PHY 105 General Physics 1 Fall 2005
Section 02: M,W,F 12—12:50 (H 141); T 2—4:50 PM Laboratory& Problem Session (H 127)
Dr. Richard Di Dio
O-237, x1792; didio@lasalle.edu; www.lasalle.edu/~didio
Office Hrs: MWF 9-11&
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
Halliday/Resnick/Walker, Fundamentals of Physics, 7th Ed., Wiley 2005 (Parts 1 and 2)
Student Companion Website (follow links at www.wiley.com/college/halliday )
Electronic Communication
All class information and communication, including resource links, mail, news, labs, assignments, exam news, past exams,class notes, grades, etc., will be available through WebCT . Access WebCT via the mylasalle portal. It is your responsibility to check the class site daily.
Calculator
All students are required to have a TI-84 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