PES 101 Physics for the Life Sciences I
Fall, 2005
TRF 1:40p-2:55p Engineering #103
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office and Hours: ENG 244, Mon & Tue 12:30pm - 1:30pm, or by appointment
Cell Phone: 719-321-7985
UCCS e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Address: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Pre-requisite: High School algebra
Text: Physics: Principles with Applications, 6th ed., by Giancoli
http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_giancoli_physicsppa_6
Course Description:
General physics with an emphasis on applications to life sciences and health
professions.
Credit Hours: 4
GRADING
Homework: The way you practice is the way you play the game. Homework is an
important part of cementing the information from the lectures into practical application
that will fulfill the objectives of this course. Homework will count as 20% of the course
grade, and should be based on INDIVIDUAL EFFORT. It will be due at the start of the
class on the day it is due. To be graded, homework must be neat, readable and should
show your work in arriving at the answers with intermediate calculations. Homework
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE. If extreme circumstances should present
themselves, consult with me as soon as possible.
I’ll assign about 6-8 problems each week. All of the problems should be completed, but I
will grade about three of the problems in each set. Grading will be fairly simple:
3=Correct answer, 2=Attempted and understood concepts, 1=Attempted and 0=Didn’t
attempt.
Exams: There will be four exams given during the semester, each counting 20% of your
grade. I will give you at least a week’s notice as to the exact date of the exam as well as
the material you will be responsible for on each test. There will be a final exam on
Tuesday, December 13, from 1:40 PM to 4:10 PM in this classroom. Unless
arrangements have been made PRIOR to any exam, there will be no make-up exams.
Missed exams will receive a score of zero.
Applications: Friday class meetings will typically be application of the theory and
equations learned in class. I will work example problems and help with problems people
have with the homework assignments. Attendance may occasionally be taken for extra
credit, at the instructor’s discretion.
R. Gist
PES 101 Physics for the Life Sciences I
Fall, 2005
TRF 1:40p-2:55p Engineering #103
Grades: In summary, your grade will be based on the following:
Homework
Exams (4)
20%
80%
I grade on a standard A: 90-100%, B: 80-89%, C: 70-70%, D: 60-69%, F: Below 60%.
Ranges include +’s and –‘s.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation: 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.
Units: Keeping track and showing units (where they exist) is a critical aspect of
computing and reporting scientific results. Reminders will appear on homework
problems with missing units prior to the first exam. After that (including all exams)
DEDUCTIONS WILL BE TAKEN FOR MISSING UNITS.
Calculators: Calculators and computers are a part of the modern scientist’s tool set.
They provide an alternate means to check your answers and to reduce computation errors.
If you can program and apply calculators to assist you in your problem solving, you are
increasing your skill set. Calculators will be necessary for homework and will be
allowed to be used during exams; HOWEVER, enough INTERMEDIATE STEPS MUST
BE SHOWN to convince me that you understand how to solve the problem. A basic
scientific calculator capable of trigonometry functions, square roots, logarithms, etc. is
sufficient.
Cell phones, pagers, talking: Please show respect to the other members of the class by
turning off the sound on cell phones and pagers. Imperative phone calls should be taken
outside the classroom. Also, keep conversation to a minimum during the lecture so that
others can hear clearly.
Questions, comments: It is my hope that you will feel free enough to ask questions in
class. Chances are that if you are unsure about some topic, there are others who have a
similar question. I would like the class to be as interactive as possible. If you have
relevant experience with a subject, please feel free to share comments with the class.
R. Gist
PES 101 Physics for the Life Sciences I
Fall, 2005
TRF 1:40p-2:55p Engineering #103
Significant Dates
Date
Sep 6
Nov 23-25
Dec 9
Dec 13 (T)
Event
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Final Exam Review
Final Exam
Note
No class
No class
1:40-4:10 PM (Eng. 103)
Read-ahead and Exam Schedule*
Date
23-Aug
25-Aug
26-Aug
30-Aug
1-Sep
2-Sep
6-Sep
8-Sep
9-Sep
13-Sep
15-Sep
16-Sep
20-Sep
22-Sep
23-Sep
27-Sep
29-Sep
30-Sep
4-Oct
6-Oct
7-Oct
11-Oct
13-Oct
14-Oct
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Topic
Introduction, Overview
Kinematics in 1D
Applications
Kinematics in 2D
& Vectors
Applications
Labor Day Holiday
Motion & Force
Applications
Review
Exam 1
Exam Recap
Circular Motion: Gravity
Circular Motion: Gravity
Applications
Work and Energy
Work and Energy
Applications
Linear Momentum
Linear Momentum
Applications
Review
Exam 2
Exam Recap
Notes
Read Ch 2
HW Ch 2
Ch 2 HW due
Read Ch 3
HW Ch 3
--Ch 3 HW due
HW Ch 4
--Ch 4 HW due
--Read Ch 5
Read Ch 5
HW Ch 5
Ch 5 HW due
Read Ch 6
HW Ch 6
Ch 6 HW due
Read Ch 7
HW Ch 7
--Ch 7 HW due
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Date
18-Oct
20-Oct
21-Oct
25-Oct
27-Oct
28-Oct
1-Nov
3-Nov
4-Nov
8-Nov
10-Nov
11-Nov
15-Nov
17-Nov
18-Nov
22-Nov
24-Nov
25-Nov
29-Nov
1-Dec
2-Dec
6-Dec
8-Dec
9-Dec
13-Dec
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Topic
Rotational Motion
Rotational Motion
Applications
Rotational Motion
Bodies in Equilibrium
Applications
Bodies in Equilibrium
Bodies in Equilibrium
Applications
Review
Exam 3
Exam Recap
Fluids
Fluids
Applications
Special Relativity (Ch 26)
Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving Holiday
Vibration & Waves
Vibration & Waves
Applications
Sound
Sound
Review
Final Exam
* Dates (except holidays and final) are approximate, and subject to change. Dates of exams will be
announced a week prior to administration.
R. Gist
Notes
Read Ch 8
Read Ch 8
HW Ch 8
Ch 8 HW due
Read Ch 9
Read Ch 9
HW Ch 9
--Ch 9 HW due
--Read Ch 10
Read Ch 10
HW Ch 10
Ch 10 HW due
----Read Ch 11
Read Ch 11
HW Ch 11
Ch 11 HW Due
Read Ch 12
--Ch 12 HW due