HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (COLLEGE) COURSE SYLLBUS FOR PHYS 1401 COLLEGE PHYSICS I (TERM, YEAR) Class Number XXXXX Discipline/Program Physics Course Level First Year (Freshman) Course Title College Physics I Course Rubric and Number PHYS 1401 Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN) (TERM, YEAR) CRN XXXXX Course Location/Times Course Location, Scheduled day/s and time Course Semester Credit Hours 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab) (SCH) (lecture, lab) Total Course Contact Hours 96 Course Length (number of 16 (depends on the term, i.e; RT, SS, Summer) weeks) Type of Instruction In- person (WE) Instructor contact information (phone number and email address) (Instructor s Title and Name) Office Phone: (if available) E- mail: ( firstname.lastname@hccs.edu in most cases) Office Location and Hours (Office location and hours if available) or by appointment Course Description: ACGM or WECM Algebra- level physics sequence, with laboratories, that includes study of mechanics, heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Course Description: HCC Catalog Description Course Prerequisite(s) Non- Calculus based course for medical related majors, architecture majors, technology majors, and other non- engineering and non- science majors. Topics include motion and forces, work and energy, momentum and collision and thermal properties of matter. Laboratory exercises include selected related experiments on these topics. Core curriculum course MATH 1314 (College algebra) and MATH 1316 (Plane Trigonometry) must also be placed into GUST 0341 (or higher) in reading. Academic Discipline Program Learning Outcomes Program SLO 1 Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts of physics and astronomy. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental principles underlying physics and astronomy including concepts and methods of inquiry at an appropriate level. Topics include, but are not limited to, the Scientific Method, Newtonian Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves, Solar Astronomy and Stars and Galaxies. Program SLO 2 Solve conceptual and numerical problems in Physics and Astronomy. Solve conceptual and numerical problems through the recognition of the type of problem at hand, analysis of relevant information, proper application of concepts and techniques applying mathematical tools at an appropriate level. Students should demonstrate improvement in problem solving skills as they progress through courses in the program. HCC 2
Program SLO 3 Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills including proper use of basic measuring devices, interpretation of laboratory directions and analysis of data obtained using appropriate tools, such as graphical/tabular methods using computers. Program SLO 4 Develop interpersonal communication skills Demonstrate an ability to work independently and/or as part of a team through participation in laboratory activities as well as assigned projects. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Learning Objectives (Numbering system linked to SLO) 1. Analyze motion in one and two dimensions. 2. Apply the laws of motion to the solution of dynamics problems 3. Use conservation laws as alternative tools to solve dynamics problems. 4. Use the laws of physics to analyze rotational motion. 5. Apply the properties of fluids at rest and fluid flow to simple everyday life situations. 6. State the laws of thermodynamics and apply them to simple problems. 7. Conduct simple experiments in mechanics and thermal physics 1.1 Solve simple problems on motion in one and two dimensions. 1.2 Identify and apply an appropriate kinematics equation as applied to motion with constant acceleration. 1.3 Relate motion of a free fall object to that of a projectile motion. 2.1 State the three Newton s Laws of motion. 2.2 Apply Newton s Laws of motion to the analysis of motion of objects in equilibrium as well as to non- equilibrium situations. 2.3 State the law of Universal Gravitation and use it to determine the weight of an object. 3.1 State the Work Kinetic - Energy - Theorem and apply it to the solution of dynamics problems. 3.2 Distinguish between various types of energy forms. 3.3 Define conservative and non- conservative forces. 3.4 Apply the law of Conservation of Energy as an alternative to Newton s laws of motion 4.1 Solve simple problems involving rotational kinematics. 4.2 State the two conditions for equilibrium and use them to analyze a particle in equilibrium. 4.3 Apply conservation laws to simple everyday activities. 5.1 Explain the physical basis of buoyancy. 5.2 Use the equation of Continuity and Bernoulli s equation to solve problems involving fluid flow. 6.1 Define temperature and convert temperature from one scale to another. (Example Celsius to Fahrenheit). 6.2 Calculate thermal expansion of solids and liquids. 6.3 Determine the amount of thermal energy gained or lost as a result of temperature change or phase transitions. HCC 3
6.3 Use the laws of thermodynamics to analyze the change in thermodynamic state of a system. 7.1 Collect and analyze data from a given experiment. 7.2 Write a laboratory report following a standard scientific laboratory report writing. SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies Course Calendar Schedule may be subject to change as the course progresses Reading, Speaking/Listening, Critical Thinking, Computer/Information Literacy (Please provide your course Calendar here) Chapter 1 Introduction Experiment 1 Errors Chapter 2 Motion in One Dimension. Experiment 2 Measurement Chapter 3 Vectors and Two- Dimensional Motion Experiment 3 Understanding Motion Chapter 4 The Laws of Motion. Experiment 4 Free Fall Determination of g Chapter 5 Work and Energy. Chapter 6 - Momentum and Collisions. Experiment 5 Vectors. The Force Table Chapter 7 Rotational Motion and the Keppler s Laws of Motion Experiment 6 Newton s Second Law Chapter 8 Rotational Equilibrium and Rotational Dynamics Experiment 7 Friction Chapter 9 - Fluids. Experiments 8 Ballistic Pendulum Chapter 10 Thermal.Physics. Experiment 9 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Chapter 11 Energy in Thermal Processes. Experiment 10 Archimedes Principle Chapter 12 The Laws of Thermodynamics Instructional Methods Student Assignments Please provide your method of instruction (Modify as you see fit) Homework will be assigned for each chapter covered and should be submitted online for grading. In addition, practice problems from the textbook are selected after every chapter is covered. Students are strongly advised to attempt all these selected problems and other problems from the text. In general, student who fail to do these assigned problems do not do well in the course. Laboratory assignments include: a) a pre- lab set of questions to be submitted at the beginning of each laboratory session, and b) a report of the work done in each experiment to be handed in at the beginning of the next laboratory period or at some other time designated by the instructor. Student Assessment(s) (Modify to your own practices or give your rubrics) The overall score is based on the following: Three regular exams 45% Chapter Homework 15% HCC 4
