PHY 105 General Physics 1 Fall 2004
Section 02: M,W,F 12—12:50 (H 141); T 2—5 PM Laboratory& Problem Session (H 127)
Dr. Richard Di Dio
O-237, x1792; didio@lasalle.edu; www.lasalle.edu/~didio
Office Hrs: MWF 8:00-9:00 and 11:00-12:00 &
by appt.
Course Description
Physics 105 is a calculus-based introduction to Mechanics
& Dynamics. Topics include: Translational and Rotational Kinematics, Dynamics
in One and More Dimensions, Systems of Particles, Work-Energy Concepts, Forces
and Fields, & Fluid Mechanics.
Text
Serway & Jewett, Principles of Physics, 3rd Edition, Harcourt
College Publishers, Orlando, 2002
Electronic Communication
All class information, including news, labs, assignments,
exam news, and class notes will be available through WebCT. This is accessible
via the mylasalle portal, the class website, or directly at http://mycourses.lasalle.edu:8700
Calculator
All students are required to have a TI-86 graphing
calculator or equivalent. Basic calculator functions must include graphing,
tracing, zooming, and parametric equations. The calculator must be carried
to class and to all exams.
Grading
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Note: Students must receive
a passing grade (> 60%) in BOTH lecture and lab components
in order to pass the entire course. If this requirement is met, the
final grade is determined by: |
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< 60 |
60 |
64 |
68 |
72 |
76 |
80 |
83.3 |
86.6 |
90 |
93.3 |
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F |
D- |
D |
C- |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B+ |
A- |
A |
Attendance
Grade lowered one step for every two unexplained lecture
absences or one lab absence
Exam Notes