PHY 201 COURSE OUTLINE Fall 2006
INSTRUCTOR: K.W.NICHOLSON OFFICE
HOURS: RM 224 OR Phy lab MW 3 - 5, T Th 7-9.
email: nnicholson@cacc.cc.al.us Ph 256 215 4336 or 4343
webpage: caccphysics.cacc.cc.al.us
TEXT: Serwy & Faughn's College Physics, 7th edition
TOPICS COVERED: Part l Mechanics - Measurement & Math,
Linear Motion, Force, Momentum, Work & Energy, Torque &
Rotational Motion, Fluids, Heat & Thermodynamics
PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE:
Most physical phenomena can be explained and understood using a very
small set of concepts developed between the sixteenth and twentieth
centuries. Specifically, Newton's three laws of motion, the laws of
conservation of momentum, energy, and charge, and the first and
second laws of thermodynamics,. It also helps to learn a few
techniques developed in the last decade.
The purpose of first semester physics is to obtain a solid
understanding of the laws of motion and the laws of conservation of
momentum & energy, and the accompanying entourage of words and
symbols. We will apply these laws to explanations of properties of
matter and thermodynamics, (first semester),Waves, Sound and
Electricity and Magnetism (second semester).
My objective for the year is to have you leave here next spring with
the distinct impression that you can solve just about any physical
problem you encounter in life henceforth. Many can argue that this
will be a false impression. That may be, but as you probably already
know, (or will hopefully someday discover), attitude is the most
important ingredient in the success of any project you undertake.
Enjoy Physics!
EVALUATION: Item Date Discussion 15 Class Activities (approx) TBA Due date given on day of
activity. 12 experiments (approx) TBA On time Quizzes daily 7 - 50 pt quizzes every other wednesday, beginning on
Aug. 30 No make up quizzes will be given. A
missed quiz will be replaced by 1/4 of your final exam
score. 1-200 pt Final Exam Dec. 13, 12 - 2 Final will be
comprehensive. 40 points bonus Students electing to be on science
team will receive 40 points bonus. Science teams must do
science activities with third grade class of their choice at
least 5 times per semester and must: submit activity plan
sheet 1 week in advance each time they go to a third grade
class.
Note 1: Use of communication devices such as pagers, cell
phones, walkie talkies, or whatever, is prohibited in this class. If
one rings, buzzes, vibrates or whatever else to distract you or the
class, you may be dismissed from the course.
100 pts total
100 pts total
50 pts total
Note 2: Playing games on computers in
the physics lab may result in your being dismissed from this
course.
GRADES:
The above total, excluding bonus points, is approximately 800 and your accumulative total will be divided by that amount to calculate your final average.
90 - 100 = A, 80 - 89 = B, 70 - 79 = C, 60 -
69 = D, 0 - 59 = F
NOTES:
l. Final percentage will be rounded UP, i.e., a final percent of
79.00000001 will be rounded up to 80.
2. You should keep all returned papers. You should also keep track of the ratio (your accumulative total)/(The accumulative total possible to date) as the semester progresses.
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Today's Topic |
Assignment Due date or |
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1F 8-18 |
Pre Test |
Hwk #1: Read S&F Chapter 1, do problems 3,10,11,15,17,21,22,23,27,39,41,43,44,46,51 |
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M 8-21 |
OTQ # 1Field Trip to my house and the observatory |
Be sure to arrive on time, we will leave promptly at 1:05 after the OTQ |
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position, distance, & displacement |
Chap 2 |
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speed and velocity & intro to vectors |
Chap 2 & 3 |
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instantaneous speed and acceleration |
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instantaneous velocity and acceleration |
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1 Dim motion |
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2 Dim motion |
Chap 4 |
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Force, N's 3 Laws of motion |
Chap 5 |
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Circular Motion |
Chap 6 |
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Mechanical Energy (lots of other kinds) |
Chap 7 |
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Potential Energy (Grav & Spring) |
Chap 8 |
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Linear Momentum |
Chap 9 |
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Rotational Motion |
Chap 10 |
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Angular Momentum |
Chap 11 |
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Statics |
Chap 12 |
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Gravity & Satellite Motion |
Chap 13 |
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Fluid Mechanics |
Chap 14 |
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Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) |
Chap 15 |
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Sound |
Chap 17 |
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Temperature |
Chap 19 |
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Heat & Firsr Law of Thermo |
Chap 20 |
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Kinetic Theory of Gases |
Chap 21 |
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Heat engines, Entropy, & 2nd law of thermo |
Chap 22 |
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12-8 |
Review for Final |
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12-13 |
Final Exam 12 - 2 PM |
Introduction to Mac Computers
Turning on and off
Open & Close folders
Create your own folder
Start & quit programs
Close file ‚ quit program Show Finder & About this Macintosh
under the Apple
Demo Wordperfect
Open Phy files, open Lab 1 write-up, save it in your own folder
Discuss the difference between an experiment and the write up. Don't
turn in the experiment with a lab write-up.
All programs are obtained from the colored apple in the top left corner of the menu bar (old macs), or in the Dock at the bottom of the screen (e macs).
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Guide to Lab Write-up:in brief
1. Introduction- What, why and how?
2. Data Sheet - organized, labeled with blanks to fill in, written up before class.
3. Analysis - Usually done on computer. Results must appear here! This is the deliverable for the lab.
4. DOA - Did we obtain expected results? If not, why not? Assessment of possible sources of error.
5. Conclusion - Summary statement, your opinion of the outcome. You must restate numerically the deliverables here!
Percent Difference between a and b =
Percent error for experimentally determined value =