Instructor: Dr. Alexander Godunov, OCNPS 0219, Phone: 683-5805, godunov@physics.odu.edu

Content: Classical mechanics, waves and thermodynamics

Goals: A solid introduction to basic principles of classical physics. To develop problem solving skills, and to prepare university students for professional careers in science and engineering.

Course Web page www.physics.odu.edu/~godunov/teaching/phys231_07

Classes: MWF, 14:00 - 14:50, Oceanography and Physics 200

Office hours: M 13:00 - 13:50 and W 15:00 - 16:00 in OCNPS 219;
W 16:00 - 17:00 in Physics Learning Center, or by appointment

Preparation for the final exam:

# Remember - physics is NOT plug-in numbers! THINK!
# Review the most important equations till you understand.
# Review example problems in the textbook (as many as you can).
# Review all problems from the midterm exams (solutions are posted).

Review: Chapters 1- 14.

Equations: Chapters 1 - 14.

see also:
Test-taking Strategies from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)


Tests with solutions
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3


Countdowns

before homework 14 is due
before the Final Exam.