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 9:45-11:45am 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, 172 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 2014 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 ICON
http://icon.uiowa.edu/ by selecting Student Tools, then
Clicker Registration. If you require
help with your clicker or lose it, stop by the ITS Help Desk
in the Old Capitol Mall, or e-mail
its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu. The
clicker channel is 18 for 70 VAN. |
| Exams | Three Midterm Exams: Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 12:30-1:20pm, Chaps 1-5 Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 12:30-1:20pm, Chaps 6-9 Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 12:30-1:20pm, Chaps 10-12, 15 Final Exam: Monday, Decemeber 15, 2014, 3:00-5:00pm, 70 VAN, Chaps 1-15 |
| Grading | Homework: 15% Labs: 15% Midterm Exams: 15% each Final Exam: 25% Reading Quizzes: extra credit |