Syllabus as of January 6, 2014 General Physics 1052 "Algebra-based Physics" (Spring Semester 2014, Sections 008-010) Profs. Jure Zupan, Alan Schwartz, and Mark Plano Clark Sections Lectures Room Instructors 008 TTh 10:00-11:50 300 Braunstein Prof. Jure Zupan 009 TTh 12:00-1:50 300 Braunstein Prof. Alan Schwartz 010 TTh 2:00-3:50 300 Braunstein Prof. Mark Plano Clark REQUIRED MATERIALS: Physics 4th Edition by James Walker Mastering Physics LearningCatalytics w/ web device A simple, non-programmable calculator (see below) This textbook and other similar textbooks will be on reserve in the Geology/Math/Physics Library in Braunstein (2 nd Floor) Instructors: Prof. Jure Zupan Prof. Alan Schwartz Prof. Mark Plano Clark Office: 403 Geo/Physics 418 Geo/Physics 436 Geo/Physics Telephone: 556-5238 556-0527 556-0546 Off. Hrs: T-Th 12:00 13:00 Other times by appt. Monday 2:00 3:00 Other times by appt. MWF 10:30 11:30 T-Th 11:00 12:00 Other times by appt. e-mail: zupanje@ucmail.uc.edu alan.j.schwartz@uc.edu mark.planoclark@uc.edu 1
Grading: 15% MIDTERM 1 15% MIDTERM 2 15% MIDTERM 3 25% FINAL EXAM 20% HOMEWORK (MASTERING PHYSICS) 5% LearningCatalytics or quizzes 5% JiTT Grade Distribution: Letter grades for the course will be assigned using the following approximate guidelines: A 85-100% B 70-84.9% C 55-69.9% D 45-54.9% F <45% Plus or Minus Grades will not be given except for exceptional circumstances. Course Objective: The topic for General (Algebra-based) Physics 1052 is thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and a small amount of modern (20th century) Physics. The goals for General Physics 1052 are to achieve an understanding of the basic concepts of thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics and be able to apply these concepts to a variety of physical situations. Students are expected to acquire skills in scientific methods, critical reasoning, and problem solving. Students are also expected to learn to organize their thoughts clearly and to express them clearly in both written and oral communication. Labs: The Labs (if you are taking one) will start the FIRST week of class. Exam Schedule (PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR!): Midterm 1 525 & 527 OLD CHEM 4:00-6:00 PM Fri., Jan. 31 2
Midterm 2 525 & 527 OLD CHEM 4:00-6:00 PM Fri., Feb. 28 Midterm 3 525 & 527 OLD CHEM 4:00-6:00 PM Fri., Apr. 4 Final Exam To be announced Exams: There are three midterm exams scheduled during the quarter and one final exam given during the finals week. All of the exams will be block exams. Makeup exams will be allowed for valid excuses but you must notify your instructor at least one week in advance of each exam and you must provide your instructor with an acceptable written excuse from a faculty member, doctor, boss etc. The place and times for the three hourly exams are stated above. The time and place for the final exam will be announced when it is scheduled. Equations and constants useful for the exams will be provided. The FINAL EXAM will be comprehensive (all topics covered) and will be similar in length to the midterm exams. ONLY SIMPLE (nonprogrammable, non- graphic, non- algebraic) calculators will be allowed (see below). NO COMMUNICATION DEVICES (including, cell phones, computers, etc.) are allowed during any examination. Calculators: No graphing, programmable or algebra-solver calculators will be allowed for the exams! You can bring a simple scientific calculator, which has trig functions, exponent, log/ln to the exam ( such as a TI-30 or equivalent). Homeworks: Homework problems will be assigned to be completed on Mastering Physics. Each homework assignment will usually be in four parts: PS-X-Tutorials (20%) Best four scores out of eight problems. PS-X-Elementary (20%) Best four scores out of eight problems. PS-X-Advanced (20%) Best four scores out of eight problems. PS-X-Preparation (40%) Four new problems to prepare you for the midterms. 3