Instructor s Requirements Laboratory 20% Final Exam 20% Overall Score = 0.45(Average of three regular exams) + 0.15(Homework Grade) + 0.20(Laboratory grade) + 0.20(Final Exam) Exams and Make- up Policy (Insert your exam Policy here) Laboratory Policy (These are pretty general, however can be modified according to individual instructors test) General Procedures: Please return every laboratory equipment, used during the lab, to its original location after you are done, unless otherwise instructed. Leave your area clean and organized. Take all necessary safety precautions and don t hesitate to ask for advice from the instructor if you are unsure how to safely operate a piece of equipment. Inform the instructor of any damaged, worn, unusable, or possibly dangerous equipment. Lab Grading: Your total laboratory average will count as 20 % of your physics grade. The lab grade will be determined by the points you accumulate on each report. The report should include 1. A title page On this page print your name, title and number and date of the experiment. 2. The instruction pages These are the pages describing 2.1 The Purpose / or Objectives of the experiment 2.2 The Apparatus /or Equipment used in the experiment 2.3 The Theory 2.4 Procedures followed 3. Data and observations Record all your measurements carefully in a tabular form. 4. Data Analysis / Calculations. Carry out all the calculations using your data showing your steps clearly. Draw graphs and diagrams whenever they are required and explain what your graph means. For instance if you have got a straight line graph, determine its slope and relate the slope to the physical problem at hand. 5. Summary and discussion of the results HCC 5
This usually requires you to state how good your results are in comparison with the objectives you stated at the beginning of your report. Compare your results with accepted values and calculate the percentage error. Finally, discuss the sources of these errors and give other comments you would like to make about the working of the experiment. 6. Answers to the questions at the end of the experiment Here use complete sentences and make the answers as clear and readable as possible. Lab Attendance: You are expected to attend all laboratory sessions, within the guidelines presented by this syllabus. There is no make up for missed labs even if you have legitimate reason for being absent. Therefore, please make every effort to attend all the sessions. You must prepare a report of the work done in each experiment and hand it in at the beginning of the next laboratory period or at some other time designated by the instructor. Program/Discipline Requirements HCC Grading Scale Instructor Grading Criteria Instructional Materials At the program level, the Physics Discipline strives to accomplish the Program Learning Outcomes, Student Learning Outcomes, and Learning Objectives as described above. Our aim is to ensure that students receive a challenging and rewarding experience in our Physics classes which will prepare them well for future Physics and related science courses that they may take in the future. A = 100 90: 4 points per semester hour B = 89 80:.3 points per semester hour C = 79 70:.2 points per semester hour D = 69 60:.1 point per semester hour 59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour Fail to withdraw from the course = FX 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress). 0 points per semester hour W(Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour AUD (Audit).0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re- enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non- credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades IP, COM and I do not affect GPA. See the above descriptions of the lab, exams, homework, and final examination. The course grade is based on these four criteria according to the Assessment section above. Textbook College Physics 9th Edition Raymond A. Serway; Chris Vuille; Jerry S. Faughn etext: ISBN- 10 1-111- 56383-7, ISBN- 13 978-1- 111-56383- 7 Print: ISBN- 10 0-8400- 6206-0, ISBN- 13 978-0- 8400-6206- 2 HCC 6
Laboratory Manual There is no standard textbook followed for laboratory exercises for this course. Handouts will be posted on EagleOnline. Students are responsible for printing out the material. HCC Policy Statement: Attendance Policy Policy Regarding Multiple Repeats of a Course Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawals Policy Regarding Withdrawals ADA Policy Academic Honesty Students Discipline Sexual Harassment Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: http://hccs.edu/student-rights Attendance Policy The HCCS attendance policy is stated as follows: Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for materials covered during their absences, and it is the student's responsibility to consult with instructors for make- up assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors. Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non- attendance, the instructor has full authority to drop a student for excessive absences. A student may be dropped from a course for excessive absences after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5% of the hours of instruction (including lecture and laboratory time). Note that 12.5% is approximately 4 classes or labs for a 4 semester hour course, such as this one, which meets two times per week in a normal 16 week semester. If circumstances significantly prevent a student from attending classes, please inform the instructor. Sometimes, outside circumstances can interfere with school, and the instructor will try to be as accommodating as possible, but please be aware of the attendance policy. Policy Regarding Multiple Repeats of a Course NOTICE: Students who repeat a course three or more times may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. If a student is considering course withdrawal because he/she is not earning passing grades, conferring with the instructor/counselor as early as possible about study habits, reading and writing homework, test- taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available is advised. Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawals For xx- week term year classes, this date is give withdrawal date. Students who are contemplating withdrawing from the class are urged to see the instructor first! Students may be doing better than they think. Policy Regarding Withdrawals Students desiring to withdraw from a class must do so by the above withdrawal date by filling out a withdrawal form at the registrar s office. After this date, instructors can no longer enter a grade of W for the course for any reason. ADA Policy HCCS is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and the HCC 7
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504) "Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office If a student has any special needs or disabilities which may affect his/her ability to succeed in college classes or participate in college programs/activities, please contact the office of disability support services at the college. Upon consultation and documentation, a student will be provided with reasonable accommodations and/or modifications. Please contact the DSS office as soon as the term begins. For questions, contact Donna Price at (713 718-5165 or the Disability Counselor at HCC- (College): (Contact person and Tel. No.) also see the Schedule of Classes for additional DSS numbers. Also visit the ADA web site at: http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/index.htm. Faculty Handbook/ Faculty Orientation is also available at http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/faculty.htm Academic Dishonesty Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a test includes: Copying from another student s test paper; Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test; Collaborating with another student during a test without authority; Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an administered test; Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered. Plagiarism means the appropriation of another s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one s own written work offered for credit. Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Students Discipline Any student failing to abide by appropriate standards of conduct during scheduled College activities may be asked to leave that day s class or activity by the instructor or another College official. (The student has the right to return to the next class/activity.) If a student refuses a request to voluntarily leave the classroom, security may be summoned to remove the student so that the scheduled activity may resume without further disruption. In cases of serious problems, the faculty member will document and report the incident to his/her supervisor. Further disciplinary action may be pursued. HCCS Sexual Harassment Policy HCC shall provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is not tolerated at HCC. Any student who feels that he or she is the victim of sexual harassment has the right to seek redress of the grievance. HCC provides procedures HCC 8
for reviewing and resolving such complaints through its Grievance Policy. Substantiated accusations may result in disciplinary action against the offender, up to and including termination of the employee or suspension of the student. In addition, complainants who make accusations of sexual harassment in bad faith may be subject to equivalent disciplinary action Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies Access DE Policies on their Web site: http://de.hccs.edu/distance_ed/de_home/faculty_resources/pdfs/de_syllabus.pdf Access CE Policies on their Web site: http://hccs.edu/ce-student-guidelines Test Bank Scoring Rubrics Sample Assignments Sample Instructional Methods/Activities EGLS 3 - - Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System Extra practice problems by chapter will be posted on Blackboard Vista, but will not count toward the final grade. (Modify according to your practice) Tests and the final will consist of multiple- choice and problem- solving questions. For regular tests, grading weighing will be as follows: Multiple Choice questions.. 40% and Problem solving section. 60% of the final test grade.. The lab reports are graded on the basis of completeness, neatness, and the correctness of the calculations tied to the experimental result. The pre- and post- lab questions are also checked. Each report will be graded as follows: Pre- lab questions. 20% of final lab grade Laboratory Report.. 80 % of final lab grade N/A PowerPoint presentations, laboratory handouts and other instructional material will be posted on EO. (or give your own delivery method) At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research- based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. Statement of Justification: Under the umbrella of the general justification given separately in this folder, this course is an intermediate first year course that is designed for students who intend to major in health sciences (medical school, nursing, laboratory technicians, etc., ) and technology related (non- engineering) fields. PHYS 1401 is a non- calculus based course that covers the basic principles of mechanics, fluid flow and thermal Physics. The course has both a lecture and a laboratory component. The lecture aspect of the course offers students the opportunity to develop the critical thinking and analytical skills required to understand the basic physical laws of nature as well as their relevance to their everyday experiences. HCC 9