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What’s the Point?
• Physics is basic
• Physics is the secrets of the universe
• Perhaps you can major in physics or astronomy
UW Physics and Astronomy
• Physics B.S.• Physics B.A. Popular 2d major for
engineers• Physics Plus B.S. Specialize in a technical area• Physics/Education B.A. Teach high school physics• Astronomy B.S.
UW Physics Research
• Nanotechnology
• Solar Cells/Photovoltaics
• Spintronics
• Materials Science
• Magnetic Transport
• Quantum Processes
UW Astrophysics Research
• Cosmology
• Exoplanets
• Star formation
• Quasars
• Galaxies
• Instrumentation
Demand for Teachers
Perceived demand, 1–5 scale1. Physics 4.26
2. Math 4.13
3. Chemistry4.12
4. Special Ed. 4.06Source: American Association of Employment in Education (2010)
Subjects
• Mechanics– forces and responses– repositioning and rotating– uniform and accelerated rotation– interactions and collisions– gravity– conservation laws
Subjects
• Fluids– pressure– buoyancy– flow
• Oscillations– simple harmonic oscillators– damped and driven oscillators
Subjects
• Waves– limiting types: longitudinal and transverse– factors determining speed– interference– standing waves– Doppler effect
Who are You?
• Please clearly write your first and last name on the tent card
• Please bring your tent card to every class
Your Name
First Last
Group Work
Introduce yourself to your group.
Identify something memorable about• yourself• your home town• your family• your name• or anything else associated with you
Tell your group and write it down.
Standards-based grading
• Scored on standards, not assessments
• Meet standards to gain competency or proficiency in topics
• Competent in all topics = C
• Proficient in all topics = B
• Proficient + exemplary performance = A
• Labs have their own standards
Meeting the Standards
• Last assessment matters
• Don’t blow off early assessments: learn!
• If lots of folks miss a standard, I’ll re-quiz
• If you personally miss a standard:– Work some more problems– See me for a re-assessment
• I want you to succeed.
Exams
• Mid-terms (3)– Thursday Evenings 5–7
• Final – Basically just exam 4
• Evaluate on standards• Opportunity for exemplary performance
Homework
• No points
• MasteringPhysics is for practice
• Written homeworks give opportunity for exemplary performance
Textbook and Lab Manual• Textbook: Young and Freedman,
University Physics, 13th ed.(req.)
• Lab Book: Michalak, Calculus Based University Physics I
Do the Homework
• Mastering Physics online exercises
• Turn in written part in class
• No late submissions get feedback
• Homework #0 due Friday
• Generally due Friday or Monday– by start of class
Use Web Resources
• Class web site – www.barransclass.com/phys1210– Syllabus, standards, PowerPoints,
worksheets, written HW problems, answers
Visit Me
Physical Science building room 110
(south hallway)
Hours: M–R 10–10:50 AM
or by appointment
or come in if the door is open
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