Physics 211 Syllabus Fall 2011

Quick Links:   Policies Evaluation and Grading Online Grade Review Assignments

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1.         Instructor:      Robert Philbin,                        E-mail: robert dot philbin at trinidadstate

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Office:            Davis 238                                Phone:            846-5518
Office Hrs: see schedule
2.         Semester:        Fall 2011
3.         Course title:    Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab   Course No.     PHY 211
Credit Hours: 5

4.         Clock Hours: 60 Lecture hours, 30 Lab hours

Lecture & Lab:         MTWR 11a.m.-12:15 pm

5. Catalog Description

Enables the student to examine the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation. Covers kinematics, force, gravity, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, fluids and waves.  The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on experiments.  This first semester calculus-based physics course is recommended for students entering engineering or one of the advance sciences.

This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SC1

Co-requisite: MAT 201 Calculus I

6.       Policies and Attendance

Attendance is required. Homework may be collected at the beginning of the class period.   If you are going to miss due to a college-related, “excused absence” activity, you must notify me before missing class to arrange for make-up; you are still subject to the same deadlines.

Quizzes and exams must be taken at the scheduled times; missed quizzes and exams CANNOT be made up except for bona-fide emergencies. Unannounced quizzes will be given.

7.       Objectives

• Define each of the related vocabulary words
• Recognize related symbolism.
• Recognize and differentiate related nomenclature.
• Delineate concepts within a topic.
• Translate descriptive material to mathematical formulae.
• Translate mathematical formulae into charts, tables or graphs and other descriptive results.
• Collect and organize data in a systematic and organized manner.
• Describe the observations and draw conclusions from experimental criteria.
• Write a scientific report using conventional format.
• Read and evaluate problem statements.
• Apply known concepts to new situations.
• Determine appropriate use of calculus, algebra, trigonometry and /or the computer for problem-solving.
• Demonstrate problem-solving ability by solving a variety of problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information. 

8.       Assessment, Grading and Evaluation Procedures

Homework	20%	Use complete sentences for Qs. Always explain.
Laboratory notebook	15%	see Lab Notes
Lab report	15%	see Reports
Quizzes and Tests	30%	3 Quizzes = 1 Test
Final Examination	20%	Comprehensive

Homework is required to solidify class work; late homework counts 50%. Late lab reports drop 10% per day late.  Tests will require the student to: demonstrate ability to apply concepts to new situations; recognize un-stated assumptions; evaluate relevant data; and present solutions to new problems.  Plan on spending at least two hours outside of class for each hour in class, i.e., 10 hours of homework/studying/reading per week.

Send me e-mail from your TSJC student e-mail account with telephone# by Wed 8/24 for 1^st quiz grade. 

Extra credit is an option, but only if all of your regular work is current. I will (sporadically) hand out extra credit assignments, however I encourage you to INVENT your own extra credit work and submit ideas to me prior to doing it. We will mutually decide on what that extra credit should be worth, but only before you do it. This policy applies to homework, labs, reports, but not tests.

9.       Method of conducting Class

Davis 240 will be used for lecture, discussion, and labs.

10.     Required Supplies and Text(s)

University Physics, by R. Wolfson, scientific calculator, bound lab notebook with grid ruling.

11.     Integration of Critical Skills

Students will develop and demonstrate proficiency in reading technical material, writing technical reports, computing (Excel spreadsheets and Internet research), listening, and problem solving, especially quantitative problems.

12.     Course outline

Doing Physics

Kinematics

Dynamics

Work, Energy, and Power

Gravity

Systems of Particles

Rotational Motion and Dynamics

Statics

Oscillatory Motion

Fluid Motion

Heat and Thermodynamics

13.     Census Date:      September 7 - Census date is the last date to drop a class without penalty.

14.     Last Date to Withdraw: November 21 - This is the last day that a "W" can be assigned as a grade.

15.     TSJC Mission Statement:

Trinidad State Junior College enriches the academic, technical, and cultural life of our diverse community.  We are committed to offering traditional and alternate approaches to education, providing quality instruction, and promoting lifelong learning.