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Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus
PHY 2054C Course Title General Physics II with Lab
20540 Credit: 5 Term: Spring 2016
This course is a continuation of PHY 2053C, covering the basic principles of electricity, magnetism, optics and selected topics in modern physics. The course is intended for premedical, physical therapy and other pre-professionals not majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. It can also be used to satisfy the general education requirement for physical science.
This section is a hybrid section.
Class will meet EVERY WEDNESDAY from 9am – 12:50pm.
First class meeting is 1/6/2016.
Please see the Course Calendar for required class meetings on LE Campus.
Contact
Brenda Skoczelas Skoczelb@lssc.edu
Information:
Office
Location:
LE SM 230 Office Hours: As Posted on Faculty Website
All students are required to use Lakehawk Mail for official college e-mail communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating Lakehawk
Mail.
C or higher in PHY 2053C & MAC 1114 or documented consent of instructor
None
College Physics by Serway, Vuille & Fayghm 9 th edition
WebAssign Access Code
General understanding of computer systems (Blackboard), Excel spreadsheets for data analysis & Internet for research
Course Objectives:
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this Course:
Second of two Physics sequence courses designed to teach the students the fundamentals of physics required to follow onto a more advance field of study
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Demonstrate competency with the principles of the scientific method, as well as an appreciation for its purpose in obtaining results from a collection of carefully recorded objectively based observations representing the current level of knowledge as accepted by the scientific community.
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Integrate basic concepts of chemical, physical, and biological processes into a cohesive awareness of the interrelationships that exist between them.
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Critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, applying inductive reasoning to arrive at scientifically rational conclusions.
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Describe and identify components, assess and discuss results, as well as design
(and/or implement) scientific experiments.
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Academic Integrity:
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration.
Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.)
Important Information for Students with
Disabilities:
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg
Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3589 and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at www.lssc.edu
, then go to “Quick Links” and click on
Disability Services.
Privacy Policy (FERPA):
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR
Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Attendance / Withdrawal
Policies:
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
Attendance is crucial for success in any course. Student absences will be excused at the discretion of the instructor in the cases of extreme circumstances. All students are required to be in class and prepared on time . It is your responsibility to contact the instructor in the event of an absence. If you do not contact the instructor, an absence will automatically be counted as unexcused. Quizzes in both lecture and lab may be administered to insure prompt attendance.
Quizzes cannot be made up and are given at the beginning of the lecture/lab session. Anyone arriving late forfeits the opportunity to take the quiz and will receive a zero for the missed quiz.
Withdrawal Deadline: Wed 3/25/16
Methods of Evaluation: Homework, Laboratory Work, Reading Quizzes and Exams
Homework 180 Points
Reading Quizzes 120 Points
4 In-Class Exams 480 Points
Grading Scale:
Course Calendar:
Laboratory 220 Points
Total 1000 Points
Chapters 10-12, 15-20, 22-24
No late work will be accepted.
No exceptions. Homework will be due the following class period that it was assigned, whether you were present in class or not. There will be no makeup tests, quizzes, or labs. If a student must be absent from a class for an emergency situation, it is their responsibility to contact me or another student to find out what they have missed.
You need to email me no later than the day of the class that you were absent for to receive the subject material covered and/or assignments. Contact the instructor as soon as possible regarding any emergency situation.
1. Please do not attempt to carry on conversations while I'm teaching.
2. Food and drink are not allowed in lab.
3. No Cell Phones during class. Absolutely no sleeping!
4. Please Always show respect to the instructor and fellow classmates.
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Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
I will not hesitate to ask you to leave the classroom or to write an incident report if necessary.
Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College
Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule
2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student.
This section is a hybrid section.
Class will meet EVERY Wednesday from 9am – 12:50pm.
First class meeting is 1/6/2016.
Please see the Course Calendar for required class meetings on LE Campus.
WebAssign Class Key:
Instructor Section Class Key
Brenda Skoczelas PHYS 2054C, section 20540 lscc 4888 5882
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