Department of Physics

PHY 2048-U30/PHY 2048L-U30
Prof. Saul / Spring 2008

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Test Dates

  • Exam 1 - Feb 14
  • Exam 2 - Mar 13
Final Exam: TBA

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Integrated PHY 2048C
Lecture/Lab Class
MTuTh 2:00-4:15 PM
in room VH 165
(Enter left doorway on South Side)
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This PHY 2048 class is a 5 credit, calculus-based introductory physics class for science and engineering majors. The course theme is understanding motion. These sections are integrated lecture/laboratory classes that minimize lecture and emphasize learning physics through group activites.

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Dr. Jeff Saul
Office: CP 207
Phone: (305) 348-0070
Jeff.Saul@fiu.edu

Office Hours:
MTuTh 4:30-5:30 PM
*
Drop-ins & appointments are welcome

*in classroom VH 165
* in CP 207

TAs:
Kevin
Shay
Angie
Ramona

Open lab Times

  • Monday 10:00-2:00
  • Tuesday 12:30-2:00
  • Wednesday 11:00-6:00
  • Thursday 12:30-2:00
  • Friday 10:00-6:00

Guest Instructors:
Dr. Eric Brewe
Dr. Laird Kramer
David Jones

Required and Recommended Textbooks:
All books are on sale in the campus bookstore and on reserve in the campus library

  • Required: K. R. Knight, Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs. 1-15, 2nd Edist) (Pearson-Addison Wesley, San Francisco CA, 2004).
    ISBN-10 => 0-3215-1662-1 / ISBN-13 => 9780321516626
    (Available at the bookstore in a bundle with the workbook listed below and on reserve in the campus library. The bundle also includes a Mastering Physics license. There is also a 5 volume set if you really like physics. ISBN 0-3215-1637-0)


  • Possibly Useful: Student Solutions Manual for Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol 1 (Chs 1-19), 2nd Edition (2007).
    ISBN-10: 0-321-51354-1

WE WILL NOT USE THE PHYSICS 2048 LAB MANUAL or Course Paks in the bookstore.

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