PHYS 1111L - Syllabus

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

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

PHYS 1111L (CRN 85626/85627)
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/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:

Fall 2007

Instructor Information:

CRN

Instructor

Office

Office hours

85627

Dr. Joshua Dyer
phone: (678) 466-4559
fax: (678) 466-4899
e-mail: JDyer@clayton.edu

internet: http://as.clayton.edu/jdyer/jdyer.htm

A&S Building , Room G -110J

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Friday: 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Other times by appointment.

85626

Dr. Tatiana Krivosheev
phone: (678) 466-4783
fax: (678) 466-4899
e-mail: TatianaKrivosheev@clayton.edu
internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/krivosheev/index.htm

A&S Building, Room G-105G

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.,

Monday and Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 pm, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Other times by appointment.

Class Meetings:

Monday, 7:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m., BHS, Room C58 (CRN 85626)

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m., BHS, Room C58 (CRN 85627)

Textbook information:

Text:

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

Evaluation:

Laboratory reports 12 @ 50 points

600

TOTAL

600

Grading:

A	90 - 100%
B	80 - 89%
C	70 - 79%
D	60 - 69%
F	below 60%

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.

Course Schedule:

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

Course Policies:

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

Attendance is required for lab and examination periods. Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor. Without excuse, a grade of zero points may be assigned for the missed work.

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. Late submission of the laboratory reports will 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 (December 3/4, 2007).

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 Conduct. Judicial procedures are described at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentconduct/.

Important dates:

Last day to drop without academic accountability: Friday, October 12, 2007

Last Update: August 19, 2007