PHYSICS 231 SYLLABUS
Number and Name of Course: PHY 231 General University Physics
Semester/Year/Time: Fall 2005 TR 2:35 – 3:50\ RM JCC 262
Meeting time\place recitation: T 4:00 – 5:00 \ RM JCC 262
Instructor: Jeremy Wood
Office: JCC RM 264
Office Hours:
MTWRF: 10 – 11
MWF: 1:40 – 2:40
WF: 9 - 10
Phone: 487 - 3254
Email: Jeremy.Wood@kctcs.edu
Website: WWW.KYVU.ORG
Course Description:
First part of a two-semester survey of classical physics. Consequences of the principles
of mechanics are developed conceptually, analytically and quantitatively.
Prerequisites:
Familiarity with elementary concepts and techniques of calculus (derivatives and
integrals) is required.
Text: Eugene Hecht, PHYSICS Calculus 2nd edition
Calculator: A scientific or better calculator is required for this course. A TI-85 is
recommended.
Course Objectives: Study concepts and problem solving methods in the topics listed in
the course description.
Attendance Policy
Attendance in class is kept by the instructor and is strongly recommended as test
questions will come from class lectures, demonstrations, quizzes and assigned
homework.
Inclement Weather Policy
During periods of inclement weather, all classes scheduled BEFORE 9:30 a.m., will be
cancelled. Students will be asked to report at 9:30 for their 9:30 classes. The classes that
are cancelled will be made up according to a manner that the individual faculty member
has determined and which has been approved in advance by the appropriate Division
Chair and Dean.
Academic Honesty Policy
The KCTCS faculty and students are bound by principles of truth and honesty that
are recognized as fundamental for a community of teachers and scholars. The
college expects students and faculty to honor, and faculty to enforce, these
academic principles. The college affirms that it will not tolerate academic
dishonesty including, but not limited to, violation of academic rights of students
(section 2.0) and student offenses (section 3.0).
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Withdrawal Policy
October 17 is the last day for students at their discretion to withdraw from a class and still
receive a grade of W. December 9th is the last day for students to withdraw, at the
discretion of instructor, and officially receive a grade of W. If students do not officially
withdraw before the last day of class, they must receive a grade of “E”.
Accommodations Policy
Students needing accommodations should contact the local disabilities service
representative as follows:
Hazard Campus - Doug Fraley; Lees College Campus - Cluster Howard; Knott
County Branch - Germaine Shaffer; Leslie County Center - Hallie Bowling.
Recitation
Recitation is one hour per week. During this time the instructor will emphasize
problem solving methods and go over solutions to physics problems. Recitation
is very helpful in improving exam scores.
Cheating
Any student caught cheating on an exam will receive a zero for the exam and may
be assigned a grade of E for the course.
Grading Weights
Exams
90%
Three 100 point exams and one COMPREHENSIVE final exam worth
200 points
Homework 10%
GRADING SCALE
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
BELOW 60
A
B
C
D
E
Cell Phones and Pagers
Please turn off all cell phones and pagers during class.
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General Education Competencies
1) To demonstrate an awareness of one’s interactions with the physical world course specific (Science).
2) To communicate effectively using standard written English to answer
conceptual essay questions and write lab reports - general education (Writing).
3) To analyze summarize and interpret reading material - general education
(Reading).
4) To elaborate upon knowledge and to create new thoughts, processes and/or
brainstorm - general education (Creative Thinking).
5) To demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations in making value
choices and the consequences of value choices - general education
(Ethics/Values).
6) Integrated Learning: (To think critically and make connections in learning
across the disciplines). Students will be required to analyze and synthesize new
information and apply theories to solve problems.
Eating and Drinking
No eating or drinking will be allowed in class or lab.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
CHAPTER SECTIONS
1
Review as needed
2
1–8
3
1-9
4
All
EXAM 1
6
1–6
PROBLEMS
Review as needed
1,2,4,5,20,21,23,28,32,45,48,52,53,90,91,
103,104
9,10,17,18,36,37,40,47,53,56,58,61,63,67,
68,78,89,103,104,112,115,122,123
1,4,8,9,11,12,20,23,32,57,58,86,87,89,
102,103,104,117,119,132,134
1,3,8,14,15,37,57,58,70,71,84,87,99,100,
102,103,118,119
3,4,10 – 13,44,45,60,61
1,2,3,15,16,26,27,35,58
70 – 72,86,89
7
5
8
EXAM 2
9
1,4,5(1 D only)
1–3
5-7
10
1,5 – 7,
8 (resonance)
1,2,4,6 (speed in
2,3,7,8,59,60,74,75,128
air),10 (air columns)
1,2
1,2,3,4,6,9
11
2-9
26,27,36,37,45,56,65,66,82,83,87,88,93,
109,110,119
1,2,58,59,67,68,82,90,91,96,97,102,103
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EXAM 3
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
* If time allows. More problems may be added or the current problems changed.
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