Jeff Canfield's Summer 2009 GPC-Decatur

Physics 1111 - Sections 360 and 365 - Lecture and Lab Page

• This class will use Physics, 7th Edition by John D. Cutnell and Kenneth W. Johnson, 2007, ISBN=0-471-66315-8.
• There is no lab text. The lab handouts are all online.
  For each lab, please print the appropriate handout ahead of time and bring it to the lab with you.
• Having a USB flash drive for this class is recommended.
  A Micro Center flyer says they are selling 2GB ones for $6.99 and 4GB ones for $9.99 from June 1 to June 14.
  They are in Duluth/Gwinnett at 770-689-2540 and Marietta at 770-859-1540.
• You will also need a scientific calculator for this class.
  While a TI-30XA would be sufficient, the TI-83 and 84 graphing calculators are very useful and are allowed in this class.
  Click here for more information about TI calculators.

Lecture Syllabus - Section 360 (6/8/09 Version)

Lab Syllabus - Section 365 (6/8/09 Version)

Extra Credit for Lab (7/1/09 Version)

Lecture/Lab Schedule - Sections 360/365 (NEW 6/27/09 VERSION)

• Lists readings, homeworks, quizzes, exams, etc.

Site for Lab Writeups

• See Lecture/Lab Schedule for when each lab will be done.

Your Lecture and Lab grades so far are posted on iCollege:

• Get a GPC Student iCollege Account (you will need this to check your grades on online).
• Get your iCollege password here.
• Login to iCollege to check your latest Physics 1111 grades (the Physics 1111 Syllabus there should help you).

Exams from Summer 2008 you can use for review:

• 2008 Lecture Midterm equation sheet.
• 2008 Lecture Final equation sheet.
• Additional Equations for 2009 Lecture Final.
• Answers to 2008 Lecture Midterm, Final, and Quizzes given out in class 7/13/09 and 7/20/09.
• 2008 Lab Midterm and answer key.
• 2008 Lab Final and answer key.

Other Helpful Lab Links:

• Scientific Notation
• Significant Figures
• Random vs. Systematic Errors
• Dimensional Analysis (factor label or unit factor method)
• Links about TI calculators
• Other Handy Writeups at Andrea Pepper's Site
• Customizable Graph Paper such as Linear, Polar, or Triangular
• Densities of Metals
• Densities of Metals, Wood, Water, Liquids like Alcohol, etc.
• Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficients (α) for different materials
• The standard value for g and how g varies around the world
• R for general θ in Projectile Motion (June 22, 2009) Lab (see Equation 5 on p.3 in particular)
  • Projectile Motion Computer Demo
• Friction Coefficients and more Friction Coefficients

Links About Various Introductory Physics Texts

• Cutnell & Johnson's 7th Edition (lots of free interactive online content such as MCAT prep questions):
  • Chapter 4 is Online.
  • The Decatur Learning and Tutoring Center has a copy of this textbook.
  • The Decatur Campus Library has a copy of the Student Study Guide for this text.
• Halliday, Resnick, & Walker's 8th Edition
• Giancoli's 5th Edition (lots of free interactive online content such as MCAT prep questions)
• Web Pages for Touger's Physics Textbook:
  • Electronic Version at 40% off? Free 7-Day Trial?
  • Chapters 2-4 Online
  • Student Companion Site
  • Web Examples (free online - good for practice & review)
  • Web Links (free online - good for practice & review)
  • Detailed Answers to Many Odd-Numbered Problems (free online - good for practice & review)
  • Supplements you can buy

Many other resources:

• Jeff tutors Mon 9am-5pm and Tues 2pm-9pm in the Decatur Learning and Tutoring Center.
• My tutoring web page has links about Math, Physics, Study Tips, Math/Science Videos, and TI calculators.
• My Summer 2008 Physics 1111 web page.

Stuff About Jeff:

• UIUC Web Site
• Ohio State Web Site