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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PHYSICS Teacher: Dr. Roberto Lopez-Boada Email: [email protected] Phone: (305) 818-3000 Ext: 2191 Course Policies PHYSICS HONORS, is a two semester Physics without the calculus sequence. Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics are studied in this course. We will be using the book Conceptual Physics (Hewitt). Course Information: This course will cover basic concepts of physics including practical examples of the role of physics in other disciplines. The course is also designed to develop physical intuition and problem-solving skills. Topics to be covered include mechanics, thermodynamics electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Regular class attendance in lecture, recitation and laboratory is necessary for the successful completion of the course. Lecture: The lecture will emphasize physical concepts, principles, examples, illustrations, and demonstrations. It is intended to compliment the textbook. The textbook gives excellent coverage of the material of this course. You are expected to read the chapter assignments (see attached sheet) before coming to the lectures. After each chapter is covered in the lectures, you should reread it at least one more time to further your understanding of the material. Laboratory: Laboratory experience is considered an essential part of the course. These sessions are designed to provide students with explicit examples of well-defined physical phenomena in order to emphasize observational and measurement skills. Laboratories meet once each week. Hour Examinations: There will be exams, quizzes, classwork and homework during the normal lecture time. The dates on which these exams will be given in class a week in advance. The exams will consist of multiple-choice questions, short answer essay questions, and one or two problem solving exercises. The problem solving exercises will use the same format as the homework problems, and must show the physical principle being used, the substitution of any numbers into the calculation, a diagram when appropriate and the answer. All examinations will be closed book. The use of formula sheets, dictionaries, scratch paper (other than that which will be provided) is prohibited. You are expected to bring pencils with erasers and a simple calculator (but NOT a programmable calculator which is capable of storing physics formulae). Note that problems based on material covered in the lecture, recitation, laboratory, and homework, as well as chapters covered from the book, may be included on these exams. In the event of a fire alarm during an exam, should follow the instruction of the proctors, as the exam may be continued in another building. Late Work: Late homework and missed examinations will be assigned a grade of zero. Only for exceptional circumstances, when accompanied by an acceptable written excuse, may some SCIENCE DEPARTMENT accommodation be made. In this case, the prorated average score on the remaining examinations may replace a missed examination score. NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. Grading Policy Your grade will be based on the numerical scores obtained from: Exam (50%) Quizzes (30%) Classwork and homework (20%) The remaining grades will be averaged. The resulting numerical grade is converted to a letter grade according to the following scale: 90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 0-59% A B C D F Exceptions: Exceptions are possible but not likely. Schedule: Year at a Glance First Nine Weeks SCIENCE DEPARTMENT I. Scientific Thinking/Graphical Methods (How do scientists model the physical world?) A. Review the Scientific Process B. Develop the Modeling Cycle through Lab Activities C. Use Linearization to Develop Relationships D. Use Dimensional Analysis to Give Meaning to Physical Quantities II. Constant Velocity Particle Model (How do you describe motion?) A. Derive the Meaning of Velocity B. Represent Motion in Multiple Ways C. Develop the Concept of Relative Motion III. Uniform Acceleration (Why do we need seatbelts?) A. Derive the Meaning of Acceleration B. Analyze Motion of Objects in Free Fall IV. Inertia and Free Particle Model (Why does a car skid in the rain?) A. Review the Concept of Force B. Apply Newton’s First Law C. Apply Newton’s Third Law Apply Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation Second Nine Weeks I. Constant Force Particle Model (What causes a change in motion?) A. Apply Newton’s Second Law B. Analyze Friction C. Review the Concept of FreeFall II. Two-Dimensional Particle Motion (Why does a free-throw from Lebron James follow a curved path?) A. Apply the Concept of Projectile Motion B. Derive Kepler’s 3rd Law III. Energy (What is Energy?) A. Review Kinetic-Molecular Theory B. Develop Models to Describe the First Law of Thermodynamics C. Apply the Law of Conservation of Energy D. Discuss the Second Law of Thermodynamics E. Explore the connection Between Work and Energy IV. Momentum (What effect does mass have on the result of a collision?) A. Define Linear Momentum Apply the Concept of Conservation of Momentum SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Third Nine Weeks and Interactions (What is an electric charge?) A. Develop a Model of Charges B. Distinguish Between Conductors and Insulators C. Analyze Coulomb’s Law D. Explore Electric Fields Fourth Nine Weeks I. Charge Behavior I. Waves II. Electric Potential II. Light (How does a battery store energy?) A. Discuss the Energy Implications of the Electric Field B. Discuss Electric Potential C. Map Equipotential Lines III. Electric Current and Circuits (What makes charges move?) A. Define Electric Current B. Develop Ohm’s Law C. Define Electric Power Develop Diagrams for Electrical Circuits and Sound (Can you hear sound in space?) A. Describe Vibrations and Waves B. Represent the Types of Waves C. Discuss Interference D. Describe Sound (What is Light?) A. Describe the Dual Nature of Light B. Analyze Electromagnetic Waves III. Optics (Why do you see yourself in the mirror?) A. Analyze the Properties of Reflection B. Analyze the Properties of Refraction C. Model the use of Lenses and Mirrors to Produce Images Discuss Diffraction and Interference