General Physics I – PHYS 151 Carson & Fallon Sections Fall Semester 2011
Instructor – Richard Campbell (campb394@wnc.edu) (Cell Phone 775-315-4388)
Text – PHYSICS 6th Edition (Douglas C. Giancoli)
Carson Section – Class Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 PM Cedar Building 308 (Carson City)
Carson Section – Class Thursday 5:30 – 6:45 PM Cedar Building 227 (Carson City)
Carson Section – Lab Thursday 7:00 – 9:45 PM Cedar Building 225 (Carson City)
Fallon Section – Class Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 PM Virgil Getto Hall 308 (Fallon)
Fallon Section – Class Thursday 5:30 – 6:45 PM Cedar Building 227 (Carson City)
Fallon Section – Lab Thursday 7:00 – 9:45 PM Cedar Building 225 (Carson City)
Objectives - List the basic standards of mass, length, and time in the SI, MKS, CGS,
and U. S. Customary system. Develop problem solving skills in dimensional analysis,
approximations in the order of magnitude, vectors applications related to physics
problems. Explain both the theoretical and experimental basis of classical mechanics
as well as provides skills development in laboratory techniques and data acquisition.
Engage in a host of fundamental laboratory experiments that reinforces concepts in the
lecture portion of the class.
Credits – 4
Description - Provides a course in physics for students in arts and science, medicine
and dentistry, and agriculture. Emphasis is on mechanics, heat, and sound.
Prerequisites – MATH 126 and MATH 127 or MATH 128 or equivalent. You will need
a scientific calculator or equivalent.
Attendance – Student attendance is expected. Students must complete all of the lab
experiments. Lab reports are due the Thursday following the lab.
Grading – Student grades will be determined from tests, homework, participation, and
lab assignments as follows:
25% Tests (4)
20% Homework
20% Lab Reports
25% Final Exam
10% Attendance and Participation
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
94% - 100%
90% - 93%
87% - 89%
83% - 86%
80% - 82%
75% - 79%
70% - 74%
65% - 69%
60% - 64%
55% - 59%
50% - 55%
Less than 50%
Transferability Information
Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to
apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System
of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It
may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how
this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Course Linkage Information
General Education Mission: PHYS 151 is a general education class that promotes the
development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will benefit students in their
personal and professional endeavors.
General Education Student Learning Outcome: Students who successfully complete
PHYS 151 satisfy the general education learning outcome of having problem solving,
creative, and critical thinking skills. In addition, students will understand the methods of
science and the role of science and technology in the modern world.
Program Mission for AA/AS degree: PHYS 151 satisfies the A.A./A.S. degree mission
by providing academic knowledge and skills for successful transfer to meet higher
educational goals.
Program Student Learning Outcomes for AA/AS degree: Students who successfully
complete PHYS 151 will know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the
degree.
Disability Information
If you have a disability for which you will need to request accommodations, please
contact the Disability Support Services office (Bristlecone building - Room 103 or phone
445-3266 or 445-3275) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate
accommodations.
Early Warning System
Please note that in an effort to help students successfully complete their courses, the
Counseling office on campus will ask faculty for names of students they feel may be in
need of additional assistance. A counselor may contact you to offer some ideas or help.
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Week 1
8/30/2011 – 9/1/2011
Reading – Chapter 1
Homework – Chapter 1 Problems 2,4,8,12 – Due 9/1
Lab 0
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Week 2
9/6/2011 – 9/8/2011
Reading – Chapter 2
Homework – Chapter 2 Problems 2,18,22,26,33 – Due 9/8
Lab 1
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Week 3
9/13/2011 – 9/15/2011
Reading – Chapter 3
Homework – Chapter 3 Problems 4,8,13,18,63 – Due 9/15
Lab 2
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Week 4
9/20/2011 – 9/22/2011
Reading – Chapter 4
Homework – Chapter 4 Problems 2,4,12,16,37 – Due 9/22
Lab 3
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Week 5
9/27/2011 – 9/29/2011
Reading – Chapter 5
Homework – Chapter 5 Problems 1,4,10,30,43 – Due 9/29
Test 1 – Chapters 1-4
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Week 6
10/4/2011 – 10/6/2011
Reading – Chapter 6
Homework – Chapter 6 Problems 3,10,18,26,27,43 – Due 10/6
Lab 4
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Week 7
10/11/2011 – 10/13/2011
Reading – Chapter 7
Homework – Chapter 7 Problems 1,8,12,24,39,46 – Due 10/13
Lab 5
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Week 8
10/18/2011 – 10/20/2011
Reading – Chapter 8
Homework – Chapter 8 Problems 7,12,17,24,45,51 – Due 10/20
Test 2 – Chapters 5-7
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Week 9
10/25/2011 – 10/27/2011
Reading – Chapter 9
Homework – Chapter 9 Problems 1,11,15,16,57 – Due 10/27
No Lab
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Week 10
11/1/2011 – 11/3/2011
Reading – Chapter 10
Homework – Chapter 10 Problems 1,9,17,18,22,27,36 – Due 11/3
Lab 6
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Week 11
11/8/2011 – 11/10/2011
Reading – Chapter 11
Homework – Chapter 11 Problems 4,14,28,29,30,36,37 – Due 11/10
No Lab
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Week 12
11/15/2011 – 11/17/2011
Reading – Chapter 12
Homework – Chapter 12 Problems 2,3,8,9,25,27,39,40,41 – Due 11/17
Test 3 – Chapters 8-11
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Week 13
11/22/2011
Reading – Chapter 13
Homework – Chapter 13 Problems 5,7,26,29,39,47,49 – Due 12/1
No Lab
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Week 14
11/29/2011 – 12/1/2011
Reading – Chapter 14
Homework – Chapter 14 Problems 1,2,9,18,21 – Due 12/1
Lab 7
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Week 15
12/6/2011 – 12/8/2011
Reading – Chapter 15
No Homework
Test 4 – Chapters 12-15
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Week 16
12/13/2011 – 12/15/2011
Final Exam – Chapters 1-15
Time TBD
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