PHYS 2610 - General Physics 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 41511,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cynthia Smotzer
Email: casmotzer@ysu.edu
Course Description
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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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 |
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| 9/28 | chapter 7 chapter 8 |
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| 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.