Prof. D. T. Petasis
123 Carr Hall

This course covers the fundamentals of Heat, Thermodynamics, Waves and Sound and is taught at the same level as Physics 111 and 112. An outline of the topics that we will be studying during the next seven weeks is given on page two of this syllabus. The prerequisites for this course are P111 and M160.

I will assign several homework problems every week. The attached assignment list gives general reading and problem assignments for each week. The problems indicate the minimum level of achievement expected of all students (I encourage you to try as many problems as possible at the end of each chapter). Most problems on exams will be comparable to the homework. I will collect the homework every week and grade two-three problems from each assignment. Each problem will be worth ten points and you will get an additional ten points if you attempt all problems. Solutions to the homework will be placed on reserve in the secretary's office (Carr 245). Friendly advice: start working on the homework as soon as a particular topic is covered in lecture - do not wait until we finish a chapter to do your homework!

A weekly sixty-minute recitation will also be scheduled. During recitation we will be discussing any difficulties you might have with the homework. Homework assignments will generally be due on the day after recitation.

There will be a one one-hour midterm exam, given approximately on the date shown on the assignment list, and a two-hour cumulative final exam at a date and time to be announced later. I will hold review sessions prior to each exam to go over general questions and homework problems. All exams will be closed-book exams. A formula sheet will be given with every exam.

Lectures: MWF 10:00-10:50 AM Carr 203
Recitation: Th 6:30 PM Carr 113
Text: "University Physics" by Young & Freedman (10th edition)

Office Hours: T 4:30-5:30 PM
W 2:30-4:30 PM
Th 9:00-11:00 AM
F 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
If you need to see me at other times please set up an appointment.
Homework: Assigned every week (see attached assignment list).
Grading: Midterm 25%
Final Exam 45% (cumulative)
Homework 30%

Schedule:

Dates Topic Chap. Homework

Aug. 29 - Sep. 3 Temperature and Heat 15(sec. 1-8) Ch. 15: 16, 18, 20, 30, 32, 42, 50, 54, 57, 62
Sep. 5 - Sep. 10 Thermal Properties of Matter 16(sec. 1-5, 7) Ch. 16: 1, 6, 16, 22, 26, 28, 30, 31, 48, 64
Sep. 12 - Sep. 19 The First Law of Thermodynamics 17(sec. 1-9) Ch. 17: 6, 8, 10, 18, 22, 26, 30, 31, 34, 46
Midterm Exam 15-17
Sep. 22 - Sep. 29 The Second Law of Thermodynamics 18(sec. 1-7) Ch. 18: 2, 4, 14, 16, 20, 26 39, 42, 43, 44
Oct. 1 - Oct. 6 Mechanical Waves 19(sec. 1-7) Ch. 19: 6, 7, 12, 13, 15, 19, 22, 28, 31, 32, 34, 38
Oct. 8 - Oct. 10 Wave Interference and Normal Modes 20(sec. 1-7) Ch. 20: 2, 8, 12, 13, 16, 18, 22, 29, 37, 39, 42
Oct. 13 Fall Break
Oct. 15 - Oct. 17 Sound and Hearing 21(sec. 1-5) Ch. 21: 5, 16, 17, 23, 26, 27
Final Exam 15-21