Syllabus for Physics 17

Concepts of Physics

PHYS 17 Fall 2001

Course Objectives:

Develop an appreciation of the scope and a modest understanding of the basic principles of physics.

Enhance analytic reasoning skills, quantitative analysis, and critical thought in the setting of physics.

Understand the historical context and development of theory, experiment, and the scientific method in physical science.

Professor: James E. Hetrick
Office: 101-D Olsen Hall (phone: 946-3128)
Office Hours:
- 11:00am-12:00pm MTW-F
- and by appointment. If you want to assure that I will be in, make an appointment.
Email: jhetrick@uop.edu
Class Time:
- Lectures: MWF 2:00-3:10 Olsen Lecture Theater (Rm. 120)
- Lab 1: T 1:00-2:50 Olsen 110
- Lab 2: T 3:00-4:50 Olsen 110
Text: Conceptual Physical Science (2nd. Ed) by Hewitt, Suchocki, and Hewitt

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Last modified: Mon Oct 22 13:46:41 2001