PHY 112

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1. TITLE OF COURSE: Physics: Algebra Based II/Lab

PREFIX/NUMBER: PHY 112 CREDIT HOURS: 5 (4L/2LBA)

2. PREREQUISITES: MAT 099, ENG 121, or equivalent assessment scores

PRE/COREQ: MAT 108 or MAT 122

3. RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT Physics by Douglas Giancoli, any edition

Lab Manual & Lecture packet

SUPPLIES: Scientific calculator; no graphing calculators will be allowed on tests

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. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses, GT - SC 1.

5. 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.

Lecture Grade:

The grade for the lecture and labs will be determined as follows: Twenty-five percent (25%) of the final grade will be from lab

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)

Quizzes 100 points

Final (Comprehensive) 200 points Lab participation (5 pt/lab) 55 points

Total 620 points Design & present own lab 100 points

Total 805 points

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Grading Scale

Percent Letter Grade

92 to 100% A

82 to 91% B

72 to 81% C

65 to 71% D

64 & below F

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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’s 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.

g. Use of Electronics in the Classroom: Computers and other electronic devices may be used in the classroom only for academic purposes as directed by the instructor. Texting and/or accessing personal e-mail and social networking sites such as Facebook are not allowed. All cell phones must be turned off during class. If a student uses an unapproved electronic device during a test or class

activity, the student will receive no credit for the activity or test, may be asked to leave the classroom, and/or may fail the course for cheating.

Professionalism Rubric Criteria	Excellent	Good	Weak	Unacceptable
ATTENDANCE	Student is present every class meeting and does not leave early.	Student has missed two classes and/or left early.	Student has missed 3-4 classes or left early more than once.	Student misses class continually or leaves early frequently.
PUNCTUALITY	Arrives to class on time; turns in assignments on due date.	Arrives late once or misses one assignment deadline.	Arrives late twice or missed 2 deadlines.	Is continually late to class; misses deadlines frequently.
ATTITUDE	Communicates with a positive attitude; never displays rudeness.	Almost always communicates with a positive attitude showing courtesy towards others.	Occasionally communicates negatively bordering on rudeness.	Often communicates with a negative attitude without regard for others' points of view.
COMMITMENT	Demonstrates eagerness for the information presented as well as for the learning process.	Usually demonstrates an eagerness for the information presented as well as for the learning process.	Is indifferent to or uninvolved in the course information and the learning process.	Expresses negativity towards information presented for courses or for the learning process.
CLASSROOM INTERACTION	Politely accepts feedback and uses it constructively. Remains on task and follows the class rules.	Is usually open to positive feedback and follows class policies. Occasionally gets off-task.	Is sometimes unwilling to accept feedback, follow directions, or remain on task.	Is resistant to positive feedback, directions, or class policies. Is frequently off-task.