CCBC, Essex Campus School of Mathematics and Science
PHYS 100 General Physical Science Section: WE1
DESCRIPTION
PHYS 100--3 Credits--General Physical Science gives a general understanding of the scientific method and its application to the real world; draws principles from basic physical science (physics/chemistry) and takes a conceptual approach; covers motion, momentum, energy, gravity, solids, liquids, and gases. For students needing a lab, PHYS 111 Physical Science Lab serves as the accompanying lab.
3 lecture hours per week during a regular semester.
Prerequisites: (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054), (ENGL 052 or ESOL 052), MATH 082
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Instructor’s name: Irene Matusz
B. Semester/term and year: Spring, 2014
C. Instructor's office room numberMASH712
D. Instructor’s Contact Information:
Phone number – 443-840-2924
Email address(es) – ;
E. Contact information for course related concerns:
Students should first attempt to take concerns to the faculty member. If students are unable to resolve course-related concerns with the instructor, they should contact Katherine Van de Wal, Physical Science Campus Coordinator, at 443-840-2685, , room MASH510H on the Essex campus.
F. Class meeting: 24/7 via the web.
G. Instructor's office: by appointment
COURSE GOALS
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. apply the concepts of linear motion to problems involving speed, velocity, and acceleration
2. analyze projectile motion in terms of vectors and do simple calculations for projectiles
3. solve problems using Newton’s Laws
4. apply conservation of linear momentum to problems using real life examples
5. differentiate between work and energy and solve real life examples involving
work and energy
6. apply concepts of rotational inertia, torque, and forces to solve problems of rotational motion
7. apply the basic principles of satellite motion to real life examples
8. detect differences in elements, compounds, and mixtures
9. describe common solids in terms of their properties
10. apply the properties of liquids to real life examples
11. analyze gases and all of their properties
12. apply concepts of energy associated with heat and know how it applies to everyday life
13. discuss contributions of diverse cultures to the development and history ofphysics
Major Topics
I. Linear Motion
II. Nonlinear Motion
III. Newton’s Laws of Motion
IV. Momentum
V. Energy
VI. Rotational Motion
VII. Gravity
VIII. Satellite Motion
IX. The Atomic Nature of Matter
X. Solids
XI. Liquids
XII. Gases
EVALUATION
Grade determination:
Test # 1 - Unit I (Chapters 2 - 5, 10) 25 %
Test # 2 - Unit II (Chapters 6 - 9) 25 %
Test # 3 - Unit III (Chapters 11 - 14) 25 %
Final - Units I - III (all of the above) 25 %
Grade by Percentage
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
Below 60 F
Instructor’s audit policy:If you don't take advantage of ‘coming to class’, studying the material, etc., you're wasting your money!!
COURSE PROCEDURES
Text : Conceptual Physics, any edition starting at 8th, Paul G. Hewitt
(or any physics or physical science text that covers the subject matter noted in the lecture notes on the website for this course)
Calculator : A calculator with a square root key
Homework assignments will be given for your benefit as study aids for tests.
This is a self-paced course. All tests will be available from the beginning of the semester and can be taken at any time during the semester. However, it is advisable to follow the ‘Suggested Schedule’ found on the web site so you won’t need to cram all the tests in at the end of the semester.
NOTE: Since this is a self-paced course, I don’t usually submit midterm grades to the records office unless you have taken and gotten a failing grade on the tests (if any) you have taken by midterm. Since your grade is based on the average of the tests, you should always be aware of your current grade throughout the semester.
Testing:
Each test and the final exam are to be taken at one of the testing centers and they will be done on paper, not the computer. For each test and the final:
bring your calculator
a copy of the review sheet as found on the web site will be attached to the test
The final exam (not Test #3) is optional. i.e., If you do not take the final, your grade will be determined by the average of the three tests. The final will be divided into three parts. Each part will correspond to the corresponding test. If any test is below 70 points, the percentage for that part of the final will replace that test score if it is higher. (Note: This applies to only one test score below 70. If more than one test score is below 70, only the lowest score will be affected). You will be given a review sheet containing formulas and other pertinent information for each test. These review sheets are on the web site for you to preview at any time. Since it outlines the material you should know for the test, it could be used as a study aid by making a printed copy of it and jotting down notes next to each item.
The tests and final are not 'curved'. For extra points, you will be given additional problems corresponding to the lectures covered for that test. For these extra credit assignments, you can use whatever references that you feel you may need. You can then fax them, send them by regular mail, or bring them in at the time you take the test. These assignments will be accepted up to the end of the semester.
Test format: The tests are set up the same as the on-site quizzes except that there are more multiple choice type questions than the other two types.
College wide syllabus policies such as Code of Conduct related to Academic Integrity and Classroom Behavior or the Audit/Withdrawal policy, please go to the Syllabus Tab on the MyCCBC page.
This syllabus may be changed at any time with notification.
Revised Spring, 2014