INSTRUCTOR: K.W.NICHOLSON OFFICE HOURS: RM 224 OR
Phy lab M 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 & Jewitt's Physics for Scientists and
Engineers, 6th edition
Alan Van Heuvelen & Eugenia Etkina's Active Learning
Guide
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 - 10 pt quizzes |
each Friday at the beginning of lab. |
No make up quizzes will be given, you will be allowed to
drop 2 quiz grades, a missed quiz will be one of your
dropped quizzes. |
3 - 100 point tests |
Sept 16, Oct 14, Nov 18 |
Students that present (successfully) at least 3 problems
to class in the 4 week test period will be exempted from
that test. (means student gets 100 for that test.) |
1-200 pt Final Exam |
Dec. 14, 8 - 10 |
Final will be comprehensive. |
8 - 10 class activities, 10 points each |
Class activities done this week will be due no later than the following wednesday. Some will be due on the day assigned. |
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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. Unless otherwise specified, 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. |
30 pt Project
30 points bonus |
Due date for project report is Wed, Dec. 9 |
Those desiring to do a project must submit a proposal no later than Oct. 14. Proposal must contain a thorough description of the project and points requested. (Sept. 15 for Sci Team) Students electing to be on science team for project will receive 30 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 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 960 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.
Homework due following Monday , Labs due at the beginning of class the following Wed after performed.
Date |
Today's Topic |
Assignment Due date or |
1F 8- 19 |
Pre Test, Overview of Mechanics, |
Hwk #1: Read S&J Chapter 1, do problems 17,22,37,39,50,51,64 |
M 8-22 |
1st hour: Student presentation of problems from Hwk #
1 |
Hwk # 2: |
W 8-24 |
1st hour: Student presentation of problems from Hwk # 1
& 2 |
Hwk #3: ALG: 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.4.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.7 |
Rec |
Students presentation of problems from Hwk #1 & 2 |
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2F 8-26 |
Quiz #1 |
Hwk #4 :Read S&J Sections 2.1-2.4, do problems 1,3,7,12,15,18 |
M 8-29 |
1st hour: Student presentation of problems from Hwk # 3
& 4 |
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W 8-31 |
Kinematics II |
Hwk # 5: Read S&J Sections 2.5 - 2.7, do problems 19, 21, 27, 44, 49, 56, 62, 63, 70 ALG: 2.2.8 - 2.2.16 |
Rec |
Students presentation of problems form Hwk # 3 & 4 |
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3F 9-2 |
Quiz #2 |
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M 9-5 |
Labor Day Celebration-no class |
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W 9-7 |
1st hour: Student presentation of problems from Hwk #
5 |
Hwk # 6: S&J Read Chapter 3 , do problems
7,14,23,24,27,35,43 |
Rec |
Student presentation of problems from Hwk #5 |
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4F 9-9 |
Quiz #3 |
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M 9-12 |
1st hour: Student presentation of problems from Hwk #
6 |
Hwk# 7: ALG 3.4.10, 3.4.11, 3.4.12 |
W 9-14 |
1st hour: Student presentation of problems from Hwk #
7 |
Hwk #8: S&J Read 4.1 - 4.3 do problems 3,5,17,25,61 |
Rec |
Student presentation of problems from Hwk #7 |
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5F 9-16 |
1st hour: Test 1 for those taking test 1 |
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M 9-19 |
1st hour: Student presentation of problems from Hwk #
8 |
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W 9-21 |
CA # 5 ALG 4.3.3 & 4.3.4, 4.4.1, 4.4.2,
4.4.5 |
Hwk # 9: Read S&J 4.4, do problems 27,29, 31,32 |
Rec |
Student presentation of problems from Hwk # 8 |
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6F 9-23 |
Quiz #4 |
Hwk#10 Read S&J 6.1 do problems 5,9,51, 58, 63 |
M 9-26 |
1st hour: Student presentation of problems from Hwk # 9
& 10 |
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W 9-28 |
1st hour: Student presentations of problems from Hwk 9
& 10 |
Hwk # 11: ALG 5.4.8 - 5.4.14, 5,4,16 |
Rec |
Continuation of discussion of Momentum & Impulse. |
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7F 9-30 |
Quiz #5 |
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M 10-3 |
1st hour: Student presentations from Hwk #11 |
Hwk # 12: ALG 6.1.7 |
W 10-5 |
1st hour: Student presentations from Hwk #12 |
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Rec |
Student presentations from Hwk #12 |
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8F 10-7 |
Quiz #6 |
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M |
1st hour: Student presentations from Hwk #12 |
Hwk #13: ALG 6.4.7, 6.4.8, 6.4.11, 6.4.12 |
W |
1st hour: Student presentations from Hwk #13 |
Hwk # 14: S&J Read 7.5 - 7.8 do problems 25,26,27,31,33,35,37,41 |
9F 10 14 |
1st hour: Test 2 for those taking test 2 |
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M |
1st hour: Student presentations from Hwk #14 |
Hwk # 15: Read S&J Chapter 8 do the three problems you find most interesting. |
W |
1st hour: Student presentations from Hwk #15 |
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10F |
Experiment 9: Exp 6b: Spring constant of toy car |
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M |
1st hour: Student presentations from Hwk #15 |
Hwk # 16: Read Chapter 12.1, 12.2, 12.3 do problems 7,9,
10 |
W Rec |
1st hour: Student presentations from Hwk# 16 |
Hwk #17: S&J Read Chapter 12.1, 12.2, 12.3 do problems
10,13,15,23,25,39,43,63 |
11F 10 28 |
Quiz # 7 , Quiz # 8 |
Hwk #18: S&J Chap 10: 21,31,37,41,45,56,71,79, |
M 10 31
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1st hour: Quiz 9 from ALG ch 8 |
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W 11-2
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1st hour: Quiz 10 from pres on Hwk 16 & 17
presentations |
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12F 11 4 |
Quiz 11 : from pres on Hwk 16-18: |
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M 11-7 |
OTQ 4 = #25 |
Hwk 19: S&J Chap 11: 25,27,29,30,33, 36 |
W11-9
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OTQ# 5 = # 26 |
Hwk #20 S&J Chap 19: 13,14,15,18,21,23, |
F11-11 |
Veteran's Holiday no class |
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M
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OTQ 6 = #29 Finish CA#11 as a group discussion Students do problems from Hwk 19 &20 |
Hwk #21 S&J Chap 19: 27,34,38,53 |
W11-16
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OTQ 7 = #19 |
Hwk #22 S&J Chap 20: 7,9,11 |
F 11-18 |
OTQ 8 = #20 Test 3 |
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21-27 |
No Classes Happy Thanksgiving |
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M11 28 |
OTQ 9 = #35 |
Hwk #23 S&J Chap 20: 15,16,17,19,23,24,25,29,30,35,37,38,41,43,46,47 |
W11-30 |
OTQ 10 = #22 |
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F 12-2 |
OTQ 11 = #18 |
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M12-5 |
OTQ 12 = #6 |
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W12-7 |
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12-9 |
Review for Final |
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12-12 |
Final Exam 8-10 AM |