Dr. Mary Lou West,
244 Richardson Hall, 973-655-7266
Office hours: T 1:30-2:30, W 11:30-12:30, R 4-5, and by appointment,
Department of Mathematical Sciences/Physics, 973-655-5132
e-mail:
westm@mail.montclair.edu
, http://www.csam.montclair.edu/~west
This page is http://www.csam.montclair.edu/~west/phys191/phys191outline.html
Textbook: "Principles of Physics, 4th Ed. with WebAssign" by R.A. Serway and J.W. Jewett, Jr., 2006
| Week | Mon | Topic and Reading | Laboratory (Wednesday) Excel Tips |
| Motion | |||
| 1 | W, Sep 3 | Introduction & Vectors, Ch.1 | #1 Reaction Time |
| 2 | Sep 8 | Motion in 1D, Ch.2 | #2 Velocity using motion sensors |
| 3 | Sep 15 | Dr. Xiaoying Teng, and Motion in 2D, Ch.3 | #3 Acceleration using motion sensors |
| 4 | Sep 22 | Homework , Test 1 (9/25, Ch 1-3) | #4 Vectors |
| Newton | |||
| 5 | Sep 29 | Laws of Motion, Ch.4 | #5 Force Table |
| 6 | Oct 6 | Applications, Ch.5 | #6 Rockets |
| 7 | Oct 13 | Energy and Potential Energy, Ch.6, 7 | #7 Work and Power |
| 8 | Oct 20 | Momentum and Collisions, Ch.8 | #8 Momentum and Collisions |
| 9 | Oct 27 | Homework , Test 2 (10/30, Ch 4-8) | #9 Launching Tubes |
| Applications | |||
| 10 | Nov 3 | Relativity, Ch.9 | #10 Speed of Light |
| 11 | Nov 10 | Rotational Motion, Ch.10 | #11 Impacts from Space |
| 12 | Nov 17 | Gravity, Ch.11 | #12 Elevator Weight |
| 13 | Nov 24 | Orbits, Ch.11, THANKSGIVING | #13 Kepler and Mars |
| 14 | Dec 1 | Oscillatory Motion, Ch.12 | #14 Simple Harmonic Spring |
| 15 | Dec 8 | Homework, Review | Lab Makeups |
Tuesday, Dec 16, 10:15-12:15 AM, Final Exam (Cumulative, bring pencil and calculator)
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Changes will be announced, and it is the responsibility of the student to keep informed.
Course requirements: two tests (Sep. 25, Oct. 30), 13 lab reports, homework problems, one demonstration presentation , final exam (Dec 16). You are encouraged to work together in groups, but turn in your own homework and lab reports on time. Please bring a calculator to every class.
Your course grade is composed of 18% for each of 2 tests, 26% for lab reports, 15% for homework and class participation, 3% for your demonstration presentation, and 20% for the final exam. Makeup tests are given only in cases of emergency. (Please call me within 24 hours to explain.)