PHYS 2425
SYNONYM: 13496
CREDITS: (4-3-3)
INSTRUCTOR: John A. Underwood
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Calculus-based study of motion, forces, work, energy, momentum and angular momentum, vibrations and waves, and heat. Intended for majors in engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
PREREQUISITES: 1. PHYS 2425 or equivalent
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Credit in MATH 2414 or its equivalent
REQUIRED
MATERIALS:
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Tipler and Mosca, Physics for
Scientists and Engineers, 6th edition
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Scientific calculator, Subscription to WebAssign electronic homework service
METHODOLGY: Lecture/Lab.
LECTURE: TTh:
9:10-10:25 am at RGC 328
Lab: TTh:
10:35-11:50 am at RGC 327
OFFICE LOCATION: RGC 309
PHONE NUMBER: 223-3299
E-MAIL ADDRESS: awood@austincc.edu
OFFICE HOURS: M-H:
8:15-9 am
M-H: 12:55-1:25 pm
Other hours by appointment
COURSE RATIONALE: University
calculus level physics course intended for majors in engineering, physics,
chemistry, mathematics, computer science and other technical and scientific
majors. This course is intended to
develop and overview of physics using calculus based models as well as problem
solving and critical thinking. University calculus level physics course intended for majors in
engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science and other
technical and scientific majors.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
I. Lecture
1. To develop the concepts and language of
physics.
2. To develop problem-solving processes
involving mathematics, including calculus.
3. To develop symbolic language and use of
graphs and charts to communicate.
4. To develop critical thinking.
1. To strengthen the concepts and ideas
introduced in class and show the link between theory and experiment.
2. To develop an awareness of and introduction
to error analysis
3. To develop experimental techniques.
4. To develop the use of graphs and charts to
communicate.
3. To introduce the concepts of experimental
design.
4. To introduce technical writing through the
process of formal lab reports.
5. To develop critical thinking.
GRADING
SYSTEM:
The course grade will be based on
the following components:
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GRADING
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Lecture
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Laboratory
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Quizzes
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40% |
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Experiment
Reports |
80% |
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Final
Exam |
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34% |
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Class
activities |
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7% |
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Other lab
activities |
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10% |
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Homework |
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14% |
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Class
participation |
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5% |
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Lab
participation |
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10% |
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Total: |
100% |
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Total: |
100% |
The
overall course letter grade is determined by the following total course
weighted average:
90-100 % -----------A
80-90 % -----------B
70-80 % -----------C
60-70 % -----------D
< 60 % -----------F
You must earn a grade of “C”
or better in the laboratory portion of the course as well as a grade of “C” or
better in the lecture portion of the course in order to earn a grade of “C” or
better in the course. If you do not earn a grade of “C” or better in both the
lecture and the laboratory sections of the course, then your grade for the
course will be a “D” unless due to your overall course average you have earned
an “F” in the course. The final course
grade will be based
on the weighted average of the grades in the lecture and lab components; with
the lecture weighted at 75% and the lab weighted at 25%.
A grade of incomplete (I) will be given only in
exceptional circumstances.
QUIZZES
Two class length ( 1
hr 15 min ) quizzes are scheduled for the semester. Quizzes will involve the students
setting-up and work out the solutions for one at least one problem from each of
the chapters covered on the quiz. Students will be allowed one single page of notes for
reference during the quizzes . The best way to prepare for the quizzes is to systematically
keep up with the homework and to read the chapters carefully before the class
discussion of that material. Attendance at the scheduled quizzes is required.
Make-ups may be allowed only in exceptional circumstances, but only if the
absence is pre-arranged, and only with compelling documentation.
LABORATORY
The lab score will be based on the
submitted, individually prepared, lab reports ,
performance of laboratory exercises, and participation. Lab reports are due
generally 1 week (2 classes) after the lab exercise is performed. Late lab
report submissions will have 25% credit deducted. No reports will be
accepted if they are more than two weeks late. A style sheet for lab report
requirements and format is included with this syllabus. Lab information packets
will typically be distributed one class day before the lab exercise for prior review. The student will read
the lab handouts and be familiar with the intention and basics of the exercise prior to performing the
lab. Missed labs can be made up in Open
Lab in Room 327 on Fridays. A maximum of three (3) labs can be made up in
this way. If you have to make up a lab:
a)
be sure to sign
on the sign-in sheet on the clipboard at the entrance to the lab, and
b) have
the assistant on duty initial your completed work before leaving.
