PHYS 1111 - Syllabus

PHYS 1111 – Introductory Physics I
Course Syllabus - Spring 2009

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

PHYS 1111 (CRN 24322/24324)
Introductory Physics I

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

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, with a minimum US grade of D, MATH 1113, Pre-Calculus, with a minimum US grade of D, or MATH 130 with a minimum US grade of D, or MATH 1501, Calculus I, with a minimum US grade of D, or MATH 151 with a minimum US grade of D

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.

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.

Course Objectives:

To learn the basic laws of classical mechanics and wave motion.

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 1111 in the tables):

Communications outcomes components

Critical thinking outcomes components

Biology outcomes:

PHYS 1111 supports outcomes 3 and 4 of the biology major:

Outcome 3. Apply knowledge of physical sciences, mathematics, and statistics to biological concepts.

Outcome 4. Communicate scientific information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.

Term:

Spring Semester 2009

Instructor Information:

Instructor	Office	Office Hours
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	Faculty Hall, Room A-31C	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Monday: 3:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Other times by appointment
Dr. John Campbell phone: (678) 466-4775 fax: (678) 466-4899 e-mail: JohnCampbell@clayton.edu internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/campbell/	Faculty Hall, Room A-28B	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday: 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Other times by appointment
Mr. Harold Banke phone: (678) 466-4771 fax:(678) 466-4899 e-mail: HaroldBanke@clayton.edu internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/banke/banke.htm	Faculty Hall, Room A-23A	Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Other times by appointment

Class Meetings:

CRN	Classroom	Class times
24322	TECHNOLOGY, T-220	10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
24324	A&S, G-221	5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., Monday and Wednesday

Textbook Information:

Text:

Walker, Physics, 3rd edition, Pearson Education, 2007.

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1 - 14

Evaluation:

In-class examinations: 3 - 75 minute exams @ 100 points

300

In-class quizzes: 10 quizzes @ 15 points*

150

Final examination**

200

TOTAL

650

*Quizzes covering fundamentals of study assignments will be administered. Quizzes will be announced in advance.

**The final examination will be comprehensive.

Grading:

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

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued on March 6, 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 March 6, 2009.

Course Schedule:

The schedule of lesson topics is provided at in the separate course schedule I (CRN 24322) and course schedule II (CRN 24324) 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.

The final examination must be taken.

Late bonus problems will not be accepted. Late materials will not be accepted after the final course meeting (May 4, 2009).

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/.

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 announced in advance.

Tentative schedule for examinations:

Examination	Chapter coverage	Date
I	1 - 6	February 18, 2009
II	7 - 10	March 25, 2009
III	11, 13, 14	April 29, 2009
Final	1-14	See course schedule for each sections date and time

Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: Friday, March 6, 2009

Last update: March 23, 2009

In-class examinations: 3 - 75 minute exams @ 100 points	300
In-class quizzes: 10 quizzes @ 15 points*	150
Final examination**	200
TOTAL	650