Lecture 1 Introduction to Physics 101 l l

Lecture 1: Introduction to Physics 101 l l 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) Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 1

Everything is on the web… l l l 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/phy 101 ab Please prepare for the lecture by reading the corresponding Chapters in the textbook. Check the web page regularly for announcements. Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 2

Exams (see web page) l l Dates: • 1: September 26 • 2: October 24 • 3: TBA All are on Friday nights • 5 -7: 00 PM • Conflict on Rosh Hashanah: TBA Review on preceding Thursday, 6 -6: 50 PM, NSC 225 Try the Practice Exams on Web Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 3

Introduction l 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) Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 4

Background Needed for Course l l 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 Physics 101: Lecture 1, Pg 5