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Course Syllabus
An introductory course on the basic fundamentals of physics. This is a calculus based
course which will include some basic integration, differentiation, and discussion of the
use of differential equations. Students will learn about the following topics: space and
time, kinematics, forces, energy and momentum, conservation laws, rotational motion,
torques, simple harmonic motion, waves, and basic thermodynamic laws.
Prof. David J. Lary,
(972) 883-5643,
David.Lary@utdallas.edu,
Office: WSTC 2.208
Days & Times: Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Course Pre-requisites
1st semester Calculus
Fall 2011
Reading
Assignment
1.1-5
8/29 L2 Vectors
1.7-10
2.1-4
9/7
2.5-6, 3.5
3.1-5
9.1-3
4.2-4
4.6, 5.1-2
5.3-4, 12.4
8.5, 9.4-6
10.1-3
11
7.1-2
8.1-2, 10.5-6
8.3-4, 8.6
14
13
15.1-4
15.5-8
Fall 2011
Homework/Quizzes/Attendance
3 Exams
Final Exam
TOTAL
30%
45%
25%
100%
Homework/Extra Credit
Homework assignments are given on the website http://www.masteringphysics.com.
Go to the website and login as a student following the directions.
The course ID for this class is Lary2325Fall2011 and for your student ID use the first
3 letters of your first name + the first 3 letters of your last name. Make sure the name
you give the website matches your name of record. If for any reason you need
technical help with MasteringPhysics call 1.877.672.6877 and explain the problem to
tech support.
Homework and Exams will be computer graded. No handwritten homework will be
accepted. Credit will be reduced by 1% for every hour that the homework is late up to a
maximum of 50%.
Classroom Citizenship
Cell phones must be turned off during all class time. No eating or drinking in class.
Please do not disrupt the class by getting up and leaving the class.