David Fazzini

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The goal of this course is for students to enhance their view of the physical world by allowing them to acquire a basic understanding of the solar system using recentlyavailable astronomical data. Major topics include scale models, planetary properties, earth-sun relationships, lunar geology, terrestrial planets, jovian planets, natural satellites and ring systems, asteriods, comets, meteoriods, meteors, meteorites, interplanetary space probes, and formation theories.

This course will focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical manipulation. However, as mathematics is the language of science, it is expected that you can perform basic algebraic calculations and recognize basic geometric relations throughout the course.

Class Notes

Welcome to Astronomy 1122

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This page will be updated on a regular basis.

  • I am not teaching this course this semester.

Class Resources

  • Detailed Class Information (Syllabus)
  • Summary of Rules for Significant Digits in Calculations (with examples)
  • MasteringAstronomy Homework Assignments
  • Study Guide for Exam I
  • The Great American Eclipse of 2017

The goal of this course is for students to enhance their view of the physical world by allowing them to acquire a basic understanding of modern astronomy using recently available astronomical data.  Major topics include constellations, the Sun, stellar types, motions, parallax, magnitudes, luminosity, spectra, classifications, clusters, evolution, quasaurs, nebula, galaxy classification and composition, the Big Band, and cosmology.

This course will focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical manipulation. However, as mathematics is the language of science, it is expected that you can perform basic algebraic calculations and recognize basic geometric relations throughout the course.

Class Notices

Welcome to Astronomy 1124 (Spring 2024)

Please continue to monitor this space for important information and course and updates.  This page will be updated on a regular basis. (Last Update: May 17th, 2024.)

  • Course averages (Quiz / Lab / HW, etc.) are available in Blackboard.
  • Final grades were posted in Blackboard at 11:30 AM on Friday, May 17th.
  • Special note about final grades: The grade that you received is the grade that you earned as per the syllabus.  It is possible that the grade that you earned is different from the grade that you wanted, the grade that YOU thought you deserved, the grade that you needed so that you wouldn't get in trouble, etc.  Do not contact me asking for a grade change unless you can provide definitive mathematical proof that I made an error in calculating the grade that you earned (as per the syllabus).  The semester is over, so do not contact me asking for special considerations, extra credit projects, etc. as I will not respond kindly to such requests.
  • Have a GREAT summer break!  Be safe and stay healthy!  Good luck in your future studies!  Keep looking up!

Class Resources

Major Celestial Events during the Spring 2024 Semester

The goal of this course is for students to enhance their view of the physical world by allowing them to acquire a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved with motion and forces, momentum and energy, rotation, gravitation, properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, light, and atomic/nuclear physics.

This course will focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical manipulation. However, as mathematics is the language of science, it is expected that you can perform basic algebraic calculations and recognize basic geometric relations throughout the course.

Class Announcements

Welcome to Physics 1100-001 & -002 (Fall 2025)

Please continue to monitor this space for important information and course updates.  This page will be updated on a regular basis.  (Last update: December 18th, 2025.)  This page is currently under construction.

  • Course averages (Quiz / Lab / HW, etc.) will be posted in Blackboard as soon as they are available.
  • Special note about final grades: The grade that you received is the grade that you earned as per the syllabus.  It is possible that the grade that you earned is different from the grade that you wanted, the grade that YOU thought you deserved, the grade that you needed so that you wouldn't get in trouble, etc.  Do not contact me asking for a grade change unless you can provide definitive mathematical proof that I made an error in calculating the grade that you earned (as per the syllabus).  The semester is over, so do not contact me asking for special considerations, extra credit projects, etc. as I will not respond kindly to such requests.
  • Have a GREAT Winterer Break!  Be safe and stay healthy!  Good luck in your future studies!

Class Resources

General Resources

Physics of the Modern Era: From Quarks to Cosmos

The goal of this course is for students to enhance their view of the physical world by allowing them to acquire a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved with special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, elementary particles and cosmology.  Classical foundations of kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, and wave properties will be presented.

This course will focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical manipulation. However, as mathematics is the language of science, it is expected that you can perform basic algebraic calculations and recognize basic geometric relations throughout the course.

Class Announcements

Welcome to Physics 1180 (Spring 2025)

Please continue to monitor this space for important information and course and updates. This page will be updated on a regular basis. (Last update: May 24th, 2025.)

