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INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS 1
PHYS 101090
COURSE SYLLABUS
 
Dr. Mikhail M. AGREST
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
CHARLESTON, SC.
 
SPRING 1999
 

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*) CofC Undergraduate Catalog (1997/98), page 74 ; (1998/99), page 66

**) CofC Undergraduate Catalog (1997/98), page 167; (1998/99), page 158

***) CofC Undergraduate Catalog (1997/98), page 172; (1998/99), page 164
 

INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS 1   
SPRING, 1999
 PHYSICS 101.090
DR. M. AGREST
Dr. Mikhail M. AGREST. MS., LENINGRAD STATE UNIVERSITY.  
Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics,  
The USSR ACADEMY of SCIENCE 
Interests: Fluid Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, 
Membrane Science and Technology.
OFFICE HOURS: 
At BELL[Image] 
BUILDING  
Room # 401 		    Tuesday                                  Wednesday, Friday 
4:00 - 5:00 PM                12:00  - 1:00 PM
Other hours by appointment.
PHONES: 
 
 
Office: (843)953-1-359.
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Home: (843) 556-2997
  E-mail: 
INTERNET: 
agrestm@cofc.edu 
http://www.cofc.edu/~agrestm 
THIS  
COURSE IS:		 A general physics course intended for those students who plan to take only one physics sequence. A working knowledge of algebra and simple trigonometry is assumed.  
Subjects covered are Mechanics (vectors, linear and rotational motion, equilibrium, and gravitational fields); Heat (mechanical and thermal properties of solids, liquids and gases); and wave motion.  
With permission from the Department of Physics and Astronomy a student may transfer to PHYS 202 after completion PHYS 101. To take additional physics course the same permission may be granted.  
Lectures three hours per week.
Prerequisite: PHYS 101L is a co-requisite or prerequisite for PHYS 101.  
A working knowledge of algebra and simple trigonometry is assumed. 
 WHAT DO YOU NEED THIS COURSE FOR??
Knowledge and Understanding, Information and the Ability to Analyze this Information:
this is what makes the difference in enjoying life by a Human being.
Physics ! That is the Philosophy of the Universe!
Study Physics and you will get these skills.
Study Physics and it will help you to succeed in any Science.
Study Physics and it will help you to succeed in any Career.
EVERYTHING AROUND YOU IS PHYSICS !!! (BESIDES PSYCHICS):
How to measure different things, how to estimate,
How to listen, how to argue with your nice roommate,
How to heat, how to cool, how to push, how to pull,
How to dive in a swimming pool.
What to do to move to the Stars, how to stay at rest
You will learn all this from the wonderful lectures of Mikhail AGREST
H A V E   A   G O O D   S E M E S T E R
INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS 1   
SPRING, 1999
PHYSICS 101.090
DR. M. AGREST
Text Book:
College Physics, Third edition 
 by 
Jerry Wilson & Anthony J. Buffa 
PRENTICE HALL
 
ATTENDANCE 
POLICY:		 You are expected to attend all classes and laboratory periods. 
You are responsible for all materials covered in class and lab and all outside assignments.  
 
GRADING 
SCALE: 		 [Image]
A   90-100 
B+   87-89 
B   80-86 
C+   77-79 
C   70-76 
D   60-69 
F   <60 
ONE-HOUR 
TESTS: 		  
[Image]		 There will be three (3) one-hour tests.  
The dates for the tests are in the syllabus.  
Makeup of just one test of your choice is allowed (to better your grade) 
 
FINAL  
EXAM: 		 There will be a three-hour written Final Exam.   
There are no exemptions from the Final exam.   
The Final exam covers the entire semester's work.  
 
GRADING  
POLICY: 		 [Image]
Your grade for the course is determined by: 
1. Average of the three (3) one-hour tests. . . . . . . . . .60 %   
2. Final Exam  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30 %   
3. Homework & your work in class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5 %  
4. General impression of your work in class. . .  . . . . . . 5%  
 
PREPARATION  
FOR CLASS: 		 You are expected to have read the assignment from your text for each class.  
 
