PES 111-1 General Physics I – Fall 2007
MWF 9:25-10:40am ENGR 103
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office and Hours: ENGR 244, (TW 11a-12)
UCCS e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Site: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Text: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th Ed.,
by Tipler and Mosca
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 135 (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 (252-3346) for school closures.
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: Homework will be due at the start of class. You will typically have at least one week
after homework is assigned. Study groups are acceptable and encouraged, but homework should
be based on individual effort and work and intermediate calculations must be shown. Homework
turned in after it is due is subject to a 10% penalty per late class period. 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. Each problem will be assessed on a scale of 0 to 5, with
partial credit given for correct procedures and deductions taken for errors, missing/incorrect units
or improper format. The lowest homework grade will be dropped.
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 or
family emergencies 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
15%
shown. The letter grade ranges are posted on my
Average of exams (4)
85%
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.
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MWF 9:25-10:40am ENGR 103
Significant Dates
Date
Sept 3, 4
Nov 21-Nov 25
Dec 12 (Wed)
Event
Labor Day Holiday
Thanksgiving Break
Final Exam
Note
No class
No class
8:00am to 10:30
Schedule (subject to change)
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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
Unit Wrap-up
Unit Review
Exam 1
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
Unit Wrap-up
Unit Review
Exam 2
Notes
Ch 1&2 HW due
Ch 3 HW due
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Sys. Of Particles &
Conserv. Of Momentum
Applications
Rotation
Rotation
Applications
Conserv. Of Ang. Mom.
Conserv. Of Ang. Mom.
Applications
Unit Wrap-up
Unit Review
Exam 3
Gravity
Gravity
Applications
Special Relativity
Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving Holiday
Static Equilibrium
Static Equilibrium
Applications
Oscillations
Oscillations
Unit Review
Exam 4
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Notes
Ch 8 HW due
Ch 9 HW due
Ch 10 HW due
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Ch 12 HW due
Ch 14 HW due