General Physics I
PHYS 113
Fall 2017
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01
02
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| Course Cluster: Health Studies |
This course is the first term of a general physics course with calculus, recommended for students interested in majoring in the sciences. With the focus on Newtonian dynamics, PHYS 113 seeks to develop both conceptual understanding and the ability to use this knowledge to obtain quantitative predictions of how the universe works. Through a collaborative and interactive classroom experience, students develop problem-solving skills and a mathematical description of mechanics. The associated lab, PHYS123, is highly recommended.
PHYS113 and PHYS116 are part of a sequence of courses that lead into the physics major. PHYS113 is a pre-requisite for PHYS116; therefore, students must take them in sequence. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ASTR)(BIOL)(CHEM)(E&ES)(INFO-MN)(MB&B)(NS&B)(PHYS-MN)(PHYS)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBD
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Examinations and Assignments:
Combination of pre-lecture web lessons, weekly homework, in-class group work, 2 midterm exams and a comprehensive final. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
A semester of calculus (in secondary school or college) is a prerequisite. The course is designed to teach problem-solving skills while improving both comprehension and retention. This is achieved through integrative course design: building from a conceptual introduction in the pre-lecture, expanding upon this information through examples and discussion in the lectures, and putting those concepts into practice with collaborative learning in the problem-based learning sessions. The associated laboratory course, PHYS123, provides firsthand experience that is important in mastering the concepts. Simultaneous registration in the laboratory course is not required but is highly recommended. Students planning to enter the health professions should be aware that a year of physics with laboratory is usually required for admission. Consult your major advisor if you are in doubt about similar requirements in your field. |
| Instructor(s): Hüwel,Lutz Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-11:40AM; .....F. 10:50AM-11:40AM; Location: SCIE58; SCIE189; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 26 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Hüwel,Lutz Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-11:40AM; .....F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: SCIE58; SCIE189; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 26 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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