PHYS 2610 04: General Physics 1

PHYS 2610 - General Physics 1

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 41511,

Credit hours: 4

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Instructor

Cynthia Smotzer

Email: casmotzer@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

M.S. Physics Indiana University (1993)

B.S. Physics Cincinnatti University (1991)


Instructor Office Location: Ward Beecher 2012
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3616

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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, 10th ed Serway/Jewet

We will be using the WebAssign online homework associated with this. There is an ebook with the purchase of WebAssign. WebAssign will be purchased by you when logging into our class section. You do not purchase this from the bookstore.

You will need to purchase WebAssign; you choose whether or not you would like a hard copy of the book.

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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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Chapter 1
8/31 chapter 2
9/7 chapter 3
9/14 chapter 4
9/21 chapter 5
chapter 6
9/28 chapter 7
chapter 8
10/5 chapter 9
10/12 chapter 10
10/19 chapter 11
10/26 chapter 12
11/2 chapter 13
11/9 chapter 14
11/16 chapter 15
11/23 chapter 16
11/30 chapter 17
12/7 final exam week

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. 

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