Textbook

Giancoli Website

The textbook (Physics: Principles with Applications by D. Giancoli) is strongly recommended. The textbook can be a valuable resource, as it contains many worked out example problems, detailed explanations, and practice problems. However, all material you are responsible for will be presented in class, in lab, homework, and lecture notes.

I personally believe that a physics textbook must be approached with the correct expectation. Most people find it challenging to read a physics textbook and completely understand the material from the textbook alone. Even experts in physics do not learn the material simply by reading a book, we still have to engage with the material by working out problems, discussing with colleagues, and seeking out additional resources. Consider the textbook as one of many resources at your disposal.