Physics 103:Elements of Physics for the Life Sciences
SCSU
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INSTRUCTOR : Abe Bidarian Ph.D. 
OFFICE : Jennings Hall 106 ( 203-392-6458)
OFFICE HOURS: 4:00-5:30 TWR, 8:00-9:30:0pm  TH 
TEXT: Conceptual Physics, + Practicing Physics  9th Edition
by Paul G. Hewitt.
Free  Web Text:  The Physics Classroom by Glenbrook

Objective: To provide non-science oriented students with a clear and logical presentation of basic concepts and principles of Physics. Emphasis is placed on applications in the field of Nursing. This course assumes no previous knowledge of Physics. The mathematics required consists of arithmetic and simple algebra. Bring text and notebooks to class, and let's take a look at the world that we live in!
Topics:
A review of simple algebra necessary for the course.Topics include: metric systems, measuring of space and time, speed, velocity, acceleration, falling objects, Newton's laws of motion, mass, force, weight, friction, gravity, circular motion, projectile motion, center of mass, stability, momentum, conservation of momentum, energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, work, power, efficiency . 
Electrostatics- Coulomb's law, electric current, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff’s currents and voltage laws, parallel and series circuits, power, conductors, insulators and superconductors, magnetism, magnetic induction,and the earth as magnet, wave motion, sound, light, interference, resonance and lasers.
All through the course there will be an emphasis of application of these topics as they apply to the medical  field (Nursing).		 COURSE GRADING:

15%:  Attendance, laboratory work and surprise quizzes (10 min. quizzes - usually very similar to homework or discussion of the last two lectures).
25%: 1st exam
25%: 2nd exam
35%: Final exam (Comprehensive)
Make-up exam may be available to eligible, excused students.
CHEATING: If you are caught, cheating , you simply fail the class with a grade of "F".
 
 Lecture  and Practice test           Note:  (Print Practice Test using Netscape)
Week 1
 Math Review and Chap2
Week 2
 Chap 2   H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the Practice Test 
Chap 3  H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the Practice Test 
Week 3
 Chap 4   H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the  Practice Test
Week 4
 Chap  5  H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the Practice Test
Week 5
 Exam 1  &  Chap 6  H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the  Practice Test
Week 6
 Chap 7  H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the  Practice Test
Week 7
 Chap 23  H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the  Practice Test
Week 8
 Chap 22   H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the  Practice Test
Week 9
 Chap 24  H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the  Practice Test
Week 10
 Chap13  H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the
Week 11
 Chap 14  H.W: Do all the odd  Exercises and problems  and then test what you learned with the 
Week 12
  

Suggestions :
1. Do all assigned reading prior to class (be prepared) and try to complete the assigned problems as soon as you can following class. 

2. Try to work on Physics a little each day .

3. Memorize the rules as we study them ( you will not have a book or "cheat sheets" to use as a reference during exams).

4. Please - don't be afraid to ask questions - make the most out your time in class.

*Extra credit projects are possible  for grade C or better

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e-mail: bidariana1@southernct.edu

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