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

| 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 2211L (CRN 87219/87221)
Principles of Physics Laboratory I

Credit Hours:

1.0 semester credit hour

Catalog Description:

Laboratory accompanying PHYS 2211, Principles of Physics I

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

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

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

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 are required in the classroom at every laboratory meeting. Bring your notebook computer to every laboratory meeting.

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 2211L in the tables):

• Communications outcomes components
• Critical thinking outcomes components

Term:

Fall Semester 2008

Instructor Information:

Lab Meetings:

Lab room:

Business and Health Sciences Building, Room C-58

Lab Times:

CRN 87219: 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m., Wednesday

CRN 87221: 2:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Wednesday

 

Textbook information:

Text:

None required. However, the PHYS 2211 course text, Serway and Jewett, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1, 7th edition, Saunders College Publishing, 2008, is an important reference.

Evaluation:

Laboratory reports 12 @ 50 points	600
TOTAL	600

The final examination for the course is scheduled during the final, regularly scheduled laboratory period on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

Grading:

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 competent authority (doctor, judge, etc). Without excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work.

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 (Wednesday, December 3, 2008).

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/.

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.

Visitors (friends, children, etc.) may not attend lab without the permission of the instructor.

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

Important dates:

Laboratory report due dates: weekly on Wednesday.

In-class final examination: Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

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

Last Update: August 17, 2008