Physics Philosophy You are too smart! Physics is DIFFERENT Describe large number of “complicated” observations with a few simple ideas: APPROXIMATION Exams don’t have same problems, but do have same IDEAS Don’t miss one! “ I'm looking forward to the labs because I learn better with hands-on activities.”ĭiscussion Sections Director: Professor Yoshi Oono research: statistical mechanics Start: tomorrow! Quiz during last 20 minutes of section 10 minutes late  First section: math review, dimensional analysis. P101 Labs Director: Professor Paul Selvin research: biophysics, molecular motors First Lab is Today! No “dropped” labs…. P101 Homework All web based, immediate feedback 100% if done before 6:00 am deadline 90% credit on unfinished parts until following Tuesday 0% after that Always keep 5 significant figures! First one is due Tues Aug 31 ! “ I’m looking forward to a fun … semester” Not everything you need for exams! Concepts, Connections, Motivation Comprehensive Text Calculations Homework + Discussion Hands-On Lab Taking Notes Lecture notes available. Using multiple clickers is an academic integrity violation. Available at bookstore- register using link on our web page.

P101 Lectures Participation is key! Come to lecture prepared! 1 point for each lecture using iclicker No EX, 28 Lectures can miss three and still get all 25 points. No EX, 28 Lectures can miss three and still get all 25 points. 1 points for honest attempt at preflight (lose points for nonsense – and I read these!). Reading & Lecture Preflight Need to complete PreLecture for Preflight Answer preflights 25/1000 points Due 6:00 am day of lecture. D.Oyunbileg odelgersaikhan com Office Hours Everyday 09-18 Research Astrophysics – black holes! P101 is one of my favorite courses! Ĭourse Format (upward) Spiral Learning Lecture Preflights 25 iClickers 25 Homework 100 Lab 150 Discussion 100 quizzes drop lowest 1 Hour Exams (3 x 100) 300 Final Exam 300 1000 Physics 101 covers… Forces Kinematics Energy/Momentum Rotations Fluids Waves/Sound Thermodynamics

Welcome to Physics 101! Lecture 01: Introduction to Forces “ I'm hoping the class is explained well and is graded easily.” “ I am very excited about taking Physics 101!” “ I look forward to the demos” “ Nervous” “Anxious” “Apprehensive” “ I am excited to learn about something other than biology.” “ worried about the math”

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