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PHYS-1401-DC001 College Physics I
Prerequisite: Math 1316
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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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)
Dual Credit Course
The following supplies should be brought to class every day:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Lab Component:
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Students are expected to be respectful to everyone in the classroom and exhibit responsibility with behavior as well as assignments. Students are expected to work hard to understand the physics they are learning and attend tutorials if needed. Students are expected to be on time to class and have their materials every day. Electronic devices may only be used during class with permission from the instructor.
This one-semester college course will be taught over an entire high school year. At the high school there are two semesters so the final course grade will be an average of 6 6-Weeks Grades (75%) and 2 Semester Exams (25%).
Six Weeks Grades – 75% of final grade
Semester Exams – 25% of final grade
Additional Information
GRADING SCALE
Since this is a dual-credit course at a high school, attendance is required per the Texas Education Code.
Work missed due to an absence is to be made up in a timely manner. You are allowed one day per day of school missed for a non-school-related absence. If you miss class due to a school activity the work will be turned in before the absence or the day immediately following the absence. Please contact your instructor as soon as possible if you have questions or need an extension.
The class calendar and other course information is housed on the course Google Classroom (through AISD) since all of the dual-credit students are also high school students and use Google Classroom.
Students should keep up with homework assignments on the MasteringPhysics class calendar.
Tests will be administered the 3rd and 6th week of each grading period following Amarillo High School's testing schedule and as required by AHS administration.
This class will follow AISD’s Year-at-a-Glance teaching sequence for AP Physics 1.
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FALL SEMESTER |
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Six Weeks |
Topic |
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Kinematics and Representations of Motion
Six Weeks Test – Monday of the 6th Week |
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2 |
Newton’s Laws of Motion and Representation of Forces
Six Weeks Test – Tuesday of the 6th Week |
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3 |
Gravitation; Uniform Circular Motion; Projectile Motion
No Six Weeks Test this grading period. |
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Fall Semester Exam (last week of school in December) |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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Six Weeks |
Topic |
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4 |
Work, Energy, Power & Linear Momentum
Six Weeks Test – Wednesday of the 6th Week |
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5 |
Rotational Kinematics, Dynamics, and Conservation of Angular Momentum
Six Weeks Test – Thursday of the 6th Week |
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6 |
Simple Harmonic Motion
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Spring Semester Exam (last week of school in May) |
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This course follows the AP Physics 1 Framework in addition to the state requirements for Physics 1401.
Tutorials schedules are posted outside of each physics teacher’s classroom.
05/17/22 2:50 PM
05/17/22 2:55 PM