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



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHARLESTON, SC.

SPRING 2001


 

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INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS 1
SPRING, 2001
 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
   Wednesday
4:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday & Friday
11:00 AM - 12:00 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, 2001
PHYSICS 101.090
DR. M. AGREST
Text Book:
Contemporary College Physics

 Third edition by 
Edwin R Jones & Richard L. Childers 
WCB/McGraw-Hill
ATTENDANCE
POLICY:
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 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:
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A   90-100 
B+   87-89 
B   80-86 
C+   77-79 
C   70-76 
D   60-69 
F   <60 
ONE-HOUR
TESTS:

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 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:

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 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:
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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:
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 Problems will be assigned from each chapter. 
Some problems from each chapter will be collected and graded. 
Late homework will not be accepted.

 
 
 

LECTURES :
TUESDAY/THURSDAY
5:30 - 6:45 PM,
SCIC # 125



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

H A V E   A    G O O D   S E M E S T E R 

 
 
 

SPRING, 2001 
 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS 1
  DR. M. AGREST
MONTH
  DATE
CHAPTER
  
TOPIC
JANUARY
11
1-2
 6 
 Introduction. Measurements
Motion in One Dimension
16
18
2
3
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 Constant Acceleration
Vectors
23
25
3
4
kO
S
2-Dimensional  Motion 
Newton's Laws
30
4
 MNMNM Friction and Equilibrium 
FEBRUARY
01
5
g
Circular Motion
06
08
5
1-5
Gravitation
Review for Test 1
13
15
1-5 
6
Test # 1
Work and Energy
20
22
 6
7
More Energy
Linear Momentum
21          Last Day    to Withdraw with a Grade of "W"
27
7
 Conservation of Energy and Momentum
MARCH
01
8
  
More Conservation
02   MIDTERM GRADES DUE
03-11                       SPRING Break Holiday
13
15
9 
6-9
 Torque and Angular Motion
REVIEW
20
22
6-9
10
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Test # 2
Fluids
27
29
11
12

j
Thermal Physics
Gas
APRIL
03
05
 13
10 - 13
 J
Thermodynamics
REVIEW  Chapters 10 - 13
10
12
10 - 13
14
 
Test 3, Chapters 10 - 13
Simple Harmonic Oscillator
 17
19
 15
 Waves
24
1 - 15
FINAL Review
25 
Wednesday
 Last Day of Classes
MAY
03
Thursday
 F i n a l  E x a m 7:30-10:30 PM

 


 


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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) 
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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) 
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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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AND MORE FUN               FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT    :
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