PHYSICS 1402
SYNONYM: 13478
CREDITS: (4-3-3)
INSTRUCTOR: John A. Underwood
COURSE Overview: From the ACC Catalogue: Study of principles and applications of concepts in electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. PHYS 1401/1402 is the standard algebra-based physics sequence and may, in addition, serve as a prerequisite for the calculus-based PHYS 2425/2426 sequence for students who have not taken high school physics. Prerequisites: MATD 0390 or equivalent.
TEXT: College Physics, by Wilson, Buffa,
and Lou – 6th Ed. (Prentice Hall)
OTHER: Scientific
calculator
METHODOLGY: Lecture/Lab.
LECTURE: TTH: 2:50 – 4:05 pm at RGC
328
Lab: TTH: 4:15 – 5:30 pm at RGC 327
OFFICE LOCATION: RGC 309
PHONE NUMBER: 223-3299
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
OFFICE HOURS: M-Th: 8:15-9 am
M-Th:
12:55-1:25 pm
Other times by appointment
Course Rationale:
This
course is designed for students who are pursuing degrees in scientific and
technical majors other than physics and engineering. It is intended to provide an overview of
basic physics to assist these students in their further studies in science and
technology. Because many if not most
students will be using this course for transfer credit, the course will be
taught at the University level.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
We realize that most of our students will not be pursuing careers in physics. To that end, the following objectives apply to this course:
· · Students will understand the basic principles of physics.
· · Students will be able to communicate these principles clearly.
· · Students will be able to use algebra and the laws of physics to solve simple problems.
· · Students will be able to work together in collaborative groups to perform experiments, gather data, reach conclusions, and solve problems.
GRADING
SYSTEM:
The course grade will be based on
the following components:
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Laboratory
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Quizzes
@20% |
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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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100% |
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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 problem set-up and
solutions for two homework-style problems, as well as 10 multiple choice
questions to test broadly for student understanding of basic concepts. You may
bring in one 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 class meets. Attendance at the
scheduled quizzes is mandatory. Make-ups may be allowed only in exceptional
circumstances, 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 onlyof 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 several weeks into the
semester. If you do not, you may attend all semester and discover that you are
not registered and will not receive credit.
Withdrawals and Incompletes – If you need to withdraw from the course you must
initiate the process yourself. Do not expect the instructor to automatically do
this if you cease to attend the course. If you do not file the required
withdrawal papers your grade will become
an automatic F after the final drop date. 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 convincing official
documentation.
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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HW submit |
text |
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15-Jan |
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Ch 15 |
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Ch 15 |
Lab 1 |
Static
electricity |
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22 |
Ch.15 |
Ch 16 |
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24 |
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Ch 16 |
Lab 2 |
Electric
field mapping |
Lab 1 |
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Ch.16 |
Ch 17 |
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Ch 17 |
Lab 3 |
Ohm's
Law |
Lab 2 |
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5-Feb |
Ch.17 |
Ch 18 |
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Ch 18 |
Lab 4 |
Series
and Parallel D.C. Circuits |
Lab 3 |
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Ch.18 |
Ch 19 |
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Ch 19 |
Lab 5 |
Magnetic
Field of solenoid |
Lab 4 |
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Ch.19 due Fri the 15th |
QUIZ 1
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Ch 20 |
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Ch 20 |
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Ch.20 |
Ch 21 |
Lab 6 |
Electromagnetic
Induction |
Lab 5 |
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4-Mar |
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Ch 21 |
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Ch.21 |
Ch 22 |
Lab 7 |
Solar
Cell Efficiency |
Lab 6 |
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SPRING
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SPRING
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Ch 22 |
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Ch.22 |
Ch 23 |
Lab 8 |
AC
circuits |
Lab 7 |
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Ch 23 |
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Ch.23 |
Ch 24 |
Lab 9 |
Reflection
and Refraction of Light |
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1-Apr |
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Ch 24,25 |
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Ch.24 |
Ch 25 |
Lab 10 |
Light
Wave Interference |
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Lab 9 |
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Ch.25 due Fri the 4th |
QUIZ 2
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Ch 26 |
Lab 11 |
Polarization
of Light |
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Lab 10 |
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Ch 26 |
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Ch.26 |
Ch 27 |
Lab 12 |
Lenses
and Optical Images |
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Lab 11 |
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Ch 27,28 |
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Ch.27 |
Ch 28 |
Lab 13 |
The
Photoelectric Effect |
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Lab 12 |
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Ch.28 |
Ch 29 |
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1-May |
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Ch 29,30 |
Lab 14 |
Atomic
spectra and the Bohr Atom |
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Lab 13 |
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Ch.29 |
Ch 30,
review |
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Ch.30 |
FINAL
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Lab 14 |