PHY2048:  Physics with Calculus I

 

Summer C, 2008

 

Instructor

Dr. Hal A. Hollingsworth/Dr. Misak Sargsian

e-mail

Hal.Hollingsworth@FIU.edu / sargsian@FIU.edu

Textbook

University Physics with modern Physics  - 12th Ed

H.D. Young and R.A. Freedman

Online access

http://www.masteringphysics.com

Course Code

PHY2048SUMMER09

Overview

PHY 2048 is the first half of a calculus-based introductory physics course designed for science and engineering majors.  Here we cover kinematics, Newton's Laws, conservations laws, gravitation, fluids, sound, and thermodynamics.  Calculus I (MAC 2311 or equivalent) should be taken prior to or concurrent with this course.  A problem solving class is normally recommended, but will unfortunately not be offered this summer.

Requirements

In developing this course proficiency in the fundamentals mathematical concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry was assumed.  Even though the fundamental ideas of physics were given precedence over the rote memorization of facts it must be emphasized that this is a foundation course for scientists and engineers.  It is therefore quite rigorous and should definitely not be regarded as an Òeasy A classÓ.  A willingness to work hard should be regarded as a prerequisite and for success.  You should dedicate at least 6 hours per week outside of class time to studying physics.

Course outline

 

Date

Topic

Text Chapters

Section 1

(Mechanics 1)

May 4 & 6

Physical quantities, linear and circular motion

1, 1 and 2

May 11 & 13

One Dimensional Motion

 2

May 18 & 20, 27

Two Dimensional Motion, NewtonÕs Laws

3,4

June 1, 3, June 8

NewtonÕs Laws and Their Application, work

4,5,6

                                           June  10, 2009       Exam 1, Chapters 1 - 6

Section 2

(Mechanics 2)

June  15, 17

Potential Energy, Momentum

7,8

June 22, 24 &29

  Rotational motion , Gravitation

9,10 and 12

July  1

Periodic motion, Fluid Mechanics

13 and 14

July 6, 2009        Exam 2, Chapters 7 – 14

Section 3

(Waves and Thermodynamics)

 July 8

Mechanical waves, sound

15 and 16

July 13

Thermodynamics

17 and 18

July  15

1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics

19 and 20

July 20

 

Review

July 22       Exam 3, Chapters 15 – 20

 

July 27 & 29

Course review

Aug 3, 2009      Final Exam, Chapters 1 – 20


Home Learning

 

25% of your course grade will be based on assignments available on the online tutorial/homework website at www.masteringphysics.com.  It is essential that you familiarize yourself with the website since it contains a great deal of information to help you master this course.  As soon as you have access, complete the introductory practice assignment to learn how to complete questions and submit them for credit.

 

To use the website:

!              Purchase the text package or the student access kit or the access code (online).

!              Go to www.masteringphysics.com

!              Click on the image of the book recommended for this course (University Physics, 12th edition)

!              If you are accessing the site for the first time: click on ÒRegisterÓ and enter the access code that came with your text. This is a printed code supplied with your book and found under the pull-tab inside your Mastering Physics Student Access Kit. It is valid for registering one student.

!              If the tab in this kit has been pulled back, the code may no longer be valid.  If you buy a secondhand textbook, any code supplied with it is probably no longer valid.  In either case, you can purchase a Student Access Code online using a credit card for $44.50 by clicking on BUY NOW.  DonÕt forget to consider this additional cost when negotiating the price of a second hand book. 

!              After entering your code complete your registration with your last name, first name and student id number exactly as they appear in Panthersoft. This allows me to correlate your work in mastering physics with your in-class exams. You may choose anything you like as your login id.

!              Make sure you enter your email address correctly. If you forget your password, this is the email address that your password information will be sent to. 

!              Your Student ID is your Panther ID.

Once you are registered, your code is valid for 18 months. You won't need to buy another student access code to register for a second course using the mastering physics website. You would, however, have to add this semester's course using the new course ID.

 

 

You must add this course to have full access to the online assignments.  The Course ID for this course is

 

PHY2048SUMMER09

You cannot edit this field after you record it, so please pay very careful attention to entering the code accurately.   If you register but don't enter the course ID, you will not have access to the entire Mastering Physics website, including our specific assignments.  If you were registered previously with mastering physics, then log in to you account as usual and click on Òchange your password and other personal informationÓ.  Enter the new course ID in the appropriate box.

