PHYS1112 Summer 2007 Dr. Colbert
e-mail: tcolbert@aug.edu
Science Bldg, Chemistry & Physics Suite 11
WEB PAGE: http://chmtmc.aug.edu/
schedule
| Dates | Chapters | Tests/Exams | Labs |
| June 21 | 19 (E) | ||
| June 22, 25 | 19 | Vector Review (25th A, B) | |
| June 26 | 20 (V) | ||
| June 27, 28 | 20 | Elec. Field ,Ohm's law (A, B) | |
| June 29 | 21(DC) | ||
| July 2 | 21 | Exam 1 in class Ch. 19, 20 |
Circuits (A, B) |
| July 3 | 22(B) | ||
| July 5 | 22 | ||
| July 6, 9 | 22 | RC time const. (A, B--9th) | |
| July 10 | 23(Faraday) | Exam 2 | |
| July 11, 12 | 23 | Magnetic Fields, e/m, | |
| July 13 | 23 | ||
| July 16 | 25(EM waves) | Faraday's Law (A, B) | |
| July 17, 18 | 26(Geom Opt) | ||
| July 19 | 26 | Exam 3 | Image Formation, Interference (18th and 19th, A, B) |
| July 20,23 | 28(Wave Opt) | ||
| July 24 | 28 |
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.
Our textbook is PHYSICS, James S. Walker, 3rd
(or 2nd)
edition. I will also make use of physlets available online.
Lab. handouts are available online from links on this syllabus. You
should review the lab material prior to coming to 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.
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 two 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! 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.
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.
In the event that the building needs to be evacuated: Note the positions of the exit signs and take the shortest route to leave the building. If in W3015 you may exit to the right and take the stairs down, exit the building and then stay clear. Or you may exit to the left and take the atrium stairs, exit and then move away from the building.