Fall Semester, 2001

INSTRUCTOR: K. W. Nicholson
Phone: 256 234 6346 ext 6259 or 6264 email: caccphysic@aol.com
Office: BS 224 Office Hours : Tuesday and Thursday 3- 5 PM

COURSE TITLE AND CREDIT:

PHY 213 - General Physics with Calculus I
4 Hrs Lecture 2 Hrs Lab Credit: 4 semester Hours

COURSE CO-REQUISITES: Math 125 Calculus I

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides a calculus based study in classical physics. Topics included are: mechanics, heat and thermodynamics.

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES: As a result of successfully completing this course the student will be able to:

1. Make measurements accurately and analyze data in lab experiments.
2. State the difference between distance and displacement, and between speed and velocity.
3. Understand and use the concept of acceleration.
4. Solve constant acceleration problems using the kinematic equations of motion.
5. Analyze and solve simple projectile motion problems involving one and two moving objects.
6. Use free body diagrams in the analysis of simple statics and motion problems.
7. Extend Newton's laws to solve rotational motion problems.
8. Use Archimedes Principle to solve simple bouancy problems.
9. Understand the difference between temperature and heat.
10. Understanding Simple Harmonic Motion
11. Solve simple applications of the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

III. CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION:

1. Serway, Chapter 1: Measurement.
2. Serway, Chapter 2: Distance, displacement, speed and velocity.
3. Serway, Chapter 3: Vectors
4. Serway, Chapter 3: Projectile and circular motion
5. Serway, Chapter 4 & 5: Force and Newton's three laws of motion.
6. Serway, Chapter 7: Work and Energy.
7. Serway, Chapter 8: Potential Energy.
8. Serway, Chapter 9: Momentum.
9. Serway, Chapter 10 & 11: Rotational Motion.
10. Serway, Chapter 12: Statics
11. Serway, Chapter 13: Simple Harmonic Motion
12. Serway, Chapter 15: Fluid Mechanics.
13. Serway, Chapter 19 - 22: Heat and Thermodynamics

LABS:

1. Measurement
2. Data Analysis
3. Velocity and Drag
4. Acceleration and mass.
5. Projectile Motion and drag.
6. Sliding Motion; relationship between velocity and friction
7. Statics, building Trusses.
8. Modeling SHM.

IV. References: Alan Van Heuvelen's ALPS Kits, Interactive Journey Through Physics

V. Required (Graded) Assignments: 8 experiments, 3 -100 point tests, 1- 200 point final, daily quizzes, weekly homework assignments.

VI. Evaluation Procedures: Grading System: A: 90 - 100 Accumulative percent, B: 80 - 89 Accumulative percent, C: 70 - 79 Accumulative percent, D: 60 - 69 Accumulative percent, F: 0 - 59 Accumulative percent.

VI. TEXTBOOKS CURRENTLY BEING USED:

Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Serway Fifth edition

Active Learning Problem Sheets (ALPS) , Alan Van Heuvelen

 

Reality Physics Workbook, k.w.nicholson

VIII. Other Important Information:

1. Attendance: Students with more than 1 week (2 classes) unexcused absences will be dropped from the course, as required in the college catalog. This is strictly administrative procedure. All you have to do is ask to be reinstated in the class.

2. If you decide to drop this course, you must do so formally before mid-term by going to student services in the Administration Building and filling out a drop form. If simply stop coming to class, you will receive an F in this course!

3. Missed labs must be made up, otherwise student will receive an I in the course. Make up labs will not be the same as regularly assigned labs. Missed labs will be made up at the instructors convinience.

4. If you have a disability that may prevent you from meeting the course requirements, contact the instructor before the end of the first week of classes to file a student disability request and to discuss a reasonable plan. Course requirements will not be waived but accommodations may be made to assist you in meeting the requirements, provided you are timely in working with the instructor to develop a reasonable accommodation plan.