******************************************************************************YEAR COURSE OFFERED:                   2018   

 

SEMESTER COURSE OFFERED:          Spring             

 

DEPARTMENT:                                   PHYS

 

COURSE NUMBER:                             1301

 

NAME OF COURSE:                            College Physics I         

 

LOCATION:                                          B1217

 

DAY/TIME:                                          TR 11:30-12:50pm

 

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:                    David Garrison           

 

******************************************************************************The information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice.  Students are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.

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Contact Info

 

Dr. David Garrison

Email:  garrison@uhcl.edu

Office:  Bayou 3531

Hours:  TR 2-4pm, or by appointment

 

Course Summary

 

Algebra based introductory physics course.  Fundamentals of mechanics, kinematics, Newton's laws, conservation of energy and momentum, rotational motion, waves, sound, fluids

 

Required Reading

Physics: Principle with Applications w/ Mastering Physics, 7th Edition, Douglas Giancoli ISBN 9780321625915 OR E-book and access to www.masteringphysics.com use the Course ID: MPGARRISON59737

 

Learning Objectives

 

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

• (CT, EQ) Perform mathematical calculations involving vector and scalar quantities using algebra and trigonometry

• (CT, EQ) Solve static and dynamic mechanics problems using vector diagrams, Newton’s laws of motion, and Newton’s law of gravity for two-dimensional systems (e.g. projectile motion, collisions, rotational dynamics)

• (CT, EQ) Apply conservation laws of energy, momentum, and angular momentum to solve mechanical problems

• (C, EQ) Scientifically define basic physics terminology (such as “Velocity”, “Acceleration”, “Mass”, “Force”, “Work”, “Energy”, “Power”, “Torque”, “Momentum”, “Angular Momentum”) and mathematically describe the major relationships between these and other physical quantities

• (CT, C, EQ) Describe the behavior of mechanical oscillations and waves, and apply physics principles to solve oscillation and wave problems (e.g. simple harmonic motion – mass on a spring or simple pendulum, driven oscillations, resonance, damped oscillations, wave on a string, sound)

 

Major Assignments/Exams

 

MasteringPhysics.com – 20%

3 Midterm Exams – 20%  Each

Final Exam -- 20%

 

Grading

 

90 - 100 A
80 - 89 B
70 - 79 C
60 - 69 D
Below 60 F

(+ or – Grades given in some circumstances that usually benefit the student.)

Missed Assignments

Exams may only be made-up in the case of a documented, extreme emergency, such as hospitalization.  Having a head cold or dead car battery will not qualify.  All exams will count toward the overall grade.  If you know in advance that you will need to reschedule an exam, please discuss it with me as soon as possible (I am much more lenient before the exam day than after). 

 

Late MasteringPhysics.com assignments will be penalized a percentage each day after the due date (see settings on the mastering physics site for details).

 

Classroom Etiquette

 

Be civil and do not inhibit your classmates’ opportunity to learn.  Cell phones and tablets may be used as long as they are utilized for enhancing the learning experience and are not distracting to other students (or me). 

 

Honesty Code

 

Students are expected to abide by the UHCL honesty code:  I will be honest in all my academic activities and will not tolerate dishonesty.  Please refer to the student handbook for more information. 

 

Cheating will result in at least a zero for the assignment and could result in a failure of the course.

 

Disability Services

 

If you have a documented disability, please refer to the website for information regarding accommodations:  http://prtl.uhcl.edu/disability

 

 

Spring 2018 Course Schedule*

 

 

Day(s)

 Discussed

 

Lecture Topic

 

Chapters

Mastering Physics Due

at Midnight

 

Exams

1/18

 

Units, Significant Figures

 

1

Intro and

1 M 1/22

 

1/23, 25

 

Motion in One Dimension

 

2

 

2 M 1/29

 

1/30, 2/1

 

Vectors & Two-dimensional Motion

 

3

 

3 M 2/5

 

2/6, 8

 

Laws of Motion, Forces

 

4

 

4 M 2/12

 

2/13

 

EXAM 1

 

1-4

 

Ch. 1-4 Exam

 

2/15, 20

 

Circular Motion & Gravity

 

5

 

5 W 2/21

 

2/22, 27

 

Work and Energy

 

6

 

6 W 2/28

 

3/1, 6

 

Momentum

 

7

 

7 W 3/7

 

3/8

 

EXAM 2

 

5-7

 

Ch. 5-7 Exam

 

3/20, 22, 27

 

Rotation

 

8

 

8 W 3/28

 

3/29, 4/3

 

Statics

 

9

 

9 W 4/4

 

4/5, 10

 

Fluids

 

10

 

10 W 4/12

 

4/12

 

 

EXAM 3

 

8-10

 

Ch. 8-10 Exam

 

4/17, 19

 

Simple Harmonic Motion & Waves

 

11

 

11 M 4/23

 

4/24, 26

 

Sound

 

12

 

12 M 4/30

 

5/1

10a-12:50p

 

FINAL EXAM

 

1-12

 

Ch. 1-12

Final Exam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Dates on this schedule are tentative—please attend class regularly for updates.