PHYS 1200 UNIVERSITY of DENVER Autumn 2004
Physics Preparatory
1 credit
Davor Balzar
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Physics Building #105, 303-871-2137, balzar@du.edu
Class schedule: Wednesday 3:00-3:50 PM (PHYS 313)
Office hour: Wednesday 2:00-3:00 PM
Course description: Introduction to problems and techniques in physics and astronomy. Strongly recommended to everyone considering a major in physics and astronomy.
Required textbook:
None
Reading:
Prerequisites:
None
Specific mathematical capabilities developed and used:
Student evaluation:
Based on:
Late-paper and attendance policy:
2 missing papers (homework) and 2 unexcused absences allowed. Both exams must be attended or absence documented by a note from a doctor.
Important note:
Students must comply with University Honor Code (http://www.du.edu/honorcode/). Plagiarism is a serious offense and a basis for failing the course.
Schedule
Week |
Topic |
1 |
Science, Technology, Society, and the role of Physics. |
2 |
Scientific methods. |
3 |
Matter and Science |
4 |
Building blocks of matter, Crystal structure I. |
5 |
Building blocks of matter, Crystal structure II. |
6 |
Building blocks of matter, Crystal structure III. |
7 |
Fundamental Things about Physics I. |
8 |
Fundamental Things about Physics II. |
9 |
Units and dimensions, Space and Time. |
10 |
Theory and Experiment, Examples. |