PH201 OnlineSyllabus Fall2017

Welcome

Welcome to PH201 online, the first term of algebra-based physics. This document will orient you to the course and function as a contract between you and me. I look forward to being your instructor.
My primary goal is for every student to succeed in learning physics. To achieve this goal, I lead my classes based on evidence of what helps students learn. Here are some general rules:

  • Active learning works. You will not learn much simply by passively taking notes during a lecture. You will learn physics by doing physics.
  • Peer instruction works. You will be expected to discuss your ideas and work with other students.
  • Time on relevant tasks works. You will be expected to spend a significant amount of time on this class.

Instructor Information

Name: Erik Jensen (please call me Erik)
Office: building 8, room 113Z (use the courtesy phone to have me unlock the door)

Office Hours: Monday 1–4 pm, Tuesday 8:30–10 am and 1–4 pm, Thursday 8:30–10 am and 11:30 am–12:30 pm, Friday 8:30–11 am and 1–2 pm (all pm office hours in 8-222)

Mailbox: hallway outside building 8, room 221

Email:

Phone: 503.589.7838
Address: 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR, 97305

CV:faculty.chemeketa.edu/ejensen6/cv.html

Course Information

Title: General PhysicsCredits: 5
Description:Offers the first term of a three-term sequence of introductory algebra-based college physics. Includes kinematics, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, and rotation.
Prerequisite:MTH112 (Trigonometry) or equivalent with a grade of C or better

Required Text: College Physics; Knight, Jones, and Field; Pearson Addison Wesley
ISBN:1st edition (preferred)080530634X or 0805390626; 2nd edition 0321595491, 0321815408, or 0321815114; or 3rd edition 0321879724 or 0321902556
CRN: Lecture (39926 or 38099) and lab (39927 or 32812)

Time Zone:Pacific

Websites

eLearn:chemeketa-bb.blackboard.com
The primary website we will use is eLearn. This should be your first stop online.

MasteringPhysics:

You will use MasteringPhysics for some homework. Register for the 3rd edition and use the course ID of JENSENPH201P

Faculty:faculty.chemeketa.edu/ejensen6
This open website will be used as a supplement to the course. Proctors and prospective students can also obtain information here.

Student Resources

I think that anyone with the prerequisites and time on task can succeed in this class. But, this is a difficult course made more challenging by the delivery method. And the necessary resources are significant.

Mental Resources:The prerequisite for this course is MTH112 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. You should also be competent at using a web browser, word processor, and spreadsheet.

Temporal Resources: You will need to commit a significant amount of time each week to complete the work necessary to master the physics topics. You will read the text, participate in discussion, observe video lectures, do homework, perform labs, write lab reports, take exams, and do other activities as posted in the course calendar. All told, you should expect to spend from 10 to 20 hours per week on this class.

Other Resources: In addition to paying for the required tuition and fees, you will need to procure a variety of other resources to complete this class. I make every effort to keep costs down, but this class is likely to be more expensive than others at Chemeketa. Please consult the following list and acquire the necessary resources as soon as possible:

  • Acomputer with good internet access, administrator privileges (to install software), and MS Office (cost varies).Your computer must be able to runIOLab software(iolab.science) and Java simulations from PhET (phet.colorado.edu).You should also have a backup plan (library, another computer, etc.) in case you have computer problems. You should not rely on your phone or tablet for access to course content.
  • The textbook (see above for ISBNs) is available used from online sources such as Amazon for about $20. The 1st edition is available in the Chemeketa library in Salem for check out for an entire term. This will be the text for all three courses in the sequence. You should not solely use an e-book as you will not be allowed to use it during exams.
  • Lab equipment will be mailed to you after you provide me with your address and a written agreement to return it. You will be charged $100 if you fail to return it.
  • A scientific (not necessarily graphing) calculator that does not have cell phone or internet capabilities (approximately $10). This will be necessary for the exams.
  • A subscription to MasteringPhysics (approximately $69)purchased from the website. This subscription is valid for an entire year.Subscriptions obtained with a used text will not likely be valid.
  • You may need to pay for the services of a proctor, depending upon where you take your exams. No Chemeketa branches charge for this service.See faculty.chemeketa.edu/ejensen6/final.html

Calendar

Please see eLearn for more details.

Week / Dates / Topics / Chapter.Section
1 / 9/25–10/1 / Introduction, Math Review, and Science / 1 (all), 3.1 to 3.3
2 / 10/2–10/8 / One-Dimensional Kinematics / 2 (all)
3 / 10/9–10/15 / Two-Dimensional Kinematics / 3.4 to 3.8
4 / 10/16–10/22 / Newton’s Laws
Midterm #1 (science, math, chapters 1-3) / 4 (all)
5 / 10/23–10/29 / Applications of Newton’s Laws / 5 (all)
6 / 10/30–11/5 / Circular Motion, Orbits, and Gravity / 6 (all)
7 / 11/6–11/9, 11/11, 11/12 / Rotation, Equilibrium and Elasticity
Midterm 2 (chapters 4-6) / 7 (all)
8 (all)
8 / 11/13–11/19 / Impulse and Momentum / 9 (all)
9 / 11/20–11/22 / Energy and Work / 10 (all)
10 / 11/27–12/3 / Energy and Work / 10 (all)
Finals’ / 12/4–12/5 / Final Exam (comprehensive)

Grading

Note: all points listed below are approximate. I may make subtle adjustments during the term.

