Phys 90-10; CRN 5508
4 Credits
MW 14:10-15:00 TR 9:20-10:10
Professor Michael Stavola
Introductory Physics I is a First-Year Class that covers topics in Newtonian
mechanics and thermodynamics. The level and content of this course
parallel Physics 11 (the introductory physics class that is required of science
and engineering students at Lehigh) except that Physics 90 is taught in a small
class setting. Physics 90 is recommended for students with a particular
interest in the physical sciences. As an Arts and Sciences College
First-Year Class, enrollment is limited, and first preference is given to
students in the Arts and Sciences College.
Physics 90 is interchangeable with Physics 11 in any academic program.
Students should also register for Physics 12 (Introductory Physics Laboratory
I). Prerequisite: Math 21, 31, or 51, previously or concurrently.
Course materials and assigments
The text for the course is volume 1 of Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Paul Tipler and Gene Mosca. There are
four classes per week, two that focus on basic principles of physics and two
that focus on the application of these concepts to the solution of
problems. Problem sets are assigned and graded regularly, and there are
two hour exams and a final exam.
Michael Stavola is a professor in LehighÕs Department of Physics. His
specialty is experimental solid-state physics, and his research focuses on
determining the atomic-scale structures and properties of impurities and
defects in semiconductors. He enjoys working with students, both in the
classroom and in his research lab.