Physics 162 Syllabus: Winter 2006

Instructor: Stanley J. Micklavzina

• Office: Room 142 Willamette Hall
• Demonstration Room: Room 109 Willamette Hall
• Phone: 346-4801 or 346-4757
• Office Hours: 2:00 - 3:00 M,W, or by appointment. Call or email
• email: stanm@uoregon.edu
• T.A:Ted Martin
  Office Hours:
  OFFICE ROOM 72 Willamette Hall
  Phone 346-4771
  email: tmartin1@uoregon.edu

Textbook:

Energy Its Use and the Environment Third Edition

This course is an introduction to physics principles as they apply to solar and renewable energy and an introduction to direct applications of solar and other alternative energy sources. We will begin by studying energy use, mechanical and thermal energy physics topics, basic electricity, sources of energy, and then focus on applications of direct solar and wind energy conversion systems. We will also look at energy storage and other sources of renewable energy. PHYS 161 and 162 both start by studying basic physics principles before branching into different areas of focus. (PHYS 161 focusses on current popular energy sources and the environmental impact from energy use.)

Course Grading:

Homework and Class Lecture Actvities Home Lab Exercises 25%

2 Midterm Exams: 20% each

Final Exam: 35%

Homework will be graded. One problem and question will be closely graded. Other responses will be checked.

No late homework or reports will be accepted. Late homework will not be accepted due to grading hassles.

The exams will be multiple choice, problem solving and essay.

There is some room for adjustment in the schedule and I will update this site regularly. It is your responsibility to find out what announcements were made and what was discussed in class if you miss a lecture. Please let me know what your interests are and I can try and adjust the course to meet your interest.