PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics I
Course Syllabus - Fall 2015
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Course Description: An introductory course which will include material from mechanics,
thermodynamics, and waves. Elementary differential calculus will be used.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 2502
Corequisite: PHYS 2211L
Number and Title:
PHYS 2211 (CRN 80647)
Principles of Physics I
Credit Hours:
3.0 semester credit hours
Catalog Description:
An introductory course which will include material from mechanics and waves. Elementary
differential calculus will be used.
Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
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Prerequisites or co-requisite: MATH 2502, Calculus II
Co-requisite: PHYS 2211L, Principles of Physics Laboratory I
Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L, if PHYS 2211 is
dropped, then PHYS 2211L must also be dropped.
Notebook Computer Requirement:
Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the
semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware
and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students
will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on
CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to
http://www.clayton.edu/hub/itpchoice/notebookcomputerpolicy.
Software Requirement:
To properly access the course content you will need to download the following free
software:
 Adobe Reader (needed to access files in PDF format): http://get.adobe.com/reader/
 Adobe Flash (needed to access video content): http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Computer Skill Prerequisites:
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Able to use the WindowsTM operating system
Able to use Microsoft WordTM word processing
Able to use Microsoft ExcelTM spreadsheet
Able to send and receive e-mail using OutlookTM or
Outlook ExpressTM
Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email
Able to use a Web browser.
In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:
Student notebook computers will be used infrequently in the classroom in this course.
Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your
instructor.
Notebook computers will be used extensively in the co-requisite laboratory course, PHYS
2211L. In this lab course, notebook computers are required for all lab meetings.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Student Learning Outcomes:
General education outcomes:
The following link provides the Clayton State University Core Curriculum outcomes
(see Area D):
http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/5/core_curriculum_outcomes_clayton.pdf
Pre-Engineering Curriculum Guide
http://faculty.clayton.edu/jcampbel/advisement
Course Learning Outcomes:
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Course Outcome 1: Be able to identify and describe the basic laws of
classical mechanics and wave motion.
Course Outcome 2: Be able to apply the basic laws of physics to find the
solution(s) of conceptual and quantitative problems.
Term:
Fall Semester 2015
Instructor:
Dr. Thomas Eaves
phone: (678) 466-4791
e-mail: teaves@clayton.edu
internet: http://faculty.clayton.edu/teaves
Office:
Office Hours:
Monday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Other times by appointment
Class Meetings:
Classroom: NBS 125
Class Times: 11:00 -11:50 am MWF
Textbook Information:
Text: Hugh D. Young and Roger A Freedman, University Physics, 13th edition,
Addison- Wesley; 2012.
Text Coverage:
Chapters 1-16
Evaluation:
Points
In-class examinations: 3-50 minute
300
In-class quizzes*: 10-15 quizzes
150
Final examination**:
200
TOTAL
650
*Quizzes cover fundamentals of study assignments and may be administered in-class or
take-home. Quizzes may not be announced in advance.
**The final examination will be comprehensive.
Grading:
Grade
% of Points
A
90 - 100%
B
80 - 89%
C
70 - 79%
D
60 - 69%
F
below 60%
Mid-term Progress Report
The mid-term grade in this course reflects approximately 30% of the entire course
grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a
grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available
in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs on OCT. 9, 2015. Instructions for
withdrawing are provided at this link.
Course Schedule:
The course schedule for PHYS 2211, Principles of Physics I, is provided in the
table below. The schedule is tentative and may be changed based upon class
progress on the topics.
