Physics for the Life Sciences I (105)

In this class, we will learn principles of mechanics and thermodynamics. We will Apply these principles to physical systems (biological examples when possible), and in so doing learn how to calculate results and solve problems related to mechanics and thermodynamics.
Instructor: Sarah Yost, PENGL113

Class Hours:
1-3-5
173 PENGL, 8:00-9:10
Office Hours:

1-3-5 9:30-10:30, and by drop-in

Syllabus

This file contains the course topic breakdown / reading list, as well as the quiz and test dates.

Homework

Homework is done through Webassign.

We are class key csbsju 7725 2299

Solutions

Webassign is supposed to make solutions available after the due dates. If this does not function properly, I will post the solutions on the course Moodle page.

Other solution resources (for quizzes and tests) will also be on Moodle. The Moodle page is https://moodle.csbsju.edu/course/view.php?id=1228

Assessments

Homework = 11%
7 Quizzes = 7%
Lab = 22%,
5 Tests = 40% (lowest score dropped)
Final Exam = 20%

Please see the course schedule in the syllabus

Anticipated Grade Scale: 

Grade	Percentage		
A	93-100	
AB	86-92	
B	80-85	
BC	73-79	
C	67-72
CD	56-66
D	50-55
F	< 50