Carolyn McCruden
Physical Science Building, Room 126
Department of Physics & Astronomy
State University of New York, Oneonta, NY 13820
mccrudcd@oneonta.edu; (607) 436-3127

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PHYS 100 Introductory Physics

Course Description & Objectives
Physics is the most basic science and it is the foundation of all other pure and applied sciences.  This course presents physics as a human endeavor in its full philosophical and social context.  Primary focus is on the fundamental concepts of physics at an introductory, conceptual level without the rigor of mathematics. Emphasis is on verbal reasoning and understanding through text and laboratory work.  After successful completion of this course, the student will acquire:

  1. A good understanding of fundamental principles of physics and their application in everyday life.
  2. An introduction to the scientific method by observation, measurement and interpretation of data.
  3. An appreciation for the subject of physics and how it relates to other disciplines.

Syllabus

Announcements

Thursday November 19th

Exam 3 is Thursday Dec. 3rd.

Review will be during lecture on Tuesday Dec. 1st. Please print a copy of the review. Work on it and bring it to class on thurs. to go over.

Students,

Due to recent illnesses I thought I should send a general e-mail.

If you have missed a test or multiple labs it’s very important that you make them up as soon as possible. If you’ve missed a test and have discussed it with me already then stay with those instructions. There is a week for make up labs at the end of the semester, but if you have missed multiple labs it may be difficult fitting those in so I recommend that you talk to your lab instructor and double up labs while you still can. If your lab instructor is Susan rather than me, please email her. If your illness takes its course through the end of the semester and you are unable to make up the necessary work than you may need to consider an incomplete. If that is the case please look up the procedures and the proper paperwork that will need to be filed. Thank you, I hope you all feel better soon.

 


Chapter Problems and Solutions
Study Topics for Exams

Sample Tests

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