1. Syllabus Physics 110 Introductory Physics
Physics 110 – Fall 2019
Prof. Martin Guthold
Office: Olin 302, Lab: Olin 202
Phone: , cell
OFFICE HOURS
M, W, F, 1:00-2:00 pm, 302 Olin
Feel free to drop by any time and I’ll try to accommodate you.
TUTORIALS
Tutorials are also offered every night, held by Physics students. Hours/room TBA.
Physics 110 is a one-semester course in Introductory Physics. It does not require the use of calculus. The course is intended for non-science students. It is not intended for Pre-Med students or Science majors. Fulfills divisional.
SCHEDULE
Lectures are Tuesday, Thursday, 12:30- 1:45 pm; room Olin 101
Each student must also enroll in one laboratory session. Laboratory sessions begin the week of Monday, Jan 28; room Olin 105. Failed lab = failed class!

2. TEXT AND MATRIALS
Required: Textbook: How things work by Bloomfield 5th edition (bookstore, or online).
Required: For the lab you must also get the lab manual in the bookstore (~ $15, bookstore).
i-clicker (~ $ 30, new; less$, used), or REEF app ($15) on your phone (more in a bit).
EXAMS AND GRADING
There will be one final exam and two 45 minutes midterm exams given at the dates listed below (next slide). Homework problems will be assigned for each chapter. The homework is due one week later in class.
1. Midterm exam 20%
2. Midterm exam 20%
Final Exam 30 %
Lab 15%
Homework 10%
i-clicker 5% (in-class multiple choice questions)
attendance: 1 point
correct answer: 1 point

3. Exam dates & other important dates
Last day to add class: Tuesday, Jan. 29
Last day to drop class: Tuesday, Feb. 19
Exam 1: Thursday, Feb. 14, in-class
Exam 2: Thursday, March 28, in-class
Final: Thursday, May 9, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
No lectures on: Tu & Th, March 12 & 14 (Spring break)

4. HOMEWORK AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Homework and problem solving is the most important part of learning in a course in physics. Approximately 15 questions or problems per chapter will be assigned as homework.
Homework is due in class on due date. 80% grade if turned in by 5:00 pm on due date, 50% following two days. Some problems may also re-appear on the exams and the final.
POSTINGS
Lectures and all scores (listed by last four digits of student (ID), and other material relating to the course will be posted on the web site.
Try the Webpage at home.
Download the lecture notes BEFORE class PRINT them out and BRING them to class.
If you have problems, come and see me right away.

5. ATTENDANCE
In essence, attendance is taken via the i-clicker multiple choice questions (5% of the grade).
i-clicker questions:
1 point for attendance
1 point for correct answer
Attendance at the two exams and the final is required - absence will result in a zero grade unless an official excuse is presented. Excuses should be reported to me in advance.

6. Tutor sessions will last two hours. Time/room to be announced.
PHY110 TUTOR SESSIONS
(Hours to come soon)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SUNDAY
The tutors: Daniel Vickers, Martin Gamer, Ray Clark, Dizhou Wu, Lucas Tommervik
The tutor sessions in semesters past were successful and received high marks from many students.
All students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
Tutor sessions will last two hours. Time/room to be announced.
Private tutors are also available: see Kittye McBride in department office (Olin 100)

7. Homework grader:
Ray Clark,
Please contact the grader or me, if you have questions about homework grading.

8. Labs The labs take place in Olin 105 Lab manager:
Eric Chapman (Olin 110), phone:
Your lab teaching assistants (TAs):
Tong Ren, Jacquelyn Sharpe, Ian Newsome, Chuanyang Yu
Need to buy lab manual at bookstore
Labs start week of Jan. 28.

9. Lecture format:
Demos: Understand them &
and take notes.
(May pop up in exam)
Powerpoint presentations
Download from print out (e.g. three slides on a page) and bring to lecture.
Lots of whiteboard work (bring note pad to each class; take notes!!)
i-clickers: Concept questions and quick quizzes with immediate feedback.

10. iclicker notes Two options:
Purchase handheld i-clicker device; new (~$30) or used at bookstore.
Or: Download iclicker REEF app onto your phone as outlined on this webpage (need to open an account):
Will get free demo trial for two weeks, then pay for subscription (6 months $14.99; or longer)
If you already have a REEF account, use it!
Add course: Institution: Wake Forest University; Our class is “Physics 110B (Guthold)” Spring 2019

11. Book review READ THE TEXT BOOK!!!
The book takes everyday objects and looks at the “physical concepts ” behind them.
Shows that science is part of our everyday life.
Goals:
Begin to see the science in everyday life.
Learn that science isn’t frightening or a black box.
Learn to think logically in order to solve problems.
Develop and expand physical intuition.
Learn how things work.
Things don’t just occur willy-nilly.
Obtain perspective on history of science and technology.

12. Book review READ THE TEXT BOOK!!!
Each chapter has the following features:
Introduction: (principal theme + at home experiment + itinerary)
Each chapter is divided into a few sections
Each section: Check your understanding, figures
answers at end of chapter
Epilogue: connects studied objects and physical concepts
Summary: summary + restatement of important laws and equations
Exercises (explanations)
Problems (numbers)
Glossary at the end of the book
Two appendices 1. Vectors; 2. Units

13. Things to check in at the door:
1. Group dynamics:
Cynicism is cool
Indifference
Whatever attitude
2. Personal:
I can’t do it.
I don’t know where to start
3. Calculus

14. Tentative Schedule Lecture Chapter No. Topic 1 - Introduction,
The laws of motion, Part I, skating
The laws of motion, Part I, falling balls
The laws of Motion, Part I, ramps
The laws of Motion, Part II, seesaws
The laws of Motion, Part II, wheels
The laws of Motion, Part II, bumper car
Mechanical Objects, Part I, spring scales
Review and catch-up
10 Th, Feb. 14 Midterm 1 (Ch )
Return exam, start next topic
Mechanical Objects, Part I, carousels and roller coasters
fluids, balloons
Heat and Phase Transitions, wood stoves
Heat and Phase Transitions, water, steam and ice

15. Tentative Schedule, cont.
Lecture Chapter No. Topic
Resonance and Mechanical Waves; Clocks
Resonance and Mechanical Waves; Musical Instruments
Electricity, flashlights
Review, catch-up
Th, March 28 Midterm 2 (Ch. 5, 7, )
Return exam, start next topic
Magnetism & Electrodynamics, household magnets
Magnetism & Electrodynamics, electric power distribution
Optics, Cameras, lenses
Modern Physics, Nuclear Weapons-
26, 27, Three extra lectures to catch up, or cover other topics of interest
Review
Th, May 9 Final exam; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (comprehensive)

16. Homework:
For next class:
Check out course web page and print out Chapter 1.2
Buy book, lab manual, and i-clicker
Reading assignment: Chapters 1.1, 1.2