PHYS 1111L - Introductory Physics Laboratory I
Course Syllabus - Spring 2010

| Course Description | Objectives | Outcomes | Term | Instructor | Lab Meetings |
| Text | Evaluation | Grading | Schedule | Policies | Important Dates |

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

PHYS 1111L (CRN 24323)
Introductory Physics Laboratory I

Credit Hours:

1.0 semester credit hour

Catalog Description:

Laboratory accompanying PHYS 1111, Introductory Physics I

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

Co-requisite: PHYS 1111, Introductory Physics I

Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L, students dropping one of the two courses must also drop the other.

Notebook Computer Requirement:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access.  For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/?nav=notebook_policy.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

• Able to use the Windows^TM operating system.
• Able to use a the Microsoft Word^TM word processing program.
• Able to send and receive e-mail using the Outlook Express^TM program.
• Able to use a Web browser.
• Able to use Windows^TM Excel 2007

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will be used in the laboratory in this course. You should bring your notebook computer to every laboratory meeting. Computers will also be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.

Students will be provided with a sample spreadsheet for each lab report except the final report. 

The final lab report will be prepared in class on the day of the final exam and saved to the instructor's flash drive for grading.

Course Objectives:

• To learn the basic laws of classical mechanics and wave motion, and how to apply them.

• To learn how to use the scientific process and gain facility with experimental techniques.

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components  (see PHYS 1111L in the tables):

·        Communications outcomes components

·        Critical thinking outcomes components

Biology outcomes:

PHYS 1111L supports outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the biology major:

• Outcome 2. Mastery of a broad range of basic lab skills applicable to biology.
• Outcome 3.  Knowledge of physical science, mathematics, and statistics required to support an understanding of biology.
• Outcome 4.  Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear concise manner.
• Outcome 5.  Ability to collect, evaluate and interpret scientific data, and employ critical thinking to solve problems in biological science and supporting fields.

Term:

Spring 2010

Instructor Information:

Instructor:

Mr. Harold Banke
phone: (678) 466-4771
e-mail: HaroldBanke@clayton.edu
internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/banke/banke.htm

Office:

Faculty Hall, Room 23A

Office hours:

           Monday, 10:00 am -12:00 pm; 5:30 - 6:30pm
          
           Friday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Class Meetings:

       Monday: 6:30pm - 8:20pm,

       BHS, Room  C58  
      

Textbook information:

Text:

None required. However, the PHYS 1111 course text is an important reference.

Evaluation:

Laboratory reports 11 @ 50 points Final Exam report	550 100
TOTAL	650

Grading:

Mid-term Progress Report

Due to the relatively small number of laboratory reports that will have been returned by mid-term, no mid-term grade will be reported for this course.  Students making unsatisfactory progress will be contacted individually by the instructor before mid-term.

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Course Schedule:

The schedule of lab topics is provided in the separate lab schedule which also provides links to objectives.

Lab Schedule

Course Policies:      

Students must abide by policies found in the Clayton State University Student Handbook.  In addition, all students are bound by the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities found at        http://a-s.clayton.edu/BasicUndergraduateStudentResponsibilities.htm.

Attendance is required for lab and examination periods. Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. Without excuse, a grade of zero points may be assigned for the missed work.  With proper excuse, an alternative assignment may be arranged by contacting the instructor before the next lab period.

While lab data may be taken in lab groups, all work on laboratory reports must be individual work, including word processing, spreadsheet development, diagrams and graphs. A grade of zero will be assigned to all persons involved in copied work. Additionally, disciplinary action may be initiated for academic dishonesty.

Laboratory reports are due at the beginning of the next meeting after the lab was conducted (except for the final report, which is due at the end of the lab period). Late submission of the laboratory reports may result in a grade penalty of 10% of the available points per working day (Monday through Friday) that the assignment is late. Late reports will not be accepted after the final course meeting.

Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending lab without the permission of the instructor.

No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted at any time in the lab room.

Cell phones must be turned off or placed on silent alarm.

Important dates:

Last day to drop without academic accountability:  Friday, March 5, 2010

Final exam: See course schedule

Last Update: January 08, 2010