PES 102 Physics for the Life Sciences II
Spring, 2006
TRF 1:40p-2:55p Engineering #103
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office and Hours: ENG 244, Mon & Wed 10:50pm - 12:00 noon, or by appointment
UCCS e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Address: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Pre-requisite: High School algebra, PES 101
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 should be based on
INDIVIDUAL EFFORT; however, study groups are encouraged. Homework should be
neat, readable and must show your work in arriving at the answers with equations and
intermediate calculations, as needed. One homework grade for the semester will be
dropped. Grading will be fairly simple: 3=Correct methods and answer, 2=Correct
formulas and understood concepts, but wrong answer, 1=Attempted and 0=Didn’t
attempt. Failure to include proper units is a ½ point deduction.
I’ll assign about 6-8 problems per chapter. I will give at least one week to complete the
assignment. It will be due at the start of the class on the day it is due. Homework
turned in late is subject to a 30% penalty. Homework within a Unit will not be accepted
after the Unit Exam. If extreme circumstances should present themselves, consult with
me as soon as possible. In addition, some practice problems may be assigned for a unit.
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, May 9, 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 102 Physics for the Life Sciences II
Spring, 2006
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/incorrect units prior to the first exam. After that (including all
exams) deductions will be made for missing/incorrect 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 102 Physics for the Life Sciences II
Spring, 2006
TRF 1:40p-2:55p Engineering #103
Significant Dates
Date
Jan 17
March 27-31
May 5
May 9 (T)
Event
First day of class
Spring Break
Last day of class
Final Exam
Note
No class
1:40-4:10 PM
Read-ahead and Exam Schedule (subject to change*)
Date
17-Jan
19-Jan
20-Jan
24-Jan
26-Jan
27-Jan
31-Jan
2-Feb
3-Feb
7-Feb
9-Feb
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28-Feb
2-Mar
3-Mar
7-Mar
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Topic
Introduction, Overview
Temperature
Applications
Heat
Heat
Applications
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics
Applications
Unit Summary
Review
Exam 1
Electric Charge/Field
Electric Charge/Field
Applications
Electric Potential
Electric Potential
Applications
Electric Currents
Electric Currents
Applications
DC Circuits
DC Circuits
Applications
Notes
Ch 13 problems
Ch 13 HW due
Ch 14 problems
Ch 14 HW due
Ch 15 problems
Ch 15 HW due
Ch 16 problems
Ch 16 HW due
Ch 17 problems
Ch 17 HW due
Ch 18 problems
Ch 18 HW due
Ch 19 problems
Date
14-Mar
16-Mar
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24-Mar
28-Mar
30-Mar
31-Mar
4-Apr
6-Apr
7-Apr
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28-Apr
2-May
4-May
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Tue
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Tue
Topic
Unit Summary
Review
Exam 2
Magnetism
Magnetism
Applications
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
Induction/Faraday's Law
Induction/Faraday's Law
Applications
Unit Summary
Review
Exam 3
E/M Waves
E/M Waves
Applications
Optics
Optics
Applications
Wave Nature of Light
Wave Nature of Light
Review
Exam 4
* Dates (except holidays and final) are approximate, and subject to change. Dates of exams will be
announced at least a week prior to administration.
R. Gist
Notes
Ch 19 HW due
Ch 20 problems
Ch 20 HW due
Ch 21 problems
Ch 21 HW due
Ch 22 problems
Ch 22 HW due
Ch 23 problems
Ch 23 HW due
Ch 24 HW due