01 Course Intro, Administrative, Etc After Class

Introduction to Physics Physics 102, Section 001 Instructor: Prof. Steve Koch TA: Mr. Zhang Jiang Essential web page for course: http://vista.unm.edu

My background ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Make sure you write down this information!!! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Phys. 102 is general physics with minimal mathematics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The goal is to learn physics concepts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Success in learning the physics concepts will enrich your life! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Also search for “ mitosis” on youtube

There is another P102 section and also a 102 Lab ,[object Object],[object Object]

What is Physics? … Let’s brainstorm (this is an activity we’ll do in most lectures) Behavior of matter; How bodies interact; how stuff works; the law of motion; understanding chemistry; natural and unnatural force (manmade);

What is Physics? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Behavior of matter; How bodies interact; how stuff works; the law of motion; understanding chemistry; natural and unnatural force (manmade);

Experiments are crucial to science ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],See wikiquote and Feynman.com This is one of the reasons we will do interactive lecture demos

Let’s get an introduction to iClickers and group work by “learning about learning” Group work, let’s teach each other!!! Form groups of about 5 people Pick a leader to: write down FULL names + physical clue (e.g. hair style) write down answers Wikipedia User:Ripounet Rule: if a card shows an even number on one face, then its opposite face shows a primary color (red, blue, or green) Which cards must you turn over to see if this is true? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Let’s get an introduction to iClickers and group work by “learning about learning” Wikipedia User:Ripounet Rule: If you are drinking alcohol then you must be over 21 The cards have age on one side and beverage on the other? Which cards must you turn over to catch people breaking the rule? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],22 17 Beer Coke

Let’s get an introduction to iClickers and group work by “learning about learning” Rule: If you are drinking alcohol then you must be over 21 The cards have age on one side and beverage on the other? Which cards must you turn over to catch people breaking the rule? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],22 17 Beer Coke Wikipedia User:Ripounet ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rule: if a card shows an even number on one face, then its opposite face shows a primary color (red, blue, or green) Which cards must you turn over to see if this is true?

OK: Back to some administrative details

Course grade will reflect how well you understand the concepts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Exams will challenge understanding of concepts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Homework and quizzes will reinforce and assess learning of concepts…but are not graded ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

First homework assignment due before Thursday’s class ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Technical Support and Teaching Assistant ,[object Object],[object Object]

Office Hours ,[object Object],[object Object]

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