PHYS 2610L - General Physics Laboratory 1
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30157,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ashley Skalsky
Professional Qualifications:
M.S., Medical Physics, Cleveland State University, 2021
M.S., Astronomy, Swinburne University of Technology, 2011
B.S., Physics & Astronomy, Youngstown State University, 2009
Instructor
Email: anskalsky@ysu.edu
Office: Ward Beecher 2010 or Ward Beecher 2016
Office Phone: 330-941-3616
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The Physics Lab Manual I (REVISED EDITION): Experiments to Accompany Physics 1501L/2610L at Youngstown State University | W. Cochran |
Students are expected to read the experiment in the lab manual BEFORE coming to class. There may be short quizzes given at the beginning of the lab period on the reading for that day’s experiment.
It is also important to read the introduction of the lab manual. This section discusses the laboratory report, error analysis, and a math review. The introduction will help you write lab reports and provide information that will be included in the exit examination.
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
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 5/12 | Introduction to Measurement and Uncertainty | |
| Thu | 5/14 | 1-D Mechanics: Free-Fall | |
| Tue | 5/19 | 2-D Mechanics: Projectile Motion | |
| Thu | 5/21 | 1-D Mechanics: Free-Fall (Empirial Relationships) | |
| Tue | 5/26 | Friction | |
| Thu | 5/28 | Forces | |
| Tue | 6/2 | Inelastic Collisions | |
| Thu | 6/4 | Circular Motion | |
| Tue | 6/9 | Oscillations | |
| Thu | 6/11 | Rotational Motion | |
| Tue | 6/16 | Sound Waves | |
| Thu | 6/18 | Waves on a String |
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.