ASSIGNED  
PROBLEMS:		 ##  Problems will be assigned from each chapter.   
Some problems from each chapter will be collected and graded.  
Late homework will not be accepted.  
 
 
H A V E   A    G O O D   S E M E S T E R 
INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS 1   
SPRING, 1999
PHYSICS 101.090
   DR. M. AGREST
MONTH
 DATE CHAPTER
TOPIC
JANUARY 
 14 
 1
Introduction. Units and Problem Solving 
19
21
2
3
Kinematics: Description of Motion 
Motion in two Dimensions 
26
28
3 
4 
Projectile Motion
Dynamics: Force and Motion 
FEBRUARY 
02
04
4
5 
Newton's Laws and their applications
Work and Energy 
09
11
5 
1 - 5 
The Conservation of Energy. Power 
Review for Test 1 
16 
20 
1 - 5 
6 
Test # 1
Momentum and Collisions 
23 
25 
6
7
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Circular Motion and Gravitation 
25 
 Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W"
MARCH 
02
O4
8
9
Rotational Motion and Equilibrium 
Solids 
05
MIDTERM GRADES DUE
06 - 14
Spring Break Holiday
16 
18 
9 
6 - 9 
 Fluids
Review for Test # 2.
23 
25 
6 - 9 
10
Test # 2
Temperature 
30 
11
Heat 
APRIL 
01 
12 
Thermodynamics 
06 
08 
12 
13 
Heat Engines and Heat Pump
Vibrations and Waves 
13 
15 
13
10 - 13 
Wave Phenomena, Resonance
Review for Test # 3 
20 
22 
10 -13
14 
Test # 3
SOUND 
27
28 
FINAL Review
Last Day of Classes 
MAY 

06 

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 D E P A R T M E N T        I N F O R M A T I O N
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON    PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY DEPARTMENT 
Physics Courses
101 Introductory Physics (3)  
101L Introductory Physics Laboratory (1) 
102 Introductory Physics (3)  
102L Introductory Physics Laboratory (1) 
105 Introduction to Meteorology (3)  
119 Celestial Navigation (2)  
129 Astronomy I (3)  
129L Astronomy I Laboratory (1)  
130 Astronomy II (3)  
130L Astronomy II Laboratory (1)  
150 Physics of Sound and Music (4)  
201 General Physics (4)  
202 General Physics (4)  
203 Physics and Medicine (3) 
205 Intelligent Life in the Universe (3) 
206 Planetary Astronomy  (3) 
298 Special Topics (1-3)  
301 Classical Mechanics (3)  
302 Classical Mechanics (3)  
306 Physical Optics (4)  
307 Thermodynamics (3)  
308 Atmospheric Physics (3)  		 311 Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics (3) 
320 Introductory Electronics (4)  
330 Introduction to Modern Physics (3)  
331 Introduction to Modern Physics (3)  
370 Experimental Physics (4)  
390 Research (1-3)  
399 Tutorial (3, repeatable up to 12)  
403 Introductory Quantum Mechanics (3) 
404 Introductory Quantum Mechanics (3) 
407 Introduction to Nuclear Physics (3)  
408 Introduction to Solid State Physics (3) 
409 Electricity and Magnetism (3)  
410 Electricity and Magnetism (3)  
412 Special Topics (1-3)  
413 Astrophysics (3)  
415 Fluid Mechanics (3)  
419 Research Seminar (1)  
420 Senior Research (3)  
456 Air Pollution Meteorology (4)  
457 Satellite Meteorology (3) 
458 Climate Change (4) 
499 Bachelor's Essay (6) 
 
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SUPPORTING THE MISGUIDED AND MENTALLY SUPERIOR INDIVIDUAL
ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR
MEETINGS, PICNICS, SPACE SHUTTLE TRIPS,  AND MORE FUN
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT   JENN or SCOTT     IN SCIC ROOM 104-A 
http://www.cofc.edu/~physclub                                     (843) 953-5468 
 
Physics &  Astronomy  Seminar 
http://www.cofc.edu/~agrestm/seminar.html 
SEMINAR Coordinator:   Dr. Mikhail M. Agrest
 
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