Introduction to Physics

Course Syllabus

Textbook

Our sole text for this course will be Introduction to Physics, Second Edition, authored by the instructor.

Course Objectives

  • To offer students exposure to basic principles of Physics
  • To provide students with rich, thought-provoking discussions during laboratory sessions
  • To provide students with experiential learning opportunities during laboratory sessions

Class Schedule

Class Schedule Table listing Week, Topic (Course Introduction, Inertia, Newton's laws, Matter, Wave kinematics, Light, Review), and Reading Assignment details (Chapters 1 through 15-18).

Grades

Grades will be assigned on a ten-point scale (90 to 100 is an A, 80 to 89 is a B, etc.). Homework, exams, and projects will be weighted as follows:

Grades Weighting Table showing percentages for Homework (15%), Exams (1: 15%, 2: 15%, Final: 20%), and Projects (1: 10%, 2: 10%, Final: 15%).

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