The problems will include problems from the book as well as extra problems. You are encouraged to initially work on the homework alone, and discuss with classmates only after a first attempt at the problems. The assigned problems are the BARE MINIMUM to succeed in College Physics! You should do as many problems from the book as possible. If you run out of problems to do, ask your lecturer to suggest more problems. Help with problems can be obtained from the lecturer, your supplemental instruction leader (Theo Gialopsos or Brian Henderson) or at the Physics Learning Center (304 Geo/Physics Building). Supplemental Instructors: Theo Gialopsos Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:30 pm 643 Baldwin Office Hour: Thursday 3:00-4:00 pm Brian Henderson Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm 324 Braunstein Office Hour: Friday 3:00-4:00pm Clicker Responses: You may be asked to use LearningCatalytics in class to respond to questions during lecture. Participation in class using LC will be worth part of your class participation grade. To use LC, you will need a device to access the web with a browser. This could be a laptop, cellphone, ipad, ipod Touch, Tablet or any other device. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A PORTABLE DEVICE, CONTACT your instructor IMMEDIATELY! Just-in-Time-Teaching Assignments: It is important to prepare before each class meeting so that you have read the book before the material is covered. You will have assignments to complete each week. These JiTT assignments are available under Course Documents on Blackboard. Comments on the Course: The final thing we want to stress in this class, is that the ONLY way to learn Physics is to talk about it. We strongly encourage you to form groups which meet regularly to work through problems, to question what you learn, to discuss things you 4
see happening around you. When you find yourself thinking about the forces on players during a football game or an accident you will know that you have studied enough. Attendance: You are required to attend all classes except for emergencies. Conduct: The University Rules, including the Student Code of Conduct, and other documented policies of the department, college, and university related to academic integrity will be enforced. Any violation of these regulations, including acts of plagiarism or cheating, will be dealt with on an individual basis according to the severity of the misconduct. Withdrawal: The last day to withdraw and receive a grade of "W" with the instructor's signature is March 14. See: http://www.uc.edu/registrar/calendars/spring_2014_dates_deadlines.html Helpful Advice: 1) COMPLETE All JiTT Assignments BEFORE CLASS! 2) Take notes during lecture. 3) After each lecture but before the next lecture review your notes. Identify the parts you do not understand. Come to each lecture with specific questions. 4) Find at least one "partner" in the class with whom you can meet at least once or twice a week to discuss materials from the lectures and the homework. 5) Take the homework assignment seriously. Do not try to do the whole assignment the night before it is due. Some version of the homework questions may appear on the exams. Physics Learning Center (Room 304, Geology/Physics): The Physics Learning Center is staffed by Physics TAs and graders to answer questions and to provide help with any physics problems. Check at the center for opening hours. Spring 2014 Semester TENTATIVE Schedule 5
Week 1 Jan. 7 & 9 Ch. 16 and 17 Temperature and Heat PS#0 Week 2 Jan. 14 & 16 Ch. 17 and 18 1st and 2nd Law Thermo PS#1 Week 3 Jan. 21 & 23 Ch. 18 Thermodynamics PS#2 Week 4 Jan. 28 & 30 Chapter 18 Entropy + Review PS#3 Fri. Jan. 31 MIDTERM 1 525 & 527 Old Chem 4-6pm Week 5 Feb. 4 & 6 Ch. 19 Electrostatics Week 6 Feb. 11 & 13 Chp. 20 Electric Potentials PS#5 Week 7 Feb. 18 & 20 Chap. 21 Currents and Resistance PS#6 Week 8 Feb. 25 & 27 Chap. 21 Capacitors, RC Circuits PS#7 Fri. Feb. 28 MIDTERM 2 525 & 527 Old Chem 4-6pm Week 9 Mar. 4 & 6 Chap. 22-23 Magnetism Week 10 Mar. 11 & 13 Chap. 23-24 Induction and AC Circuits PS#8 Mar. 18 & 20 SPRING BREAK WEEK! Week 11 Mar. 25 & 27 Chap. 24-25 Induction and EM Waves Week 12 Apr. 1 & 3 Chap. 26 Light, refraction and dispersion Fri. Apr. 4 MIDTERM 3 525 & 527 Old Chem 4-6pm Week 13 Apr. 8 & 10 Chap. 28-29 Interference and Diffraction, Special Relativity PS#9 6
Week 14 Apr. 15 & 17 Chap. 30 Quantum Mechanics PS#10 Apr. 19-24 FINAL EXAM (TBA) 7