PHYSICS 140 - General Physics I
Winter 2009, Section 001
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is (see other Sections below)
Subject: Physics (PHYSICS)
Department: LSA Physics
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Details

Credits:
4
Requirements & Distribution:
BS, NS, QR/1
Other:
Theme
Credit Exclusions:
No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in PHYSICS 125, 135 or 160.
Advisory Prerequisites:
MATH 115. PHYSICS 140 and 141 are normally elected concurrently.
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:

Description

PHYSICS 140 offers introduction to mechanics, the physics of motion. Topics include: linear motion, vectors, projectiles, relative velocity and acceleration, 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.

Student performance is evaluated using a combination of homework assignments, lecture and discussion section activities, three evening midterm examinations and a final examination.

Required Book: University Physics Vol. 1 with Mastering Physics, eleventh edition, Addison Wesley, 2004.

Schedule

PHYSICS 140 - General Physics I
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 In Person
12562
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5
 
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TuTh 9:00AM - 10:00AM
1/7/09 - 4/21/09
Note: --STUDENTS MUST ELECT DISCUSSION AND LECTURE --STUDENTS SHOULD ELECT PHYSICS 141 CONCURRENTLY --THREE EVENING EXAMS: FEB 05, MAR 12, & APR 9, 6-8 PM. LOCATION TBA.
002 (LEC)
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12563
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18
 
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TuTh 10:00AM - 11:00AM
1/7/09 - 4/21/09
Note: --STUDENTS MUST ELECT DISCUSSION AND LECTURE --STUDENTS SHOULD ELECT PHYSICS 141 CONCURRENTLY --THREE EVENING EXAMS: FEB 05, MAR 12, & APR 9, 6-8 PM. LOCATION TBA.
003 (LEC)
 In Person
12564
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5
 
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TuTh 11:00AM - 12:00PM
1/7/09 - 4/21/09
Note: --STUDENTS MUST ELECT DISCUSSION AND LECTURE --STUDENTS SHOULD ELECT PHYSICS 141 CONCURRENTLY --THREE EVENING EXAMS: FEB 05, MAR 12, & APR 9, 6-8 PM. LOCATION TBA.
004 (DIS)
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Note: This is a CSP section and the permission of CSP is required to register for this section
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Note: This is a CSP section and the permission of CSP is required to register for this section

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