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.

Lou's office hours vary from week to week, so please check this computerized schedule:

Course Syllabus: 

• Schedule of Classes
• Course Policy
• Course Goals
• Course Rules
• Course Ethics Statement
• Course Honor Statement

EClass Coursework Submission Site   

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

• Problem Set #0
• Problem Set #1, Solutions
• Problem Set #2, Solutions
• Problem Set #3, Solutions
• Problem Set #4, Solutions
• Problem Set #5, Solutions
• Problem Set #6, Solutions
• Problem Set #7, Solutions
• Problem Set #8, Solutions
• Problem Set #9, Solutions
• Problem Set #10, Solutions

Term Paper:

• Instructions
  • Individual Term Papers
  • Group Term Papers
  • What the Term Paper Submission Page Looks Like
  • What the Term Paper Topic Submission Page Looks Like
  • Grade Sheet Used for Term Papers
• Topics
  • Examples of Possible Topics
  • List of Forbidden Topic
• Resources
  • Link to Library Help Services for How Things Work Term Papers
  • Link to Library Bibliography for How Things Work Term Paper

Midterm Exam:

• Sample Midterm Exam (the actual midterm for 2003)
• Sample Midterm Exam Solutions (the actual midterm for 2003)
• Midterm Exam
• Midterm Exam Solutions

Final Exam:

• Sample Final Exam (the actual final for 2003)
• Sample Final Exam Solutions (the actual final for 2003)
• Sample Final Exam (the actual final for 2002)
• Sample Final Exam Solutions (the actual final for 2002)
• Sample Final Exam (the actual final for 2001)
• Sample Final Exam Solutions (the actual final for 2001)
• Final Exam
• Final Exam Solutions