PHY 2048 (Sect. 1433) – General Physics I – Syllabus
TR 10:30-12:40 NM 256 Summer – 2015
INSTRUCTOR
OFFICE
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
TEXT
CALCULATOR
PREREQUISITE
John Williams
NM 221
791-2490
williams.john@spcollege.edu
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4th edition, Giancoli)
Ti-83 or 84 graphing calculator required
MAC 2311; Co-requisite: PHY 1048L
Course Description: This course includes theory of mechanics: vectors; force; motion;
energy; rotation of theory of matter. It also includes theory of heat; heat transfer;
thermodynamics; sound and wave motion phenomena; rigid bodies; elastic properties;
vibratory motion, properties of fluids; molecular use of Calculus in problem solving. This
course is designed for physics majors and for engineering students. Three credit hours.
SPC Withdrawal Policy:
Beginning January 2008, instructors can no longer withdraw students from classes. If a
student wishes to withdraw from a course, it is the responsibility of the student to
withdraw either online through MySPC or with the help of an advisor in the registration
office. If the withdrawal is completed by June 26th, 2015, a grade of “W” will be
recorded which does not impact the student’s GPA. If the withdrawal occurs after June
26, 2015, the student will receive a grade of WF (withdraw-failing). The WF grade is
punitive; it has the same impact on the GPA as an F. Students in the third attempt of a
course who withdraw will receive a WF regardless of the date of withdrawal. Students
who do not attend during the first two weeks of classes will automatically be withdrawn
from the course by the college and will still be responsible for the tuition and fees. Also,
students who do not show sufficient active participation (i.e. completion of tests and
quizzes and regular attendance) in the course by June 26, 2015, will be administratively
withdrawn by the college and receive a WF. Students who withdraw from all classes
may be required to repay some or all of the financial aid received for the term. Should
you consider totally withdrawing from all classes before June 26, 2015 (for the summer
session) it is important that you consult the Scholarships & Student Financial Assistance
office on your home campus to understand your options and the consequences of total
withdrawal.
Attendance Policy:
Students are required to attend class regularly and on time. Attendance will be
recorded at the start of each period. Late arriving students are responsible for signing
in at the end of the class to avoid being counted absent. Except in an emergency, a
student who needs to leave early should notify the instructor at the beginning of the
period. When absent, it is the student’s responsibility to learn what was missed
(assignments, handouts, due dates, etc). Students missing class are strongly
encouraged to contact the instructor promptly to avoid an unexcused
absence. Documentation will be required in order to excuse an absence.
Testing: There will be five (5) tests throughout the semester. No make-up tests will be
given. One test grade (the lowest) will be dropped before final grades are averaged. A
comprehensive, mandatory final examination will be given during the final exam week at
the end of the semester. Ti-83 or Ti-84 graphing calculators may be used on all tests.
However, you may not use Ti-89s or Ti-92s.
Assignments: The homework assignments for the semester are located in “Angel”
under the lessons tab. Homework needs to be completed before each section test.
Late homework submitted after the section tests will not be accepted.
Grading Policy: The average of the four tests will count 60% of the course grade. No
make-up exams are given. Homework will count 20% of your final grade. The final
exam is comprehensive and compulsory and will count 20% of the final grade. The
grading scale is:
90 –100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Gordon Rule: You must make a minimum grade of “C” in this course if you are using it
to meet the Gordon Rule requirement.
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Assignments (Homework) plus Test Dates:
Completion Chapters
Practice Problems
Measurement; Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions; Vectors
May 20
Introduction
Chapter #1 1-10
Chapter #2 1-10
Chapter #3 1-10
May 28
Test #1
Dynamics: Newton’s Laws of Motion & Gravitation
Chapter #4 1-10
Chapter #5 1-10
Chapter #6 1-10
June 11
Test #2
Work and Energy; Conservation of Energy: Conservation of Momentum
Chapter #7 1-10
June 25
Chapter #8
Chapter #9
Test #3
1-10
1-10
Rotational Motion about a Fixed Axis; General Rotation; Static Equilibrium
Chapter #10 1-10
Chapter #11 1-10
Chapter #12 1-10
July 9
Test #4
Oscillations; Sound; Laws of Thermodynamics
Chapter #14 1-10
Chapter #16 1-10
Chapter #18, #19, #20 1-10
July 21
Test #5
July 21
July 23
Final Review
Final
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