Lesson Topic
Text
Chapter
Aug 17
Physics and Measurement
1.1-1-6
2
Aug 19
Physics and Measurement
1.1-1-6
3
Aug 21
Vectors
(Quiz 1)
1.7 – 1.10
4
Aug 24
Vectors
1.7 – 1.10
5
Aug 26
Vectors
One-Dimensional Motion I
2.1
6
Aug 28
One-Dimensional Motion II
2.1 - 2.4
7
Aug 31
One-Dimensional Motion III
(Quiz 2)
2.5 - 2.6
8
Sep 2
Two-Dimensional Motion
3.1-3.2
9
Sep 4
Two-Dimensional Motion
3.1-3.2
10
Sep 9
Two-Dimensional Motion II: Projectile
Motion
3.3
11
Sep 11
Projectile Motion
Uniform Circular Motion
Quiz 3
3.4-3.5
12
Sep 14
Newton's Laws
Free Body Diagrams
4.1-4.2
13
Sep 16
Newton's Laws
Free Body Diagrams
4.2-4.6
Lesson
Date
1
14
Sep 18
Applications
Free Body Diagrams
(Quiz 4)
4 & 5.1
15
Sep 21
Application of Newton’s Laws
5.1-5.5
16
Sep 23
Review and Problems
17
Sep 25
Examination I
1-5
18
Sep 28
Work and Kinetic Energy I
6.1-6.2
19
Sep 30
Work and Kinetic Energy I
6.3
20
Oct 28
Work and Kinetic Energy II
(Quiz 5)
6.4
21
Oct 2
Problems
Work and Potential Energy I
6
7.1
22
Oct 5
Work and Potential Energy I
7.2-7.4
23
Oct 7
Work and Potential Energy I
Problems
7.5
Oct 9
Last day to withdraw without academic
accountability
24
Oct 9
Conservation of Linear Momentum
(Quiz 6)
8.1-8.2
25
Oct 14
Collisions I
8.3-8.4
26
Oct 16
Collisions II
Problems
8.5-8.6
27
Oct 19
Rotational Kinematics
9.1-9.3
28
Oct 21
Rotational Kinetic Energy
(Quiz 7)
9.4 - 9.6
29
Oct 23
Problems
Review
30
Oct 26
Examination II
6-9
31
Oct 28
Torque
Angular Acceleration
10.1 -10.2
32
Oct 30
Rolling Motion
Rotational Work and Energy
10.3-10.4
33
Nov 2
Angular Momentum
(Quiz 8)
10.5-10.7
34
Nov 4
Static Equilibrium
11.1-11.3
35
Nov 6
Gravitation I
13.1-13.5
36
Nov 9
Gravitation II
13.6-13.8
37
Nov 11
Oscillations I
(Quiz 9)
14.1-14.3
38
Nov 13
Oscillations II
14.4-14.6
39
Nov 16
Oscillations III
14.7-14.8
40
Nov 18
Problems & Review
11-14
41
Nov 20
Examination III
10-14
42
Nov 23
Mechanical Waves I
(Quiz 10)
15.1-15.5
43
Nov 30
Mechanical Waves II
15.6-15.8
44
Dec 2
Problems
Review
15
45
Dec 4
Course Summary and Review
1-6
Dec 7
Course Summary and Review
7-15
Dec 11
12:302:30 pm
Final Examination
1-15
Final
Examination
Course Policies:
General Policy
Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic
Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.
University Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish
specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the
students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the
course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades
and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the
right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for
institutional withdrawals or failing grades.
Attendance is expected for all class periods. Attendance is required for quiz and examination
periods. Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other
competent authority. Without excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed
work. If a valid excuse is provided:
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Make-up quizzes will be given only if they are taken before quiz solutions are posted (the day
following the day the quiz is given). If the make-up quiz cannot be taken before the solutions
are posted, the missed quiz will earned no points. A minimum of ten quizzes will be given;
each worth at least 15 points. All points earned for all quizzes will be counted toward the
course final grade.
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Make-up examinations will be given only if they are taken before graded examinations are
returned to students (next class period). In the event that a make-up examination cannot be
taken before exams are returned to other students, the missed examination will not count in
calculating the course grade. This means that other graded work will be responsible for a
greater weight in determining the course final grade.
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The final examination must be taken. Students missing the final examination should contact
their instructor concerning the applicability of an Incomplete grade.
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All students must attend at least 80% of course classes to pass the course. (45 total
scheduled classes: 80% = 36)
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Practice problems for each chapter will be posted on the course website. Practice problems
are part of the problems at the end of the text chapters. These problems are consistent with
those solved in class, quiz problems, test problems and final exam problems. Solutions are
posted for these problems so that you can check your work after you have attempted to solve
the respective probems. If you don’t understand the solution, make an appointment with Dr.
Eaves for assistance. Do not wait until a day or so before a major test or the final to seek help
for the first time!
Academic Dishonesty
Academic Dishonesty
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic
misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism All
instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs. Judicial
procedures are described beginning on page 14 of the Student Handbook (Procedures for
Adjudicating Alleged Academic Conduct Infractions
Disruption of the Learning Environment
Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not
tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious
examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who
fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior
while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is
dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible
following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and
may receive a grade of WF.
A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures
is provided at: http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/5/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.pdf
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Other Policies
The use of simple calculators is allowed for all quizzes and examinations.
All examinations are closed book.
No student-produced "memory sheets" or note cards are allowed.
No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted at any time in the classroom.