PHYS 1501R 02: Fund of Physics 1 Recitation < Youngstown State University

PHYS 1501R - Fundamentals of Physics 1 Recitation

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41163,
Credit hours: 1

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Instructor

Snjezana Balaz

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Chair and Associate Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications: Ph.D. Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (2007); M.S. Physics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (2005); B.S. Physics, Northland College, Ashland, WI (2001)

Instructor Office Location: Ward Beecher Hall Room 2023
Instructor Office Phone: (330) 941-7113
Instructor Email: sbalaz@ysu.edu

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Course Description

1501R. Fundamentals of Physics 1 Recitation. Discussion and problem solving based on current material in PHYS 1501. Concurrent with PHYS 1501. 1 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Optional	Physics	Giambattista

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Grading and Grading Scale

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Material Covered in your class

Week of	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24	Introduction, Measurement, Estimating
8/31	Kinematics in 1D
9/7	Vectors
9/14	Kinematics in 2D
9/21	Dynamics: Newton’s Laws of Motion
9/28	Dynamics: Newton’s Laws of Motion
10/5	Circular Motion
10/12	Work and Energy
10/19	Linear Momentum
10/26	Rotational Motion
11/2	Static Equilibrium
11/9	Fluids
11/16	Oscillations
11/23	Waves
11/30	Sound

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.

PHYS 1501R 02: Fund of Physics 1 Recitation