Physics: Physics for Engineers I

Mechanics including oscillations and waves. With lab. Accompanying optional problem-solving session: PHYS 1510. Prerequisite: MATH 1234 or MATH 1242.

Prereqs enforced by the system: MATH 1234 or 1242; Open to Degree and PACE Students

A calculus-based course that explores kinematics, Newton's Laws for linear and rotation dynamics, potential energy and conservation laws, oscillations and propagation of mechanical waves. The course is tailored for engineering first year students’ needs, in a flipped, active learning, studio-physics class format. It is a 4 credit course that includes mandatory laboratory experimental activities. Students may opt to enroll in a recitation section, PHYS 1510, for one additional credit. Pre-requisite: Math 1234.

Because the course is centered on small-group activities, you are expected to prepare for each day's activities in advance, and to attend and participate actively daily. Participation in the various assignments will require that students obtain a License for Modified Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- (Registration and payment should be done directly through a link in our Brightspace course.) -- for Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics 5/e ISBN-9780137338467. It is important that you check the Brightspace site for this section of PHYS1500 at least a week before the class starts, so that you are well prepared for this course taught using active learning methods. Learning objectives: 1. Manipulate vector physical quantities and analyze graphs. 2. Perform a quantitative analysis of linear and rotational motion. 3. Draw a free-body diagram of particles and rigid bodies and employ Newton’s laws to calculate acceleration or work done by various bodies or systems of particles. 4. Employ energy and momentum concepts and conservations laws to find physical quantities that describe kinematics and dynamics of various bodies or systems of particles. 5. Calculate moment of inertia and center of mass for rigid bodies. 6. Apply the fundamental kinematics, dynamics and energy concepts (see objectives 1-4) to study harmonic oscillations and mechanical waves. 7. Conduct and troubleshoot experiments that investigate the physical phenomena and principles explored in 1-6.

Based on the following components Pre-lecture quizzes (on average twice a week on chapter readings) and short pop quizzes. Daily in-class individual or group assignments and activities such as tutorials and problem sets. based on hands on activities. Weekly homework assigned online via the MasteringPhysics website. Three written midterms and one final written comprehensive exam.