PHYS170/171 Intermediate General Physics I & II

Course Information as taught by Dr. John Reid



This page contains information used by me for this course when I have taught all or part of this course.

Sapling Some info on using Sapling to do web-based homework assignments for this course.
Mechanical Universe These are great Videos that explain all kinds of physics ideas.
They include lots of demonstrations and exmaples and applications.
You can find them on YouTube. Search for Mechanical Universe
Course Description Information about the course such as my contact information, grading, policies, etc
Course Calendar Lecture by lecture calender which includes a list of lecture topics and their corresponding textbook chapters, and test dates.
Lab Report Format This is the general format I would like to see in lab reports. Read the lab manual for more specifics on writing lab reports.
Lab Report Example This is an example lab report with sides notes. Read the lab manual for more specifics on writing lab reports.
New Uncertainty Table Format This Uncertainty table format includes adding uncertainties in quadrature. This file shows and example.
Vector Addition Notes and examples on adding vectors.
Equation Sheet for Tests This is the equation sheet which you will receive during tests.
Lab Grading Sheet This is the form that will be used to grade labs.
Projectile Motion This file has guidelines and hinst and and example on projectile motion.