 

Online help is available under the Help tab on the Mastering Physics website. 

 

Due dates: Weekly assignments are due no later than 11:59 pm on Sunday of each week.  You will lose 4% for each day that an assignment is late.  This means that after 25 days, you will receive zero credit.

Exams

 

There will be three non-cumulative exams given in class covering Part I (Ch 21-24), Part II (Ch 25- 32) and Part III (Ch 33- 36) of the text.  The exams will consist of multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended response questions.  Each chapter in the text ends with a chapter summary which reviews the major points described in the chapter.  These, along with the assignments from the Mastering Physics website, should be of great help in preparing for exams.  No review sheets will be produced.  Each of these exams will contribute 20% toward your final grade.

In addition to the three non-cumulative exams, there will also be an optional cumulative final exam.   The final exam functions as a make up exam for a missed exam or can be taken in order to replace the lowest of the grades for the three prior exams.  Take special note of the following:

 

a.     You will not be permitted to take the exam if

-               You arrive more than 30 minutes late for an exam

-               Anyone has finished and left the exam room

b.     All exams are mandatory so please plan accordingly.  Arrange your schedule so that you can attend the exams on time.  Under no circumstances will makeup exams be offered.  The optional final provides the only opportunity by which you can make up for a missed exam or replace an earlier grade.

No additional makeup exams will be offered.

c.     Cheating on exams will not be tolerated and will be reported according to established university procedures.  Students should carefully read the section of the student handbook entitled "academic misconduct".   Academic misconduct will be reported as prescribed in this handbook.

d.     All exams are closed book, and no notes are allowed.

Grades

 

Course Requirements

Weights

Homework

25%

Exams (3 x 25%)

75%

Total

100%

 

 

 

Letter Grade

Range

 

Letter Grade

Range

   A

  93 –100

   C

  73 – 76

   A-

  90 – 92

   C-

  70 – 72

   B+

  87 – 89

   D+

  67 – 69

   B

  83 – 86

   D

  63 – 66

  B-

  80 – 82

   D-

  60 – 62

  C+

  77 – 79

   F

   0 – 59

Disability Notice

 

If you have a disability and need assistance, please contact the Disability Resource Center (University Park: GC190; 305-348-3532) (North Campus: WUC139, 305-919-5345).

Upon contact, the Disability Resource Center will review your request and contact your professors or other personnel to make arrangements for appropriate modification and/or assistance.

Religious Holidays

 

           The University's policy on religious holy days as stated in the University Catalog and Student Handbook will be followed in this class. Any student may request to be excused from class to observe a religious holy day of his or her faith. 

Rules, Policies, and Academic Misconduct

 

           Assignments from the text and other resources are listed below for each class session. Students are expected to be pace their learning according to the posted course assignments.

 

It is expected that interactive learning and teaching will enrich the learning experience of all students, and that each student will work in partnership with the professor to create a positive learning experience for all. Student engagement is a necessary condition for an effective learning experience, and includes contributions to debate and discussion (if any), positive interactive learning with others, and an enthusiastic attitude towards inquiry. Everyone is expected to be a positive contributor to the class learning community, and students are expected to share the responsibility of teaching each other.

Statement of Understanding between Professor and Student 

 

           Every student must respect the right of all to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students must adhere to a standard of academic conduct, demonstrating respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. As a student taking this class:

 

v    I will not represent someone elseÕs work as my own.

v    I will not cheat, nor will I aid in anotherÕs cheating.

v    I will be honest in my academic endeavors.

v    I understand that if I am found responsible for academic misconduct, I will be subject to the academic misconduct procedures and sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Failure to adhere to the guidelines stated above may result in one of the following:

v    Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the University, preventing readmission to the institution. This sanction shall be recorded on the student's transcript.

v    Suspension: Temporary separation of the student from the University for a specific period of time.

 

By taking this course, I promise to adhere to FIUÕs Student Code of Academic Integrity. For details on the policy and procedures go to ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT (Section 2.44).