Chabot College
Fall 2003
Course Outline for Physics 122
PHYSICS SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION
Catalog Description:
Physics 122 – Physics Supplemental Instruction
0.5 - 1 unit
An individualized course with tutorial assistance from an instructor, student tutor, in basic Physics
computations designed to develop self-confidence and prepare the student for problem solving in the
normal navigation of physics courses. 1.5 – 3 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 26.25 – 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
apply concepts of and solve problems in physics;
2.
solve problems collaboratively;
2.
demonstrate increased awareness of learning styles in order to enhance success in Physics.
Course Content:
1.
2.
3.
Concepts of and problem solving techniques in physics
Collaborative problem solving
Student review of personal physics learning strategies
Methods of Presentation:
1.
2.
Individualized instruction
Instructor and tutor facilitated collaborative learning groups
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical Assignments
a.
Class participation
b.
Example problems
Problem #1:
Note: In this first problem I want you to take the information given and create problem
(that is…create a question using the information) and them answer the question.
Angular acceleration á = 5.00 rad2
Time = 8 sec
Starts from rest
Rotates 10 revolutions
Problem #2:
The turntable of a record player rotates at a rate of 33 1/3 rev/min and takes 60.0 sec to
come to rest when switched off. Calculate:
a) the magnitude of its angular acceleration
b) the number of revolutions it makes before coming to rest
Problem #3;
A tire of mass 10 kg and moment of inertia 80.0 kg m2 rotates about a fixed central axis
at a rate of 600 rev/min. It has a diameter of 1.1 meters and is 12 cm in thickness. What
is the kinetic energy of the tire?
Chabot College
Course Outline for Physics 122, page 2
Fall 2003
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress – continued:
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Oral interchange and written exposition of material discussed
b.
Final portfolio
Textbook(s) (Typical):
1.
2.
3.
Conceptual Physics, Paul G. Hewitt Hardcover, Addison-Wesley Pub Co; 9th edition, 2001
Sears and Zemansky's University Physics, Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, T. R. Sandin, A.
Lewis Ford, Addison-Wesley Pub Co; 10th edition, 1999
Physics, James S. Walker, Washington State University, 2001
Special Student Materials:
None
Revised: 11/19/02