HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHWEST
COURSE OUTLINE FOR PHYS 2325
UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I Spring, 2012 Class Number 81848
Discipline/Program
Course Level
Course Title
Course Rubric and Number
Semester with Course
Reference Number (CRN)
Physics
First Year (Freshman)
University Physics I
PHYS 2325
Spring, 2012 CRN 81848
Course Location/Times
Course Semester Credit
Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab)
Stafford Campus (Tuesday-Thursday); Room B124; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3 (3 lecture)
Total Course Contact Hours
Course Length (number of
weeks)
Type of Instruction
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email address)
Office Location and Hours
Course Description: ACGM
30
16
Course Description: HCC
Catalog Description
Course Prerequisite(s)
Academic Discipline
Program Learning
Outcomes
Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO)
In-person
Dr. C. G. Sahasrabuddhe
Office Phone: 713-718-5577 e-mail , sahasra@swbell.net
Faculty Workroom 12:00 – 2:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and
engineering majors; the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including
harmonic motion and physical systems; emphasis on problem solving.
A calculus-based physics course designed specifically for chemistry, physics, and
engineering majors. Topics include principles of mechanics, sound, wave
phenomena, kinetic theory, fluid flow, and thermal physics.
Must be placed into GUST 0341 (or higher) in reading and be placed into MATH 2413
(or higher).
1. To provide the student a basic and practical understanding of physics (basic
qualitative and quantitative concepts, and systematic problem solving strategies)
and recognize its relevance in our daily lives.
2. To prepare students to meet with success in higher level Physics and other
science courses when they transfer to four-year universities.
3. To prepare students for professional programs requiring a mastery of General
Physics , such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and engineering.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Use vector analysis and calculus to solve kinematics and dynamics problems.
2. Apply Newton’s laws of motion to analysis of dynamics problems.
3. Relate the concept of total work done to the change in kinetic energy of a particle.
4. Identify different forms of energy and transformation of energy.
5. Apply conservation laws (conservation of energy and linear momentum) to the
analysis of dynamics of a particle or a system of particles.
6. Apply Newton’s laws of motion to rotational motion.
7. Distinguish between waves and particles and analyze the properties of traveling
waves as well as standing waves.
Learning Objectives
(Numbering system linked
to SLO)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum Competencies
Course Calendar (Tentative
Schedule)
Reading, Speaking/Listening, Critical Thinking, Computer/Information Literacy
Instructional Methods
Standard class lectures using the whiteboard with occasional use of PowerPoint
presentations.
Student Assignments
Outside of Quizzes/Homework sets posted on Black Board, special assignments are
normally not required. However, students are strongly advised to solve practice
problems at the end of each chapter. In general, students who fail to do these
problems tend not to do well in the course.
1.1 Solve one and two dimensional kinematics problems.
1.2 Analyze motion of a free falling object , projectile motion, and a particle in
circular motion.
2.1 Use Newton’s Laws of motion in solution of dynamics problems.
2.2 Draw free body diagrams in situations involving forces.
3.1 State the Work - Energy -Theorem and apply it to the analysis of dynamics
problems.
4.1 Define potential energy and relate it to conservative forces.
4.2 Relate internal energy to the work done by non - conservative forces.
5.1 State the Law of Conservation of Energy.
5.2 Use the Law of Conservation of momentum in the analysis of collisions.
6.1 Solve simple problems involving rotational dynamics.
6.2 State the conditions for equilibrium and apply them to solution of related to
equilibrium.
7.1 Distinguish between travelling waves and standing waves.
7.2 Solve problems involving travelling and standing waves.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Motion in one dimension.
Chapter 3: Vectors
Chapter 3 (continued)
Chapter 4: Motion in two dimensions
Chapter 4 (continued)
Chapter 5: Newton’s Laws of Motion
Chapter 5 (continued)
Chapter 6: Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion
Exam I
Chapter 7: Energy of a system
Chapter 8: Conservation of Energy
Chapter 9: Linear Momentum and Collisions
Chapter 9 (continued)
Chapter 10: Rotation of rigid Bodies About a Fixed Axis
Chapter 10 (continued)
Chapter 11: Angular Momentum
Exam II
Chapter 11 (continued)
Chapter 12: Static Equilibrium and Elasticity
Chapter 12 (continued)
Chapter 13: Universal Gravitation
Chapter 14: Fluids
Chapter 14 (continued)
Chapter 15: Oscillations
Chapter 16
Chapter 16 : Wave Motion
Exam III
Chapter 17: Sound Waves
Chapter 18: Superposition Principle; Review for Final Examination
Final Examination (Comprehensive)
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Student Assessment(s)
Instructor’s Requirements
Program/Discipline
Requirements
HCC Grading Scale
The overall score is based on the following:
• Three regular exams 60%
• Chapter Quizzes 15%
• Final Exam 25%
Overall Score = 0.6 (Average of 3 regular exams) + 0.15 (Homework Grade) + 0.25
(Final Exam)
Exams and Make-up Policy
Examinations will consist of three non-cumulative regular exams (60 %) plus a
comprehensive final (25%). Make-up exams will not normally be given, so make
every effort to take the exams on their scheduled dates. In the event that you must
miss a regular exam, the grade made on the final exam will count as the grade for
the missed exam (for one missed exam only), and the final course grade will be
calculated accordingly. If you do not miss any of the regular exams, your lowest
exam score will be replaced by your final exam score if the final exam grade is
higher. The final exam will be comprehensive, i.e., it will cover all of the material
from the whole semester. Also note that the final is compulsory, i.e. no student can
be exempted.
