How Things Work

PHYS 106 - Spring 1999

Instructors: Lou Bloomfield

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 106 is on objects involving electromagnetism, light, special materials, and nuclear energy. The companion course, Physics 105, emphasizes mechanical and thermal objects.

• Optional Discussion Sessions - Lou Bloomfield - Physics 203, Wednesday 2:00-3:00pm
• Optional Laborary Sessions - Lou Bloomfield - Physics 212, Monday 2:30 - 3:30pm
• Optional Help Sessions - Supriya Jaiswal - Physics 203, Sunday 6:00 - 8:00pm

List of available documents for Physics 106:

Course Syllabus:

• Schedule of Classes
• Course Policy
• Course Goals
• Course Rules
• Suggested Exercises for Study Purposes

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 (Cancelled)
• 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
• 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 1998)
• Sample Midterm Exam Solutions (the actual midterm for 1998)
• Midterm Exam
• Midterm Exam Solutions

Final Exam:

• Sample Final Exam (the actual final for 1998)
• Sample Final Exam Solutions (the actual final for 1998)
• Final Exam
• Final Exam Solutions