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PHY 210LB Introductory Mechanics Lab
Syllabus
Course Information:
Course Number: PHY 210LB
Course Title: Introductory Mechanics Lab
Semester: 200410 fall 2003
CRN (Section Code):
Time: Thursday 8:109:00
Room: Rincon F208
Credit Hours: 1.00
Co-requisite: PHY 210
11943
Teaching Format: Lab/lecture
Laboratory room number: Rincon F 110
Instructor Information:
Name:
Steven Olson
US Mail:
Pima Community College
2202 W. Anklam Rd.
Tucson, Az. 85709-0215
E-mail:
solson@pima.edu
Availability:
Office hours: By appointment
Instructional Materials:
Required Text:
Laboratory Manual for Physics 210
Note: Textbooks are available at the West Campus bookstore. The PCC Bookstore can be accessed via the Internet at
www.Pima.bkstr.com.
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PHY 210LB Course Syllabus
Course Description: Calculus-based introduction to mechanics for physics, engineering, and mathematics majors.
Includes kinematics, dynamics, and conservation of energy, linear, and angular momentum.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Use MKSA metric system of measurement in lab and in problem solving.
Use specific mathematics skills (powers of 10, trigonometric functions, vectors, simultaneous equations,
differentiation and integration) to solve physics problems.
Identify and solve problems involving constant velocity and constant acceleration.
Apply kinematics equations so solve falling body problems.
Apply principles of algebra, calculus, and kinematics to solve projectile and circular motion problems.
Apply Newton's three laws of motion and principles of kinematics to solve force (dynamics) problems.
Apply concepts of work and energy to solve problems in mechanics.
Apply concepts of momentum and impulse (including conservation) to solve collision and separation
problems.
Apply concepts of rotational kinematics and dynamics to problems involving rotational motion.
Apply principles of conservation of energy and angular momentum to solve problems involving rotational
motion.
Course Outline:
Nature of Physics
A. Science and scientific method
B. Fundamental and derived quantities
Linear Motion and Kinematics
A. One dimensional kinematics
Constant velocity motion
Constant acceleration (kinematic eqns. falling bodies)
. Two dimensional kinematics
Vector addition and components
Projectile motion
Circular motion
Dynamics
A. Newton's laws of motion (force)
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Gravity - weight
Friction
. Centripetal force
Work and Energy
A. Physical definition of work
B. Vector dot product
C. Kinetic and potential energy
D. Conservation of energy, work-energy theorem
Linear Momentum
A. Impulse
B. Conservation of linear momentum
. One dimension
. Two dimensions
Rotational Motion
A. Vector cross product
B. Kinematics
C. Dynamics
D. Angular momentum
E. Rotational work and energy
Course Requirements: Completion of the ten assigned laboratory reports.
PHY 210LB Course Policies
Attendance:
Attendance is required each Thursday from 8:109:00 in Rincon F208.
Academic Integrity:
Violations of scholastic ethics are considered serious offenses by Pima Community College, the Department and
by your instructor. Students may consult the PCC Student Handbook sections on student code of conduct, on
scholastic ethics and on the grade appeal procedure. Copies are available at PCC campus libraries and at
http://www.pima.edu/~coadmissions/studresp.htm.
All work done for this class must be your own. While you may discuss assignments with other class members,
the final written project must clearly be your own. You may use work from books and other materials if it is
properly cited. Copying from a book without proper reference or from a person under any circumstances will
result in an F for the assignment, and at the instructor's discretion, possibly an F for the course.
Students may consult the PCC Student Handbook sections on student code of conduct, on scholastic ethics and
on the grade appeal procedure. Copies are available at PCC campus libraries and at
http://www.pima.edu/~coadmissions/studresp.htm.
ADA Compliance:
Pima County Community College District strives to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students with disabilities requiring special accommodations must
notify the instructor of this need or directly contact the Disabled Student Resources Office on your campus at
the beginning of the semester.
Classroom Behavior:
Because of insurance limitations, non-registered visitors are not allowed at class sessions or on field trips.
Possession of drugs, alcohol or firearms on college property is illegal.
Eating, drinking, smoking and soliciting are not allowed in classrooms.
Pets, telephones, pagers and other electronic devices that distract students are not allowed in classrooms.
Students creating disturbances that interfere with the conduct of the class or the learning of others will be asked to leave.
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Withdrawals:
Students may withdraw from class at any time during the first 2/3 of the semester without instructor permission and
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without incurring any grade penalty. Students who have not submitted any assignments at the 45 day census date
(see calendar) are assumed NOT to be participating in the class and will be withdrawn. Please be sure to withdraw
yourself by November 12 if you do not expect to complete the class; otherwise you may receive an ‘F' grade.
PHY 210LB Grading System/Policies
Your grade is based on ten laboratory reports. Investigations are worth 10 points and formal reports are worth 25 points. Your final
grade is based on your point total according to the following table.
A
B
C
D
F
171190
152170
133151
114132
0113
Incomplete (I) grade:
To receiver an “I” grade, you must have finished at least eight of the ten laboratory reports with a passing
grade. If you need an incomplete, request one in writing by December 11. With your request you should
submit documentation verifying you were unable to complete the course for reasons outside your control. I
will review the request and determine if an incomplete is appropriate for the situation.
Special Withdrawal (Y) grade:
The “Y” grade is an administrative withdrawal given at the instructor’s option when no other grade is deemed appropriate. Your
instructor must file a form stating the specific rationale for awarding this grade. “Y” grades are discouraged since they often affect
students negatively. Your instructor will not award a "Y" grade without a strong reason.
If you would like to receive the Y grade, you must request it in writing before December 11.
Extra Credit Opportunities:
There are no extra credit assignments.
Final Grades: For privacy and security reasons, instructors may not post grades and are advised NOT to give grades over the
telephone. Students who wish to check grades may call MAX 2000 at 206-4880.
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PHY 210LB Class Calendar/Schedule
Laboratory reports are due between 8:10 and 9:00 a.m. in Rincon F208 on the dates shown below. If changes in
the calendar are necessary, they will be announced in class.
PHY 210LB Syllabus
Late policy:
Laboratory reports are late if they are turned in after 9:00 a.m. on the dates shown below. Each report may be turned in
one week late with a twenty percent penalty (minus 2 points for investigations and minus 5 points for formal reports).
Reports later than one week receive no credit. No reports will be accepted after December 11.
Data sheet:
When working in the laboratory, it is important to have your data sheet stamped. I will not accept reports without a stamped data
sheet.
Laboratory hours:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Laboratory assignments
Due on
Experiment #
Points
September 4
September 11
September 25
October 9
October 16
October 30
November 13
November 20
December 4
December 11
investigations 1, 2, 3
experiment 1 (formal report)
25
experiment 2 (formal report)
25
experiment 3 (formal report)
investigation 4
10
experiment 4 (formal report)
25
experiment 5 (formal report)
25
investigation 6
10
investigation 5
10
experiment 6 (formal report)
25
10
25
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