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1. Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 1
Lecture 1: Introduction to Physics 101
Introduction to the course: Syllabus, Web page,
Homework assignments, Placement Test
Chapter 1 :
• The Nature of Physics (1.1)
• Units (1.2)
• The Conversion of Units (1.3)

2. Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 2
Everything is on the web…
www.physics.buffalo.edu
• click on Fall 2003 course web pages
• click on PHY 101 A,B, MFA College Physics I
• bookmark!
Or go directly to
http://www.physics.buffalo.edu/phy101ab
Please prepare for the lecture by reading the
corresponding Chapters in the textbook.
Check the web page regularly for announcements.

3. Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 3
Exams (see web page)
Dates:
• 1: September 30, 5-7 pm
• 2: October 24, 5-7 pm
• 3: TBA
Review on preceding Thursday, 6-6:50 PM, NSC 225
Try the Practice Exams on the PHY 101 Web page

4. Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 4
Introduction
Basic Course Philosophy
• read & think about it (text book)
• untangle it (Lectures and Recitations, Discussion
groups)
• practice it (Homework, text book , Student
Companion Site)
• Ask for help when you get stuck (Office hours)

5. Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 5
Background Needed for Course
High school algebra
• manipulation of formulas
• solutions of 2 equations with 2 unknowns
• solution of quadratic equation
Trigonometry
• sines, cosines, tangents
• Pythagorean theorem
Chapter 1 is review of math background