PHY 11  Introductory Physics I  (4)

Instructor:  Jerome Licini

Current Catalog Description
Kinematics, frames of reference, laws of motion in Newtonian theory, conservation laws, as applied to the mechanics of mass points and solid objects; temperature, heat and thw laws of thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases.  Two lectures and two recitations per week. Prerequisite: MATH 21, 31 or 51, previously or concurrently. DeLeo/Licini (NS)

Textbook
Young and Freedman, "University Physics, 12th Edition", Volume 1, Pearson  Addison-Wesley, San Francisco, CA 94111 (2008). Chapters 1 through 13 and 17 through 20.

References
None

Course Outcomes
Studnets will have:

1. Become familiar with the basic principles of mechanics and thermodynamics.
2. Understand the concepts from a calculus-based perspective.
3. Learn how to apply them to a variety of practical problems in engineering and science.
4. Derive quantitative solutions for each application starting with the basic principles, rather than by just using equations from the book.

Relationship between Course Outcomes and Program Outcomes:
None

Prerequisites by Topic
1. No physics prerequsites
2. Differential calculus (MATH 21,31, or 51, previously or concurrently)

Major Topics Covered in the Course
1. Physics quantities, vectors, and kinematics
2. Newton's laws and applications
3. Mechanical energy
4. Systems of particles and linear momentum
5. Rotational motion and angular momentum
6. Rigid-body statics
7. Gravity and planetary motion
8. Oscillations
9. Temperature and kinetic theory
10. First law of thermodynamic and thermodynamic machines
11. Second law of thermodynamic and entropy
12. Thermal properties of materials

Assessment Plan for the Course

The coursework consists of 26 conceptual online homework assignments, 26 written homework assignments, six quizzes, two midterm exams and a three-hour final exam.