Spring 2015: General Physics I (171.101)
Overview:
General Physics I (171.101) is the first part of a two-semester sequence
in general physics at the undergraduate freshman level.
The sequence covers mechanics, waves, electricity and
magnetism, optics, and atomic physics. The first part covered
in this semester includes mechanics, oscillations and waves.
Corequisites include AS.110.108-AS.110.109, AS.173.111-AS.173.112.
All information:
Syllabus.
Make sure to check here for updates as some details, such as office rooms and hours,
exam rooms, need to be updated. Dated version of the syllabus is printed on the first page.
Main course page:
this page.
The textbook for the course is Halliday & Resnick, Fundamentals of Physics, 10th edition, by Wiley.
Lectures and sections:
It is important that you read material in the textbook prior to coming to lectures and sections,
following the schedule outlined in the syllabus.
Your ability to participate in class will depend on your reading before each lecture and section.
You need to have clickers
and have them registered in order to participate in class.
Homework assignments, quiz questions, solutions are on
WileyPLUS .
Other useful resources associated with the textbook can be found here.
Blackboard:
online system
for keeping your scores and providing some class-internal material.
ISIS (Integrated Student Information System):
online system
for registration, class email lists, grades.
JHU Academic support:
Follow this
link
for additional programs which will help you learn material.
Last update:
Mon Jan 26 17:09:44 EST 2015