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 Notices
Welcome to Physics 2115 (Spring 2024)
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- Your next lecture of Physics 2115-003 will take place in BIC-3H06 starting promptly at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, April 30th.
- Be sure to review Chapter 40 (if using Tipler's text) for class on Tuesday, April 30th. (If using the Openstax University Physics text , be sure to review Chapter 10 of Volume 3.) Links to the Openstax University Physics are provided below.
- The ExpertTA Homework 19 has been posted. Homework 19 will be due on Friday, May 3rd by 11:30 PM.
- Special Note: The due dates for the ExpertTA Homework Assignments 1-19 are now set. Currently, Homework 20 problems (and beyond) are being recoded and a formal due date will be established shortly. Watch this space for updates as to when the assignments will be ready to start. Thank you for your patience.
- Your last laboratory session will take place on Monday, May 6th starting at 1:00 PM. Your "Electromagnetic Interaction in Matter" packet will be due at the start (1:00 PM) of the session. Investigation #13 activities will be made available shortly. Stay tuned.
Class Resources:
- Detailed Class Information (Syllabus for Spring 2024)
- Register for ExperTA
- ExpertTA Online Homework (Online Homework Assignments)
- Openstax textbook: University Physics Volume 1 (Mechanics)
- Openstax textbook: University Physics Volume 2 (Electromagnetism & Optics)
- Openstax textbook: University Physics Volume 3 (Thermodynamics & Modern Physics)
Exam 1 Resources
Exam 2 Resources
Lab Activities
Investigation #12: Electromagnetic Interactions in Matter (Gamma Spectrum Analysis
- Lab #12 Activities, Needed on Monday, April 29th starting at 1:00 PM; Due by 1:00 PM on Monday, May 6th
- Lab #13 Activities (COMING SOON!)
General Resources:
- Phet Simulations (University of Colorado)
- Hyperphysics (Georgia State University) (More detailed/advanced descriptions of physics topics.)
- Return to Dr. Fazzini's Homepage