Curriculum Map with Time Frame and Learning Targets
College Credit Plus Physics
2015-2016
2nd Semester
3rd 9 Weeks
Chapters 7-9
Jan. 25th – March 25th 2016 (43 days)
Based upon YSU curriculum with Text “Physics: Principles with Applications” Author Douglas
Giancoli
Chapter 7 Objectives: ( Jan/25/2016 thru Feb/11/2016 for 14 days)
After studying the material of this chapter, the student should be able to:
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1. Define linear momentum and write the mathematical formula for linear momentum from memory.
2. Distinguish between the unit of force and momentum.
3. Write Newton's Second Law of Motion in terms of momentum.
4. Define impulse and write the equation that connects impulse and momentum.
5. State the Law of Conservation of Momentum and write, in vector form, the law for a system involving two or
more point masses.
6. Distinguish between a perfectly elastic collision and a completely inelastic collision.
7. Apply the laws of conservation of momentum and energy to problems involving collisions between two point
masses.
8. Define center of mass and center of gravity and distinguish between the two concepts.
Chapter 8 Objectives: ( Feb/16/2016 thru March/4/2016 for 14 days)
After studying the material of this chapter, the student should be able to:
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1. Convert angular quantities from revolutions or degrees to radians and vice versa.
2. Write the Greek symbols used to represent angular displacement, angular velocity, and angular acceleration.
3. State the meaning of the symbols used in the kinematics equations for uniformly accelerated angular motion.
4. Write from memory the equations used to describe uniformly accelerated angular motion.
5. Complete a data table using information both given and implied in word problems. Use the completed data
table to solve word problems related to angular kinematics.
6. Distinguish between inertia and moment of inertia. Write from memory the formulas for the moment of
inertia of selected objects and calculate the moment of inertia of these objects.
7. Explain the meaning of the radius of gyration. Use the radius of gyration to solve for an object's moment of
inertia.
8. Distinguish between linear momentum and angular momentum. State and apply the law of conservation of
angular momentum to solve word problems.
9. Calculate the lever arm distance and determine the magnitude and direction of the torque vector if the
magnitude and direction of the net force are given.
10. Draw a free body diagram for each object in a system. Locate the forces acting on each object. Use F = ma
and τ = Iα to solve for the linear or angular acceleration of each object.
11. Apply the law of conservation of angular momentum to a system where no net external torque acts.
Determine the change in angular velocity of a system where the moment of inertia of the objects that make up
the system changes.
12. Distinguish between translational kinetic energy and rotational kinetic energy. Apply the Law of
Conservation of Energy to solve problems that involve rotational as well as translational kinetic energy.
Chapter 9 Objectives: ( March /7/2016 thru March/25/2016 for 15 days)
After studying the material of this chapter, the student should be able to:
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1. Distinguish between static and dynamic equilibrium and state the two conditions for equilibrium.
2. Solve equilibrium problems using the two conditions for equilibrium.
3. Calculate the IMA, AMA, and efficiency of a simple machine.
4. State whether an object is in stable, unstable, or neutral equilibrium.
5. Use Hooke's law to solve problems.
6. Distinguish between stress and strain and between tensile stress, compressive stress, and shear stress.
7. Write the equations for the relationship between stress and strain for the three types of deformation of an
elastic solid. Use these equations to solve problems.
Time frame and Methods of Major assessments 3rd 9 weeks
**Additional quizzes, labs, homework and projects will be graded and due TBA
Fri. Feb. 12th - Chapter 7 exam (Mult. Choice; True/false; problem solving; short answer)
Fri. March 4th - Chapter 8 exam (Mult. Choice; True/false; problem solving; short answer)
Tues. March 22nd - Chapter 9 exam (Mult. Choice; True/false; problem solving; short answer)
**Review for YSU exam Wed. March 23rd and Thurs. March 24th.
**Friday March 25th – Chapters 7-9 Third YSU exam
4th 9 Weeks Chapters 11-12
2016 (28 days)
Adjusted for YSU end of semester
March 28th – May 6th
Based upon YSU curriculum with Text “Physics: Principles with Applications” Author Douglas
Giancoli
Chapter 11 Objectives: ( March/28/2016 thru April/15/2016 for 13 days)
After studying the material of this chapter, the student should be able to:
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1. State the conditions required to produce SHM.
2. Determine the period of motion of an object of mass m attached to a spring of force constant k.
3. Calculate the velocity, acceleration, potential, and kinetic energy at any point in the motion of an object
undergoing SHM.
4. Write equations for displacement, velocity, and acceleration as sinusoidal functions of time for an object
undergoing SHM if the amplitude and angular velocity of the motion are known. Use these equations to
determine the displacement, velocity, and acceleration at a particular moment of time.
5. Determine the period of a simple pendulum of length L.
6. State the conditions necessary for resonance. Give examples of instances where resonance is a) beneficial and
b) destructive. Explain how damped harmonic motion can be achieved to prevent destructive resonance.
7. Distinguish between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave and give examples of each type of wave.
8. Calculate the speed of longitudinal waves through liquids and solids and the speed of transverse waves in
ropes and strings.
9. Calculate the energy transmitted by a wave, the power of a wave and the intensity of a wave, across a unit
area A.
10. Describe wave reflection from a barrier, refraction as the wave travels from one medium into another,
constructive and destructive interference as waves overlap, and diffraction of waves as they pass around an
obstacle.
11. Explain how a standing wave can be produced in a string or rope and calculate the harmonic frequencies
needed to produce standing waves in string instruments.
Chapter 12 Objectives: ( April/18/2016 thru April/29/2016 for 10 days)
After studying the material of this chapter, the student should be able to:
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1. Determine the speed of sound in air at one atmosphere of pressure at different temperatures.
2. Distinguish between the following terms: pitch, frequency, wavelength, sound intensity, loudness.
3. Determine intensity level in decibels of a sound if the intensity of the sound is given in W/m 2.
4. Explain how a standing wave can be produced in a wind instrument open at both ends or closed at one end
and calculate the frequencies produced by different harmonics of pipes of a given length.
5. Determine the beat frequency produced by two tuning forks of different frequencies.
6. Explain how an interference pattern can be produced by two sources of sound of the same wavelength
separated by a distance d.
7. Solve problems involving two sources for m, d, λ, and the angular separation (θ) when the other quantities
are given.
8. Solve for the frequency of the sound heard by a listener and the wavelength of the sound between a source
and the listener when the frequency of the sound produced by the source and the velocity of both the source
and the listener are given.
9. Explain how a shock wave can be produced and what is meant by the term "sonic boom."
Time frame and Methods of Major assessments 4th 9 weeks
**Additional quizzes, labs, homework and projects will be graded and due TBA
Fri. April 15th - Chapter 11 exam (Mult. Choice; True/false; problem solving; short answer)
Fri. April 30th - Chapter 12 exam (Mult. Choice; True/false; problem solving; short answer)
**Review for YSU Lab and Final exam Monday and Tuesday (May 2 and 3)
** Wednesday May 4th YSU Final Lab exam
**Review for YSU Final exam Thursday (May 5)
**Friday – May 6th Final Comprehensive YSU exam (Chapters 1-9 and 11-12)