PHYS 1114 General Physics I (Spring 2011)

PHYS 1114 General Physics I (Spring 2011) Course Description: This is an algebra-based introductory course covering basic concepts of mechanics, waves, and fluid mechanics. The course will include practical examples from other disciplines. Students must be enrolled in the lecture and one laboratory section. Class Schedule by Sections: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:30 am 9:20 am, PS 141 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 1:30 pm 2:20 pm, PS 141 Website: http://physics.okstate.edu/liu/phys1114 Instructors: Dr. Yingmei Liu, (405) 744 5816, phys11142011@gmail.com Dr. Yin Guo, (405) 744 6955, phys11142011@gmail.com Lab Coordinator: Melissa Edwards, (405) 744 0303, melissa.g.edwards@okstate.edu Lecture Teaching Assistants: Jigang Zhao: TA for Sections 1-5, (405) 744 6694, phys11142011@gmail.com Kenan Qu: TA for Sections 6-10, (405) 744 6694, phys11142011@gmail.com Jiating Ni: TA for Sections 11-16, (405) 744 6694, phys11142011@gmail.com Note that the TAs for the lectures and labs are NOT the same. It is STRONGLY recommended that you consult one of the instructors or the lecture TAs if you need assistance with homework or any other component of the lecture course. Office Hours: Liu: PS 223, T TH 8:30 am 10:30 am (tentatively from Jan. 10 th to Mar. 8 th ) Guo: PS 148, M W 2:30 pm 4:30 pm (tentatively from Mar. 9 th to May 2 nd ) Jigang Zhao: PS 052, M W 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Kenan Qu: PS 052, T TH 8:00 am 10: 00 am Jiating Ni: PS 052, M W 9:00 am 11:00 am All departmental TAs in PS 052 should be able to help with PHYS 1114 content, but may be unfamiliar with assignment specifics. Required Textbooks: 1. Sears & Zemansky s College Physics, Young and Geller, Addison-Wesley, 8 th edition (2007), ISBN: 0-8053-9070-7 2. General Physics Lab Manual PHYS 1114 & PHYS 2014, Department of Physics, Oklahoma State University, 2002. Homework: Weekly homework assignments will be given using the WebAssign online homework system. The homework assignments are an essential part of this course. By doing the homework, you will develop the problem-solving skills needed for success on the exams and obtain a more complete understanding of the material. The deadline for the homework will be announced in class and on the course homepage. Late homework will NOT be accepted. Page 1 of 4

WebAssign: This online homework system is designed to help you learn the course material through tutorials and intelligent feedback. It is recommended that you complete the introductory assignment Introducing WebAssign in order to get a feel for the system before embarking on a graded assignment. Each week there will be one assignment to complete. Every assignment will include several bonus questions that can be used to increase your score for that particular assignment. In other words, bonus points will not be carried over from one assignment to another. The Course ID for this course is PHYS1114S2011. You will need to know this in order to link your account to the course. In-class questions: Several questions will be asked during each class that will need to be answered with the PRS (personal response system, or clickers ). Although the answers each student provides will be recorded, the grade for this component of the course will be based solely on the number of questions answered. In other words, provided you answer each question (even incorrectly) you will receive full credit. The clickers will be distributed in the lab by Melissa Edwards. Pre-class questions: In addition to the homework, there will be short, web-based questionnaires that must be submitted by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The primary goal of these questionnaires is to encourage you to prepare for class so that you can maximize what you get out of the lectures. The answers you provide will also be used to help structure each lecture. The questionnaires will be graded based on effort and not correctness. However, you must make a reasonable effort (e.g., submitting a question with the response I don t know will not be considered as a reasonable effort). Your grade for this component of the course will be calculated using the number of preclass questionnaires for which you have made this reasonable effort. Note that it is possible that the instructors may use the responses you provide (with names deleted) to demonstrate concepts in the class. Topics Covered: Class Week Chapter Brief contents Week 1: Jan. 10 Jan. 14 1 Models, Measurements and Vectors Week 2: Jan. 17 Jan. 21 2 Motion along a straight line Week 3: Jan. 24 Jan. 28 3 Motion in a Plane Week 4: Jan. 31 Feb. 4 4 Newton s Laws of Motion Week 5: Feb. 7 Feb. 11 5 Applications of Newton s Laws Week 6: Feb. 14 Feb. 18 6 Circular Motion and Gravitation Week 7: Feb. 21 Feb. 25 7 Work and Energy Week 8: Feb. 28 Mar. 4 8 Momentum Week 9: Mar. 7 Mar. 11 9 Rotational Motion Week 11: Mar. 21 Mar. 25 10 Dynamics of Rotational Motion Week 12: Mar. 28 Apr. 1 11 Elasticity and Periodic Motion Weeks 13 & 14: Apr. 4 Apr. 15 12 Mechanical Waves and Sound Week 15: Apr. 18 Apr. 22 13 Fluid Mechanics Exams: There will be four exams: three midterms, and one final. The exams will test not only problemsolving skills but also understanding of the subject. Exams may include problems, multiplechoice questions, and written concept questions. The last class day prior to each common Page 2 of 4

