Instructor Course Information - Fall 2006
PHY 1053C - General Physics I
Pre/Corequisite : MAC 1114 (Plane Trigonometry).
Instructor : Dr. Jeff R. Bodart
Text : College Physics–Serway&Faughn(7th Ed.-Saunders College Publishing)
WEB SITE: www.chipola.edu/instruct/science/Bodart
General course syllabus is available at:
http://www.chipola.edu/instruct/science/Generic syllabus with learning outcomes/PHY 1053C syllabus revised.doc
Course Description: The first course in a two-semester sequence intended primarily for students majoring in biology,
pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry, pre-agriculture, pre-forestry, or medical terminology.
Includes the study of kinematics, forces, linear motion, circular motion, energy, hydrostatics, heat, thermal expansion
and thermodynamics, with laboratory applications of these topics. Most of the material discussed in class will be
taken from Chapters 1-15 of the text.
Attendance : You are expected to attend all lectures since some material may be discussed which is not in the text. In
addition, anyone not present during a quiz, exam, or when homework is collected will receive zero credit unless the
absence is arranged ahead of time. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to arrange to make up an excused absence
promptly.
Homework and Quizzes : The lecture will closely follow the material covered in the book. You are expected to read
the text as topics are covered in the lecture. In order to be prepared for the exams, you should keep up in class and
work all suggested problems as they are assigned. It is recommended that you work additional chapter problems and
examples in order to gain confidence in your problem-solving abilities. Periodic unannounced quizzes may be given
throughout the term consisting of typically one or two questions related to the suggested chapter problems. You can
expect 7-10 quizzes, of which the lowest score will be dropped in the final grading. Homework may at times be
assigned and collected which will count towards your quiz grade.
Exams : Exams will cover the lectures and reading assignments up to the date of the test. No exam grades will be
dropped in the final grade determination and no credit will be given for a missed exam and there will be no
makeup exams unless the absence is prearranged. The exams are designed to test your problem-solving skills and
understanding of the material covered. The exams will contain three to four problem-solving questions with the
possibility of additional short answer format questions. You are strongly encouraged to work through the solutions of
previous exam examples handed out in class or posted on the PHY1053-1054 section of the instructor's web site.
Laboratory : There is a required laboratory section in which some of the topics discussed in class will be examined in
an applied situation. No make-up labs will be offered and lab reports must be turned in at the beginning of the next
lab period. Laboratory exercises include measuring uniform and accelerated motions using a calculator-based
interface and motion detector, examining the dynamics of collisions using an air track and photogate system with a
PC data acquisition interface, testing the conservation of energy, the simple pendulum, and work done by friction.
Some lab time before each test may be used to strengthen your problem-solving skills.
Final Exam : The final exam will be a comprehensive review of all the material covered in class. You can expect 5 to
6 problems of the same format as the regular exams including cumulative subject questions. The actual date of the
final will be confirmed in class at a later time.
Grading : Your final grade will be determined using the following percentage weights and grading scale. Extra credit
may be earned on exams by attending Science Club sponsored science seminars given throughout the term.
Quizzes
10%
Lab
15%
Exams
50%
Final Exam
25%
Grading Scale :
93-100
A
70-82
C
83-92
B
60-69
D
Office Hours : I will be happy to answer any questions you have either during the regular class meeting or during the
lab. If you need additional help, I will be available for individual instruction during my regular office hours. Please
feel free to visit my office if the subject matter is unclear or if you need help with your problem-solving techniques.
If you cannot make my regular office hours, we can arrange a mutually convenient time.
Along with the practice problems, the instructor site has links to interesting physics and astronomy web pages. Feel
free to contact me via email at: bodartj@chipola.edu
Aug
Week of:
21
Sept
28
5
11
18
25
Oct
2
9
18
Nov
23
30
6
13
20
27
Dec
4
11-13
Tentative Lecture Schedule - PHY 1053C
Fall
Topic
Introduction, Chapter 1
Motion in One Dimension, Chapter 2
Vectors and Two Dimensional Motion, Chapter 3
Vectors and Two Dimensional Motion, Chapter 3 continued
Exam I
The Laws of Motion, Chapter 4
The Laws of Motion, Chapter 4 continued
Exam II
Energy, Chapter 5
Energy, Chapter 5 (continued)
Momentum and Collisions, Chapter 6
Momentum and Collisions, Chapter 6 continued
Exam III
Rotational Motion and the Law of Gravity, Chapter 7
Rotational Motion and the Law of Gravity, Chapter 7
Exam IV
Fall Break on Oct. 16 & 17
Solids and Fluids, Chapter 9
Thermal Physics, Chapter 10
Exam V
Energy in Thermal Processes, Chapter 11
The Laws of Thermodynamics, Chapter 12
Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 22-24
The Laws of Thermodynamics, Chapter 12 continued
Exam VI
Special Topics
Final Exam TBA
2006