Discussion:50 points
Homework:100 points
Lab:100 points
Proctored Exams: 140 points
Quizzes:125 points / A = 90%–100%
B= 80%–89.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999%
C = 70%–79.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999%
D = 60%–69.999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999%
F = 0%–59.9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999%

All work in this class is open-book and open-note unless otherwise specified.

Discussion:You will be graded based on your regular and substantive use of the discussion tool on eLearn. You will earn up to three points for each weekly discussion:

A timely (due Tuesdays at 11:55 pm), substantive, and relevant post in response to the prompt from the instructor / 1 point
At least one timely (due Wednesdays at 11:55 pm), substantive, and relevant reply to a post from another student / 1 point
Timely (due Thursdays at 11:55 pm), substantive, and relevant replies to questions (if any) from the instructor and other students. / 1 point

In addition, you will earn a lump sum (up to 20 points) at the end of the term based on overall use of the discussion board. You earn these points with weekly discussion going beyond minimum requirements and consistent, substantive use of the homework and lab discussion.

MasteringPhysics Homework:You will earn 50 points at the end of the term for your regular and substantive use of MasteringPhysics. You are required to do your best, but the point of this work is to learn while doing. Use the discussion board (not e-mail or messages)for help (and to help other students):

Type / Description / Due Day (11:55 pm)
Reading Questions / Simple, multiple-choice conceptual questions based on textbook reading and videos / Tuesday
Dynamic Study Modules / Multiple-choice (mostly conceptual) questions. Follow-up questions are personalized. / Wednesday
Tutorials / Conceptual and numerical problems with hints available / Wednesday
Textbook / Mostly numerical problems(not questions) from the text, though the given values may be individually randomized / Thursday
Adaptive Follow-Up / Additional textbook homework if you get less than 90% on the textbook homework / Friday

Written Homework: You will complete, photograph, and upload written homework. You will be graded on both your process and your answer. Written homework will sometimes be challenging and may require use of ideas from multiple chapters of the text. It is worth 3 to 10 points per week and is due Fridays at 11:55 pm. Use the discussion board for help (and to help other students).

Lab: You will perform the labs and submit lab work to eLearn. I will not accept lab reports as e-mail or message attachments.Lab work consists of a pre-lab (usually), a lab, and “homework” (follow-up questions on the lab). Each lab will be worth up to 10 points. Lab work is due Sundays at 11:55 pm. Use the discussion board for help (and to help other students).

Lab Resubmission: Lab work may be given a grade of zero with the opportunity for resubmission if the work is insufficiently correct. Resubmission of lab work is due three days from the time graded.

Proctored Midterm and Final Exams:You will demonstrate your learning on open-book and open-noteexams on eLearn in the presence of a proctor. Questions will mostly be “essay” (you must type in your answer) with occasional multiple choice. You will be expected to use the general physical principles to solve novel problems; do not expect simple repetition of problems you have already done as homework with the numbers changed. Points will be awarded for both correct processes and correct answers. Midterms (2 hours) are worth 40 points each and are due Sundays at 11:55 pm. Midterms will cover chapters for the weeks prior to the week of the midterm. The comprehensivefinal exam (3 hours) is worth 60 points and is due Tuesday, December 5that 11:55 pm. There will tend to be more emphasis on chapters not covered on the midterms. Please see faculty.chemeketa.edu/ejensen6/final.html

Conceptual Quizzes: You will earn 5 points per conceptual quiz and survey, provided you complete them and demonstrate reasonable effort. Time limits and due days will vary. Some of the conceptual quizzes are closed-book and closed-note.

Chapter Quizzes: You will earn up to 10 points per chapter quiz each week. The format will be similar to the midterm and final exams (see above), though they do not require a proctor. They arelimited to one hour and are due on Sundays at 11:55 pm.

Solutions: I will post solutions to written homework and MasteringPhysics textbook homework after the due dates. I will not post solutions to exams and most quizzes, though you are welcome to ask questions on the discussion board after they have been graded.

Late Policy: No late work or make up exams will be allowed without prior arrangements. In advance, you may negotiate alternate due dates. When negotiating alternate due dates, you do not need to divulge personal information; focus on what you need instead of why.

Incomplete Policy: A grade of incomplete (I) may be negotiated when a student with passing work needs additional time to complete the course. An incomplete will not be granted as a substitute for a failing grade (F).

No-Show Drop Procedure: You are required to complete all of the work assigned during the first week of class on time. Failure to complete the work on time may result in a “no-show drop” at the discretion of the instructor.

