College Physics I Syllabus for 2023-2024
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Course

PHYS-1401-DC003 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

 Textbook:

College Physics, 1st Ed, by Etkina,Gentile,and Van Heuvelen

eText and Mastering Physics Access provided by Amarillo ISD, Paper copy available on request

College Physicvs: Algebra & Trig, 3rd Ed. by Hecht

 

 

Supplies

Laboratory Notebook and thumb drive to record and print reports. Scientific calculator

Student Performance

After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:

1. Describe and solve one dimensional kinematic problems, especially uniformly accelerated motion problems.
2. Understand the definition of vector and use it to discuss projectile motion, relative motion, and uniform circular motion in two dimensions.
3. Familiar with three Newton's laws and use them to solve dynamic problems.
4. Understand the definitions of kinetic energy, potential energy, and mechanical energy. Use conservation of mechanical energy or work-energy theorem to solve problems for conservative systems and non-conservative systems.
5. Understand the definitions of linear momentum, impulse, and center of mass. Use linear momentum conservation to solve collision problems in one dimension and two dimensions.
6. Understand the definitions of angular quantities, moment of inertia, torque, and angular momentum. Solve simple kinematic and dynamic problems in rotation about a fixed axis.
7. Understand static equilibrium conditions and use them to solve static equilibrium problems.
8. Understand Pascal's principle, Achimedes' principle, and Bernoulli's equation including the applications to real-world problems.
9. Understand the definitions of temperature, heat, specific heat, and other concepts in thermal physics. Be able to solve thermal expansion problems and calorimetry problems.
10.  Understand the first and second laws of thermodynamics, ideal gas law, and the kinetic theory of gases. Be able to solve ideal gas problems and simple thermodynamic problems.
11. Describe simple harmonic motion, damped oscillation, forced vibration, and resonance.
12. Understand pulse wave, harmonic wave, and standing wave in one dimension.

After completing the lab part of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

1. Prepare laboratory reports that clearly communicate experimental information in a logical and scientific manner.
2. Conduct basic laboratory experiments involving classical mechanics.
3. Relate physical observations and measurements involving classical mechanics to theoretical principles.
4. Evaluate the accuracy of physical measurements and the potential sources of error in the measurements.

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Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to behavior in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment.

 

For not distracting the attention of the instructor and other students, your cell phone should be turned off during class time. 

Grading Criteria

 Requirements

 This  one semester college course will be taught over an entire high school year. At the high school there are two semester so the final course grade will be an average of 6-6weeks grades (75%) and 2 semester Exams (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.

 

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