College Physics I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

PHYS-1401-DC002 College Physics I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Math 1316

Course Description

Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory activities will reinforce lecture content.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

College Physics (AP Edition)     Eugenia Etkina, Michael Gentile, Alan Van Heuvelen

Laboratory Manual: Advanced Physics I Through Inquiry

Supplies

Science Composition Notebook/Laboratory Journal

Scientific Calculator,,, Textbook

Student Performance

 

Upon successful completion of the lecture part of this course, students will:

1. Determine the components of linear motion (displacement, velocity, and acceleration), and especially motion under conditions of constant acceleration.

2. Apply Newton’s laws to physical problems including gravity.

3. Solve problems using principles of energy.

4. Use principles of impulse and linear momentum to solve problems.

5. Solve problems in rotational kinematics and dynamics, including the determination of the location of the center of mass and center of rotation for rigid bodies in motion.

6. Solve problems involving rotational and linear motion.

7. Describe the components of a wave and relate those components to mechanical vibrations, sound, and decibel level.

8. Demonstrate an understanding of equilibrium, including the different types of equilibrium.

9. Discuss simple harmonic motion and its application to quantitative problems or qualitative questions.

10. Solve problems using the principles of heat and thermodynamics.

11. Solve basic fluid mechanics problems.

Upon successful completion of  the lab part of this course, students will:

1. Demonstrate techniques to set up and perform experiments, collect data from those experiments, and formulate conclusions from an experiment.

2. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks, and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.

3. Determine the components of linear motion (displacement, velocity, and acceleration), and especially motion under conditions of constant acceleration.

4. Apply Newton’s laws to physical problems including gravity.

5. Solve problems using principles of energy.

6. Describe the components of a wave and relate those components to mechanical vibrations, sound, and decibel level.

7. Use principles of impulse and linear momentum to solve problems.

8. Solve problems in rotational kinematics and dynamics, including the determination of the location of the center of mass and center of rotation for rigid bodies in motion.

9. Solve problems involving rotational and linear motion.

10. Demonstrate an understanding of equilibrium, including the different types of equilibrium.

11. Discuss simple harmonic motion and its application to quantitative problems or qualitative questions.

12. Solve problems using the principles of heat and thermodynamics.

13. Investigate simple circuits, Coulomb’s Law, voltage & current.

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Grading Criteria

Required Evaluation Activities:

4 Exams                         

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Laboratory Assignments

 

Final Examination   25%

Grading Criteria/Grading Scale:

The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:

A:90 or above, B: 89-80, C: 79-70, D: 69-60, F: 59 or below.

Attendance

It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.

It is the student’s responsibility to make up any missed assignments.  Please check with the instructor to make up any missed assignments.  A student will not be dropped from this class by your instructor, it is the student’s responsibility to drop at class by the official class drop date of Amarillo College.

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