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MASTER SYLLABUS
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Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology / Education, Professional and Public Service
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Department: Technology
Discipline: Physics
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Course Number and Title: PHYS2010 College Physics I
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Course Coordinator: Gary Wood
Assistant Dean: Lynn Jones
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Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Laboratory: 3 hours
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Prerequisites: Can be concurrent with MATH1151 (min C required)
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Syllabus Effective: Spring 2014
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Textbook(s):
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Author(s): Giancoli
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Copyright Year: 2008
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Edition: 4th
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ISBN #: 9780131495081
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Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual:
Labs will be distributed online.
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Course Description:
This is a calculus based physics course that has a study of Classical Newtonian Mechanics including
measurement systems, dimensional analysis, vectors, scalars, linear, circular and rotational motion, forces
in equilibrium, acceleration, work, and energy. A study of material properties including density, and
hydraulic principles (both static and kinetic). Also a study of waves, and sound including simple harmonic
motion, vibrations, reflection, transmission, interference and resonance for waves, intensity, sources,
interference, and Doppler Effect for sound.
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Core Learning Outcomes:
Core Learning Outcomes
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and
Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Computation
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Assessments - How it is met & When it is met
All listed assignments are graded
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams during weeks 1-16
Labs during weeks 1-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams during weeks 1-16
Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:
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Master Syllabus
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
Outcomes
Write a lab report for each laboratory performed. Evaluation
will be based on accuracy of data taken, logical consistency of
mathematical methods, appropriateness of tables and graphs,
completion of required steps, evaluation of the validity of the
mathematical models used, identification of sources of error,
appropriate use of technology and ability to communicate
clearly in writing.
Calculate all missing kinematical variables (including direction
of the variable when appropriate), given a problem in one or
two-dimensional kinematics (involving position, velocity, and
acceleration) of a single object with a constant acceleration.
Add vectors in two dimensions given in rectangular form, and
express the answer in rectangular form.
Calculate the missing dynamical variables, including the
reaction forces when appropriate, given a problem involving at
most two masses, each with a constant acceleration using
Newton's laws of motion.
Solve for specified kinematical variables and use Newton's laws
of motion to find specified unknown dynamical variables, given
a problem involving an object moving in a circle.
Solve a problem, involving constant interactions between no
more than two objects, for the unknown dynamical and
kinematical variables, given a problem involving the motion of
an object with kinetic and gravitational potential energy using
the principle of conservation of energy or the work-energy
relationship.
Calculate the missing kinematical variables, given a problem
involving the collision of two objects in which linear
momentum is conserved.
Calculate specified kinematical and dynamical variables using
rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, and conservation of
angular momentum, given a problem involving an object in
rotational motion with constant angular acceleration.
Solve for the indicated variables for a given static mechanical
system that includes both tension and compression members.
Solve for the indicated variables for mechanical waves,
particularly standing waves in a stretched string or in an air
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Assessments - How it is met
& When it is met.
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 1-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 1-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 3-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 5-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 7-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 8-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 10-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 12-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 13-16
Homework, labs, quizzes, and exams
during the weeks 14-16
Evaluation of the above will be determined by:
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The appropriate solution formula
Correct substitution into said formula
The logical consistency of the methods and mathematical steps
Correctness of the final numerical result, including proper units
The students will develop the following skills to meet the above outcomes.
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Use computers as a tool to gather and process data from an experiment.
Identify and use the proper units for physical quantities.
Interpret and construct graphs and diagrams that describe relationships among physical variables
and objects.
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Master Syllabus
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Interpret formulas by identifying the meaning of constants, describing the conditions for which the
formula is valid, and using mathematical relationships to predict how a change in one variable
affects the value of another variable.
Given a problem, decide what information is missing and what given information is irrelevant.
Obtain the missing information and solve the problem.
Integrate learning from early units in the course to solve a problem later in the course.
Apply appropriate physics concepts to solve problems.
Determine whether or not the result of a calculation is reasonable.
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Introduction, Measurement, Estimating
Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension
Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors
Motion and Force: Dynamics
Circular Motion; Gravitation
Work and Energy
Linear Momentum
Rotational Motion
Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture
Vibrations & Waves
Graph Matching – Examine the representation of different types of motion via graphs of position,
velocity, and acceleration vs. time using tracks, carts, and motion sensors.
Velocity and Acceleration with tape timers and with sensors – Determine the characteristics of
velocity and acceleration with tape timers and using tracks, carts, and motion sensors.
Force Table – Explore the relationship between the magnitude and angle of two vectors and their
resultant using a force table.
Projectile Motion – Derive the equations for the x and y velocity of a projectile fired from a
launcher in terms of the initial velocity and the acceleration of gravity using video analysis.
Force, Mass, & Acceleration – Examine the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration
using a wireless dynamic sensor system and different masses.
Friction - Static and Kinetic – Determine the characteristics of static and kinetic friction for
different types of materials using a friction set, a track with an inclinometer, a ruler, and different
masses.
Centripetal Force – Derive the equations for centripetal force in terms of mass, angular velocity,
and radius using a rotating platform, a photogate, a wireless dynamic sensor system and different
masses.
Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion – Determine the relationship between the kinetic and potential
energies and the position and velocity of various masses on a vertical spring using motion sensors.
Energy Conservation - Ball Drop – Examine the total mechanical energy of a bouncing ball
obtained by adding the kinetic and gravitational potential energy using a motion sensor.
Two Dimensional Momentum – Examine the two dimensional momentum of two kickdisks before
and after a collision using video analysis.
Torque and Mechanical Equilibrium – Determine the net torque on a system experiencing two to
four different torques to derive a new condition for mechanical equilibrium using a meterstick, a
knife-edge support, clamps with bails, and different masses.
Second Law Rotation – Derive the relationship between torque, and angular acceleration using
video analysis of a wheel being spun by different falling masses.
Spring-Boom Crane – Examine the relationship between the load, compressive force, and tension
in a spring-boom crane systems for various masses and angles.
Hooke's Law & Simple Harmonic Motion– Determine how the frequency, maximum velocity, and
maximum acceleration depend on the spring constant and mass for a mass hanging from a spring
using a force and motion sensor.
Standing waves in a string – Examine the relationship between frequency, tension, and length for a
standing wave in a uniform string using an elastic cord, a force sensor, a power amp, and a string
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Course Assignment:
Laboratory activities
Quizzes
Homework
Exams
Final exam
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Recommended Grading Scale:
100-95
94-92
91-89
88-86
85-83
82-80
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B
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79-77
76-74
73-71
70-68
67-65
64-Below
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