PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I
Course Syllabus - Fall 2008

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Number and Title:

PHYS 1111 (CRN 87205)
Introductory Physics I

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours (3-0-3)

Catalog Description:

An introductory course which will include mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, and rotational motion and statics), and may also include thermodynamics and waves.  Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used.

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

· Prerequisite: MATH 1112A, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry, OR MATH 1113, Pre-Calculus or higher

· Co-requisite: PHYS 1111L, Introductory Physics Laboratory 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.

Content:

• Kinematics
• Newton's laws
• Work and energy
• Collisions and linear momentum
• Rotational Motion
• Oscillations
• Waves
• Gravity

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/policy.htm.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

Able to use the Windows^TM operating system

Able to use Microsoft Word^TM word processing

Able to send and receive e-mail using Outlook^TM or Outlook Express^TM

Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email

Able to use a Web browser

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor. Notebook computers will be used extensively in the co-requisite laboratory course, PHYS 1111L. In this lab course, notebook computers are required for virtually all lab meetings.

Major Student Activities:

• Assigned reading from text
• Assigned homework problems
• Taking notes during class
• Answering and asking questions during class
• Quizzes and examinations
• Demonstrations of physical principles

General education outcomes:

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

• Communications outcomes components
   
• Critical thinking outcomes components

Biology outcomes:

PHYS 1111 is a required course in the B.S. degree program in Biology. PHYS 1111 supports outcomes 3 and 4 of the biology major:

• Biology Outcome 3:  Knowledge of physical science, mathematics, and statistics required to support an understanding of biology.

Biology Outcome 4:  Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear concise manner.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Course Outcome 1: To learn the basic laws of classical mechanics and wave motion.
   
• Course Outcome 2: To apply the basic laws of physics to the solution of conceptual and quantitative problems.
   
• Course Outcome 3: To further develop the ability to solve problems through logical thought and organized reason.

General Policy:

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

University Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

Course Attendance Policy

Attendance is expected for all class periods.  Attendance is required for quiz and examination periods.  Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. 

Missed Work

Without a valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work.  If a valid excuse is provided:

Make-up quizzes will be given only if they are taken before quiz solutions are posted (afternoon of the day the quiz is given).  If the make-up quiz cannot be taken before the solutions are posted, the missed quiz will be counted as a quiz which can be dropped (approximately twelve to fourteen quizzes will be given in the course).  The highest ten quiz scores will be used to calculate the course grade.
 

Make-up examinations will be given only if they are taken before graded examinations are returned to students (next class period).  In the event that a make-up examination cannot be taken before exams are returned to other students, the missed examination will not count in calculating the course grade.  This means that other graded work will be responsible for a greater weight in determining the course final grade.
 

The final examination must be taken.

Academic Dishonesty

Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs. Judicial procedures are described at

http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/.

Disruption of the Learning Environment

Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not be tolerated.  While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior.  A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class.  A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal.  If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.

A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at: 

http://a-s.clayton.edu/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.htm.

Other Policies

The use of simple calculators is allowed for all quizzes and examinations.

All examinations are closed book.

No student-produced "memory sheets" or note cards are allowed.

An instructor-produced reference data pamphlet will be provided for all quizzes and examinations.