Spring 2007

MWF 12:30

Dr MX Chen

Mr. M. Bieri

PHYSICS 100-3*

Introduction to Physics

TEXTBOOK: Knight, Jones and Field, College Physics: A Strategic Approach

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A course for students with relatively weak backgrounds in physics. Kinematics and dynamics; waves; optics; electricity and magnetism.

Prerequisite: BC High School Algebra 12 (or equivalent) or Math 100 (may be taken concurrently).

Students who have obtained a grade of C+ or better in BC High School Physics 12 (or its equivalent) or who have taken any further physics course normally may not take PHYS 100 for credit.

Selected topics from:

1. Introduction: what is physics, units, scalars, vectors

2. Motion along a straight line

3. Newton's law of motion

4. Forces and motion in two and three dimensions

5. Motion at the earth's surface

6. Kinetic and potential energy

7. Gravitational force

8. Collisions: the transfer of momentum and kinetic energy

9. Electric charge and potential difference

10. Elementary charge: ions and electrons

11. Light propagation, reflection, and refraction

*This course may be applied towards the Certificate in Liberal Arts.

GRADING:

All labs (designated as "tutorials" in timetable) must be completed to pass Phys 100.

Assignments and Quizzes: 15%

Midterms (20%, 20%) 40%

Final Examination 45%