PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics I
Course Syllabus - Fall 2008

| Course description | Objectives | Outcomes | Term | Instructor Information | Class meetings |
| Text | Evaluation | Grading | Mid-term progress report | Schedule | Course policies | Important Dates |

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

PHYS 2211 (CRN 87213)
Principles of Physics I

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

An introductory course which will include material from mechanics and waves. Elementary differential calculus will be used.

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

• Prerequisites or co-requisite: MATH 2502, Calculus II
• Co-requisite: PHYS 2211L, Principles of Physics Laboratory I

Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L, if PHYS 2211 is dropped, then PHYS 2211L must also be dropped.

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^TM or Outlook Express^TM program
• 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.

Course Objectives:

• To learn the basic laws of classical mechanics and wave motion and how to apply them.
• To apply the basic laws of physics to the solution of conceptual and quantitative problems.
• To further develop the ability to solve problems through logical thought and organized reason.

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes.

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components  (see PHYS 2211 in the tables):

• Communications outcomes components
• Critical thinking outcomes components

Term:

Fall Semester 2008

Instructor Information:

 Instructor:

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

Office:

Arts and Sciences Building, Room G-105G

 

Office Hours:     

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:  8:15 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.

Monday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday:  11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Other times by appointment.  

Class Meetings:

Classroom:

University Center, Room U-268

Class Times:

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Textbook Information:

Text:

Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett, Jr., Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume I, 7th edition, Saunders College Publishing, 2008.

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1-13, 15-18, Serway and Jewett

Evaluation:

In-class examinations: 3-50 minute exams @ 100 points	300
In-class quizzes*: 10 quizzes @ 15 points	150
Critical thinking exercises: 4 @ 25 points	100
Final examination**:	200
TOTAL	750

*Quizzes covering fundamentals of study assignments will be administered. Quizzes will be announced in advance. More than ten quizzes will be given; the highest ten quiz scores will count towards the course grade. 

**The final examination will be comprehensive.

Grading:

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course which will be issued on October 7, reflects approximately 30% of the entire course grade.  Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W."  Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs on October 10.

Course Schedule:

The schedule of lesson topics is provided at in the separate course schedule which also provides links to objectives and homework assignments.

Course Policies:

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

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.  Without 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.  If the make-up quiz cannot be taken before the solutions are posted, the missed quiz will be counted as one of approximately two quizzes which can be dropped (approximately twelve 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 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.

Late bonus problems will not be accepted.  Late materials will not be accepted after the final course meeting (December 5, 2008).

This class will be structured as a place for open thought and discussion.  Disruption of this atmosphere, including disrespectful or derogatory comments, will not be tolerated.

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/.

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.

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

Important dates:

Quizzes: Quizzes will be every Friday that there is not an exam scheduled.

Tentative schedule for examinations:

Examination	Chapter coverage	Date
I	1 - 6	September 19, 2008
II	7 - 9	October 17, 2008
III	10 - 13	November 17, 2008
Final	1 - 13, 15 - 18	TBA

Last day to drop without academic accountability: Friday, October 10, 2008.

Last Update: August 17, 2008