029:027 College Physics I
General Course Information
| Professor | Gregory Howes |
| Office | 505 Van Allen Hall |
| Phone | (319) 335-1221 |
| gregory-howes {at} uiowa dot edu | |
| Office Hours | Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm Thursday 9:00-11:00am or by appointment |
| Catalog Description | The emphasis in this course is on the rigorous structure of classical physics and the development of the ability to solve problems. Topics include mechanics, heat, and sound. This course is part of a four-semester sequence (029:027-028-029-030) intended primarily for physics and astronomy majors. The three weekly lectures and one-hour discussion are given by a professor, and the weekly lab is conducted by a TA. |
| Lectures | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30-1:20pm, 70 Van Allen Hall |
| Discussion | Thursday 12:30-1:20pm, 301 Van Allen Hall |
| Textbook | Required: Halliday, Resnick, & Walker, Fundamentals of Physics ,
10th edition, Volume 1
|
| Lab Textbook | Required: C. Williamson and J. A. Goree, Experiments in Mechanics, Wave Motion, and Heat , Fall 2013 edition. | Clickers | The course will make extensive use of Student
Response Systems, or "clickers," during class meetings. Clickers are
required for every class meeting and may be purchased along with your
texts at the bookstore. You must register your clicker online at
https://diy.its.uiowa.edu/clicker. If you require
help with your clicker or lose it, you can stop by the ITS front desk
in the Old Capitol Mall, or e-mail
clicker-support@uiowa.edu. Clicker channels are 18 for 70 VAN and 50 for 301 VAN. |
| Exams | Three Midterm Exams: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 12:30-1:20pm, Chaps 1-5 Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 12:30-1:20pm, Chaps 6-9 Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 12:30-1:20pm, Chaps 10-12, 15 Final Exam: To be determined, Chaps 1-15 |
| Grading | Homework: 15% Labs: 15% Midterm Exams: 15% each Final Exam: 25% Reading Quizzes: extra credit |