PHY 126 Lecture : Syllabus.docx
11 Jun 2013
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Physics 126 is the second of a three-semester survey of classical physics. Topics to be covered include the description of rigid bodies, fluid properties, simple harmonic oscillators, wave mechanics, temperature, heat, thermodynamics and geometric optics. The topics are covered in chapters 12-20, and 32-35 of the text, giancoli (see below). The pace of the course is rapid; a great deal of material will be covered in the semester and not all topics will be treated in lecture, so careful reading of the text is mandatory. Dropping the course, or changes of section within size limits can be done through the electronic registrar system. There will be assigned homework problems, quizzes in the recitation, two mid-term exams and a final exam. The textbook used in this class will be physics for scientists and engineers: 4th edition by giancoli (pearson. It will be available in the university bookstore at the publishers list price.
