PES 1110 General Physics I Section 001– Spring 2016
MonWedFri 10:50 am – 12:05 pm ENGR 103
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office & Hours: OCSE A-418, (MonTue 12:15-1:30)
UCCS e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Site: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Text: University Physics, 13th ed., by Young and
Freedman (Ch1-11,13-14)
Homework: From text
(On-line alternative: Mastering Physics)
Course Description: Rigorous calculus-level
course in classical physics for science and
engineering students. Includes measurements,
vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in a plane,
particle dynamics, work and energy, linear and
angular momentum, rotation of rigid bodies, static
equilibrium, oscillation, and gravity.
Credit Hours: 4
Co-requisite: Math 1350 (Calculus I)
Attendance: Attendance will not be monitored. It is each student’s responsibility to cover any
material due to missed lectures. Call the Snow Line (255-3346) for school closures. Arrangements
should be made in advance for absence due to religious or spiritual observances.
Recitations: Friday class meetings will typically be application of the theory and equations learned in
class. I will work example problems and help with homework assignments.
Homework: Students may choose from either traditional homework (hand-written and individually
graded) or on-line homework (assigned and graded on-line via the Mastering Physics program at
www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com). You will typically have at least one week after homework
is assigned to complete it and submit it in class or electronically via the Mastering Physics
program. Study groups are acceptable and encouraged, but homework should be based on
individual effort. Late homework is subject to a 5%/day penalty. If extreme circumstances should
present themselves, consult with me as soon as possible. Each homework set will consist of around
5-7 problems from the chapter.
Exams: Dates for exams are tentative. At least a week’s notice will be given before the exam. There
will be no make-up exams. Any missed exam will result in a grade of zero. Excuses for illness,
family emergencies, or religious observances must be communicated to the instructor prior to the
missed exam, if possible. Exams are closed-book, but calculators and a 3”x5” cue card will be
allowed. Exam 4 will be administered on the day of finals, and is not cumulative.
Grades: In summary, your grade will be weighted as
Homework average
20%
shown. The letter grade ranges are posted on my
Average of exams (4)
80%
website. Ranges include +’s and –‘s.
Disabilities: Students with a disability who require accommodations should provide a letter of
accommodation from Student Enrichment Services (MH 105, x3354) within the first two weeks of
the semester. Accommodations requests for tests are required a week prior to the scheduled exam.
Calculators: Calculators will be allowed during exams. Some problems may require you to show your
work, including formulae used.
Questions, comments: It is my hope that you will feel comfortable asking questions in class.
Chances are that if you are unsure about some topic, there are others who have a similar question.
If you have relevant experience with a subject, please feel free to share comments with the class.
Cell phones, classroom: Please show proper etiquette by turning cell phones to silent mode and
keeping conversation to a minimum during lecture. Please remain in the classroom unless an
emergency arises, since foot traffic in the class can be disruptive to other students.
Academic Integrity: Exact duplication of the homework or exam solutions of others (including other
students, instructors, or solution manuals) is considered a violation of the UCCS academic integrity
policy. Violation of this policy may result in consequences ranging from a zero on the assignment
up to failure of the course, depending on the particular situation.
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Significant Dates
Date
Mar 21 – Mar 25
May 9 (Mon)
Event
Spring Break
Final Exam
Note
No class
10:20 am to 12:20 pm
Schedule (subject to change)
Topic
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1: Units, Vectors, Etc.
2: Motion Along a Line
Applications
3: Vectors
3: Motion in 2D, 3D
Snow day
Unif. Circ. Motion / Appl.
4: Newtons Laws
4: Newtons Laws
Unit Review
Exam 1
5: Applying Newton's Laws
5: Applying Newton's Laws
Applications
6: Work & Kinetic Energy
6: Work & Kinetic Energy
Applications
7: Pot. Energy & Cons.
7: Pot. Energy & Cons.
Applications
Unit Wrap-up
Unit Review
Exam 2
This is an Explore course in the Compass Curriculum
Explore courses help you learn about:
 Specific methods of producing and
discussing knowledge.
 Connections between this area of study and
other disciplines.
 Thinking critically and creatively at the level
required of a university student.
 Core ethical principles and responsible
research methods of this discipline.
Essential Learning Outcomes:
 Gather, critically analyze and evaluate
quantitative information within relevant
disciplinary contexts
 Gather, critically analyze and evaluate
qualitative information within relevant
disciplinary contexts
 Apply and integrate knowledge from a range
of disciplines, including interdisciplinary or
cross-disciplinary research
 Demonstrate the core ethical principles and
responsible methods of your discipline
R. Gist
Notes
Ch 1&2 HW due
Ch 3 HW due
Ch 4 HW due
Ch 5 HW due
Ch 6 HW due
Ch 7 HW due
Date
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Topic
8: Momentum & Impulse
8: Momentum & Impulse
Applications
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
9: Rigid Body Rotation
9: Rigid Body Rotation
Applications
10: Rotational Dynamics
10: Rotational Dynamics
Applications
Unit Wrap-up
Unit Review
Exam 3
11: Equilib. & Elasticity
11: Equilib. & Elasticity
Applications
13: Gravitation
13: Gravitation
Applications
14: Periodic Motion
14: Periodic Motion
Unit Review
Exam 4
Notes
Ch 8 HW due
Ch 9 HW due
Ch 10 HW due
Ch 11 HW due
Ch 13 HW due
Ch 14 HW due
We'll be covering chapters 1-11 & 13-14 in University Physics, by Young, 13th ed.
Those chapters are in any of the following versions of the text:
ISBN 978-0-321-89744-2
(preferred text)
ISBN 978-0-321-89796-1
ISBN 978-0-321-89810-4
ISBN 978-0-321-69659-5
ISBN 978-0-321-73041-1
University Physics 13th ed., (bound) with
Mastering Physics and eText (in UCCS
bookstore)
University Physics 13th ed., (bound)
University Physics 13th ed., Loose-leaf
version
Mastering Physics and University Physics
13th ed., eText
University Physics 13th ed., eText
Optional On-line Homework: Mastering Physics at
www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringphysics/
Mastering Physics Course ID:
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