MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE PHYSICS I (PHYS 151)
SYLLABUS
FALL 2006
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Prof. James A. Tressel
S-107
(508) 588-9100 x 1641
jtressel@massasoit.mass.edu
M,W8:30-9:00am;T,F 9-10am
College Physics I
PHYS 151
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the first semester of a one-year introduction to the principles and
applications of physics. Emphasis is placed on understanding through problem solving. Topics are vectors,
force systems, kinematics, dynamics and Newton's Laws, work, conservation of energy and momentum, and
rotational kinematics and dynamics. Lecture: 3 hours, Laboratory: 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry.
TEXT: Essentials of College Physics, Serway, Thompson, 1st Edition, 2007.(ISBN 0495106194) This text
is the only requirement ancillary materials (i.e; cds, online access) are not required.
TOPICS:
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Introduction and Vectors
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Motion in One Dimension and Vectors
Quiz 1
3.
Motion in Two Dimension
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The Laws of Motion
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Objects in Equilibrium
Quiz 2
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Work and Energy
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Momentum and Collisions
Quiz 3
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Rotational Motion and Gravity
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Rotational Equilibrium and Dynamics
Final
OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the basic principles of physics and
to strengthen ability in problem solving. My specific objectives are to have the student at
the end of the semester be able to:
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use and visualize different systems of units;
convert from one system of units to another;
visualize objects in linear motion;
solve problems involving objects in linear motion;
perform operations using vectors;
visualize objects moving in a plane;
solve problems involving objects moving in a plane;
understand the consequences of Newton's Second Law;
visualize the circumstances surrounding an object in translational equilibrium;
solve problems involving objects in translational equilibrium;
solve problems using Newton's Second Law;
understand the concepts of work and energy;
solve problems involving work and energy;
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understand the concepts of impulse and momentum;
solve problems involving impulse and momentum;
understand Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation;
solve problems using Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation;
visualize and describe objects in rotational motion;
solve problems involving objects in rotational motion.
understand the concept of the moment of a force;
solving problems using the moment of a force;
understand the concept of rotational equilibrium;
solve problems involving objects in rotational equilibrium;
TEACHING
PROCEDURES:
This course is equivalent to 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratory per week over a
standard semester. The lecture portion will be traditional in nature with discussion of
course material and homework review. Student interaction is encouraged.
BASIS FOR:
GRADING:
Final grade is based 75% on quizzes and the Final Exam; 25% on lab scores. There will
be three (3) quizzes and a comprehensive final exam. At the end of the semester a
student's lowest quiz grade or a portion of the final equivalent to a quiz, which ever is
lowest, will be dropped. If a quiz has been missed, that quiz automatically becomes the
dropped grade. The Final Exam MUST be taken. The class will be given a two-class
notification before a quiz.
A
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LABORATORY
100-94
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76- 70
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59- 0
Even though most labs are performed in groups, each student will be required to submit an
individual report. The format will be issued at the first lab session.
REPORTS:
ASSIGNMENTS: Problems will be assigned on a class-by-class basis. Whether these
problems will be collected and graded will be left up to the discretion of your instructor.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY:
Attendance as per college policy. Though there will be no penalty for poor
attendance, the student will be held responsible for all missed work. A student will be
penalized for late work.
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