Spring 2011 Course Syllabus: Mechanics PHYS 2325-001

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: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Course Pre-requisites
1st semester Calculus

Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes

Upon completing this course, students will:

1. Be able to analyze and explain the components of linear and rotational motion
(displacement, velocity, acceleration) including graphs and their interrelationships
2. Be able to apply different forces and work force problems including the
fundamental force of gravity and Newton’s laws
3. Be able to classify the different forms of energy and use the conservation of energy
to work problems
4. Be able to define impulse, momentum and collisions
5. Identify and describe fluids in motion and at rest.
6. Explain simple harmonic motion and waves including their properties.
7. Interpret the three laws of thermodynamics and classify the heat absorption and
transfer mechanisms

Required Textbooks and Materials

University Physics, 12th edition, by Young & Freedman. Everyone should have access to
Matlab, a student edition is available from the technology store.

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Assignments & Academic Calendar

Date Lecture Reading
Assignment
1/11 L1 Basic math, Measurements 1.1-5
1/13 L2 Vectors 1.7-10
1/18 L3 Graphing, Representations, 1D Motion 2.1-4
1/20 L4 1D Motion cont, Relative Motion 2.5-6, 3.5
1/25 L5 2D Motion, Uniform Circular Motion 3.1-5
1/27 L6 Rotational Motion 9.1-3
2/1 L7 Inertial Frames, Mass, Force List 4.2-4
2/3 Exam 1 (Motion)
2/8 L8 Force Fields, Newton’s 3 Laws 12.1-2, 12.6, 4.2-5
2/10 L9 Free Body Diagrams, Force Applications 4.6, 5.1-2
2/15 L10 Resistive & Centripetal Forces 5.3-4, 12.4
2/17 L11 Center of mass, Rotational Inertia 8.5, 9.4-6
2/22 L12 Torque, Rolling 10.1-3
2/24 L13 Equilibrium, Elasticity 11
3/8 L14 Work, Energy, & Power 6.1, 6.3-4, 10.4
3/10 Exam 2 (Forces)
3/15 L15 Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy 6.2, 7.1-2, 12.3
3/17 L16 Conservation of Mechanical Energy 7.1-2
3/22 L17 Conservation of Total Energy, Energy Diagrams 7.3-5
3/24 L18 Impulse, Momentum and Angular Momentum 8.1-2, 10.5-6
3/29 L19 Collisions, Rockets 8.3-4, 8.6
3/31 Exam 3 (Energy & Momentum)
4/5 L20 Fluids 14
4/7 L21 Simple harmonic motion, Pendulums 13
4/12 L22 Wave Properties 15.1-4
4/14 L23 Wave Interactions 15.5-8
4/19 L24 Sound 16
4/21 L25 Heat Transfer 17.5-7
4/26 L26 1st Law of Thermodynamics, PV Diagrams 19.2-8
4/28 L27 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Entropy 20.5, 20.7-8
5/3 Final Exam @ 11 am

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All reading assignments specified in the schedule above should be

completed before attending class.

Grading Policy
There will be no curving. Homework/Quizzes/Attendance 30%
90-100 A (A+, A, A-) 3 Exams 45%
80-89.9 B Final Exam 25%
TOTAL 100%
70-79.9 C
60-69.9 D
Below 60 F

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 LARYP2325 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 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.
Do not disrupt the class by getting up and leaving the class.

TA Details
Name: DeWayne (Don Dick)
Office: FO 1.202
Email: ddd071000@utdallas.edu
Office hours: Mon: 3 - 4 P.M.
Tues: 4 - 5 P.M.
Other times as requested by email

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