  • Course averages (Quiz / Lab / HW, etc.) are available in Blackboard.
  • Final grades were submitted to the Records Office at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 24th.
  • Special note about final grades: The grade that you received is the grade that you earned as per the syllabus.  It is possible that the grade that you earned is different from the grade that you wanted, the grade that YOU thought you deserved, the grade that you needed so that you wouldn't get in trouble, etc.  Do not contact me asking for a grade change unless you can provide definitive mathematical proof that I made an error in calculating the grade that you earned (as per the syllabus).  The semester is over, so do not contact me asking for special considerations, extra credit projects, etc. as I will not respond kindly to such requests.
  • Have a GREAT Summer Break!  Be safe and stay healthy!  Good luck in your future studies!

Class Resources

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

The goal of this course is for students to develop a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved in classical linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics including work, energy, impulse, momentum, collisions, periodic and wave motion, and universal gravitation. A significant emphasis will be placed on the basic concepts involved. Calculations and calculus will be used as a tool to study and learn these concepts.

Class Notices

Welcome to Physics 2111 (Summer 2025)

Please continue to monitor this space for important information and course and updates. This page will be updated on a regular basis.  Last update: July 3rd, 2025.) 

  • Overall course averages (Quiz / Lab / HW, etc.) are available in Blackboard.
  • Final grades were posted to Blackboard at 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 3rd.
  • Special note about final grades: The grade that you received is the grade that you earned as per the syllabus.  It is possible that the grade that you earned is different from the grade that you wanted, the grade that YOU thought you deserved, the grade that you needed so that you wouldn't get in trouble, etc.  Do not contact me asking for a grade change unless you can provide definitive mathematical proof that I made an error in calculating the grade that you earned (as per the syllabus).  The semester is over, so do not contact me asking for special considerations, extra credit projects, etc. as I will not respond kindly to such requests.
  • Have a GREAT summer break!  Happy holidays!  Be safe and stay healthy!  Good luck in your future studies!

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Physics 2112 - Physics for Engineers and Scientists II

The goal of this course is for students to develop a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved in electrical and magnetic fields, basic electrical circuits, along with geometrical and physical optics. A significant emphasis will be placed on the basic concepts involved. Calculations and calculus will be used as tools to study and learn these concepts.

Class Announcements

Welcome to Physics 2112 (Fall 2025)

Be sure to monitor this space for important information and course updates.  This page is currently under construction.  Please be patient.  This page will be updated regularly.   (Last Update: December 16th, 2025.)

  • Course averages (Quiz / Lab / HW, etc.) were posted in Blackboard at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, December 16th.
  • Final grades were submitted to the Records Office at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, December 16th.
  • Special note about final grades: The grade that you received is the grade that you earned as per the syllabus.  It is possible that the grade that you earned is different from the grade that you wanted, the grade that YOU thought you deserved, the grade that you needed so that you wouldn't get in trouble, etc.  Do not contact me asking for a grade change unless you can provide definitive mathematical proof that I made an error in calculating the grade that you earned (as per the syllabus).  The semester is over, so do not contact me asking for special considerations, extra credit projects, etc. as I will not respond kindly to such requests.
  • Have a GREAT Winterer Break!  Be safe and stay healthy!  Good luck in your future studies!

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers III

The goal of this course is for students to develop a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved in fluids, thermodynamics, special relativity, introductory quantum mechanics, nuclear physics and particle physics. A significant emphasis will be placed on the basic concepts involved. Calculations and calculus will be used as a tool to study and learn these concepts.

Class Announcements

Welcome to Physics 2115 (Spring 2025)

Please continue to monitor this space for important information and course and updates. This page will be updated on a regular basis.  (Last update: May 23rd, 2025.) 

  • Course averages (Quiz / Lab / HW, etc.) are available in Blackboard.
  • Final grades were submitted to the Records Officeat 7:30 AM on Friday, May 23rd.
  • Special note about final grades: The grade that you received is the grade that you earned as per the syllabus.  It is possible that the grade that you earned is different from the grade that you wanted, the grade that YOU thought you deserved, the grade that you needed so that you wouldn't get in trouble, etc.  Do not contact me asking for a grade change unless you can provide definitive mathematical proof that I made an error in calculating the grade that you earned (as per the syllabus).  The semester is over, so do not contact me asking for special considerations, extra credit projects, etc. as I will not respond kindly to such requests.
  • Have a GREAT Summer Break!  Be safe and stay healthy!  Good luck in your future studies!

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