How Things Work

PHYS 105 - Fall 1999

Instructors: Lou Bloomfield and Mike Noel

For non-science majors: a practical introduction to physics and science in everyday life. This course considers objects from our daily environment and focuses on their principles of operation, histories, and relationships to one another. The emphasis for Physics 105 is on mechanical and thermal objects. The companion course, Physics 106, emphasizes objects involving electromagnetism, light, special materials, and nuclear energy.

• Class Sessions - Physics 203/204/205, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:00PM - 1:50PM (Lou Bloomfield)
• Optional Discussion/Help Sessions - Physics 203, Sundays, 6:00PM - 8:00PM (Eric Dunham)
• Optional Experimental Session - Physics 206, Tuesdays, 7:30PM - 9:30PM (Mike Noel)

List of available documents for Physics 105:

Course Syllabus:

• Schedule of Classes
• Course Policy
• Course Goals
• Course Rules

Problem Sets:

• Problem Set #1: Questions, Solutions
• Problem Set #2: Questions, Solutions
• Problem Set #3: Questions, Solutions
• Problem Set #4: Questions, Solutions
• Problem Set #5: Questions, Solutions
• Problem Set #6: Questions, Solutions
• Problem Set #7: Questions, Solutions
• Problem Set #8: Questions, Solutions
• Problem Set #9: Questions, Solutions
• Problem Set #10: Questions, Solutions

Term Paper:

• Individual Term Paper Instructions
• Group Term Paper Instructions
• Possible Term Paper Topics
• Term Paper Topics that are Not Permitted
• Sample Term Papers - The Journal of How Things Work
• Grade Sheet Used for Term Papers
• Link to Library Help Services for How Things Work Term Papers
• Link to Library Bibliography for How Things Work Term Papers

Midterm Exam:

• Sample Midterm Exam (the actual midterm for 1996)
• Sample Midterm Exam Solutions (the actual midterm for 1996)
• Midterm Exam
• Midterm Exam Solutions

Final Exam:

• Sample Final Exam (the actual final for 1996)
• Sample Final Exam Solutions (the actual final for 1996)
• Final Exam
• Final Exam Solutions