COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Physics: Calculus Based I
PREFIX/NUMBER: PHY 211 CREDIT HOURS: 5 (4 Lec/1Lab)
2. PREREQUISITES: ENG 121 & MAT 121 or equivalent assessment test scores.
CORQ: MAT 201 & MAT 122
3. RESOURCES NEEDED:
TEXT:
SUPPLIES: Scientific calculator, periodic table
4. COURSE GOAL: To give the basic principle of mechanics and heat, and apply them to practical problems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Enables the student to examine the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation.
Covers kinematics, force, gravity, energy, momentum, tourque, rotational dynamics, fluids and waves. The concepts and
theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on experiments. The first semester calculus-
based physics course is recommended for engineering or one of the advance sciences.
This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SC1
5. STUDENT COMPETENCIES:
a) Define each of the related vocabulary words.
b) Recognize related symbolism.
c) Recognize and differentiate related nomenclature
d) Delineate concepts with a topic.
e) Translate descriptive material to mathematical formulae.
f) Translate mathematical formulae into charts, tables or graphs and other descriptive results.
g) Collect and organize data in a systematic and organized manner
h) Describe the observations and draw conclusions from experimental criteria
i) Write a scientific report using conventional format.
j) Read and evaluate problem statement.
k) Apply known concepts to new situations
l) Determine appropriate use of calculus, algebra, trigonometry and/or the computer for problem-solving.
m) Demonstrate problem-solving ability by solving a variety of problems
n) Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Assessment may be conducted by any one or any combination of the following methods: skill demonstration, oral presentation, written projects, discussions, laboratory performance, problem solving, tests, and standard tests.
Twenty-five percent (25%) of the final grade in PHY 111 will be from lab.
Lecture Grade: Lab Grade:
The grade for the lecture portion will be determined by: The lab grade will be determined by:
4 exams (100 pts. each) 400 pts. 13 - 50 points per lab write-up 650 pts.
Homework & quizzes (40 pts./unit) 120 pts. (owest one dropped - 14 labs)
Final (Comprehensive) 200 pts. Quizzes 100 pts
Total 720 pts. Lab participation (5 pt/lab) 65 pts
Total 815 pts.
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 each other understand the course 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 possibly attend, make arrangements with a classmate to obtained missed lecture notes.
b) There are review sheets in you lecture packet for each unit test.
c) Homework is due the next class session.
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 weeks 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. The 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 they 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) Lecture and lab cover the same concepts but often from different perspectives.
h) 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