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Chap 1: Introduction
Chap 2: Motion in One Dimension
Chap 3: Vectors and 2-D Motion
Chap 4: The Laws of Motion
Chap 5: Energy

Chap 6: Momentum and Collisions
Chap 7: Rotation and Gravity
Chap 8: Rotational Equilibrium and Dynamics
Chap 9: Solids and Fluids
Chap 10: Thermal Physics
Chap 11: Energy in Thermal Processes
Chap 12: The Laws of Thermodyamics
Chap 13: Vibrations and Waves
Chap 14: Sound

How to Use the On-line Content

The suggested approach for learning the material in each subject area is
  1. Begin by reading the associated chapter in your textbook.  Do this well before the subject is discussed in class.  Jot down any questions you have, and ask them in class. This is a good time to begin your  iLrn homework. These problems closely resemble Example/Exercise pairs that appear in your textbook, so you should work on these while you are reading the textbook.
  2. Tip: work the WebHW problems after you have completed the iLrn assignment.

Keep careful notes in your Homework Solutions Manual for all problems you attempt.

Do's and Don'ts

  1. Don't spend enormous amounts of time spinning your wheels on any one homework problem.  Every single homework problem can be worked in just a few minutes if you know what you are doing.
  2. Don't try "shotgun" approaches, or try to guess the answer to avoid working the problem.  If you get the correct answer but don't understand why the answer is correct, stop by for an office visit.  
  3. Do keep a detailed HW Solutions Manual.  This will provide your best source of study materials just before a quiz or exam.
  4. Do stop by for an office visit if you are stuck, but be sure to bring your HW Solutions Manual with you.  I can usually spot a mistake very quickly by looking at your work.   I absolutely will not work a problem for you unless I can see what you have already done
  5. Do stop by for an office visit if you just can't get started on a problem.  In this case, I will get you oriented so you can solve the problem on your own.