GeneralPhysics(Calc.)
35*105�FALL2006�Dr.John�F.�Cumminsjcummins@sunyorange.edu
35105� GeneralPhysics I (Calc.) 

3�lect., 3�lab., 4�cr. 

Acalculusbased�course�ingeneralphysics. 
The�course�coversthe�conceptsofclassicalphysicsfrom�introductorymechanics throughthermodynamics. Topics include:�kinematics, particle�dynamics, energyand�momentumconservation, gravity, statics, fluid�statics and�dynamics, laws ofthermodynamics. 

Prerequisite:�Calculus�I�(38205) 

TEXT AND�MATERIALS�

Thiscourse�willcover�the�topicspresented�inthe��chapters�18,10 
��11and�15�inthe�text:�Raymond�A. Serway�and�John W. Jewett�, Principles ofPhysics, 3�rd edition(New�York:Harcourt, 2002), ISBN�0030395496. 
The�studentwillalsoneed�a�ruled�laboratorynotebookand�a�scientific�calculator. Laboratorymaterialswillbe�distributed�throughout�the�course.�

RELATIONSHIP TO�PROGRAMS�

Physics 35105�is a�universityparallelcourse�and�is designed�for the�physicalscience or biological/healthrelated�sciencemajor. Itisalsoanexcellentcourse�forsomeone�planning�ona�careerinscienceormathematics 
education. Thiscourse�requirescalculus. There�isa�parallelnoncalculusbased�course�entitled�GeneralPhysics 
351012. 
If indoubt about the�properphysics course�to take, consult with your advisor or withthe�department�chair. 

Course�Objectives 

The�student who successfullycompletes this course�can:�

� move�fluentlythroughthe�Systeme�Internationale�rationalized�MKS�units. 
� explainthe�fundamentalsofmechanicsembodied�inNewton�sLaws. 
� utilizevectorrepresentationand�vectormathematicsinthe�solutionofproblems. 
� applyNewton�sLawsto�2dimensionalsystemsofone�ormore�particles. 
� Solve�problemsinorbitalmechanicsinvolving�gravitationalforces. 
� solve�conservationofenergyand�momentumproblems. 
� expressNewtonphysicsinitsrotationalformulation. 
� solve�problems involving�fluid�static�and�dynamics. 
� relate�conceptsoftemperature�and�heattransfer�to�solutionofproblemsinthermodynamics. 

Grading�System 

The�grading�for this course�willbe�determined�as follows 

Exam#�1�13�% 
Exam#�2�13�% 
Exam#�3�13�% 
Exam#�4�13�% 
MAKEUP 
EXAMS DO�NOT EXIST. 
Cumulative�Final�13% 
Lab. Work�20�% 

Homework/Quizzes15�% 


Forthe�mostpart�the�examswillconsistofproblemsolving�and/orderivations. THECUMULATIVE 
SECTION�FINAL EXAM WILL BE ALL MULTIPLECHOICE�AND�WILL 
BE AN�OPEN�NOTEBOOK�EXAMINATION.�It�is veryadvisable�to�take decent and�organized�notesonthe�lecture�materialpresented�during�the�semester. 

INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS�

Instructor:Dr. JohnCummins Office:�Harriman #�317�orHorton#�4�

Phone�Ext:�3414562�


jcummins@sunyorange.edu�

Iamfairlyaccessible�and�you�should�feelfree�tostopbyanytime. It�isto�youradvantagetoseek�me�out�and�to�clearup�difficultiesassoonaspossible.�Without�organized�hard�work,you�willnot�dowellin�thiscourse. 
Onthe�other�hand, if you�workdiligentlyyou�should�have�everyhope�ofsuccess. 

Attendance and�Withdrawal 

Perfect attendanceisassumed�inthiscourse.�Without�perfectattendanceand�dedicationtothe�homeworkone�willnotbe�successfulin�Physics. The�student�sgradewillreflectanylack�ofattendance,simplybecause�ofthe�difficultyofthe�course.��It�isthe student�s responsibilityto�speak�withthe�instructor�and�withdraw�fromthe�course�ifthingsare�notgoing�well. The�instructor�willnotinitiate�sucha�withdrawal. Anearlyconsult�withthe�instructorcansave�a�great�dealof later�confusion. 

Support Services 

Tutoring�servicesare�available�inthe�Library. There�isalsotutoring�inPhysicsavailable�inthe�Mathematics 
StudyLounge�inHa311. The�PhysicalScience�StudyLounge�(Harriman315)hasprovena�valuableresource 
for students assisting�eachother�inreviewing�the�materialand�working�together�solving�homework�problems. 
Thisstrategy,used�correctly,canbe�ofgreat�assistance�to�you. Takeadvantageofit. 

Tutoring�services are�also available�inthe�learning�resource center. Finally, if you�have�a�documented�disability�and�anticipate�needing�specialaccommodations in this course, please�contact�the�Office�ofDisabilityServices 
located�onthe�3�rd floor ofthe�College Commons, (845) 3414077, 
follow�their guidelines regarding�submitting�documentationand�bring�your officialAccommodationNotice to me�as soonas possible. 


Library�Resources 

The�following�textsare�onreserve�inthe�library. Theycanbe�helpfulifyou�takeadvantageofthem. 

