This course is an introduction to topics in classical mechanics, including Newton’s Laws, conservation of energy and momentum, angular motion, gravitation, and wave motion. This is a calculus-based course, designed for students who intend to concentrate in the physical sciences. It is required that you take Calculus I (Math 111 or 131) concurrently, if you have not taken it already.
Your final grade for the course will be determined from the following grading weight distribution:
Notify the instructor if you are ill, so that arrangements can be made.
One of the most important part of the class to and assess your understanding of the material. There is a big jump between being told what to do and being able to do it by yourself, the homework prepares your and reveals voids in comprehension. It super good idea to attempt solving homework before problem sections, than you can ask questions which will help you to move forward.
The homework will be posted at ExpertTA class page
Each week you should attend a 50-minute problem section class taught by a faculty member. The problem section instructor will be responsible for assigning your final grade for the course. Certain exam problems may be taken from examples discussed during the problem sessions.
The laboratory (PHYS 101L) is an optional, separately administered one credit course. You may take PHYS 101 without taking the lab, but keep in mind that physics majors are required to have taken lab before graduation. The lab cannot be taken without either being enrolled in the lecture class or having previously passed 101.
| Grade | Score percentage | Grade | Score percentage | Grade | Score percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 94-100 | A- | 90-94 | ||
| B+ | 87-90 | B | 84-87 | B- | 80-84 |
| C+ | 77-80 | C | 74-77 | C- | 70-74 |
| D+ | 67-70 | D | 64-67 | D- | 60-64 |
| F | <60 |
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