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Instructor: Lou Bloomfield Class Time: MWF 1:00pm - 1:50pm Rooms: Physics 203, 204, 205 and Ruffner G004a

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.

Links to Previous Semesters and Other Resources:
Announcing the Term Project, an alternative to the normal Term Paper
          If you enjoy working with your hands, you might consider doing a Term Project. Space is limited.
Office Hours:

Lou's Regular Office Hours (in Alderman Library Cafe): Mondays, 10:00 - 11:30am and Wednesdays, 2:30 - 4:00pm.
TA Dan Phelan's Office Hours (in Physics 220): Tuesdays, 3:00 - 5:00pm
TA Peter Gee's Office Hours (in Physics 220): Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00pm

A Working Link to the Water, Steam, and Ice Section of Book

Course Syllabus:

EClass Coursework Submission Site    Enrollment Last Updated September 19, 2002
(This link now takes you directly to the correct semester of Physics 105 on the EClass Site)

Problem Sets: (these printable versions are for your convenience only -- use EClass to submit your answers to these problem sets)

Term Paper:

Midterm Exam:

Final Exam: