David Fazzini

Wecome to the Spring 2026 semester! Click on your class below to access your class webpage:

The goal of this course is for students to enhance their view of the physical world by allowing them to acquire a basic understanding of the solar system using recently available astronomical data. Major topics include scale models, planetary properties, earth-sun relationships, lunar geology, terrestrial planets, jovian planets, natural satellites and ring systems, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, meteors, meteorites, interplanetary space probes, and formation theories.

This course will focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical manipulation. However, as mathematics is the language of science, it is expected that you can perform basic algebraic calculations and recognize basic geometric relations throughout the course.

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Welcome to Astronomy 1122

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  • I am not teaching this course inthe Spring 2026 semester.

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The goal of this course is for students to enhance their view of the physical world by allowing them to acquire a basic understanding of modern astronomy using recently available astronomical data.  Major topics include constellations, the Sun, stellar types, motions, parallax, magnitudes, luminosity, spectra, classifications, clusters, evolution, quasaurs, nebula, galaxy classification and composition, the Big Band, and cosmology.

This course will focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical manipulation. However, as mathematics is the language of science, it is expected that you can perform basic algebraic calculations and recognize basic geometric relations throughout the course.

Class Notices

Welcome to Astronomy 1124

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  • I am not teaching this course in the Spring 2026 semester.

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The goal of this course is for students to enhance their view of the physical world by allowing them to acquire a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved with motion and forces, momentum and energy, rotation, gravitation, properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, light, and atomic/nuclear physics.

This course will focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical manipulation. However, as mathematics is the language of science, it is expected that you can perform basic algebraic calculations and recognize basic geometric relations throughout the course.

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Welcome to Physics 1100-001 & -002 (Spring 2026)

Please continue to monitor this space for important information and course updates.  This page will be updated on a regular basis.  (Last update: January 28th, 2026.)  This page is currently under construction.  However, here are a few things to help you get started:

  • Your next Physics 1100 lecture will take place on Monday, February 2nd in BIC-3535 starting prompty at 9:00 AM.
  • Be sure to read the course syllabus.  Click on the "Detailed Course Information" link below to access a PDF version of the syllabus.  The syllabus is also posted in your Physics 1100-001 or -002 shell of Blackboard.  Your continued enrollment implies that you accept the terms and conditions outlined in the course syllabus.  (Besides, your first homework assignment is all about the course syllabus!)
  • COD's course management platform is known as Blackboard. To access Blackboard from the COD Home Page, click on the "Quick Links" tab, and select "Blackboard.  To login to Blackboard, your Username is your MyAccess ID (the prefix of your "dupage.edu" email address which is the stuff before the "@" in your "dupage.edu" address) and your Password is the same as your "dupage.edu" address.  Once logged on to this version of Blackboard, click on "Courses" in the left column and then select your Physics 1100-001 shell (if you are enrolled in the Tuesday Lab) or Physics 1100-002 shell (if you are enrolled in the Thursday Lab).
  • Be sure to access the (free!) online textbook.   The official textbook for this course is Conceptual Physics, authored by Pasquale, Fazzini, and Bennett.  Click on the "Conceptual Physics"  link below to access.  Be sure to read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the online textbook for class on Wednesday, January 28th.
  • Be sure to read Chapter 3 of the "Conceptual Physics" text for class on Monday, February 2nd.  Be prepared to "celebrate" the content of Chapter 3 with an "Information Festival" (a.k.a. reading quiz) after we conclude our discussion of Chapter 2 on Monday.
  • Thursday Lab Group (Section 001): Your first laboratory session will take place on Thursday, January 29th in BIC-3F03 starting promptly at 9:00 AM.  Laboratory activities will be provided on this webpage.  Scroll down to "Lab Resources" to find "Investigation 1."  Click on the three links: "Pre-lab 1," "Lab 1 Activities," and "Lab 1 Homework" to access and print your lab materials for Investigation 1 PRIOR to entering the lab on Thursday.  The Pre-lab #1 will be due at the start (9:00 AM) on Thursday, January 29th in BIC-3F03.  You MUST have the lab packet in order to perform the lab.
  • Homework for this course will be provided using the MyOpenMath online platform.  Click on the "My OpenMath" link below and register as a new student.  You will be asked to enter a username, set and confirm a password, enter your first and last name, and enter a valid email address.  When prompted for your the CourseID, enter 315999.  You will need the following enrollment key: 1100Sp26FD (case sensitive).  Join the couse and access your Physics 1100 homework assignments!  The Syllabus Homework assignment is available.
  • The MyOpenMath Homework 1: Syllabus will be due on Friday, January 30th, by 8:30 AM.  After the cut-off time you will no longer be any to make changes to the assignment for credit.
  • Tuesday Lab Group (Section 002): Your next laboratory session will take place on Tuesday, February 3rd in BIC-3F03 starting promptly at 9:00 AM.  Your enitre Investigation 1 packet (pp. 3-22) will be due at the start (9:00 AM) of the session.  Also, be sure to scroll down to "Lab Resources" to find  the Investigation 2" materials.  Click on the links: "Pre-lab 2," "Lab 2 Activities," and "Lab 2 Homework" to access and print your lab materials for Investigation 2 PRIOR to entering the lab on Tuesday. The Pre-lab 2 will also be due at the start (9:00 AM) on Tuesday, February 3rd.  You MUST have the "Lab 2 Activities" packet in order to perform the lab.

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Investigation 1

Pre-lab 1

Due at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27th at 9:00 AM (Sec. 002) or Thursday, January 29th (Sec. 001).

Lab 1 Activities

Section 002: Needed at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27th and due at 9:00 AM  on Tuesday, February 3rd.

Section 001: Needed at 9:00 AM on Thursday, January 29th and due at 9:00 AM  on Thursday, February 4th.

Lab 1 Homework

Due at 9:00 AM Tuesday, February 2nd at 9:00 AM (Sec. 002) or Thursday, February 4th (Sec. 001).

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Physics of the Modern Era: From Quarks to Cosmos

The goal of this course is for students to enhance their view of the physical world by allowing them to acquire a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved with special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, elementary particles and cosmology.  Classical foundations of kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, and wave properties will be presented.

This course will focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical manipulation. However, as mathematics is the language of science, it is expected that you can perform basic algebraic calculations and recognize basic geometric relations throughout the course.

Class Announcements

Welcome to Physics 1180 (Spring 2025)

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

The goal of this course is for students to develop a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved in classical linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics including work, energy, impulse, momentum, collisions, periodic and wave motion, and universal gravitation. A significant emphasis will be placed on the basic concepts involved. Calculations and calculus will be used as a tool to study and learn these concepts.

Class Notices

Welcome to Physics 2111 (Summer 2025)

Please continue to monitor this space for important information and course and updates. This page will be updated on a regular basis.  Last update: July 3rd, 2025.) 

  • I am not teach this course this Spring 2026 semester.

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Physics 2112 - Physics for Engineers and Scientists II

The goal of this course is for students to develop a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved in electrical and magnetic fields, basic electrical circuits, along with geometrical and physical optics. A significant emphasis will be placed on the basic concepts involved. Calculations and calculus will be used as tools to study and learn these concepts.

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Welcome to Physics 2112 (Fall 2025)

Be sure to monitor this space for important information and course updates.  This page is currently under construction.  Please be patient.  This page will be updated regularly.   (Last Update: December 16th, 2025.)

  • Course averages (Quiz / Lab / HW, etc.) were posted in Blackboard at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, December 16th.
  • Final grades were submitted to the Records Office at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, December 16th.
  • Special note about final grades: The grade that you received is the grade that you earned as per the syllabus.  It is possible that the grade that you earned is different from the grade that you wanted, the grade that YOU thought you deserved, the grade that you needed so that you wouldn't get in trouble, etc.  Do not contact me asking for a grade change unless you can provide definitive mathematical proof that I made an error in calculating the grade that you earned (as per the syllabus).  The semester is over, so do not contact me asking for special considerations, extra credit projects, etc. as I will not respond kindly to such requests.
  • Have a GREAT Winterer Break!  Be safe and stay healthy!  Good luck in your future studies!

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers III

The goal of this course is for students to develop a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved in fluids, thermodynamics, special relativity, introductory quantum mechanics, nuclear physics and particle physics. A significant emphasis will be placed on the basic concepts involved. Calculations and calculus will be used as a tool to study and learn these concepts.

Class Announcements

Welcome to Physics 2115 (Spring 2025)

Please continue to monitor this space for important information and course and updates. This page will be updated on a regular basis.  (Last update: January 26th, 2026.) 

  • COD classes started on Monday, January 26th.
  • Your first Physics 2115 lecture will take place on Tuesday, January 27th in BIC-3Ho6 starting prompty at 12:00 Noon.
  • Be sure to read the course syllabus.  Click on the "Detailed Course Information" link below to access a PDF version of the syllabus.  The syllabus is also posted in your Physics 2115-003 shell of Blackboard.  Your continued enrollment implies that you accept the terms and conditions outlined in the course syllabus.  (Besides, your first homework assignment is all about the course syllabus!)
  • COD's course management platform is known as Blackboard. To access Blackboard from the COD Home Page, click on the "Quick Links" tab, and select "Blackboard.  To login to Blackboard, your Username is your MyAccess ID (the prefix of your "dupage.edu" email address which is the stuff before the "@" in your "dupage.edu" address) and your Password is the same as your "dupage.edu" address.  Once logged on to this version of Blackboard, click on "Courses" in the left column and then select your Physics 2115.003 shell.
  • Be sure to access the textbook. The official text for this course is Physics for Scientists and Engineers 6th ed. authored by P. A. Tipler and G. Mosca.  A subscription to the e-book format is recommended if going this route.  However, a ZERO COST alternative is the Openstax University Physics series available online.  The first topic is “Fluid Mechanics.”  If using Tipler’s text, this is Chapter 13.  If using the Openstax, read Chapter 14.1-14.4 of Volume 1.  Links to the Openstax textbook are provided below.
  • Be sure to read Chaoter 13.1-13.3 if using Tipler's text (or Chapter 14.4-14.4 of Volume 1 if using the Openstax) for class on Tuesday, January 27th.
  • Monday Lab: Your next laboratory session will take place on Monday, February 2ndth in BIC-3F03 starting promptly at 1:00 PM.  Laboratory materials will be provided on this webpage shortly.  Stay tuned!.  Scroll down to "Lab Resources" to access these material when available.
  • Homework for this course will be provided using the ExpertTA online platform.  Click on the "ExpertTA Registration" link below and register as a new student.  You will be asked to email address. USe your "dupage.edu" address.  You will then set and confirm a password.  Join the couse and access your Physics 2115 homework assignments!
  • The ExpertTA Homework 1: Fluid Statics will be due on Monday, February 2nd, by 11:30 PM. 

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