PHYS:1701 Physics I
General Course Information
| Professor | Gregory Howes |
| Office | 213 Van Allen Hall |
| Phone | (319) 335-1221 |
| gregory-howes {at} uiowa dot edu | |
| Office Hours | (via Zoom only),Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm, Thursday 9:30-11:30am or by appointment Zoom Link for Fall 2021 Semester Office Hours Meeting ID: 938 2285 9227, Passcode: 1701 |
| Catalog Description | This calculus-based physics course is part of a four-semester sequence intended primarily for physics and astronomy majors and other physical science or engineering majors who seek an in-depth introduction to physics (PHYS:1701, PHYS:1702, PHYS:2703, and PHYS:2704). Topics include Newtonian mechanics for point particles and rigid bodies and conservation laws. Grades are determined by homework, midterm exams, a final exam, and performance in lab sessions. The three weekly lectures and one-hour discussion (problem solving) are given by the course instructor, and the weekly lab is conducted by a teaching assistant. |
| Lectures | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30-1:20pm, 70 Van Allen Hall |
| Discussion | Thursday 12:30-1:20pm, 469 Van Allen Hall |
| Textbook | Required: Halliday, Resnick, & Walker, Fundamentals of Physics ,
11th edition (electronic or paper)
WileyPLUS Online Homework System |
| Lab Equipment | Required: iOLab Device, (rental or purchase) |
| Clickers | The course will make extensive use of the Top Hat
(www.tophat.com) classroom
response system in class, required for every class lecture and
discussion. You will be able to submit answers to in-class
questions using Apple or Android smartphones and tablets, laptops,
or through text message. You can visit the Top Hat Success Center
(success.tophat.com) to
learn how to register for a Top Hat account and get you up and
running on the system. Our Course Join Code is
985452. Should you require assistance with Top Hat at any
time, due to the fact that they require specific user information to
troubleshoot these issues, please contact their Support Team
directly by way of email
(support@tophat.com), the in
app support button, or by calling 1-888-663-5491.
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| Exams | Three Midterm Exams: Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 12:30-1:20pm, Chaps 1-5 Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 12:30-1:20pm, Chaps 6-9 Wednesday, November 17, 2021 12:30-1:20pm, Chaps 10-12,15 Final Exam: Monday, December 13, 2021, 8:00pm-10:00pm, 70 VAN Chaps 1-15 |
| Grading | Homework: 15% Labs: 15% Midterm Exams: 15% each Final Exam: 25% Reading Quizzes: extra credit |