1. Physics 210 General Physics I
Dr. Fortner
FR 220

2. Course Content Physics—the science of energy and matter. Mathematics
Mechanics—the motion (or lack thereof) of physical objects
Physical quantities describe behavior
Physical quantities are related to each other
Theoretical relations predict behavior
Mathematics
Tool for understanding physics
Problem solving, not just plugging into equations
Algebra and trigonometry are essential (MATH 155)

3. Course Topics Laws of Motion Conservation Laws Continuous Media
Measurement, Force, Acceleration, Kinematics
Conservation Laws
Circular Motion, Energy, Linear and Angular Momentum
Continuous Media
Fluids, Oscillations, Waves, Sound
Thermal Physics
Temperature, Heat, Thermodynamics

4. Web Pages
Description and goals
Lecture slides
Laboratory handouts
Grading scale
TA contacts
Blackboard

5. Lectures Powerpoint slides Demonstrations
Corresponds to text sections in reading
Different than text
Students responsible for both
Demonstrations
Interactive questions
Physical demonstrations
Web and electronic media demonstrations

6. Laboratories Goals Measurement techniques Data analysis
Data presentation
Observations
Assessment
Participation
Computer exercises
Written and oral reports
Assigned questions

7. Problems and Quizzes Problems Conceptual questions and problems
Turned in before lab
Use TA for help if needed
Quizzes and Final
Covers readings and lecture
Multiple choice, matching
Final covers the whole course