Welcome to PHYS 1210: Engineering Physics

Subject Matter

The secrets of the Universe

What’s the Point?

• Physics is basic

• Physics is the secrets of the universe

• Perhaps you can major in physics or astronomy

UW Physics and Astronomy

• Physics B.S.• Physics B.A. Popular 2d major for

engineers• Physics Plus B.S. Specialize in a technical area• Physics/Education B.A. Teach high school physics• Astronomy B.S.

UW Physics Research

• Nanotechnology

• Solar Cells/Photovoltaics

• Spintronics

• Materials Science

• Magnetic Transport

• Quantum Processes

UW Astrophysics Research

• Cosmology

• Exoplanets

• Star formation

• Quasars

• Galaxies

• Instrumentation

Demand for Teachers

Perceived demand, 1–5 scale1. Physics 4.26

2. Math 4.13

3. Chemistry4.12

4. Special Ed. 4.06Source: American Association of Employment in Education (2010)

Subjects

• Mechanics– forces and responses– repositioning and rotating– uniform and accelerated rotation– interactions and collisions– gravity– conservation laws

Subjects

• Fluids– pressure– buoyancy– flow

• Oscillations– simple harmonic oscillators– damped and driven oscillators

Subjects

• Waves– limiting types: longitudinal and transverse– factors determining speed– interference– standing waves– Doppler effect

Who are You?

• Please clearly write your first and last name on the tent card

• Please bring your tent card to every class

Your Name

First Last

Group Work

Introduce yourself to your group.

Identify something memorable about• yourself• your home town• your family• your name• or anything else associated with you

Tell your group and write it down.

Mechanics of the Course

Standards-based grading

• Scored on standards, not assessments

• Meet standards to gain competency or proficiency in topics

• Competent in all topics = C

• Proficient in all topics = B

• Proficient + exemplary performance = A

• Labs have their own standards

Meeting the Standards

• Last assessment matters

• Don’t blow off early assessments: learn!

• If lots of folks miss a standard, I’ll re-quiz

• If you personally miss a standard:– Work some more problems– See me for a re-assessment

• I want you to succeed.

Quizzes

• In lecture• May be announced, unannounced• Assess on standards

Exams

• Mid-terms (3)– Thursday Evenings 5–7

• Final – Basically just exam 4

• Evaluate on standards• Opportunity for exemplary performance

Labs

• Must meet lab standards for grade

• Opportunity for exemplary performance

Homework

• No points

• MasteringPhysics is for practice

• Written homeworks give opportunity for exemplary performance

Textbook and Lab Manual• Textbook: Young and Freedman,

University Physics, 13th ed.(req.)

• Lab Book: Michalak, Calculus Based University Physics I

Web registration

• MasteringPhysics access– Preliminary instructions in syllabus

PollEverywhere

Which is best?

• A good thing.

• A bad thing.

How to Succeed

Read the Textbook

• Read before class

• Study after

Prepare for Lab

• Read manual before lab

• Do pre-lab (due at start of lab)

Do the Homework

• Mastering Physics online exercises

• Turn in written part in class

• No late submissions get feedback

• Homework #0 due Friday

• Generally due Friday or Monday– by start of class

Use Web Resources

• Class web site – www.barransclass.com/phys1210– Syllabus, standards, PowerPoints,

worksheets, written HW problems, answers

Visit Me

Physical Science building room 110

(south hallway)

Hours: M–R 10–10:50 AM

or by appointment

or come in if the door is open

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The Science of Physics

the fundamental quantities

Quantities and Units

Distance meter (m)

Mass kilogram (kg)

Time second (s)

Charge coulomb (C)

SI (International System) or MKS units

Quantity Unit