01: Introduction

• Academic Code of Honor– Will be given a warning, then be

directed to the guidance office. Don’t do anything that you’ll be ashamed of in the future.

– No Requirements (calcu, summary of concepts, pencil etc.) no Exam

• Seating Arrangement– Class Number (This is to facilitate

better monitoring of grades and attendance.)

• Payment for stuff will be used in class– Photocopies of handouts, exams etc.

handled by the class treasurer

Teaching Philosophy– Teachers are standards and guides.– If you need any help, don’t hesitate to

ASK.

Walk, Run… Dance

How Do I Study Physics?Preparation and hard work are key to any successful learning endeavor. But a major factor not often mentioned is organization.

We will discuss several tips for

learning physics

principles in the following

slides.

We will discuss several tips for

learning physics

principles in the following

slides.

Organization

Gather Materials:• Textbook

• Notebook

• Scientific Calculator

• Test Notebook (filler)

• Protractor (angles)

• Ruler

• Other Supplies

Find a Class Partner

On the first day of class find someone who is willing to be your class “buddy.”

The “buddy system” is your safety net for missed classes, handouts, assignments, returned papers, clarification, etc.

Make sure you get his or her name, phone number, and schedule.

Timely Learning

Timely learning is efficient learning. It is better to study an hour each day than to cram on weekends.

If you wait until the weekend, you must devote valuable time just rebuilding the information.

After each lecture, use your next free period to reinforce your understanding.

Outside the Classroom

Learning is rarely completed in class. To reinforce teaching, you must work problems on your own as soon after class as possible.

Learning is rarely completed in class. To reinforce teaching, you must work problems on your own as soon after class as possible.Try first, seek help if neces-sary, review examples, work with others. Working prob-lems is the primary way to learn.

• Indi magaling teacher ko.

• Ang kapal ng textbook!

• Indi ako magaling s math.

• Wala akong oras.• Dami kasing problema sa: bahay,

nanay, tatay, tropa, bf, gf, ff, gff . . .

Complaints of Beginning Physics Students

It’s Your Responsibility!

As hard as it sounds, the ultimate responsibility for learning rests with you and no one else.Seek help if needed. Check out other books from the library. Review mathematics. Know when exams are scheduled. Go to consultation hours.

Take Action; Never let things outside your control prevent you from achieving goals!

Test AnxietyHow many times have we heard: “I know the material, but I just can’t perform on tests!”

It’s like shooting free-throws when a basketball game is on the line. You must practice foul shots until they become automatic during times of high pressure.

The major way to deal with such fears is through practice and adequate preparation.

Objectives: 01

• What is Physics?

• The Scientific Method.

• How Should I Study Physics?

Testing the Mars Rover

What is Physics?

Physics is the science that investigates the fundamental concepts of matter, energy, and space, and the relationships among them.

Physics is the science that investigates the fundamental concepts of matter, energy, and space, and the relationships among them.

Physics is the most basic of the sciences, underpinning all other disciplines of science, medicine, and engineering.Physicists are problem solvers, often meeting new challenges and developing new theories.

NASA