PHYS 1111L - Introductory Physics Laboratory I
Course Syllabus - Summer 2007

| Course Description | Objectives | Term | Instructor | Lab Meetings | Text |
| Evaluation | Grading | Mid-term Progress Report | Schedule | Policies | Important Dates |

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

PHYS 1111L (CRN 52556)
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 CCSU 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 CCSU'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 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.

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.

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:

Summer 2007

I

Instructor Information:

Instructor:

Dr. John Campbell
phone: (678) 466-4775
fax: (678) 466-4899
e-mail: JohnCampbell@clayton.edu
internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/campbell/

Office:

Arts and Sciences Building, Room G-210A

Office hours:

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
Other times by appointment

Lab Meetings:

Lab room:

Business and Health Sciences Building, Room C-58

Lab Times:

Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.

Textbook information:

Text:

None required. However, the PHYS 1111 course text, Walker, Physics, 3^rd edition, Prentice Hall, 2007, is an important reference.

Evaluation:

Laboratory reports 12 @ 50 points	600
TOTAL	600

Grading:

Mid-term Progress Report

Mid-term grades based on 25% of the course points will be reported for this course.  Students making unsatisfactory progress will also be contacted individually by the instructor before mid-term.

Course Schedule:

The schedule of lab topics is provided at in the separate lab schedule.

Course Policies:

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

Attendance is required for all laboratory periods. Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. Without a valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work.  Three laboratory absences with or without valid excuses will result in administrative withdrawal from PHYS 1111L.  Since the laboratory is a co-requisite of the course, administrative withdrawal from PHYS 1111 will also be required.

Laboratory reports are due at the beginning of the meeting of the next laboratory period.    Late reports will not be accepted without a valid, documented excuse.

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.

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/.

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. 

Important dates:

Laboratory report due dates: at the beginning of the next laboratory.

Last day to drop without academic accountability: Wednesday, June 27, 2007.

Last Update: June 01, 2007