PHYS 2610 - General Physics 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 40384,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Roy McCullough
Email: rmccullough@ysu.edu
Course Description
2610. General Physics 1. A course in mechanics; the kinematics and dynamics of masses in translation and rotation; Newton's Laws; gravity; the conservation laws of energy and momentum; simple harmonic motion and introduction to wave motion and sound. Prereq.: High school physics or PHYS 1501. Prereq. or concurrent: MATH 1571. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Serway and Jewett, 10th edition |
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 | Web Assign 1 &2 or Ch:1 #10,15,20,35 Ch 2 #3,13 | |
| 8/31 | Chapters 2&3 | Web Assign 3 &4 or Ch 2 #2,9,27,39 Ch 3 # 1,14,15,22 Sunday Sept 6 Last date to withdraw @100% | |
| 9/7 | Chapter 4 | 9/7 No Classes Web Assign 5 or Ch:4 # 1,3,12,13,15,16,21 | |
| 9/14 | Chapters 4 &5 | Web Assign 6 &7 or Ch:4 # 25,31,33 Ch 5 # 2,6,14,17,22,29 | |
| 9/21 | Chapter 6 | Web Assign 8 or Ch:6 # 3,4,7,12,21,25,26 | |
| 9/28 | Chapter 7 | Web Assign 9 or Ch:7 # 1, 4, 9, 22 9/30 Test 1 over Chapters 1-5 | |
| 10/5 | Chapter7 &8 | Web Assign 10 & 11 or Ch:7 # 29,35,41,47 Ch 8 #3,4,7,14,16,26 | |
| 10/12 | Chapters 8&9 | Web Assign 12 & 13 or Ch:8 #7,14,16,26 Ch 9 # 3,5,9,10,18,22,37 | |
| 10/19 | Chapter 10 | Web Assign 14 & 15 or Ch:10 #2,11,13,14,16,23,28,35 | |
| 10/26 | Chapter 11 | Web Assign 16 or Ch 11 #11,16,23,27,39 10/28 Test 2 over Chapters 6-9 | |
| 11/2 | Chapters 12 &13 | Web Assign 17 & 18 or Ch:12 # 3,6,10,14,21,24 Ch 13 # 2,5,15,19,24 | |
| 11/9 | Chapters 15 & 16 | Web Assign 19 &20 or Ch:15 #3,4,1,14,17,33 Ch 16 # 5,6,13,26,29 11/11 No Classes | |
| 11/16 | Chapters 16 & 17 | Web Assign 21 &22 or Ch:16 #33,34,41 Ch 17 # 3,13,17,21,32,34 | |
| 11/23 | Test 3 | Test 3 over Chapters 10-13 | |
| 11/30 | Review | Review | |
| 12/7 | Exam |
Exam Monday 12/7 5:30-7:30 |
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.