LURLEEN B. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor Name: Rachel Boothe Campus Location: Andalusia Office Location: A214 Office Phone: 881-2285 Office Email: rboothe@lbwcc.edu Office Hours: Varies by semester Campus Mailing Address: 1000 Dannelly Blvd Andalusia, AL 36420 COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE PHY 115 Technical Physics PREREQUISITES MTH 100 DIVISION AND DEPARTMENT Division of Math/Science, Department of Mathematics SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT/CONTACT HOURS Four CATALOG DESCRIPTION Technical physics is an algebra based physics course designed to utilize modular concepts to include: motion, forces, torque, work energy, heat wave/sound, and electricity. Results of physics education research and physics applications in the workplace are used to improve the student's understanding of physics in technical areas. Upon completion, students will be able to: define motion and describe specific module concepts; utilize microcomputers to generate motion diagrams; understand the nature of contact forces and distinguish passive forces; work cooperatively to set-up laboratory exercises; and demonstrate applications of module-specific concepts. TEXTBOOK(S) A. Title/Edition: Applied Physics, 9 th ed (ISBN #: 978-0-13-515733-6) B. Author: Ewen, Schurter, Gundersen C. Publisher: Pearson D. Copyright: 2009 TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of LBWCC website to access midterm and final grades.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES Laboratory Handouts, Selected Video Tapes, Paper, writing utensil, scientific calculator, textbook ((Students are not allowed to use cell phones as calculators in class or in lab.) (Students are not allowed to share calculators during tests or quizzes you must bring your own calculator) LEARNING OBJECTIVES UNIT ONE: An Introduction to Physics (Chapter 0) Upon successful completion of the unit the student will understand the following: Why Study Physics? Physics and Its Role in Technology Physics and Its Connections to Other Fields and Sciences Theories, Laws, and Problem Solving UNIT TWO: The Physics Tool Kit (Chapter 1) Upon successful completion of the following the student will understand the following: Standards of Measure Introduction to the Metric System Scientific Notation Length Area and Volume Other Units Measurement: Significant Digits and Accuracy Measurement: Precision Calculations with Measurements UNIT THREE: Problem Solving (Chapter 2) Upon successful completion of the course the student will understand the following: Formulas Substituting Data into Formulas Problem-Solving Method UNIT FOUR: Vectors (Chapter 3) Upon successful completion of the following the student will understand the following: Vectors and Scalars Components of a Vectors Addition of Vectors UNIT FIVE: Motion (Chapter 4) Speed vs Velocity Acceleration Uniformly Accelerated Motion and Free Fall Projectile Motion
UNIT SIX: Force (Chapter 5) Force and the Law of Inertia Force and the Law of Acceleration Friction Total Forces in One Dimension Gravity and Weight Law of Action and Reaction UNIT SEVEN: Momentum (Chapter 6) Momentum and Impulse Collisions UNIT EIGHT: Concurrent and Parallel Forces (Chapter 7) Forces in Two Dimensions Concurrent Forces in Equilibrium Torque Parallel Forces Center of Gravity UNIT NINE: Work and Energy (Chapter 8) Work Power Energy Conservation of Mechanical Energy UNIT TEN: Temperature and Heat Transfer (Chapter 14) Temperature Heat Heat Transfer Specific Heat Method of Mixtures Expansion of Solids Expansion of Liquids Change of Phase UNIT ELEVEN: Wave Motion and Sound (Chapter 16) Characteristics of Waves Electromagnetic Waves
Sound Waves The Doppler Effect Resonance Simple Harmonic Motion UNIT TWELVE: Basic Electricity (Chapter 17) Electric Charges Induction Coulomb s Law Electric Fields Simple Circuits Ohm s Law Series Circuits Parallel Circuits Compound Circuits Electric Instruments Voltage Sources Cells in Series and Parallel Electric Power TEACHING METHODS Lecture-discussion primarily with problem sessions in class; student participation in the form of board work is encouraged. Use the following URL to access the lectures on Tegrity: http://tegrity.lbwcc.edu/tegrityutils/getcourselisting.asp?courseid=phy115-boothe ATTENDANCE POLICY Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student's ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. WITHDRAWAL A student may withdraw from a course or all courses without a grade penalty up to fourteen (14) days prior to the first day of final exams for the fall and spring terms. For the summer term, students may withdraw from classes up to seven (7) days prior to the first day of final exams for each session. The final date for official withdrawal is printed in the college calendar and published in each class schedule. A student who receives Title IV Federal Financial Aid (for example, Pell Grant) may have to repay funds if he/she withdraws prior to completing 60 percent of the semester. See the Director of Financial Aid for more specific information.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES There will be 5 written tests during the semester. Grading Scale 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D Below 60 F Class Average Calculation Tests 80% Daily Average 20% Labs, Quizzes, and Videos all count as a part of the Daily Average. You may drop 2 daily grades. The gradebook for this class is maintained on Teacherease. To access teacherease: 1. http://www.teacherease.com 2. Click Login 3. Type in: email address password Labs LAB ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED. Labs cannot be made up. You may not use your cell phone as a calculator in lab. All labs and videos will be averaged in quizzes and videos to count as one test grade. No food or drinks in the laboratory. Videos Throughout the semester as time permits, videos will be shown on material being covered in class. These video viewings may or may not be announced in advance. Students will be required to complete a worksheet on each video which will count as a lab grade. Extra Credit You may write a two-page, typed, double spaced report on a mathematician or scientist for 5 points on your lowest test grade. See attached sheet for suggestions. Homework Homework is assigned for general practice and is not for a grade. Since test questions come from homework, it is essential to do the homework in order to be prepared for the tests.
