PY 105, Elementary Physics I, is an introduction to the principles of classical physics. The course will cover mechanics, conservation laws, heat and thermodynamics, and waves. It includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory components. The lecture schedule details the topics to be covered and the laboratory experiments.
A working knowledge of trigonometry and a familiarity with basic algebra is required. If you do not meet these requirements you must consult the lecturer.
| Office | Phone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer : Andrew Duffy | SCI 109A | 353-2634 | aduffy@bu.edu |
| Discussion TF : Andjelka Celic | SCI B-13 | 353-9436 | celic@buphy.bu.edu |
| Lab TF : Yining Lu | SCI B-52 | 353-9442 | yining@buphy.bu.edu |
| Lab TF : Qizhi Zhu | SCI 430F | 353-8913 | qizhi@buphy.bu.edu |
| Office | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer : Andrew Duffy | SCI 109A | Mon. - Fri. 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Discussion TF : Andjelka Celic | SCI 121 | Tuesday and Friday 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
| Lab TF : Yining Lu | SCI 121 | Monday and Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
| Lab TF : Qizhi Zhu | SCI 121 | Monday and Friday 4:00 - 5:00 pm |
Lectures : 9:00 am - 10:30 am Mon. - Fri. in SCI 115
Labs : T/R 10:30 - 1:00 in the SCI basement (TF : Qizhi Zhu)
W/F 10:30 - 1:00 in the SCI basement (TF : Yining Lu)
Discussions : T/R 10:30 - 12:00 in PRB 146
W/F 10:30 - 12:00 in BSC 101
The exact location of a lab will be posted on the lab doors in the SCI basement.
Text book: Physics, 3rd ed., by J. D. Cutnell & K. W. Johnson
Lab guide: Physics Intro I -- Laboratory Experiments
Lab notebooks: Two (2) bound 8-1/2 x 11 inch quadrille notebooks
These are available in the BU Bookstore. Note that the textbook comes in two versions, a hardcover that contains all material for PY105 and PY106, and a softcover in two volumes, volume I for PY105 and volume II for PY106.
A calculator with trig and exponential functions and their inverses will be useful.
| Discussion | 18% | 10 homework assignments; 8 quizzes |
| Laboratory | 18% | 9 labs |
| Surprise quizzes | 9% | 9 random in-class quizzes |
| Test I | 15% | During class time June 2nd |
| Test II | 15% | During class time June 16th |
| Final exam | 25% | 9:00 - 11:00 am June 27th |
Grades of Incomplete (I) will not be given except by prior agreement with the lecturer.
The dates of the two in-class exams and the final exam are given below. Makeup exams will not be given except in cases of illness attested by a physician's note, or in special cases by agreement with the lecturer reached prior to the exam date. All exams will be closed book. Formula sheets will be provided with the exam. Calculators and picture ID's should be brought to the exams.
Test I - Monday, June 2 during regular class time.
Test II - Monday, June 16th during regular class time.
Final exam - Friday, June 27th 9:00 - 11:00 am.
Course information, notices, schedule changes, and exam scores will be posted on the bulletin board outside SCI 247 and on the course web page: http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/py105
Course notes are available on the web page, as well as on reserve in the science library. Notes for a particular class will typically be available a few days prior to the class.
The Academic Conduct Code of the College of Arts and Sciences applies in full. Misconduct of any kind (such as cheating, plagiarizing, copying) will be prosecuted. Photo ID's will be required and checked at exams. Random exams will be photocopied prior to return.
In an intense six-week course like this it's very important not to fall behind. The numerous discussion and in-class quizzes are designed to encourage you to keep up with the material. Other tips for keeping up include: