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1 Oakland University College of Arts & Sciences Department of Physics PHY General Physics I (PHY 108) 5 Credit Hours (includes the Lab) (PHY 108 no lab) Summer I 2014 Instructor: Susan Bowyer bowyer@oakland.edu or smbowyer@gmail.com Office: 160 Hannah Hall Office phone: Work Cell phone Office hours: TueTh 5:00-5:30 pm or call or for appt time Class Time: TueThur 5:30-8:50 pm (190 Hannah Hall) Suppl. Instr: TueThur 3:45-5:15 pm (172 SEB) Course (Catalog) Description: Mechanics, heat, mechanical waves and sound. Topics include: Mechanics: Linear Motion in one and two dimensions; Newton s Laws of Motion and their applications to our everyday world; Mechanical Energy--potential and kinetic; Energy transfer; Work. Rotational Motion. The Gravitational Field; the Law of Universal Gravitation; Kepler s Laws of Planetary Motion; the Hydrogen atom. Oscillatory Motion: Harmonic Motion; Pendulum and Damped Oscillations. Mechanical Waves: Reflection and Transmission of Waves. Thermodynamics: Temperature and Kinetic Theory of Gases; Thermal Energy and Heat; the Laws of Thermodynamics and their applications. Waves and Sound: Nature, Propagation, Intensity and Interference of Sound Waves. Course Prerequisites: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent. MTH 062 or equivalent recommended. You are expected to be familiar with high school level algebra and trigonometry. PHY 101 (5 credits with Lab) satisfies the university general education requirement in Natural Science and Technology knowledge exploration area. PHY 108 (4 credits, no lab) does not satisfy the university general education requirement. General Education Learning Outcomes PHY 101: This course satisfies the university general education requirement in Natural Science and Technology (NST) knowledge exploration area. The learning outcomes for NST courses state that the student will demonstrate: Knowledge of major concepts from natural science or technology, including developing and testing of hypotheses; drawing conclusions; and reporting of findings through some laboratory experience or an effective substitute (Laboratory experiences are met by either a limited number of interactive experiences, collecting and interpreting raw data, or other effective experiences such as a virtual laboratory). Requires at least 3 laboratory experiences during the course. How to evaluate sources of information in science and technology. In addition to the general-education learning outcomes, Phy101 also includes the crosscutting capacity of Critical Thinking.

2 Course Goals and Objectives: Goals of this course include becoming aware of basic concepts and principles of physics; learning to utilize mathematical methods to analyze physical situations; strengthening the understanding of concepts and principles through a broad range of applications to our daily world, including applications to other disciplines such as biology and medicine and applications relating to modern technology. Strong emphasis is given to conceptual learning, to strengthen the student s logical capacities. To deepen the understanding of concepts, a number of tools will be used: - Online Homework this includes a mixture of active/guided examples, problems, conceptual questions and animated active figures. - Laboratories (for PHY 101 only ) these include data-taking and analysis and serve to reinforce the understanding of fundamental concepts. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: - Utilize general methods of problem solving to sharpen his/her critical thinking capacity. - Convert between systems of units and use these as an aid in problem solving. - Add and subtract vectors graphically and be able to resolve them into components. - Describe the motion of an object moving in one dimension. - Describe the motion of an object along a curved path and apply kinematics equations. - Construct free-body diagrams and use these to analyze mechanical systems using Newton s Laws of Motion. - Analyze the motion of a satellite in a circular orbit, as well as other objects moving in circular paths. - Utilize the principle of Conservation of Energy to solve problems, such as the motion of a roller coaster. - Utilize the principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum to solve problems, such as a collision between two cars. - Describe the motion of an object moving in a circular path using angular quantities. - Apply Newton s Laws to circular motion and understand the concepts of torque, moment of inertia, and angular momentum. - Understand the dynamics of a mass-spring system and an oscillating pendulum. - Compare concepts of pressure and density in solids, liquids, and gases and apply to medical phenomena. - Convert temperature readings in one scale to any other and apply concepts of specific heat and latent heat to thermal transfer situations, such as cooking. - Analyze the behavior of gases utilizing the Ideal Gas Law. - Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to systems and relate them to the increasing entropy of the universe. - Calculate the efficiency of any engine that utilizes heat transfer.

3 Textbook: Serway/Vuille: College Physics 9 th Edition, Hybrid version, packaged with: - Enhanced Web Assign (EWA) Access Card - EWA Start Smart Guide - Access to the interactive e-book Cengage Publishing ISBN: [Required] Serway/Vuille: Student Solutions Manual with Study Guide Vol. 1 9 th Edition Cengage Publishing ISBN: [Suggested] Physics 1General Education Laboratory Manual Castoldi 2 nd edition Cengage Custom ISBN: [Required] Available options for purchasing the textbook: You may purchase the entire bundle at o Campus bookstore Barnes & Noble at the Oakland Center o Textbook Outlet 2592 N. Squirrel You may purchase the materials online, directly from the publisher. The direct link to the Hybrid version with Enhanced Web Assign (~$136)is: Please notice: Several other options are listed on the webpage for the Hardcover book: o Hardcover ~$261 o E-book ~$81 o E-chapters ~$5.50 each o Rental textbook program with option to buy afterwards ~$49 It is up to you to compare costs and decide which way to go. The Hybrid format does not include the end of chapter problems, but these can be found on the e-book, within WebAssign. The Access to Web Assign is valid for multiple terms (Phy 101 & Phy 102) If you wish to purchase just the access to WebAssign, you may do so: o Online, as you login to WebAssign (see page 6 of this syllabus: WebAssign: How to get started) o At the bookstore or online at Cengagebrain.com. The ISBN of the printed EWA Multi Term Access Card with e-book Brook s Cole -1 st edition is ISBN : (10-digit code): or (13-digit code): Equipment: Basic scientific calculator with trigonometric functions, Metric ruler

4 Homework: The online program WebAssign will be utilized for entering and automatic grading of the homework. This requires the Access Card to be found inside the textbook. The homework for each chapter can be submitted a maximum of 5 times. Accessing WebAssign: see attached sheet. Due time: The assignments are due at 11:59 pm on the specified date. No ed homework is accepted. Grace period: there is a 14 day grace period in Web Assign during which you may do the homework even if you do not have an Access Code. An Algebra Review tool is also available on WebAssign. It provides students with a self-paced environment for extra practice with the mathematical skills required for success in the physics course. The homework is worth 20% (PHY %) of the final grade. I drop the lowest HWK grade. There are 14 assigned your grade is based on 13 of them. Please Notice: In order to develop critical thinking, much emphasis in the lecture will be on the understanding and assimilation of concepts. You are strongly encouraged to review the Interactive Examples and Active Figures interspersed in each chapter and to test your conceptual understanding by taking the Quick Quizzes (answers to be found at the end of the chapter) and the end-of- chapter Conceptual Questions. Conceptual questions will be included in the Exams. Supplemental Instruction: Supplemental Instruction is provided before the lecture as a support for the students. The SI leader will provide some help with the homework, more problem solving, review difficult concepts, and answer questions. Participation is not mandatory, but strongly suggested. Other Help: Several other forms of help are available on campus. The Tutoring Center offers free individual and group peer tutoring and also space to gather and study with peers; the First Year Advising Center offers academic advising and more. Math Review: Good Math skills are an essential pre-requisite for a Physics course. During the first week of classes you are requested to login to: Here you will find five short math review tutorial videos on Unit Conversion, Exponents, Scientific Notation and Significant Figures, Formula Manipulation, and Trigonometry and the Pythagorean Theorem. You must take short quizzes at the end of each video and a final Quiz for Certification. Follow the instructions on espace on How to save your score to print the result of this final quiz and bring it promptly to class. Based on the score of this quiz, the instructor will direct you to the proper course of action. This may include mandatory attendance to Supplemental Instruction, seeking help at the Tutoring Center, etc. Laboratories: PHY101 includes a laboratory experience aimed at introducing the students to the scientific method of investigation of physics phenomena and principles. The laboratory meets weekly for 2 ½ hours and consist of two introductory exercises and ten experiments to be performed in groups of three students. There will be midterm and final quizzes. Detailed information is provided on a syllabus which will be distributed at the labs. Purchase of a Lab Manual is required. Attendance to all lab sessions is mandatory. Location: Rooms HHS 110 & 120.

5 The laboratory grade will be assigned by the laboratory instructor No Lab experience is required for PHY 108 students. The laboratories are worth 20% of the Phy 101 final grade. The day of the lab, make sure you sign the attendance sheet, or your lab grade will be zero. Lecture Notes: Lecture Notes for each chapter will be posted on Moodle. I suggest that your print the notes and bring them to class, so that you can spend more time focusing on the conceptual understanding of the topics discussed in class and add just a few notes on the side of the sheets. Exams: There will be a total of three exams. Each exam includes both problems and conceptual questions. All exams will be closed-book. I will provide a formula sheet. A basic scientific calculator is needed plus pencil. Exam # 1: Thursday, May 22 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4) Exam # 2: Tuesday, June 10 (Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Exam # 3: Tuesday, June 24 (Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13,14) The exams are worth 60% of the final grade (Ex1: 20%, Ex2: 20%, Ex3: 20%) (PHY 108 Ex1: 25% Ex2 25%, Ex3 25%) Make-up Policy: In order to be fair to the majority of students who take the exams on time, the general policy is: No make-up exams. A score of zero will be entered for missed tests. If you cannot be present for an exam due to an unavoidable emergency, contact me before the exam, if possible, or as quickly as possible after the exam to see if an exception can be made. Grading: Course grade will be based on the following percentages: Grading scale: Homework 20% (PHY %) Lab grade 20% 3 Exams (1-20%, 2-20%, 3-20%) 60% (PHY %) A perfect (4.0) total score: % A range ( ) % B range ( ) % C range ( ) % D range ( ) % Common Courtesy Guidelines: For the benefit of your fellow students and your instructor, you are expected to practice common courtesy with regard to all course interactions. For example: No talking with other students during class. Show up for class on time. Turn off your cell phones before class begins. Be kind and respectful to your fellow students and your teacher.

6 You can expect your grade to be lowered if you do not practice common courtesy. Academic Conduct Policy: Cheating on examinations, plagiarism, falsifying reports/records, and unauthorized collaboration, access, or modifying of computer programs is considered a serious breach of academic conduct. The Oakland University policy on academic conduct will be strictly followed with no exceptions. See catalog under Academic Policies and Procedures. Add/Drops: The University add/drop policy will be explicitly followed. It is the student s responsibility to be aware of the university deadline dates for dropping courses. Special Considerations: Students with disabilities who may require special considerations should make an appointment with campus Disability Support Services. Please check the website: or call Students should also bring their needs to the attention of the instructor as soon as possible.

7 WebAssign: How to Get Started Day One: Register 1. Go to and click on LOG-IN. 2. Click on I have a Class Key 3. Enter the Class Key: oakland (this allows me to see your homework grades) 4. Enter your chosen Login name and the required information 5. Click on Create my Account A review screen will appear with your Username, Institution code & Password. Print and retain a copy of this information. 6. Once you Login, you need to enter the WebAssign Access Code. - If you purchased a new textbook, the Access Code card is inside the book. - If you purchased a used book, you may choose to purchase the Access Code online. Notice: there is a 14 day grace period, starting from the first day of classes, during which you can use WebAssign without an access code. 7. Once you have logged in, you will see the Homepage. - I suggest you click on Guide (upper right corner) and read the Student Guide. - For Technical Support click on Help or go to To access the Homework: 1. Go to (I suggest you Bookmark this page) 2. After you Login, click on My Assignments. ~~~ Please notice: - You may save your work without grading by clicking on Save Work at the end of the question. Next time you access the assignment, your work will still be available. - WebAssign will not automatically submit your answer if you only Save your work. Make sure you Submit it before the due date and time. - You may also choose to Submit New Answers to Question xx or Submit All New Answers. Remember that there is a maximum of 5 submissions for each problem.

8 PHY 101 Tentative Schedule Summer 2014 Part 1 Tuesday 5/6 Chapter 1 Introduction Thursday 5/8 Chapter 2 Kinematics 1 Dim. 5/13 Chapter 3 Kinematics 2 Dim. Chapter 1 due 5/15 Chapter 4 Laws of motion Chapter 2 due 5/20 5/27 Chapter 5 Energy Chapter 3 &4 due Chapter 6 Collisions Chapter 5 due 5/22 5/29 Exam 1 (Ch 1 4) Chapter 7 Rotational Motion 6/3 Chapter 8 Rotational Dynamics Chapter 6 &7 due 6/5 Chapter 9 Solids and Fluids Chapter 8 due 6/10 6/17 Exam 2 (Ch 5 9) Chapter 12 Laws of Thermodynamics Chapter 10 & 11 due 6/12 6/19 Chapter 10 Thermal Physics Chapter 11 Energy in Thermodynamics Chapter 9 due Chapter 13 Vibrations and Waves Chapter 14 Sound Chapter 12 due Chapter 13 & 14 due Monday 6/23 6/24 Tuesday! 6:30 9:30 pm Exam 3 (Ch 10 14)

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