PHYS 311: Widely Applied Physics I
This is part 1 of a course sequence (311, 312) that is typically
taken by Physics BA majors, other science and math majors, and pre-meds
with a strong science background. It aims to give you a broad view of how
physics is applied in understanding a wide variety of phenomena, building
on your introductory physics background. This course will be more
descriptive than the standard upper level physics courses, with relatively
less emphasis on mathematical techniques.
- Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30--10:45, Room 210 Physics.
- Problem session, offered at two times:
- Tuesday, 2:00 - 3:50, Room 218 Physics
- Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:50, Room 218 Physics.
Instructor:
Vittorio Celli, vc@virginia.edu,
tel. 924-6573.
Office hours: Mon 11-12, Fri 11-12, Rm 311D Physics
TA:: Brian Kolo, bak4c@virginia.edu, tel 924-0775
Textbooks:
You should own an introductory physics book (presumably the one on which you
studied, such as Serway or Tipler) and purchase The Physics
Quick Reference Guide, by E.R. Cohen (New York: AIP, 1996).
I will put Lecture Notes on the Web.
Recommended books:
How Things Work by L.A. Bloomfield (New York: Wiley, 1997). I will
assign readings from this book.
Principles of Modern Technology by A.C. Melissinos (Cambridge
University Press, 1990).
Consult also the other reserve books in
the Physics library
Prerequisites: Physics 231 - 232 or Physics 151 - 252 and
Math 131, 132, and 221.
Your comments, questions, suggestions, and inquiries about this
course are welcomed.
V. Celli
Thu Oct 31 15:21:23 EDT 1996