MAKE-UP POLICY/LATE WORK Tests Students that are absent on the day a test is given must make arrangements with the instructor to make the test up. This makeup must be taken before the next scheduled test. It is the student s responsibility to initiate these arrangements. Regardless of the testing procedures used in class, all make up tests will be a traditional pencil and paper tests taken individually by the student making up the test. Students are responsible for any material missed during his/her absence. Therefore, each student present on test day will be required to take any scheduled test for that day regardless of prior absences. Labs CANNOT be made up!!! ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Students are expected to follow the Rules and Standards Governing Students as described in the current college catalog. Cheating and plagiarism violate these standards and may result in disciplinary action, including expulsion. POLICY ON REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Lurleen B. Wallace Community College complies with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability that might require special materials, services, or assistance, or if you have any questions relating to accessibility, please contact the ADA Coordinator on the respective campuses in advance. For TDD users in Alabama, the Alabama Relay Center is available by calling 1-800-548-2546. All materials related to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act are maintained by the college coordinators. Andalusia Campus Greenville Campus MacArthur Campus Bridges Anderson Dr. Jean Thomson Jason Cain 334-222-6591 ext. 2247 334-382-2133 ext. 3102 334-493-3573 ext. 5363 SAFETY Lab safety issues will be discussed with students during the first lab meeting. INCOMPLETE (I) GRADE A grade of Incomplete (I) may be assigned when the quality of work has been passing but the student has been prevented by illness or other justifiable cause from completing the required work or taking the final examinations. A student who must miss a final examination has the responsibility of notifying the instructor prior to the examination or as soon thereafter as possible and of furnishing acceptable evidence concerning the cause of the absence upon return. If the cause is personal illness, the student should present the instructor a statement signed by the appropriate health care professional. A grade of Incomplete (I) must be cleared by the last class day of the following term or the grade automatically becomes an F. It is the student s responsibility to contact the instructor and to make up missed course assignments and/or examinations.
OTHER Cell Phone/Link/Pager/Blackberry/etc Use POLICY Cell phones/links/pagers/blackberrys are NOT PERMITTED to be used in the classroom or lab. Please turn off all cell phones/links/pagers when in the classroom and in lab. Students may leave their cell phone on vibrate and take calls only in emergency situations and only when given prior permission by the instructor. Cell phones cannot be used as a calculator. 1. If a cell phone/link/pager/blackberry/etc rings/vibrates during class, the student has one of two options listed below. a. Option 1: The student must bring the cell phone to a desk at the front of the room designated by the instructor and leave it on the desk until the end of class. At the end of class, the student may pick up his/her cell phone. b. Option 2: The student must leave the class room with the cell phone and will not be allowed to return until the next day. The student will not be allowed to make up any missed work. 2. If a student is caught with a cell phone/link/pager/blackberry/etc in his/her hand during class, the student has one of two options listed below. a. Option 1: The student must bring the cell phone to a desk at the front of the room designated by the instructor and leave it on the desk until the end of class. At the end of class, the student may pick up his/her cell phone. b. Option 2: The student must leave the class room with the cell phone and will not be allowed to return until the next day. The student will not be allowed to make up any missed work. 3. If a student is behaving in such a way as to make the instructor even think he/she is using a cell phone/link/pager/blackberry/etc, then, even if the student is not using such a device, the student will have two options as listed below. a. Option 1: The student must bring the cell phone to a desk at the front of the room designated by the instructor and leave it on the desk until the end of class. At the end of class, the student may pick up his/her cell phone. b. Option 2: The student must leave the class room with the cell phone and will not be allowed to return until the next day. The student will not be allowed to make up any missed work.
Laptops Students cannot use laptops in class unless the ADA Coordinator indicates that one is needed. Children on Campus State Board Policy 510.01: Safety and Security Each institution shall provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and other campus visitors. A person who is not a student, officer, or employee of the institution, who is not authorized by employment or by status as a student of the institution to be on campus or at any other facility owned, operated, or controlled by the governing board of the institution, or who does not have legitimate business on the campus or facility, or any other authorization, license, or invitation to enter or remain at the facility, or anyone who is committing any act tending to interfere with the normal, orderly, peaceful, or efficient conduct or activities of such facility, may be directed by an official of the institution to leave the campus or facility. If the person fails to do so, trespass charges may be made by the appropriate local law enforcement agency or court. LBWCC College Policy: Children on Campus The College is committed to maintaining an environment that contributes to its educational mission as well as the safety, health, and well-being of all students and other persons on the campus. Therefore, to minimize distractions in the classroom and ensure safety, children are only permitted on campus to attend specific programs (e.g., Day Care Program or Kid s College) or athletic events accompanied by adults. LBWCC students must not bring children to classes or leave them unsupervised on campus while attending classes. LBWCC Faculty Handbook 8/18/2009 These policies confirm that children are not allowed on campus, except to attend specific programs (e.g. Kid s College) or athletic events accompanied by adults. Extra help is available to students through the TARGET program, Adult Basic Education and the tutors provided by the Math Department. For references or more information, please see the instructor. Additional course information may be announced by the instructor, and the instructor may make changes to this syllabus. See attached sheet for tentative schedule.
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