COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Physics: Algebra Based II/Lab
PREFIX/NUMBER: PHY 112 CREDIT HOURS: 5
2. PREREQUISITES: MAT 106, ENG 121, or equivalent assessment test scores.
COREQ: MAT 108 or MAT 122
3. RESOURCES NEEDED:
TEXT: Physics by Douglas Giancoli
Lab Manual & Lecture packet
SUPPLIES: Scientific calculator and periodic table
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Expands upon PHY 111 and covers sound waves, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, optics, and modern physics. Explores the concepts and theories presented in class through demonstrations and hands-on experiments.
5. COURSE COMPETENCIES
By the end of the course students will be able to
a) Define each of the related vocabulary words
b) Recognize appropriate symbols used.
c) State the concepts introduced.
d) Distinguish between different concepts within a topic.
e) Translate descriptive material to mathematical formulae.
f) Translate mathematical formulae into charts, tables, or graphs.
g) Interpret graphs or tables.
h) Collect and organize data in a systematic manner.
i) Present data by construction of charts and graphs.
j) Evaluate the relevancy of data.
k) Write a formal report.
l) Set up and solve problems using geometry, algebra, and trigonometry as required.
m) Demonstrate prescribed problem solving methods.
n) Read, analyze and apply concepts to new situations.
o) Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
There will be 3 unit exams and one comprehensive final exam in lecture.
75% of the grade will come from lecture with the remaining 25% being determined from lab.
The grade for the lecture and labs will be determined as follows:
LECTURE LAB
3 exams (100 points each) 300 points 11-50 points per lab write-up 550 points
Homework & Quizzes (40 pts./unit) 120 points (Lowest one dropped – 12 labs)
Final (Comprehensive) 200 points Quizzes 100 points
Total 620 points Lab participation (5 pt/lab) 65 points
Design & present own labs 100 points
Total 815points
GRADE PERCENT LETTER GRADE
92 - 100 % A
82 - 91 % B
72 - 81 % C
65 - 71 % D
64% and below F
7. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) In the event that the school or building is closed during the semester, it is the student’s responsibility to contact their instructor concerning missed exams, labs or lectures.
b) It is the students’ responsibility to comply with all of the course prerequisites.
c) Teaching and learning require a team effort. The Science Department expects students to show up for class on time and be prepared for lecture (i.e. you’ve read the assigned chapters and be prepared with questions over the material). We strongly encourage cooperation among students to help in each other understanding of the material. The Science Faculty greatly appreciates specific feedback on any aspects of the course, both positive and negative.
d) Respect and common courtesy to your peers, staff and instructors is expected.
e) There will be no extra credit (point) projects for individuals.
f) Submitted assignments must be your own work even though you may have worked on it as a group (in your own words & handwriting). Plagiarizing other students’ work is cheating and will result in a zero for that assignment. Repeat offenders will not only lose points for the assignment, they will lose points for participating in the lab/project and are subject to disciplinary actions.
8. LECTURES:
a) Attendance is required. The lecture material is supplemental to the text. Your exams will cover both lecture and text materials. To reap your investment of time and money, please attend class. In the event that you cannot possible attend, make arrangements with a classmate to obtained missed lecture notes or watch the appropriate videos.
b) There are review seets in you lecture packet for each unit test.
c) Worksheets (in lecture packet) are due at testing time.
9. EXAM RULES:
a) With instructor’s approval and appropriate documentation, a make up exam may be given for a missed exam. Failure to take a scheduled examination at the appointed time will result in a 10% reduction in the score of any make-up examination. A second missed exam will result in an automatic 20% reduction. Being unprepared is not a legitimate reason!!
If an emergency arises the day of the exam, appropriate documentation such as an ER admit form, police report of the accident/ticket or a doctor's excuse is required and there will be a 10% reduction of exam score. Documentation is only necessary to make up a missed exam. All make-up exams must be taken within 5 days of the original exam date and may be an essay exam.
If you have a prior obligation the day of the exam you must arrange with your instructor to take the exam prior to the scheduled date.
b) Cell phones, pagers, and electronic devices with sound are to be turned off, and put away during class times, unless otherwise documented. If you must use your electronic devices, please leave the classroom. This includes text messages (“txting” and “pix”) during any class time.
d) Cheating on an exam will result in a zero for that exam. No make up exam will be given.
e) On exam days, students arriving 20 minutes or more late, will not be allowed to take the exam.
10. LAB RULES:
a) Participation in lab is mandatory. Even though you will be working with your lab partners, it is expected that you complete your own work. Submitted assignments must be your own work (in your own words & handwriting) even though you may have worked on it as a group. Plagiarizing other students' work is cheating and will result in a zero for that assignment. Repeat offenders will not only lose points for the assignment, they will lost points for participating in the lab/project and may be subject to disciplinary action.
b) Lab write-ups are due at the next week’s lab time. Lab write-ups will not be accepted more than two week late. Late lab write-ups scores will be reduced by 1 point per working day that it is late.
c) Lab quizzes will be given during the first 5 minutes of lab period. If you come to class after the quiz is given you will receive a zero for that quiz. If you come into class while the quiz is being given you may take the remaining questions on the quiz. No make up quizzes will be given.
d) Lab Participation points will reflect not only your participation but also the cleaning of lab counter tops and sinks. If your work area and sink are not clean, participation points will be deducted.
e) Protective eye wear (provided by PCC science dept.) is required for all students during all experiments involving chemicals.
f) There are no make-up labs. Lowest lab or missed lab will be dropped.
g) A new lab manual is required for the course.
11. MISSED LABS:
a) For documented emergencies only, if a student misses a lab, the student may make prior arrangements with the instructor of another lab to attend it. You must make-up the lab during the week of the missed lab.
b) School policy states a student must attend a minimum of 80% of the class or may be withdrawn by the instructor.
12. SPECIAL REMARKS:
a) There are no extra credit (point) projects for individuals.
b) If after 20% of classes are missed, the student can be withdrawn from the class.
c) If a student has not met the course prerequisites, the student should not be in the class.
d) Students are expected and encouraged to spend two to three hours outside of class for every contact hour in class and in lab. This is essential in lab.
e) In the event a student receives a failing grade in this course, the student will be required to repeat BOTH the lecture and lab components
f) College policy prohibits the use of tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, snuff, and chewing tobacco, in all College buildings and facilities.
g) Students giving presentations who arrive 10 minutes or more late for class, points will be deducted from their presentation score. Also students must save PowerPoint presentations as a ppt.. on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD-R. Do not use re-writable CD or DVD or save as “read-only” or PowerPoint Show as these media and formats are not compatible with our systems.
h) Lecture and lab cover the same concepts but often from different perspectives.
i) In the event that a problem occurs between students or students and faculty, the appropriate process for addressing student concerns is as follows
· First, address concern with course instructor.
· If your concerns are not rectified, then schedule an appointment with Department Chair.
· If your concerns are still unresolved then schedule an appointment with the appropriate divisional dean.
13. ADA Notice: Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.
14. Academic Integrity:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor