PHY-2053 930-1145 MW, 930-1300 F, CP 197

Office Hours (CP216): 900-1200 T, R Instructor: Dr. Wang (sherwin@fiu.edu)
Textbook: College Physics, 10th edition, by Hugh D. Young
Grades: participation 5%, homework 15%, 5 highest of 6 tests 80%
Canonical Distribution: A(100-95] A-(95-90] B+(90-85] B(85-78] B-(78-70] C+(70-65] C(65-55] D(55-40] F(<40)
(typical median~70 sigma~15)

Date

Textbook

Subject
May. 7 0.1-0.7, 1.1-1.2 units in physics
9 1.3-1.8 vectors
11 Quiz-1 (chp0-chp1), 2.1-2.6 1D motion
14 3.1-3.4 2D motion kinematics
16 4.1-4.6Newton's laws, statics
18 Quiz-2 (chp-2 to chp-4), 5.1-5.5 Newton's laws application
21 6.1-6.5 circular motion and gravity
23 7.1-7.8 work and energy
25 Quiz-3 (chp-5 to chp-7), 8.1-8.3 momentum and collision
28 Memorial Day holiday
30 8.4-8.5 collision
June 1 Quiz-4 (chp-8), 9.1-9.3 rotation, kinematics
4 9.4-9.5,10.1-10.2 rotatioin, dynamics
6 10.3-10.6 rotational energy, angular momentum
8 Quiz-5 (chp-9 to chp-10), 11.1-11.6 periodic motion
11 12.1-12.8 wave and sound
13 12.9-12.14, 13.1-13.3 fluid
15 13.4-13.7, Quiz-6 (chp-11 to chp-13)

Tools you need

Math skill requirement :  Some algebra review material Algebra word problems: algebra word problem <p><b><u><span style='color:#FF3300'>When Are You Ready to Take Physics?</span></u><span style='color: #FF3300'>: </span> </b> when you are ready for the rigor and challenge; when you are able to spend a minimum of credit hours (for summer sessions, that's 8-hours per week!) outside of the classes studying and doing homework; when you have taken and passed college algebra courses recently ( <b><a href="http://www.lavc.cc.ca.us/math/samples/intermediate/index.html"> <span style="text-decoration: none">self-diagnostic math</span></a> </b> ); when you have a buddy system to study together. <b>Otherwise, you're not.</b>

Missing Classes:  Simply, don't. (If you have to, take it upon yourself the responsibility of mitigating the negative impact on your grade.)

Missing Exams:  Simply, don't. (If you have to, discuss with your instructor IN PERSON at the ealiest possible time. Proceed with the assumption that NO make-up exam will be granted.)

Homework:  We will be using the Web-based homework system, "Mastering Physics", that is included with your purchase of Young's book. You will need to register by: either going through CANVAS.FIU.EDU or going to  http://www.masteringphysics.com/  and clicking on MasteringPhysics forYoung's College Physics, 10/e. During registration, you may need to enter the course ID:  2053 SummerA 2018. 

How to Use the Online Homework System

(1) Go to the mastering physics web site www.masteringphysics.com, click on MasteringPhysics forYoung's College Physics, 10/e

(2) Following the instructions to register and log onto the system by entering your user name and password.

(3) Choose the class (click the class list button on the left, if the system is not already set to to this class) and then choose the problem set you want to work on (click one of the assignment buttons on the left).

(4) For help on understanding and using the online homework system, read the section below labeled Tools you can use

Tools you can use

(5) Once you have chosen an assignment, you will see the due date at the top of the page and a list of problems. Just click on a problem to work on that problem.

(6) The system is set so that you can have three-five attempts at each problem. You can also ask for the solution at any stage, but if you do so, you will no longer be able to get credit for that part of the problem.

Helpful Hints:

<p><b><u><span style='color:#FF3300'>Some Videos</span></u><span style='color: #FF3300'>: </span> </b> Here is the youtube series of MIT physics video link. View them for preview, review, or just for fun: <a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-01-physics-i-classical-mechanics-fall-1999/video-lectures/"> video </a>

Exam Solutions:  1st-exam-solution 2st-exam-solution