HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SOUTHWEST COLLEGE
PHYS 1305 – Fall 2010
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Introductory Physics I
Course Number : PHYS 1305
Class Number : 49110
Semester : Fall 2010
Time and Location: Fridays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Room S102, Stafford Campus
Instructor: Ms. Anjali Mishra
Office Hours: TBA
E-mail: anjali.mishra1@hccs.edu
Learning Web: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/anjali.mishra1
AskOnline: http://www.hccs.askonline.net
Credit : 3 ( 3 lecture)
Course Description and Goals: Introductory & non-calculus based physics course for
medical related majors, architecture majors, technology majors and other nonengineering and non-science majors. Topics include motion and forces, work and
energy, momentum and collisions, rotation and oscillations, solid & liquid,
thermodynamics and sound, universal gravitation and relativity. The course is a Core
Curriculum Course.
Textbook: Larry Kirkpatrick, Gregory E. Francis Physics: A
Conceptual World View
7th Edition, 2010
ISBN: 0-495-39152-2
ISBN13: 978-0-495-39152-4
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Attendance Policy
The HCCS attendance policy is stated in the Schedule of Classes. “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 the instructors. Although it is the
responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, 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.”
Withdrawal Policy
Under Section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code "an institution of higher education
may not permit a student to drop more than six courses, including any course a transfer
student has dropped at another institution of higher education." This statute was enacted
by the State of Texas in the Spring 2007 and applies to students who enroll in a public
institution of higher education as a first - time freshman in fall 2007 or later. Any course
that a student drops is counted toward the six - course limit if "(1) the student was able to
drop the course without receiving a grade or incurring an academic penalty; (2) the
student's transcript indicates or the course in order to withdraw from the institution."
Policies and procedures for implementation of this statute are being developed and will
be published as soon as they are available. HCC students affected by this statute that
have attended or plan to attend another institution of higher education should become
familiar with that institution's policies on dropping courses.
Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record and prior to “W” Day, (It is
November 18, 2010 for the current semester) will result in a final grade of “W” on your
transcript. No credit will be awarded for a course earning a “W”. If you stop attending
class, you must withdraw at the registration office prior to “W” day. If you stop attending
class and do not officially withdraw, you will receive an “F” for the course.
Disability Support Services (DSS)
HCCS is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504)
"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 college programs/activities, please contact the office of
disability support services at the college. Upon consultation and documentation, you will
be provided with reasonable accommodations and/or modifications. Please contact the
DSS office as soon as you begin the term. For questions, contact Donna Price at (7130
718- 5165 or the Disability Counselor at HCC-Southwest: Dr. Becky A. Hauri at (713)
718- 7909; also see the Schedule of Classes for additional DSS numbers.
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Also visit the ADA web site at: http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/index.htm.
Faculty Handbook/ Faculty Orientation is also available at
http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/faculty.htm
HCCS Sexual Harassment Policy
HCC shall provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of
sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is not
tolerated at HCC. Any student who feels that he or she is the victim of sexual
harassment has the right to seek redress of the grievance. HCC provides procedures
for reviewing and resolving such complaints through its Grievance Policy. Substantiated
accusations may result in disciplinary action against the offender, up to and including
termination of the employee or suspension of the student. In addition, complainants who
make accusations of sexual harassment in bad faith may be subject to equivalent
disciplinary action
Scholastic Dishonesty
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.
Students Discipline
Any student failing to abide by appropriate standards of conduct during scheduled
College activities may be asked to leave that day’s class or activity by the instructor or
another College official. (The student has the right to return to the next class/activity.)
If a student refuses a request to voluntarily leave the classroom, security may be
summoned to remove the student so that the scheduled activity may resume without
further disruption. In cases of serious problems, the faculty member will document
and report the incident to his/her supervisor. Further disciplinary action may be pursued.
Tests: Three tests (and a final exam) will be administered during the semester. Testing
will be in-campus and the test date and location will be pre-announced.
