DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Syllabus-Physics 21900
Physics for Architecture students
Designation:
Undergraduate
Catalog description :
A one –semester course for Architects.
Newton laws, Rigid bodies, Energy, Thermal Physics, Physics of fluids, Basic electromagnetism.
3Lect.2rec,HR./WK.;4CR
Prerequisites: Completion of requirements for Math 20500
Textbook: Giancoli ,Physics, Principles with Applications ,Prentice Hall seventh Edition.
Other material:Giancoli,Physics Principles with Applications,Student Guide (optional).
Objectives: Understand the Newton Laws of motion, Understand conservation of linear momentum and energy. Rigid bodies, torque , angular momentum .Elasticity and physics of fluids. Thermal Physics. Electrical and magnetic fields. Principles of Geometric and wave optics.
Topics:
1.Units
2.Displacement,velocity and acceleration
3.Newton’s law of motion
4.Equilibrium and Center of Mass
5.Circular motion: centripetal force
6.Work and Energy
7.Linear momentum
8.Rotational motion: Torque, Angular Momentum
9.Elasticity
10.Fluids
11.Waves
12.Sound waves
13. Thermal Physics
14.Thermal Conductivity,Radiation Heat loss, Convection
15.Electric field and Potential
16.Ohm’law
17. Optics
Class schedule :Two 125 minute Classes
Assessment tools:
Homework,
Mid terms exams,
Final exam.
Prepared by D.Schmeltzer ,Professor of Condensed Matter Physics.
Office Hours Monday and Wednesday 2:00-3:00
Office 317B
1/18/2018
Last Updated: 01/29/2018 09:50