ArthurBeiser, Schaums Outline, Applied�Physics. The�solved�problemsinthisbook�at�are�at�a�lowerlevel�thanthe�problemsinthiscourse�and�inthe�text. However,theyare�good�confidencebuildersand�can�be�helpful�inthis regard. Reserve�#�180�

FredrickBueche,�Schaum�s Outline�of College�Physics. This book�has excellent, clearlyworked�out�problems related�to�everysectionofthe�text. Reserve�#�179�

Alvin�Halpern, Schaum�s Outline��BeginningPhysics I ��Mechanics and Heat. This text is similar�to�Reserve�#�179,but�containsonlymaterialrelevantto�35101�and�35106�(GeneralPhysicsI). It�presentsa�good�sourceof materialto get�warmed�up�ondifficult concepts. Reserve�#�181�

Serway�and Faughn, College Physics and Faughn�& Tigue,�Instructors ManualWith�Solutions�for�Serway�& Faughn These�two texts should�be�used�together. The�complete�solutions manual matches this 
noncalculus 
text and�this resource should�be�helpful��especiallyif you�have�missed�some�ofthe�materialfirst�time�around. Reserve�#�183�

Ralph McGrew, Principles of Physics: Instructors ManualWithSolutions�forSerway�and�Jewett (Vol.1). 

The�complete�solutions manual matches our text and�this resource willdefinitelybe�helpfulto you��ifused�correctly. It�should�onlybe�accessed�after�you�have�spenta�good�dealoftime�working�onthe�problems. 

Reserve�#�240�(three copies) 

The�lecture�schedule�onthe�following�page should�be�viewed�as tentative�to the�extent that�some�adjustments 
mayseemadvisable�as the�course�progresses. 

NOTE: Monday�s class period�(May31, MemorialDayHoliday) willbe�made up�onFriday, June�4. 
Monday�s class period�(July5, Independence DayObservance) willbe�made up�onthe�previous 
Friday,July2. Thisisindicated�inthe�block�schedule�whichfollows. 

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 


SemesterLecture/Laboratory�Schedule�35*
105�Fall2006�Monday�Monday/
Wednesday�Wednesday�Lab. 

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Vectors 
1.1�1.11�#
5,12,17,19,32, 
40,41�1Dimen. 
Motion 
2.1�2.5�#
3,7,10,11,12,15�Free Fall�2.6�#25,29,30,33,39,42�LAB. 
Graphical�Analysis 
LABOR�DAY 
WEEKEND�Graph. Analysis 
2.1�2.6 
(cont.) 
#47,51,53,55,57�Vectors 
Vel. & Accel�3.1�3.2�#
1,3,5,7,8,9�LAB. 
Galileo�& 
Free Fall�2Dimen. 
Mtn. 
Projectiles 3.3�#13,15,16,17,19, 
31�Projectiles 
3.3�(cont.) 
#25,24,43,47,58�Circular Mtn. 
3.4�#26,28,29,48�LAB. 
Acceleration 
of Gravity�Relative�Vel. 
3.4�#33,35,36,37,38�Newton�s Laws 
4.1�4.6�#
1,3,5,7,9,20,22�Applications�4.7�#26,29,33,34,53�LAB. 
Projectile�Motion�Friction�& Newton�s 
Laws 
5.1�#1,3,6,7,9,11�Newton 
Circular Mtn. 
5.2�5.3�#
13,15,16,17�TEST�#�1�Chap�14�LAB. 
Newton�s 2nd Law�Mtn. & Resistance�5.4�5.6�#
19,21,22,25,39�Grav. Field. 
5.7�#44,49,50,53�Gravitation 
11.1�11.3�#
1,3,5,11,13,16�LAB. 
Centripetal�Force 
Monday Classes 
meet on�Tues10/14�Gravitation 
Recitation 
Kepler & Newton 
11.4�#17,20,21,39,51,52�Scalar Product�6.1�6.2�#
1,2,3,5,7,11,13�LAB. 
Atwood & 
Gravity�Work/Energy�6.3�#14,15,17,18,19,20�WorkEner. 
Theor. 
6.5�#21,23,25,27,29,31�PotentialEnergy�7.1�7.4�Ch�6�#
�35,39�Ch�7�#3,4,5,7,9�LAB. 
Energy�Conser. 
Theorem�(recitation) 


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Conserv. Forces 
7.5�7.7�#
13,15,17,21,23�Momentum 
8.1�8.3�Ch. 
7 27,49�Ch�8�#5,7,9,13,14�TEST�#�2�Ch. 5,6,7 &11�LAB. 
Momentum 
Conservation 
1D�2D�Collisions 
8.3�8.5�#
17,19,20,23,24,31�Center of Mass 
8.6�8.8�Ch�8 
#33,34,35, 
36, 37�Rotational Mtn. 
Kinematics 
10.1�10.3�#
1,3,4,5,9�LAB. 
Conservation of 
Momentum 2d�Torque/
Vectors 
10.4�10.5�#
14,15,16,17,18�Equilibrium 
10.6�10.7�#
23,27,28,31,33�Rotational Accel. 
10.7�& 10.11�#37,39,43,45�LAB. 
Torque�& 
Angular Accel�Angular Mom. 
10.8�10.10�#
47,49,50,67�Fluid Statics 
15.1�15.4�#
4,5,13,14,15,19�TEST�#�3�Chap�8 10�Lab. 
Fluid�Statics 
Fluid Dynamics 
15.5�15.8�#
21,22,23,30,31,39�Thanksgiving�Holiday�Thanksgiving�Holiday�Thanksgiving�Holiday�Temp/Kinemtics 
16.1�16.3�#
7,9,11,13,17�Temp/Motion 
16.4�16.5�#
19,23,29,31,33�Heat�17.1�17.4�#
Ch16�#�43,45�Ch17�#2,3,5,9,11�Lab. Fluid�Dynamics 
First Law�17.5�17.7�#
17,21,18,25,27,37�45�Carnot Cycle�18.1�18.5�#
3,5,9,11,13�The�Second�Law�18.6�18.9�#
21,23,33,39�LAB. 
Thermodynamics 
Review�& 
Recitation 
Final Exam: Chap 
15�18 
+ 
Cumulative. 
DATE/TIME TBA