PHYS330-Mechanics I
Spring 2010

Instructor: Dr. John D. Reid
Email: jreid@lhup.edu
Web Home Page: http://www.lhup.edu/jreid
Office: 226 Ulmer
Office Phone: 484-2078
Office Hours: Mon: 11-12
Tue: 11-12
Wed: 11-12
Fri: 11-12, 1-2
Please feel free to make an appointment as well.
Meeting Time:MWF: 10:10-11:00
Meeting Place:Ulmer 219
Text: Thornton & Marion, Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, 5thEd., Brooks/Cole
Course Description:
An intermediate course in Newtonian mechanics with emphasis on mathematical principles and methods. Topics include vector calculus, statics, dynamics, momentum and energy conservation, oscillations, central force motion, and two dimensional rigid body dynamics.
GRADING: Homework 20%
  Tests 60%
  Final Exam 20%
Tests
There will 4 tests during the semester. The 4th test will be a cumulative final exam.
Homework
Homework will be given regularly. Homework is essential to understanding the course mateial. Homework problems will be worth 10 points each, unless otherwise stated by the instructor.