Physics 104 - How Things Work - Summer 2003 (Tentative) Course Schedule

The Laws of Motion
1. June 2 Monday Introduction and Falling Balls
2. June 3 Tuesday Physics of Projectiles  
3. June 4 Wednesday Physics of Ramps & Seesaws
4. June 5 Thursday Wheels
5. June 6 Friday Physics of Amusement Park Rides
6. June 9 Monday Bumper Cars and Spinning Tops
Fluids
7. June 10 Tuesday Physics of Balloons & Submarines
8. June 11 Wednesday Applicatiosn of Moving fluids: Water hoses, Balls & Frisbees
Heat & Thermodynamics
9. June 12 Thursday Transferring Heat & Energy: Using Stoves and Light Bulbs
10. June 13 Friday Thermodynamics and Air Conditioners 
11. June 16 Monday Discussion
Physics of Sounds & Waves
12. June 17 Tuesday Music & Physics: Violins, Organ Tubes, etc.
13. June 18 Wednesday Review
14. June 19 Thursday Midterm Exam
Electric and Magnetic Forces
15. June 20 Friday Student Presentations I
16. June 23 Monday Electrostatics, Electronic Air Cleaners and Photocopiers
17. June 24 Tuesday Magnetism and Maglev Trains
Electrodynamics & Electronics
18. June 25 Wednesday Flashlights 
19. June 26 Thursday Electric Power Distribution
20. June 27 Friday Motors and Generators
21. June 30 Monday Electromagnetic Waves: The Radio & TV
22. July 1 Tuesday Electromagnetic Waves: The Microwave Oven
23. July 2 Wednesday Sunlight
25. July 3 Thursday Physics of RainbowsandPhysics of Fireworks
July 4th Friday, Holiday
Fun with Optics I
26. July 7 Monday Student Presentation II
27. July 8 Tuesday Optical Illusions
28. July 9 Wednesday Optical Recording: CDs, DVDs
29. July 10 Thursday Review
29. July 11 Friday Final Exam