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PHYSICS 140 - General Physics I
Section: 300
Term: WN 2018
Subject: Physics (PHYSICS)
Department: LSA Physics
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Details

Credits:
4
Requirements & Distribution:
BS, NS, QR/1
Credit Exclusions:
No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in PHYSICS 135 or 160.
Consent:
With permission of instructor.
Enforced Prerequisites:
COREQUISITE: PHYSICS 141 (LAB).
Advisory Prerequisites:
MATH 115, 120, 185 or 295.
BS:
This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Popov,Yuri O

Description

PHYSICS 140 offers an introduction to classical mechanics, the physics of motion. Topics include: vectors, linear motion, projectiles, relative velocity and acceleration, circular motion, Newton's laws, particle dynamics, work and energy, linear momentum, torque, angular momentum, gravitation, planetary motion, fluid statics and dynamics, simple harmonic motion, waves and sound.

PHYSICS 140 students should elect PHYSICS 141 (lab). PHYSICS 140+141 do not have Wolverine Access waitlists. Students who are unable to find a seat in 140+141 are invited to send an email to physics.sso@umich.edu with one lab and one lecture section number that works with their schedule. These students will be added to a department-maintained waitlist. Only students who do not already have a seat in the course will be able to join this "paper" waiting list.

Course Requirements:

Student performance is evaluated using a combination of homework assignments, class participation, three evening examinations and a final examination (see "View all Sections" for dates and times).

Intended Audience:

PHYSICS 140 is the first of a three-term sequence in general physics consisting of PHYSICS 140, 240 and 340. This sequence is primarily for students in the physical sciences and engineering. Life science and pre-health students are encouraged to take PHYSICS 135 and 235. Students with a strong interest in physics and a solid preparation in high school physics may wish to consider PHYSICS 160 and 260.

Schedule

PHYSICS 140 - General Physics I
Schedule Listing
100 (LEC)
P
20947
Open
25
 
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MTuWTh 9:00AM - 10:00AM182 WEISER
Note: Evening midterms for this course will take place 6-9pm on February 1, March 8, and April 5. Students should avoid scheduling classes that conflict with this time. As in previous terms, midterm exams will be written to take 1.5 hours. This semester, all students will be allowed to take as much as 50% more time should they feel they would benefit from it. The final exam will be Friday, April 20, at 7:30pm. Students must elect PHYSICS 141 as the corresponding lab. A laptop will be required to complete some of the course assignments for PHYSICS 140 and 141. Students with concerns or questions about this requirement should email physics.sso@umich.edu.
200 (LEC)
P
20948
Open
6
 
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MTuWTh 10:00AM - 11:00AM182 WEISER
Note: Evening midterms for this course will take place 6-9pm on February 1, March 8, and April 5. Students should avoid scheduling classes that conflict with this time. As in previous terms, midterm exams will be written to take 1.5 hours. This semester, all students will be allowed to take as much as 50% more time should they feel they would benefit from it. The final exam will be Friday, April 20, at 7:30pm. Students must elect PHYSICS 141 as the corresponding lab. A laptop will be required to complete some of the course assignments for PHYSICS 140 and 141. Students with concerns or questions about this requirement should email physics.sso@umich.edu.
300 (LEC)
P
20949
Open
74
 
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MTuWTh 11:00AM - 12:00PM182 WEISER
Note: Evening midterms for this course will take place 6-9pm on February 1, March 8, and April 5. Students should avoid scheduling classes that conflict with this time. As in previous terms, midterm exams will be written to take 1.5 hours. This semester, all students will be allowed to take as much as 50% more time should they feel they would benefit from it. The final exam will be Friday, April 20, at 7:30pm. Students must elect PHYSICS 141 as the corresponding lab. A laptop will be required to complete some of the course assignments for PHYSICS 140 and 141. Students with concerns or questions about this requirement should email physics.sso@umich.edu.
400 (LEC)
P
21908
Closed
0
1CSP
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MTuWThF 1:00PM - 2:00PM268 WEISER
Note: Section 400 is for Comprehensive Studies students only. Students should contact CSP to receive an override for this section. Evening midterms for this course will take place 6-9pm on February 1, March 8, and April 5. Students should avoid scheduling classes that conflict with this time. As in previous terms, midterm exams will be written to take 1.5 hours. This semester, all students will be allowed to take as much as 50% more time should they feel they would benefit from it. The final exam will be Friday, April 20, at 7:30pm. Students must elect PHYSICS 141 as the corresponding lab. A laptop will be required to complete some of the course assignments for PHYSICS 140 and 141. Students with concerns or questions about this requirement should email physics.sso@umich.edu.

Textbooks/Other Materials

NOTE: Data maintained by department in Wolverine Access. If no textbooks are listed below, check with the department.


FlipItPhysics
Required
ISBN: 0321785916
University Physics Volume 1 (Chs. 1-20), 13th Edition + Masteringphysics.
Required
iClicker
Required

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