Final Examination: The final examination is comprehensive and will account for 1/4 of
the total grade.
Homework : It is very important to do the homework assignments. You are encouraged
to do as many problems as possible even though you do not have to turn them in.
Grading Policy :
Tests (3)
75 %
Final Examination 25%
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Grading Scale
90 -100 %
80 - 89%
70 - 79%
60 – 69%
Below 60%
A
B
C
D
F
Make – up Policy: 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, I will count the grade made on the final exam as the grade for the missed exam
(for one missed exam only), and calculate the final course grade accordingly. If you do
not miss any of the regular exams, I will replace your lowest exam score with your final
exam score if the final exam score is higher. This is intended to provide you a “second
chance” if you do not do well on a particular exam. Remember that the final exam will be
comprehensive (meaning that it will cover all of the material from the whole semester,
not just the last part). Please note: 1) All students are required to take the final exam (no
student can be exempted), and 2) A student who completes the course by taking the
final exam cannot receive a “W” in the course. In exceptional cases a W can still be
given after the withdrawal date, but if you take the final, then you must receive a regular
grade (A-F) in the course.
Cell phones and beepers: All cell phones and pagers should be set on “silent” or
“vibrate” during class times.
Recording : Absolutely no recording of any sort unless otherwise recommended by ADA
office.
Tutoring Service
Free tutoring is available for all students at HCC via our AskOnline tutoring service, as
well as through personal tutoring services at Alief, West Loop and Stafford campuses.
You will also have access to your instructor via e-mail.
General Suggestions and Other Information
Physics is the most fundamental of all natural sciences. Other science courses that
follow, use the same physical principles which you will learn. It is important to
understand how the basics concepts and principles are related to various physical
phenomena.
Some general tips that may be helpful to study physics and prepare for examinations
are:
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Maintain a positive attitude toward the subject and try your best.
Read the textbook before attending the weekly class sessions on the covered
material.
Make sure you take notes and ask questions during your class. Feel free to ask
questions! Most likely, the rest of the class has the same doubts/queries as you do.
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Try to understand the concepts and principles covered in the chapter before
solving problems. If you feel you have not understood the concepts, go through the
chapter once more. You will find out that, after a few attempts, they will start
becoming clear to you. And, you will really start enjoying the subject!
Your knowledge of physics will be tested by your ability to solve problems.
Therefore, solve as many problems as you can at the end of each chapter.
If you need help, remember that free tutoring is offered by HCCS (check the website: http://www.hccs.askonline.net ), and/or ask the instructor as early as you
can.
Finally, do not procrastinate – our brains need time to digest and organize
concepts and information. Start to study from day one.
I hope you find physics to be an interesting and rewarding subject which will not only be
useful in your academic major, but will give you a better insight into the many scientific
challenges we are facing today. I look forward to working with you this semester.
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Important Dates
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Course Content/ Schedule:
Homework/Test
Week
Chapter
1
1
Physics - A World View
Homework 1 on Chapter 1
2
2
Describing Motion
Homework 2 on Chapter 2
3
3
Explaining Motion
Homework 3 on Chapter 3
TEST I on Chapters 1, 2 and 3
(24th September,’10)
4
4
5
5
Gravity
Homework 5 on Chapter 5
6
6
Momentum
Homework 6 on Chapter 6
Motions in Space
Homework 4 on Chapter 4
TEST II on Chapters 4, 5 and 6
(15th October,’10)
7
7
8
8
Rotation
Homework 8 on Chapter 8
9
9
Classical Relativity
Homework 9 on Chapter 9
Energy
Homework 7 on Chapter 7
TEST III on Chapters 7, 8 and 9
(5th November,’10)
10
10
11
12
States of Matter
Homework 11 on Chapter 12
12
13
Thermal Energy
Homework 12 on Chapter 13
15
Review
16
Einstein’s Relativity
Homework 10 on Chapter 10
FINAL EXAMINATION
(Comprehensive)
FINAL EXAM: 17th December 2010, 6 PM – 9 PM in Room S102.
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