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Introduction to Physics with Lab (PHYS-216) - Course Information and Resources

PHYS-216 is an introductory college physics course without calculus, focusing on classical mechanics including motion, forces, energy, and momentum. Lab activities will employ experiments and computer simulations to enhance understanding. The course aims to cultivate problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills. Office hours are by appointment, and grades are based on homework, quizzes, exams, and lab work. Essential resources are available through the course web page. For any inquiries, please contact Professor John Sebeson at jsebeson@devry.edu or (630)-953-1300, ext. 8299.

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Introduction to Physics with Lab (PHYS-216) - Course Information and Resources

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  1. Physics 216 PHYS-216 Physics with Lab J. M. Sebeson

  2. Important Information • Your professor: John Sebeson • Phone: (630)-953-1300, ext. 8299 • Email: jsebeson@devry.edu orsebeson@aol.com • Web page: http://jsebeson.webs.com/ • This course does not use the eCollege shell • Office hours: by appointment J. M. Sebeson

  3. Course Resources Web Page http://jsebeson.webs.com/ • Syllabus • Course Introduction • Reading and Homework Assignments • Quiz and Exam Schedule • Lab Schedule • Other files and information J. M. Sebeson

  4. PHYS-216 with Lab • This course is introductory college physics without calculus. • Covers basic classical Newtonian mechanics (motion, forces, energy, momentum). • Laboratory activities include experiments and computer simulations to illustrate the main topics. • In addition to learning basic physics, the course is intended to develop skills in problem solving and quantitative reasoning. J. M. Sebeson

  5. Text and other requirements • Textbook: Alan Giambattista, Betty McCarthy Richardson, and Robert C. Richardson, College Physics, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2007. • Also recommended: . S. Walker (Rasinariu, ed.), College Physics, Pearson Custom Publishing, 2007. (Available in the library; homework problems are from this text and will be provided in a handout) • Lab: Handouts are instructor provided • Familiarity with Microsoft EXCEL is required for some labs • Scientific calculator • TI-89 recommended but not required • As a minimum, the calculator should be able to: • Handle trig and inverse-trig functions • Handle numbers in scientific notation J. M. Sebeson

  6. PHYS-216 Topics • Units, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, vector analysis • One Dimensional Motion • Two Dimensional Motion, Projectile Motion, Circular Motion • Rotational motion • Newton's Laws and their Applications • Work and Energy, Kinetic Energy, Power • Potential Energy, Conservation of Energy • Other topics, time permitting J. M. Sebeson

  7. Grading Weights • Homework: 20% • Quizzes: 30% • Final Exam: 30% • Lab: 20% J. M. Sebeson

  8. Grading Scale • Each element (and the total grade) is based on a point system (rounded up to the nearest tenth of a point) where: • 90 to 100 = A (e.g. 89.91=90.0=A) • 80 to 89.9 = B (e.g. 89.89=89.9=B) • 70 to 79.9 = C • 60 to 69.9 = D • Below 60 = F J. M. Sebeson

  9. Other Important Information • Reading and homework assignments will be posted on the Course Resources Page. • Quiz and test schedules will be included in the assignment list on the Web Page. • No work is dropped. • Grades will be posted in the eCollege gradebook. • Watch your email for any course announcements. J. M. Sebeson

  10. Tips and Tricks for this Course • Remember that quizzes and tests are 60 percent of your grade (quizzes 30% and final 30%). • It pays to do the homework and turn it in on time! Homework and labs are “easy” grades. • The best way to learn physics is to work as many problems as you can. • Don’t blow off labs; late labs don’t count and no labs are “dropped.” • Keep class handouts; these are basically lecture notes and all quizzes and tests are based upon them. Make sure you understand them. J. M. Sebeson

  11. My Background • Education: • B. S. Physics, 1969, Michigan State University • M. S. Electrical Engineering, 1971, Northwestern University • M. S. Materials Science and Engineering, 1973, Northwestern University • Ph.D. Candidacy (ABT) Materials Science, 1978, Northwestern University • Professional Experience:(1969 to Present) • 2000 – Present: Associate Professor, EET, DeVry University • 1989 - 2000: Hardware Development Director, Switching and Access Solutions, Lucent Technologies • 1985 - 1989: Head, Computer Engineering Information Department, AT&T Data Systems Group • 1979 - 1985: Technical Manager, Data Switching Product Engineering Group, Bell Laboratories • 1969 - 1979: Member of Technical Staff, Bell Laboratories J. M. Sebeson

  12. Areas of R&D Work • No. 5 Electronic Switching Systemtm • AT&T 3Btm Computers • No. 2 Signal Transfer Point • Common Channel Signaling (CCIS) • 1A Processor (No. 1A ESStm and No. 4 ESStm ) • Computer Aided Design • Signaling link encryption systems • Hybrid integrated circuit fabrication and testing • Magnetic bubble memory devices • Laser holographic mass memory systems • Reliability theory • Solid state surface physics • Molecular kinetics J. M. Sebeson

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