midterm exam will be skipped to make up for the exam, and to give you more time to prepare for the exam. PowerPoint lectures may be available prior to exams to facilitate study. Exam #1: February 14, Monday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, PS 101 Exam #2: March 8, Tuesday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, PS 110 Exam #3: April 4, Monday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, PS 141 Final exam (comprehensive): May 2, Monday, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm, PS 141 No make-up exams will be given. For absences due to extreme and well-documented circumstances, a missed exam (maximum 1) will not be considered for the grade. The missed exam score will be replaced with the average of all other exam scores. For unjustified absences, the grade will be zero. Allowed Exam Materials Policy: Students should bring at least two pencils, a good eraser, a scientific calculator, and their reference sheet to exams. Exams may be augmented by a single 8.5" x 11.0" reference sheet, which must be handwritten by the student, presented to exam proctors at the exam, have no folds, and stapled to the back of the exam upon submission. All other materials are excluded from exams. Cell phone or other communication device use during exams will earn the user an 'F' course grade. Conflict Exam Policy: All University-scheduled common exam conflicts will be addressed using the policy outlined in the current OSU Course Schedule and the departmental conflict policy discussed in class. No other conflict exam accommodation is available. According to Spring 2011 OSU Schedule of Classes, It is the student's responsibility to review the list below [e.g., the list of common evening exams] and resolve any conflicts with other exams or regularly scheduled classes. All conflict exam arrangements must be resolved by the end of the second class week. Grading: Grade component Weight In-class questions 5 % Pre-class questions 7.5 % Homework 15 % Laboratory 20 % Midterm exam I 12.5 % Midterm exam II 12.5 % Midterm exam III 12.5 % Final exam 15 % The grading scale will be: Percentage (points) Letter assignment > 85 points A 70 85 points B 60 70 points C 50 60 points D < 50 points F The actual scale may change a little to reflect the overall performance of the class, although it will be no stricter. Page 3 of 4

Attendance: Attendance is strongly encouraged as it is a critical element for good performance in the course. The lectures will discuss and clarify the concepts introduced in the textbook, explain confusing issues, make you think critically, and help you develop your problem-solving skills. They will not necessary cover all you are expected to know, but they will give you elements for you to become active in the learning process. In addition, regular attendance will enable you to achieve a high score on the in-class questions. Course Email Group: The course email group is phys1114_2011@googlegroups.com. Urgent course announcements will often be made via the email group. Students are also encouraged to use the group for anything they think is relevant to the course and might be of interest to other members of the class. Reminder: do not send email to this address unless you want the whole class to read it! Drop policy: The University Policy will be followed and the students are responsible for knowing the policies and deadlines pertinent to dropping a course or withdrawing from the university. Please check the Syllabus Attachment for the Spring 2011. Academic Integrity: Oklahoma State University is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethics. This level of ethical behavior and integrity will be maintained in this course. Participating in a behavior that violates academic integrity (e.g., unauthorized collaboration, plagiarism, multiple submissions, cheating on examinations, fabricating information, helping another person cheat, unauthorized advance access to examinations, altering or destroying the work of others, fraudulently altering academic records, and similar behavior) will result in a sanction. Sanctions include: receiving a failing grade on an assignment, examination or course, receiving a notation of a violation of academic integrity (F!) on your transcript, and being suspended from the University. Disclaimer: The instructors reserve the right to alter course policies as circumstances dictate. The current electronic version of this syllabus document posted on the course homepage will be considered as the official version; any changes will be addressed in class as they occur. Page 4 of 4

