This course together with PHY 114 presents a comprehensive survey of basic physics and extensive exercises in problem-solving techniques. A small amount of calculus is used.

Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett, Jr, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 9th edition (46 chapters); Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning In PHY 113, we will cover the first half of the text -- Chapters 1-22. This text is appropriate for a large variety of student interests including prospective mathematics and science majors as well as non-science majors. Students in the allied health fields generally find that PHY 113 and 114 give excellent preparation for the MCAT exams.

In addition to the textbook mentioned above, students will need a Webassign license which can be purchased online or at the bookstore, and an iclicker device which also is available from the bookstore. If you already have an iclicker device from another course, it can be used for this class. Please bring your iclicker to each class.

It is likely that your grade for the course will be determined by the following factors:

^* In order to relieve exam stress, there will be a higher scaling for highest exam scores relative to the lowest score. The number of exams (2 or 3) will be determined by class vote on the first day of class.

^**Homework sets are processed through Webassign. In general there will one homework set for each lecture. Note that in many cases, there may be extra webassign problems available for practice. These will not count in your grade but may provide additional help with learning the material. Discussion of homework problems among classmates is allowed and encouraged, but all work submitted for grading should represent the student's own best efforts. Students are encouraged to keep a notebook or section of a notebook for the algebraic and graphical work associated with each assignment. This notebook will be especially helpful during tutorial sessions, consultations with your instructor, and preparing for exams. The numerical work for your homework must be submitted through WebAssign. After each assignment's "due" time has passed, the correct answers will be available through your Webassign account.

^***It is the policy of the Physics Department that satisfactory completion of laboratory work is necessary for earning credit for the course. Laboratories begin meeting on Monday, September 2, 2013. Laboratory manuals may be purchased at the Book Store. The Lab scheduling is coordinated by Eric Chapman (Olin 110, email contact).

^**** The "participation" grade consists of several components including an emailed question before each class and various i>clicker exercises during class. The emailed question submitted at least 1 hour before each class should be based on the scheduled reading assignment.

Students should be confident that there is a contingency plan in place for continuing this class in the unlikely event of a major emergency. This plan includes the distribution of course materials by the web or by mail and the appropriate rescheduling of exams.