COURSE OUTLINE
This is a calculus based first course in a two semester general physics sequence for science and engineering majors. This course provides a basic foundation for your further studies in Science and Engineering. The course has three components: 2 lectures (TTH), one discussion (F) and one lab per week. Regular attendance in all three is required for successful completion of the course. Lectures: The class lectures will be on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 - 9:50 am and 10:30 - 11:20 am. Due to the large amount of material to be covered in this course, it will not be possible to cover everything in lecture. The lecture classes will be utilized for the introduction to and illustration of some of the more important and difficult concepts, and the application of these concepts. In order for the lectures to have a maximum effectiveness, you need to come prepared. The textbook gives an excellent coverage of the material to be covered in this course. It is absolutely essential that you read the assigned material in the text BEFORE the lecture. Recitation (Discussion Section): These will be devoted to discussions of problems, administration of quizzes and also the discussion of physics materials not fully covered in the class lecture. Your recitation instructor will work out one or two typical example problems (not homework) which will help you to understand more deeply the materials covered in the class as well as your homework assignment. You are strongly encouraged to discuss with your discussion leader the topics we could not cover in detail in classes or any material that you do not clearly understand. Exams: There are three evening exams and a comprehensive final that will be given at the times listed in the schedule below. Books, Math tables, dictionaries, other written materials and scratch papers are not permitted. You may use an electronic calculator in the exams, but obtaining programmed information from a programmable calculator is not permitted. All problems, except multiple choices, must clearly show the physical principles being used, the substitution of any number into the calculation and the answers. All work must be done directly onto the exam paper provided. NO make-up exams will be given.
EXAM SCHEDULE
Homework: The homework assignments are an essential part of the course. It is by doing these that you develop the problem solving skills that are required for success on the exams, and that are fundamental to your future studies in science and engineering. Homework will be assigned each week, and the due dates will be announced in the class. Homework is to be submitted to the recitation instructor at the beginning of your discussion section on the due dates. You are required to submit all the homework assigned. Only a selected number of problems and/or exercises of each of homework will be graded. You may consult with your classmates on homework, but you should be certain that you understand each problem. Your recitation instructors and I will provide assistance with your difficulties in solving problems during our scheduled office hours. The assigned problems represent only the minimum effort you should make outside the class. You should expect to work considerably more problems if you wish to earn an A or B. Quizzes: There will be a total of seven quizzes given in the recitation classes over the material covered since the last quiz. Each quiz will be graded in detail. Like exams, all quizzes are closed books, and the same restrictions, as for the exams, apply. Laboratory: The laboratory experiments are designed to provide first hand experiences with the physical laws and phenomena covered in this course. The lab is a discovery experience, so sometimes the experiments will lead the lectures. The Laboratories are under the supervision of Ms. Melissa Edwards. Her office is located in the basement of the Physical Science II Building, Room B-57A. You will get a copy of the Lab Manual in the first Lab Meeting. Drop, add and special accomodation for students with disabilities: The current university drop and withdrawal policy will be strictly followed. The students should make themselves familiar with this policy to avoid problems later in the semester. A copy of the “Oklahoma State University syllabus attachment, Spring 2008” is included with this course outline. Excused absences: With an acceptable or timely written excuse, a maximum of one exam, one quiz or one lab may be excused. Excuses will normally be accepted only for personal illness (documented by a doctor’s certificate), or serious family emergencies (suitably documented). Excuses for quizzes should be presented to your discussion leader, for lab to the lab coordinator or for exam to me. The excuse must be presented within one week from the missed assignment. I reserve the unconditional right to judge whether an excuse is acceptable. Academic Dishonesty or Misconduct The University policy regarding academic dishonesty or misconduct will be strictly followed.
Grading: Grades will be determined on the basis of 1000
points apportioned as follows:
The grading scale will be approximately:
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SUGGESTED PROBLEMS
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