CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
PHY 213 - GENERAL PHYSICS with Calculus I
Fall Semester, 2011
INSTRUCTOR: K. W. Nicholson
Phone: 256 215 4336 or 215 4343 email: nnicholson@cacc.edu
Office: BS 224 Office Hours : Monday & Wednesday 7-8 AM, Tuesday & Thursday 7:30-8 AM, 1-5 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 buoyancy 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.: Measurement.
2.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 1: Distance, displacement, speed and velocity.
3.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 3: Vectors
3'. Knight's 2nd, Chapter 2: Kinematics in One Dimension
4. Knight's 2nd, Chapter 3: Projectile and circular motion
4'. Knight's 2nd, Chap 4: Kinematics in Two Dimensions
5. Knight's 2nd, Chapter 5, 6 & 7: Force and Newton's three laws of motion.
6.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 5&6: Energy
7.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 7: Linear Momentum & Collisions.
8..Knight's 2nd, Chapter 12: Moment of Inertia
9.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 8: Circular Motion.
10.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 12: Rotational Motion & Angular Momentum
11.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 12: Statics & Elasticity
12.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 15: Fluid Mechanics.
13.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 14: Simple Harmonic Motion
14.Knight's 2nd, Chapter 16 - 19: Heat and Thermodynamics
LABS:
Note: Some of these labs may be replaced by design projects.
1. Measurement
2. Intro to Motion
3. Projectile Motion
4. Force I
5. Force II
6: Force, Work & Power
7. Work & Potential Energy.
8. Momentum
9: Rotation Motion Lab
10: Torque
11: Statics
12: Archimedes Principle
13. Heat & Thermo Lab 1: Temperature
14: Heat & Thermo Lab 2: Heat Transfer I
15: Heat & Thermo Lab 5: Phase Change
IV. References: Alan Van Heuvelen's ALPS Kits, Kinetic Books text (on computers in lab), any other physics text you can find.
V. Required (Graded) Assignments: 10 to 13 -20 pt experiments, 4 -100 point tests, 1- 200 point final, Presentation Assignments, 100 points, daily homework assignments, 100 points, post test 45 pts , project, 35 points .
VI. EVALUATION:
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Discussion |
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Presentation Assignments - 100 pts
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Class will be divided into 3 work teams. Each team will be given a topic to prepare and give a presentation. Topics are assigned on Mon and will be presented the following week, some on Monday and some on Wed. provide in writing: a definition of concepts clarify graphically and visually if possible (means demonstration) provide examples of how concept is used in reality 4 hwk problems 1 test question 1 lab suggestion illuminating concepts reference material used |
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Homework - 100 pts |
Home will be assigned on Wed and due the next Wed. |
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10 to 13 -20 pt Experiments 260 pts max
Some of the labs may be different from ones stated in the lab manual. |
Labs will be done in groups of my choosing. Data sheets and lab write-ups will be turned in individually. You must submit a copy of your data sheet on Wednesday prior to lab. You should come with most of your lab write-up completed, except for values obtained in lab, analysis, DOA, and conclusion.
You may turn in labs electronically, either on flash drives, or email. Lab experiment write-ups are due Monday after performed. None accepted late. You can do labs early, but not late. |
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Post Test 45 points |
Each person given a percentage of the highest score obtained. |
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4 - 100 pt tests given during week beginning on 8-29, 9-19, 10-10, 11-7, anytime during office hours or Friday. |
No make up tests will be given. First missed test will be replaced by 1/2 of your final exam score, any other missed tests will receive 0.
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1-200 pt Final Exam Dec. 7, 10:30 - 12:30 |
Final will be comprehensive. |
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Fall Project - 35 pts Up to 25 points bonus Create a Science Team and visit a third grade class 5 times this semester, once every two weeks. You will receive 10 points for each visit. Visits must be during the dates specified (unless rescheduled by the third grade teacher) and cannot be made up. |
Science Teams must submit an Activity report after each visit before the interval deadline. Forms, including pictures should be submitted electronically so I can put them on the webpage. Interval 1- 9-7 to 9-26 Interval 2 - 9-26 to 10-16 Interval 3 - 10-12 to 10 - 30 Interval 4 - 11-1 to 11-18 Interval 5 - 11-16 to 12-9 If you plan to do this, you must submit a STIF by 9-13-2011 |
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 distracts 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 1140 points and your accumulative total will be divided by that amount to calculate your final average.