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS ATTACHMENT SPRING 2011 http://osu.okstate.edu/acadaffr/aa/syllabusattachment-spr.htm WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS AS A STUDENT AT OSU. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS MOST OFTEN ASKED BY STUDENTS. IMPORTANT DATES Last day to add a class (without instructor permission) 1/18/11 Last day to drop a course with no grade and no fees charged for courses 1/18/11 Last day to withdraw completely from the University and receive a 100% refund 1/18/11 Last day to enroll (late fee charged beginning 1/7) 1/21/11 Last day to add a class (with instructor permission) 1/21/11 Last day to drop a course with an automatic W and receive a 50% refund 1/21/11 Last day to withdraw completely from the University and receive a 50% refund 1/21/11 Last day to post 6 week grades for 1000 & 2000 level courses 2/22/11 Last day to file diploma application 4/1/11 Last day to drop a class with an automatic W 4/08/11 Last day to withdraw completely from the University with an automatic "W" 4/08/11 Last day to withdraw completely from all OSU classes with an assigned W or F 4/22/11 Pre-Finals week 4/25 4/29/11 Final examinations 5/2 5/6/11 Note: For outreach, internet, and short course drop/add dates, see the Short Courses link on the Registrar s Academic Calendar webpage. SPRING SEMESTER HOLIDAYS Martin Luther King Day* 1/17/11 Spring Break 3/14 3/18/11 *University closed DROPPING A COURSE AND WITHDRAWING FROM THE UNIVERSITY Students often confuse these terms http://osu.okstate.edu/acadaffr/dropadd.htm. Dropping a Course (or courses) may occur during the first twelve weeks of the semester. This means, however, that you are still enrolled in at least one other OSU course. (Remedial courses cannot be dropped without written permission of the advisor.) After the twelfth week (April 8,2011), a course may be dropped by petition but only when verifiable extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated. Verifiable extenuating circumstances must be reasons beyond your control, such as illness or accidental injury. Poor performance in class is not an extenuating circumstance. You must obtain a petition to drop a course after the deadline from your advisor and get the signature of your advisor and dean with a grade of W or F assigned by the instructor. The Late Drop Panel must then approve the petition. Withdrawing from the university means that you are dropping all of your courses and are no longer enrolled for the current semester. This may occur until the Friday before pre-finals week (April 22, 2011). The withdrawal process is initiated in your dean s office. CHECK THE IMPORTANT DATES SECTION FOR THE DROP AND WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES FOR THIS SEMESTER. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY Oklahoma State University is committed to the maintenance of the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct of its members. This level of ethical behavior and integrity will be maintained in this course. Participating in a behavior that violates academic integrity (e.g., unauthorized collaboration, plagiarism, multiple submissions, cheating on examinations, fabricating information, helping another person cheat, unauthorized advance access to examinations, altering or destroying the work of others, and fraudulently altering academic records) will result in your being sanctioned. Violations may subject you to disciplinary action including the following: receiving a failing grade on an assignment, examination or course, receiving a notation of a violation of academic integrity on your transcript, and being suspended from the University. You have the right to appeal the charge. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs, 101 Whitehurst, 405-744-5627, academicintegrity.okstate.edu. CLASS ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT Class attendance is a critical component of learning; therefore, you are expected to attend and participate fully in all scheduled class meetings. Many instructors consider attendance so essential that your grade may be affected by your absence. SOME DEPARTMENTS AND PROFESSORS HAVE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE POLICIES. If no written attendance policy is provided before the last day to add a class without instructor permission, no penalty may be assessed for class absences although you may not be permitted to make up certain in-class activities. If you are required to participate in official universitysponsored activities or military training you should receive an excused absence unless the written course attendance policy indicates otherwise. If you will be absent from class for sponsored activities, you must provide prior notification of the planned absence to the instructor. You may be required to submit assignments or take examinations before the planned absence. If you must be absent from classes due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, it is your responsibility to notify instructors at the earliest possible time and determine if missed assignments can be submitted.

PRE-FINALS WEEK POLICY Final examinations are scheduled at the end of each semester and are preceded by pre-finals week, which begins seven days prior to the first day of finals. During pre-finals week, all normal class activities will continue; however, no assignment, test, or examination accounting for more than 5% of the course grade may be given; and no activity or field trip may be scheduled that conflicts with another class. This excludes makeup and laboratory examinations, out-ofclass assignments (or projects) made prior to pre-finals week, and independent study courses. No student or campus organization may hold meetings, banquets, receptions, or may sponsor or participate in any activity, program, or related function that requires student participation. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs, 405-744-5627, 101 Whitehurst. FINAL EXAM OVERLOAD POLICY In the event that you have three or more final exams scheduled for a single day, you are entitled to arrange with the faculty member instructing the highest numbered course (4 digit course number) or two highest, if you have four finals on one day, to re-schedule that examination(s) at a time of mutual convenience during final exam week. You may not reschedule common final exams unless you have common exams scheduled at the same time. You should submit this request in writing, with a copy of your class schedule, at least two weeks prior to the beginning of final exam week. The faculty member has one week prior to the beginning of final exam week to arrange a mutually convenient time for administration of the final exam, after which you take the request to the Office of Academic Affairs, 101 Whitehurst. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Student Email - OSU uses your OKSTATE.EDU email address for electronic correspondence. 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