Homework
During the semester homework assignments will be posted on Blackboard Vista on
chapters covered. The average grade for homework will count toward 15% of the
Final Grade.
At the program level, the Physics Discipline strives to accomplish the Program
Learning Outcomes, Student Learning Outcomes, and Learning Objectives as
described above. We desire that you receive a challenging and rewarding experience
in your physics classes at HCC which will prepare you well for future physics and
related science courses that you may take in the future.
A = 90% – 100% ---------------------------------------------- 4 points per semester hour
B = 80% – 89% ------------------------------------------------ 3 points per semester hour
C = 70% – 79% ------------------------------------------------ 2 points per semester hour
D = 60% – 69% ------------------------------------------------ 1 point per semester hour
F = < 60% ------------------------------------------------------- 0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) ------------------------------------------------ 0 points per semester hour
W (Withdrawn) ----------------------------------------------- 0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete) ------------------------------------------------- 0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit) ---------------------------------------------------- 0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must reenroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade
points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades 'IP,' 'COM' and
'I' do not affect GPA.
Instructor Grading Criteria
Instructional Materials
See the above descriptions of the exams, quizzes/homework, and final. The course
grade is based on these four criteria according to the Assessment section above.
Textbook
Serway, Raymond A. & Jewett. (2010)
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Thomson, Brooks/Cole 8th edition, USA.
ISBN-10: 0495827819
ISBN-13: 9780495827818
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HCC Policy Statement: ADA
Academic Honesty Student
attendance Repeaters
Withdrawal deadline
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Disability Support Services (DSS) “Any student with a documented disability (e.g.
physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college
at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.”
If you have any special needs or disabilities which may affect your ability to succeed
in college classes or participate in any college programs or activities, please contact
the DSS office for assistance. At Southwest College, contact Dr. Becky Hauri, 713718-7909. Contact numbers for the other HCC colleges are found in the Annual
Schedule of Classes, and more information is posted at the HCC web site at Disability
Services.
Academic Honesty “Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor
and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be
initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
Penalties can include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in
the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and
collusion.” In this class, the penalty for willful cheating on exams is a grade of F in
the course. This is the standard policy of the Physical Sciences department at
Southwest College.
Attendance Policy The HCCS attendance policy is stated as follows: “Students are
expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for materials covered
during their absences, and it is the student's responsibility to consult with
instructors for make-up assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by
instructors. Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has full authority to drop a student for excessive absences.
A student may be dropped from a course for excessive absences after the student
has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5% of the hours of instruction (including
lecture and laboratory time).”
Note that 12.5% is approximately 3 classes for a 3 semester hour course, such as this
one, which meets two times per week in a normal 16 week semester. The class
number will stay the same for the summer session as well. If circumstances
significantly prevent you from attending classes, please inform me. I realize that
sometimes outside circumstances can interfere with school, and I will try to be as
accommodating as possible, but please be aware of the attendance policy.
Policy Regarding Multiple Repeats of a Course “NOTICE: Students who repeat a
course three or more times may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC
and other Texas public colleges and universities. If you are considering course
withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your
instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and
writing homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course participation, and
opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.”
Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawals For 16-week Fall ’11 classes,
this date is November 3. Any student who is contemplating withdrawing from the
class is urged to see me first! You may be doing better than you think. Either way, I
want to be accessible and supportive. I do not believe in "weed out" classes, and I
consider you to be much more than just a name or number! Note my office hours
above; if you need assistance, I'm here to help.
Policy Regarding Withdrawals Students desiring to withdraw from a class
must do so by the above withdrawal date by filling out a withdrawal form at the
registrar’s office. After this date, instructors can no longer enter a grade of “W” for
the course for any reason.
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Distance Education and/or
Continuing Education
Policies
Access DE Policies on their Web site:
Test Bank
Scoring Rubrics
N/A
Homework sets will consist of multiple-choice and show-your-work questions. These
are graded in the standard manner.
Sample Assignments
Sample Instructional
Methods/Activities
N/A
See the PowerPoint presentations on Black Board for an overview of the content of
each chapter:
http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf
Access CE Policies on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
Other Information:
Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System (EGLS3): “At Houston Community College,
professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During
a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related
to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division
chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community
College Student System online near the end of the term.”
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