Extra Projects: You may earn up to 15 points with extra projects.This includes credit for reporting correctable errors in the websites or class documents (including this one). Report errors to the discussion board on eLearn. You must submit most extra projects by the end of week 9. Suggestions for extra projects are available here:faculty.chemeketa.edu/ejensen6/extra.html

Grade Appeals:You have one week from the time anything is graded to appeal its score in writing. Failure to do so constitutes acceptance of the grade.

Communication

I will not provide any personal or academic information to people besides Chemeketa employees without your specific permission.I will respond (when needed) to messages, discussion, phone calls, and e-mail within two working days. I will grade work within one week of the due date and post grades to eLearn.

Do not use e-mail when you have access to eLearn (discussion and messages). Use the discussion board instead of a message except for the following cases:

  • You have been directed through a link to use a message.
  • You have an issue you wish to remain private.
  • You are fairly certain your message would only be of interest to you and the recipient.

To post in this class’s discussion forums you must obey certain rules. These rules are important for courteous and valuable discussion. The purpose of these rules is to generate discussions that are valuable for learning.

1)The subject line of an initial post shouldprovide useful information.

2)Provide references for claims whenever possible.

3)All postings must be on topic and as concise as possible while getting your point across clearly. It takes effort to be clear and concise, but that effort is needed to make discussion postings a valuable part of the learning process.

4)Disagree, but don’t be offensive. Debate is important to learning, so feel free to disagree (including with me). While disagreement is acceptable, disagreeing offensively isn’t acceptable. To disagree without being offensive:

  • Avoid language that is reasonably perceived as offensive (such as curse words or slurs).
  • Do not “shout” through excessive use ofALL CAPS in your posting or subject line.
  • Do not post inflammatory messages with the intent of provoking others.
  • Clearly state the nature of the disagreement.
  • Succinctly describe your assertions and support them with additional information (including references) to support your claims.

5)The tone of communication should be semi-formal. Avoid use of “textese” or undefined acronyms.

6)Academic freedom will be honored in this educational forum.

Chemeketa Resources

Please consult the following list of resources to identify which suit your individual needs:
Academic Calendar


Bookstore and Student Identification Cards: Building 1, first floor, 503.399.5131
bookstore.chemeketa.edu

Counseling and Advising: Building 2, first floor, 503.399.5120

Disability Services: Building 2, Room 174, 503.399.5192

Enrollment Center: Building 2, Room 200

Library: Building 9, second floor, 503.399.5043

library.chemeketa.edu
Public Safety: Building 2, first floor, 503.399.5023

Student Retention and College Life: Building 2, Room 174, 503.399.5117

Study Skills: Building 2, Room 212, 503.399.5162


Testing Services: Building 2, first floor, 503.399.6556

Tutoring (including eTutoring): Building 2, second floor, 503.399.5190

Writing Center: Building 35, Room 101, 503.399.7179

Amendment Policy

Portions of this syllabus may be slightly modified by agreement of the instructor and students provided those changes do not violate Chemeketa policy or the course outline.

Students with Disabilities

Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty, and Disability Services. If you have already been approved for accommodations and requested them for this term, both you and I receive a Letter of Accommodation by e-mail. It is important that we discuss the accommodations as early in the term as possible. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through Disability Services should phone 503.399.5192, e-mail , or go to the office in Building 2.

Diversity and Affirmative Action

We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members.

Each individual and group has the potential to contribute in our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.

It is the policy of Chemeketa Community College and its Board that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, pregnancy and related conditions, family relationship, veteran’s status, disabilities and tobacco usage in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity/affirmative action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, Oregon 97305-7070, or call 503.399.4784. To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192.

Academic Honesty

Chemeketa’s Academic Honesty policy can be found here:

Here are some specific examples for this particular course:

  • It is a violation of academic honesty to receive help on labs or written homework without attribution. Sources of help that must be cited include other instructors, lab partners, tutors, websites, relatives, and friends. You do not need to cite me as a source.
  • It is a violation of academic honesty for two or more students to produce identical or extremely similar homework, lab reports, quizzes, or exams.
  • It is not a violation of academic honesty to use notes or books during chapter quizzes or exams (exception: e-books).
  • Some conceptual quizzes are open-book and open-note while others are not.
  • It is a violation of academic honesty to use any human help (exceptions: computer technical support and disability services) during anexam, chapter quiz, or conceptual quiz.
  • It is a violation of academic honesty to use a cell phone, e-mail, chat, or any website besides eLearn during an exam, chapter quiz, or conceptual quiz.
  • It is a violation of academic honesty to share quiz or exam questions.
  • It is a violation of academic honesty to use chegg.com or a similar website.
  • Every grade is subject to review and revision based on a violation of academic honesty, regardless of the time frame.

Quality Matters Recognition

PH201 onlinewas recognized by Quality Matters, a research-based peer review program for online courses.

Tips for Success

It is very difficult for me to give advice on how to succeed, given the different experiences, preferences, and aptitudes of students. But here are some things that work for many:

1)Keep up with the textbook reading and any documents on eLearn. Tip sheets are especially important.

2)Start your homework about a day in advance and your labs a few days in advance. That way you have time to seek out help if needed.