Physics 251
University Physics I- Classical Mechanics
North Dakota State University
Fall 2004
Instructor: Terry Pilling
E-mail: terry.pilling@ndsu.nodak.edu
Office: 202 South Engineering
Telephone: 231-5780
General Information:
Description: Physics 251 is a detailed introduction of calculus-based classical mechanics. The 5-credit course for engineering/science students requires an understanding of Math 165 (prereq/coreq). Students must have a scientific calculator for use on tests.
Course Objectives: Students completing Phys251 should be able to solve mechanics problems using Newton’s laws of motion and conservation laws.
Text: Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, & Walker, 6th Edition, Wiley (2004).
Lectures: Meet at 11:00-11:50 MWF in ABEN 223 and 9:30-10:20am Tuesday in Ladd 107. Recitations are at 3:30-4:20pm Tuesday in Ladd 107.
Extra Help: If you find you would like some extra help I recommend that you make use of the Super Tutors. The schedule for various courses can be found at http://www.ndsu.edu/student_success/super_tutor/schedule.shtml
The following material will be covered.
Chapter 1: Measurements
Chapter 2: Kinematics in 1-Dim
Chapter 3: Vectors
Chapter 4: 3-Dim, Kinematics
Chapter 5: Newton’s 2nd Law
Chapter 6: Frictional Forces
Chapter 7: Kinetic Energy
Chapter 8: Potential Energy
Chapter 9: Momentum
Chapter 10: Conservation of Momentum
Chapter 11: Rotational Kinematics
Chapter 12: Torque and Angular Momentum
Chapter 13: Equilibrium
Chapter 14: Gravitation
Chapter 15: Fluids
Chapter 16: Oscillations
Chapter 17: Waves
Chapter 18: Sound
Chapter 19: 1st Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 20: Kinetic Theory of Gases
Assignments: The homework assignments are attached. Homework is due in class. Late homework will not be accepted. The assigned homework problems are the minimum number of problems that you should work. If you are having difficulty in understanding the material, then you should work additional problems on your own. The best way to learn physics is to work as many different types of problems as you can.
Exam: During the semester, two one-hour exams will be given, and at the end of the semester there will be a comprehensive final exam. The in class exams will be given on Monday Sept. 27 and on Monday Oct. 25. The final exam will be given on Monday Dec. 13th from 12:00 to 3:00. Do not miss an exam - there will be no make-up exams.
Office Hours: Tues, Wed, and Thurs 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. You may also come and see me whenever I am in my office, or you can schedule (by e-mail or phone) an appointment. If any difficulties or problems arise in this course that interfere in any way with your learning or optimum performance, I would very much like to hear about it. I encourage students to stop by to see me at any time with any matter that you’d like to discuss, and I will do my best to deal with problems promptly and effectively. I appreciate hearing about the course from students.
Grades: Your final grade in physics 251 will be determined on the following basis:
Homework & PRS 30%
Exam I 20%
Exam II 20%
Final Exam 30%
Total 100%
Letter Grading for the course: A total average of 89.5% or more ensures an A, 79.5 to 89.4% ensures a B, 69.5 to 79.4% ensures a C and, 59.5 to 69.4% ensures a D. Depending on the class average, curving may be applied to grades.
Students with disabilities or other special needs, who need special accommodations in this course, are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible.
Privacy laws under FERPA
Privacy rights under the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) apply to student educational records. If you would like information on your rights under this and other legal acts please consult the office of the Federal Counsel, Rick Johnson, Old Main 202.
Academic Responsibility
All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, section 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct (http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/policy/335.htm)
Homework: The problems can be found on LON-CAPA. The homework sets are due on the date specified.
Set # Due
1 Sept 3
2 Sept 13
3 Sept 20
4 Sept 27
5 Oct 1
6 Oct 11
7 Oct 18
8 Oct 22
9 Nov 1
10 Nov 8
11 Nov 12
12 Nov 19
13 Dec 3
14 Dec 10
15 Dec 13
Reading
date Sections of book
August 24 1.1-1.6
25 2.1-2.4
27 2.5-2.8
30 3.1-3.4
31 3.5-4.2
Sept. 1 4.3-4.5
3 4.6-4.9
6 no classes
7 5.1-5.5
8 5.6-5.7
10 5.8
13 6.1-6.2
14 6.3-6.4
15 7.1-7.3
17 7.4-7.5
20 7.6-7.7
21 8.1-8.3
22 8.4-8.7
24 9.1-9.2
27 Exam 1
28 9.3-9.5
29 9.6-9.8
Oct. 1 10.1-10.3
4 10.4-10.6
5 11.1-11.2
6 11.3-11.5
8 11.6-11.8
11 11.9-11.10
12 12.1-12.2
13 12.3-12.5
15 12.6-12.8
18 12.9-12.10
19 13.1-13.3
20 13.4-13.6
22 14.1-14.3
25 Exam 2
26 14.4-14.5
27 14.6-14.7
29 14.8-14.9
Nov 1 15.1-15.4
2 15.5-15.7
3 15.8-15.9
5 15.10
8 16.1-16.2
9 16.3-16.5
10 16.6-16.9
12 17.1-17.4
15 17.5-17.6
16 17.7-17.9
17 17.10-17.12
19 18.1-18.3
22 18.4-18.7
23 18.8-18.9
24 19.1-19.4
29 19.5-19.7
30 19.8-19.10
Dec. 1 19.11-20.2
3 20.3-20.5
6 20.6-20.8
7 20.9-20.10
8 20.11
10 Review
13 Final