PHYS1111     Fall06 Dr. Colbert                    e-mail: tcolbert@aug.edu
Science Bldg, 3006 Center           WEB PAGE: http://chmtmc.aug.edu/

Week (starting)

Chapters

Exam Schedule/Notes

Labs

Aug. 21

 Ch. 1,2

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 Measurements

Aug. 28

 2,3 .  Acceleration

Sept. 4 (LABOR)

 4,5    No Lab.

Sept. 11

 5,6 .  Projectile Motion

 Sept. 18

 7 Exam 1 Chs. 1-6  Th 21st  Atwood

 Sept. 25

 8 . Problem Session

Oct. 2

 9 .  Energy Cons. 

Oct. 9

 12.1,12.2
10

     

 .Ballistic Pend. 

Oct. 16

 10,11

..Exam 2, Chs. 7-9 &12 Th. 19th

  Equilibrium

Oct. 23

 11,13

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  Problem Session
Oct. 30 13

Rot. Inertia
Nov. 6 14

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  Oscillations 
Nov. 13 14

Exam 3, Chs. 10,11,13,14.  Th 16th

  Problem Session
Nov. 20 (T.G.) 16

No Lab
Nov. 27 16,17

 

  Resonance  
Dec. 4  17 Final Review
Last day for Withdrawal from course: Oct. 12      Final Exam:   7:00-9:00AM Dec. 14

STUDY TIPS AND RESOURCES:  Problems will be assigned throughout the course for each of the chapters. You must read the assigned material before class lectures on each topic.  I will post assignment comments on my web page listing reading and homework assignments.   We may have quizzes either in class or online (to be discussed).   I will post or handout solutions as assignments are completed.   You should take thorough textbook notes on the assigned reading prior to lectures. I recommend working with other students on many problems throughout the week.  You should be able to complete at least a couple of physics problems each day.  While not assigned for collection, you should review and feel comfortable with all of the concept questions at the end of each chapter. 
    Our textbook is  PHYSICS, James S. Walker, Either 2nd or 3rd  edition.  This may be accompanied by the "Physlet Physics Workbook & CD".  Lab.  handouts are available online from links on this syllabus.  You should review the lab material prior to coming to lab.  Failure to be prepared for lab may result in no credit for that lab.   My web page will contain several other resources that you may find useful for this course.  We will also be using  WEB CT/VISTA course management software located at http://vista.usg.edu .   We will be using the "assessments and discussion list" tools.
    I expect all students to participate on a class discussion list (ask questions of me and each other, as well as provide responses).  You should associate yourself with a study group within the first day or two of class.  Gather phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and plan study times with two or three classmates (consider this an assignment).  Physlet simulations will be used in class for demonstrations.  I will also link to several that are relevant for you to look at and work with.

TESTS QUIZZES AND FINAL: Three tests will be given which may include some multiple choice, but focus mainly on problem solving (show all work). The tests will be graded out of 100 points. The final exam will count as 2 tests and will cover material from the entire course.  Sample exams are on my assignments page. The total average for quizzes (online and in class) will count as a single test score.  Quizzes online may be over assigned reading or consist of a problem similar to one of the homework, class or book examples.  In class quizzes will typically be warmup material as a check that you are doing the required daily reading (we may or may not have these). The quiz problems will be graded as correct or incorrect.  I will drop one low quiz assignments.   Of these six test scores (3 exams, 2 final, 1 quiz [average]) the lowest single score will be dropped.  The five scores that remain will determine 80% of your course grade.  Since one test score is dropped there are no make ups for missed tests.  If you must miss a test due to a known prior activity you must make arrangements to take the exam early.  

LABS: Handouts are available online.. There will be no formal lab write ups.  You must make sure that you are checked out on the lab before you leave lab.  You should make sure that you understand the analysis and can answer any questions, as these may show up on exams or quizzes (they will).  EXPECT THE LAB SCHEDULE ABOVE TO BE MODIFIED AS NEW LAB EXPERIMENTS ARE IN DEVELOPMENT. 

DISCUSSION LIST: WebCT/Vista is being used to provide a discussion forum.  I will group several folders by appropriate dates  throughout the course.  You may and must post questions, comments, or responses, within each folder.   This is intended as a way to communicate with both me and with each other.  If you are unable to score 100% on every quiz and exam you should have questions and participate.  If you are able to get perfect scores on everything, then you have much to contribute to others!  More detailed instructions will be presented in class.  All students are expected to participate in this discussion list.   Your participation is required. I do ask that the discussion list content stick to coursework, setting up study groups, etc....avoid general complaints that you can discuss directly with me (office hours or email, but not bulletin board). This should be quality discussion regarding the course content. 

Course Grades:
80% of the total grade will come from your best five test/final/quiz/ scores.
10% of the total grade will come from your average lab score.
10%   of the total grade will come from your participation on the discussion list.
 
Grades will be no less than:
A if 90 % or better
B if 80 %
C if 70 %
D if 60%
F if less than 60%

If you are unable to attend classes you should get notes from classmates. You are responsible for all material, assignments, tests, etc.  The campus currently requires that instructors maintain records of activity in the course.  I will consider any missed assignment or lab as an absence.  Course inactivity may leave some students (depending on financial aid) liable for repayment of aid.  Excessive absence or tardiness may result in your being withdrawn or receiving a failing grade in the course. Ultimately it is the students responsibility to make sure that the proper paper work has been handed in by midterm in order to ensure withdrawal. Failure to handle this properly may result in receiving a failing grade in the course. Make ups for work missed will be scheduled individually, but only for acceptable reasons. YOU MUST notify me beforehand if possible.  

If changes in the above policies or schedule become necessary you will be notified in class. It is your responsibility to make sure that you take note of any such changes.