PHYS 1501 - Fundamentals of Physics 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 40373,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Katherine Durrell
Email: kdurrell@ysu.edu
Course Description
1501. Fundamentals of Physics 1. Topics include kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, torque, angular momentum, simple harmonic motion, and mechanical waves. Not recommended for mathematics, chemistry, physics, or engineering majors. Prereq.: C or better in both MATH 1510 and MATH 1511 or C or better in both MATH 1510C and MATH 1511C or C or better in MATH 1513 or at least level 70 on the Mathematics Placement Test. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Physics, 5th Edition | Alan Giambattista | 978-1-260-48691-9 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapters 1,2 | Introduction, Measurement, & Estimating | Introduction to Connect, Significant Figures and Tolerance and Chapter 1 SmartBook assignment due Friday, Aug. 28 lmslms_1791918_1 lmslms_1791920_1 |
| 8/31 | Chapters 2 & 3 | 1-D and 2-D Kinematics | See Blackboard for assignment due dates lmslms_1791921_1 lmslms_1791922_1 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | 2-D Kinematics | See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3 | 2-D Kinematics | Test 1 Wednesday, Sept. 16 See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Newton’s Laws of Motion | See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 9/28 | Chapters 4 & 5 | Newton’s Laws of Motion Circular Motion and Gravitation |
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| 10/5 | Chapter 5 | Circular Motion and Gravitation | See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 10/12 | Chapter 6 | Work and Energy | Test 2 Wednesday, Oct. 14 See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 10/19 | Chapters 6 & 7 | Work and Energy Linear Momentum |
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| 10/26 | Chapter 7 | Linear Momentum | See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 11/2 | Chapter 8 | Rotational Motion | Test 3 Friday, Nov. 6 See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 11/9 | Chapter 9 | Fluids | See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 11/16 | Chapter 9 & 10 | Fluids Elasticity & Oscillations |
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| 11/23 | Chapter 11 | Oscillations and Waves | See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 11/30 | Chapter 12 | Sound | See Blackboard for assignment due dates |
| 12/7 | Final Exam Friday, Dec. 11, 10:30a, - 12:30pm | All material in the course | Final Exam Friday, Dec. 11, 10:30a, - 12:30pm |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.