WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
__________ CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
Wayland Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an
academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for
professional success and service to God and humankind.
Course Title and Number: PHYS 1401-section; General Physics I
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Catalog Description: Designed to give students an introductory, trigonometry-based
course. Designed to explore the fundamental concepts of physics; principle topics covered
include both static and dynamic mechanics and thermodynamics. Note: Students cannot
receive credit for both PHYS 1401 and PHYS 2401. Lecture three hours, laboratory three
hours. $90 fee.
Prerequisite: MATH 1305 (Trigonometry).
Required Textbook: *Refer to official booklist
Supplies: composition book (for lab), scientific calculator, protractor
Course Outline/Outcome Competencies: You should be familiar with the following topics
and be able to use them to set up and solve mathematical models of real-world problems.
Intro and Math Concepts
Kinematics
Dynamics and Laws of Motion
Circulation Motion; Gravitation
Work and Energy
Momentum
Rotational Motion
Statics
Fluids
Vibrations, Waves and Sound
Temperature, Kinetic Theory, Heat, and Thermodynamics
Attendance Requirements: Missing class 8 times should result in failure.
You are responsible for any material missed. Please get notes from a classmate. No
quizzes may be made up, unless absence was arranged for in advance.
If you miss class for a Wayland activity, it will not count against you IF I receive a note from
you with your name, the date and reason of absence, and your signature, NO LATER than
the class period after the absence. (Concurrent students: similar for your school) Note that
homework must be turned in early or sent to class with someone else or it is late, and
possibly not accepted. One absence or less earns 3 pt bonus, two absences = 2pt bonus
Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist University
observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as
described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and
second offenses will result in suspension from the university.
Disability Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with
a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to
discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator
of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be
contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
Course Requirements and Grading Criteria: suggested
Tests: (40%)
There will be three tests and a final exam, which are weighted equally
Homework: (25%)
Homework may consist of both problems assigned from the book and other
assignments such as a paper, library research, or finding internet sites. All
homework will be due at a specified time, and will be reduced in grade if it is late.
Chapter homework will be due when specified on the schedule, it may be turned in
earlier. After homework is turned in, I plan to post solutions- no homework will be
accepted after solutions are posted. If you are absent, please contact me before the
class period when the assignment is due to see if it is possible to delay posting of
solutions.
Labs: (20%)
All labs will be written as you do them into your lab composition notebook. Include
the title and date, who you worked with, a sketch or description, brief procedure,
and all data taken. Calculations for labs must be done in class before you leave, and
a conclusion written. Have the instructor mark your notebook before you leave lab.
It is possible that final exam questions may require the use of your notebook. No
loose pages may be stuck in the notebook.
Quizzes: (15%)
Quizzes may be over assigned reading and on concept understanding. They may be
given any day.
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: Below 60
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or
capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been
held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate
grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade
appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for
advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are
limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any
stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be
submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly
Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade
Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered
to a more proper evaluation.
Tentative Schedule:
Academic Honesty: Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the responsibility of the
faculty member assigned to this course. The faculty member is charged with assessing the
gravity of any case of academic dishonesty, and with giving sanctions to any student
involved. In this course, any student caught cheating will receive a zero on that work. Any
second instance of cheating will result in failure of the course.
Important Dates:
Last
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day to drop without record
day to withdraw with “W”
day to withdraw with a “WP/WF”
Class
This syllabus is only a plan. The teacher may modify the plan during the course. The
requirements and grading criteria may be changed during the course if necessary.
revised 04/02/15