1014 - 1140 = A, 900 - 1013 = B, 786 - 899 = C, 672 - 785 = D, 0 - 672 = F
NOTES:
l. 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.
VII. TEXTBOOKS CURRENTLY BEING USED:
Randall Knight's Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 2nd edition
Reality Physics Workbook, k.w.nicholson
VIII. Other Important Information:
1. Attendance: We no longer have the permission to drop students for lack of attendance.
2. If you decide to drop this course, you must do so formally before midterm 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. 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.
IX. 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!
Physics 213 Fall 2011
Monday & Wednesday 10:50 - 12:40, Lab open W 1-4
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8-15 |
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Orientation to course & Team Assignments T1 -Task 1 Vectors: Graphically Add & Subtract T2 -Task 1 Vectors : Changing from Polar to Component Form, and vice versa, Add & Subtract vectors T2 - Task 1 Distance and Displacement |
Wed Lab session = Get acquainted with equipment lab. |
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8-22 |
2 |
T1 Task 3 Average Velocity & Speed T2 Task 4 Instantaneous Velocity & Avg Acceleration T3 Task 5 Acceleration as both vector and scalar Task 6 Intro to momentum and force as a change in momentum |
Wed Lab Session = watch Mechanical Universe videos on differentiation & integration? |
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8-29 |
3 |
T1 Task 7 Kinematic equations for Linear Motion with constant acceleration T2 Task 8 Falling Body problems-easy and hard T3 Task 9 Force and velocity Demo Task 10 Define Mass and it's relation to F & a (Fan Cart demo?) |
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9-5 |
4 |
T1 Task 11 & 12 Passive forces A& FBD's T2 Task 13 Simple force problems, no friction & no inclined plane problems T3 Task 14 Force problems involving friction and inclines. (Hank & Sally?) |
No Class on Monday |
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9-12 |
5 |
T1 Task 15 Force & Circular Motion T2 Task 16 Newton's 1st & 2nd Law, demo's and simple problems T3 Task 17 Newton's 3rd Law demo's & Probs |
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9-19 |
6 |
T1 Task 18 & 19 2-D motion and Proj Motion T2 Task 20 & 21 Cons of Linear Momentum Inelastic Collisions T3 Task 22 Impulse |
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9-26 |
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T1 Task 23 Energy: Gravitational Potential Energy & Kinetic Energy T2 Tasks 24 & 25 Elastic Potential Energy & Elastic Collisions T3 Task 25a & 26 Centers of mass & work |
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10-3 |
8 |
T1 Tasks 27 & 28 Friction & thermal energy T2 Tasks 29 & 30 Power, Ang Vel & acceleration T3 Tasks 31 & 32 Rotational Motion, kinematic equations of motion w/constant ang acceleration |
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10-10 |
9 |
T1 Task 33 & 34 Parallel Axis Thm & Moment of Inertia T2 Tasks 35 & 36 Torque & angular acceleration T3 Tasks 37 Conservation of Angular Momentum |
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10-17 |
10 |
T1 Tasks 39 & 40 Static Equilibrium & Center of g T2 Task 41 Solving rigid-body equilibrium probs T3 Task 42 Stress, Strain & Elastic Modulus |
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10-24 |
11 |
T1 Task 43 Density & Pressure T2 Task 44 Buoyancy & Archimedes Principle T3 Task 45 Bernoulli's Principle |
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10-31 |
12 |
T1 Tasks 46 & 47 SHM & Energy in SHM T2 Tasks 48 & 49 Simple & Physical Pendulum T3 Tasks 50 & 51 Waves & Sound |
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11-7 |
13 |
T1 Task 52 Temperature & Heat T2 Task 53 Phase Change T3 Task 54 Heat Transfer |
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11-14 |
14 |
T1 Task 55 First Law of Thermo T2 Task 56 2nd Law of Thermo & Heat Engines T3 Review for Final |
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11-28 |
15 |
Wrap up & go home |
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12-5 |
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last day of class |
Note! This pacing chart is subject to change at any time.
K.W. Nicholson's Schedule for Fall 2011
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Monday & Wednesday |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Friday |
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8 - 9:15 Phy 201 - BS 214 |
7:30-8 Office |
Office Hours by Appt. only |
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10:50 - 12:40 Phy 213 - BS 214 |
8-9:15 Math 100 BS 114 |
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1 - 4 lab |
10:50 - 12:05 Math 112 BS 114 |
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12:05 - 1:00 Lunch 1 - 5 BS 224 or BS 214 |
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