Last Revision: Fall 2016-2017
SYLLABUS
PHY 213 / General Physics with Calculus I
4 Semester Credit Hours A / 5 Contact Hours
  1. Course Description

This course provides a calculus-based treatment of the principle subdivisions of classical physics: mechanics and energy, including thermodynamics. Lab is required.

  1. Prerequisite

MTH 125

  1. Course Textbooks, Manuals, or Other Required Materials

Serway, R. and Jewett, J. (2013). Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text, 5thedition. Cengage/Brooks & Cole Publishers.

  1. Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

  1. Solve measurement problems using dimensional analysis.
  2. Apply physics principles to problem solving.
  3. Become more proficient at the mathematical skills required for problem solving.
  4. Build the physics and mathematics skills necessary for courses which follow this one.
  5. Discuss the physics principles taught in this course.
  1. Outline of Course Topics
  1. Lecture Topics
  2. Measurement and mathematical review
  3. Vectors
  4. Kinematics
  5. Laws of motion
  6. Work and energy
  7. Linear momentum
  8. Circular and rotational motion
  9. Static equilibrium
  10. Universal gravitation
  11. Mechanics of solids and fluids
  12. Temperature, thermal expansion, heat and gas laws
  13. Thermodynamics-laws, kinetic theory of gases, heat engines, entropy
  14. Oscillatory motion
  1. Suggested Laboratory Topics
  2. Graphing and error analysis
  3. Measuring, density, area, and volume
  4. Measurement of “g” by free fall
  5. Ballistic pendulum
  6. Projective motion
  7. Force table
  8. Centripetal force
  9. Moment of inertia
  10. Equilibrium
  11. Young’s modulus
  12. Specific heat
  13. Linear expansion
  14. Heat of vaporization
  15. The gas laws
  16. Archimedes principle
  17. Hooke’s Law-pendulum
  1. Methods of Instruction
  1. Lectures
  2. Physics laboratory
  3. Audiovisuals
  4. Student CD
  5. Class discussion
  1. Evaluation and Assessment

Procedures for Assessment of Student Achievement

  1. Written examinations
  2. Written quizzes
  3. Laboratory work
  4. Homework
  5. Comprehensive final
  6. Grades will be given based upon A = 90 – 100%, B = 80 – 89%, C = 70 – 79%, D = 60 – 69%, and F = below 60%.
  1. Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.

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  1. Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 state that qualified students with disabilities who meet the essential functions and academic requirements are entitled to reasonable accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to provide appropriate disability documentation to the College.

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