handoutsLaboratory handouts•Assignments: Assignments: www.masteringphysics.comwww.masteringphysics.com•Grading scaleGrading scaleText: Giancoli, Physics for Text: Giancoli, Physics for Scientists & EngineersScientists & EngineersLecturesLecturesPowerpoint slides Powerpoint slides •Corresponds to text sections in readingCorresponds to text sections in reading•Different than textDifferent than text•Students are responsible for bothStudents are responsible for bothDemonstrationsDemonstrations•Interactive questionsInteractive questions•Physical demonstrationsPhysical demonstrations•Web and electronic media demonstrationsWeb and electronic media demonstrationsLaboratoriesLaboratoriesExperimental labsExperimental labsMeasurement techniquesMeasurement techniquesData analysisData analysisData presentationData presentation8 Experimental Labs8 Experimental LabsProblem labsProblem labsStory problem interpretationStory problem interpretationEquation handlingEquation handlingSolution strategySolution strategy4 Problem Labs4 Problem LabsProblems and QuizzesProblems and QuizzesProblemsProblemsDue the day of the quizDue the day of the quizSolutions and help available Solutions and help available in the Help Room (FR 225)in the Help Room (FR 225)Use TA and instructor office Use TA and instructor office hours for help if neededhours for help if neededQuizzesQuizzesMultiple choice, short answer Multiple choice, short answer and problemsand problemsThrow out the lowest grade Throw out the lowest grade of the seven quizzesof the seven quizzesFinal equal to two quizzes Final equal to two quizzes and covers the whole courseand covers the whole courseSuggestionsSuggestionsSkim the text before class to get a head start on the Skim the text before class to get a head start on the lecture.lecture.Don’t just take notes in class (try to also listen). Don’t just take notes in class (try to also listen). Slides are on the web page and can be printed out.Slides are on the web page and can be printed out.Do problems, they are great practice.Do problems, they are great practice.Use additional web resources from the publisher.Use additional web resources from the publisher.Ask questions: in class and in lab. Ask questions: in class and in lab.