These two items are required for you to obtain
credit for the missed lab.
HOMEWORK
Homework assignments will be made by me through
the WebAssign electronic physics homework service
available for use with our textbook. Every student will need to purchase
a WebAssign access code, valid for one course for one
term. Students can purchase the access codes online ( cost
is $14.95-also, unused cards can be returned for credit within 6 months or used
the following term.) Students will have a 14-day grace period following the
class start date during which they can view and work on assignments without
registering a code.
GRADED CLASSROOM and LABORATORY ACTIVITIES
Student worksheets and other forms of graded
in-class and laboratory activities will take place frequently on an unscheduled
basis throughout the semester. You must be present to earn credit for these. No
make-ups.
PARTICIPATION
The scores for lecture and lab participation will be based on
attendance rolls and instructor perception of student engagement with course
components.
FINAL EXAM
The final exam covers total course
content, and will be similar in format to the other quizzes, but longer. One
page only of notes is allowed, and the time allowed is both class periods.
COURSE POLICIES:
Attendance
– attendance
is required, and attendance rolls will be taken on a random sampling basis. A
portion of the participation score will be based on attendance records. Be sure
to verify your proper registration for the class after two weeks or so into the
semester. Otherwise, you may attend all semester only to discover that you are
not registered and will not receive credit.
Withdrawals and Incompletes – It is the
student's responsibility to initiate all withdrawals in this course. The
instructor may withdraw students for excessive absences (4) but makes no
commitment to do this for the student. After the withdrawal date, neither the
student nor the instructor may initiate a withdrawal. The withdrawal date is
November 26, 2007. The
instructor reserves the right to withdraw a student from the course with
sufficient evidence of lack of progress. See the ACC catalogue for details of
College rules relating to this.
Incompletes (I) will be given only in very rare exceptional
circumstances, and only with compelling official documentation.
Note: there is a new law affecting the maximum number of
W’s any student at states-supported institutions will be allowed to accumulate.
Details available at
http://www.austincc.edu/newsroom/index.php/2007/08/16/state-caps-students%E2%80%99-course-withdrawals/
Student Discipline – Matters of student disciple
will be adjudicated by the instructor on a case-by-case basis, in conjunction
with the Task Force Leader or Dean.
Students will want to consult with the Office of Student Services or the
Associate Dean at their campus on such matters.
Students with Disabilities – Standard ACC Policy: Each ACC campus offers support services
for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request
reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on
the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester.
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15-Jan |
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Ch 1 |
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Ch 1 |
Lab 1 |
Measurement |
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Ch.1 |
Ch 2 |
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Ch 2 |
Lab 2 |
1-D
Kinematics |
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Ch.2 |
Ch 3 |
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Ch 3 |
Lab 3 |
Projectile
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Ch.3 |
Ch 4 |
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Ch 4 |
Lab 4 |
Vector
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Ch.4 |
Ch 5 |
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Ch 5 |
Lab 5 |
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Lab 4 |
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Ch.5 due Fri the 15th |
QUIZ 1 (Ch1-5) |
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Ch 6 |
Lab 6 |
Work
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Ch.6 |
Ch 7 |
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Ch.7 |
Ch 8 |
Lab 7 |
Impulse
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Ch.8 |
Ch 9 |
Lab 8 |
Torque
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SPRING
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SPRING
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Ch9 |
Ch 10 |
Lab 9 |
Crane
Boom Equilibrium |
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Ch.10 |
Ch 11 |
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Ch 11,12 |
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Ch.11 |
Ch 12 |
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Ch.12 |
Ch 13 |
Lab 10 |
Water
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Lab 9 |
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QUIZ 2(Ch6-12) |
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Ch 13,14 |
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Ch.13 |
Ch 14 |
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Ch.14 |
Ch 15 |
Lab 11 |
Oscillations |
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Lab 10 |
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Ch 15 |
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Ch.15 |
Ch 16 |
Lab 12 |
Standing
Waves in Strings |
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Lab 11 |
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Ch 16,17 |
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Ch.16 |
Ch 17,18 |
Lab 13 |
Thermal
Properties of Gases |
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Lab 12 |
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Ch.17 |
Ch 18 |
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Ch.18 |
Final |
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Lab 13 |