Physics 2211: Lecture 1 Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers Agenda for Today

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Physics 2211 Lecture 1Mechanics for Scientists
and EngineersAgenda for Today

• Class Homepage Syllabus, Course Schedule,
  etc.
• Mechanics Evaluation

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Course Info Advice

• See info on the World Wide Web (heavily used in
  Physics 2211)
• Go to http//www.physics.gatech.edu/academics and
  follow Current Class Activities Information
  link to the Physics 2211 homepage
• The pace of the course is fast (particularly, the
  first few weeks, which should be review). It is
  important for you to keep up!

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Mechanics Assessment

• 30 questions, Multiple Choice (30 minutes)
• Helps you start thinking about physics.
  (Wont harm your course grade.)
• Helps us gear the course at the right level

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Recap for Today

• Class Rules of the Road
• WebAssign Introduction--(Homework in PHYS2211.)
• Personal Response System Introduction (In-Class
  Participation in PHYS2211).
• Read Measurement and Units (Chapter 1) for
  tomorrow.

On Tap for Tomorrow