INSTRUCTOR: K.W.NICHOLSON OFFICE HOURS: RM 224 OR Phy lab M 3-4, T Th 8-11.
email: nnicholson@cacc.cc.al.us Ph 256 215 4336 or 4343
webpage: caccphysics.cacc.cc.al.us

TEXT: TEXT: Randall Knight's Physics for Scientists and Engineers

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
7 - 50 pt quizzes	8-27, 9-10,24, 10 8,22 11-5,19	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. 15, 9 - 11	Final will be comprehensive.
12 to 15 -15 point experiments	Approximately one each week. Labs assigned this week will be due one week from this Friday at the beginning of class.	Late labs cost 2 points each day late. You must make up missed labs to avoid an incomplete in the course. Make up labs may not be the same as regular labs. Only one lab write up will be submitted for each group. Collaboration between groups is encouraged, however, if two groups labs are "too" identical, both groups must do a makeup lab.
Project up to 60 points bonus	Due date for project report is Wed, Dec. 8	Those desiring to do a project must submit a proposal no later than Oct. 15. Proposal must contain a thorough description of the project and points requested.

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.

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 775, (plus a few points, depending on miscellaneous assignments), 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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Course Agreement for Physics 213 Fall 2004

I have read carefully, understand, and accept both content and conditions in the course outline for physics 213.

Sincerely, _____________________________________________ 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 =