PES 111 General Physics I
Fall, 2005
MWF 5:50p-7:05p Engineering #109
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
Co-requisite: Math 135 (Calculus I)
Text: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 5th Ed., by Tipler and Mosca
http://www.whfreeman.com/tipler5e
Course Description:
Rigorous calculus-level course in classical physics for science and engineering
students. Includes measurements, vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in a place, particle dynamics,
work and energy, linear and angular momentum, rotation of rigid bodies, static equilibrium, oscillation, and
gravity.
Credit Hours: 4
GRADING
Homework: 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
will drop the lowest homework grade.
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 three mid-term exams given during the semester. 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. In addition to the mid-term exams there will be a final exam
on Monday, December 12, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 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. Since the material
in this class is foundation for many subsequent classes, no exam scores will be dropped.
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 111 General Physics I
Fall, 2005
MWF 5:50p-7:05p Engineering #109
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 111 General Physics I
Fall, 2005
MWF 5:50p-7:05p Engineering #109
Significant Dates
Date
Sep 5
Nov 23-25
Dec 9
Dec 12
Event
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Final Exam Review
Final Exam
Note
No class
No class
4:30-7:00 PM (Eng. 109)
Read-ahead and Exam Schedule*
Date
22-Aug
24-Aug
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Topic
Introduction, Overview
Motion in 1 Dimension
Applications
Motion in 2D, 3D
Motion in 2D, 3D
Applications
Labor Day Holiday
Newton's Laws
Applications
Review
Exam 1
Exam Recap
Appl. of Newton's Laws
Appl. of Newton's Laws
Applications
Work and Energy
Work and Energy
Applications
Conserv. Of Energy
Conserv. Of Energy
Applications
Review
Exam 2
Exam Recap
Notes
Read Ch 2
HW Ch 2
Read Ch 3
Ch 1&2 HW due
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
17-Oct
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Topic
Sys. Of Particles &
Conserv. Of Momentum
Applications
Rotation
Rotation
Applications
Conserv. Of Ang. Mom.
Conserv. Of Ang. Mom.
Applications
Review
Exam 3
Exam Recap
Gravity
Gravity
Applications
Special Relativity
Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving Holiday
Static Equilibrium
Static Equilibrium
Applications
Oscillations
Oscillations
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
HW Ch 9
Ch 9 HW due
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
Read Ch 12
HW Ch 12
Ch 12 HW due
Read Ch 14
--Ch 14 HW due