PHY 1401 General College Physics (Gen Phy 1) Spring 2010 North Ridge CampusPHY 1401-005PrerequisitesSlide 4Grading“C” or BetterStudent Grade SheetStudying PhysicsCourse ObjectivesSlide 10Rules for Doing ProblemsDoing ProblemsGrading the HomeworkDo Your Own WorkLaboratoryMake-Up LabExamsPreparing for ExamsParticipationMisc.PHY 1401General College Physics (Gen Phy 1)Spring 2010North Ridge CampusPHY 1401-005Section # 005 and Synonym: 08161Times and Place: Lecture: TTh 9:10-10:25 A.M., Room 2213 Lab: TTh 10:35-11:50 A.M., Room 2228Credit: 4 credit hours.Instructor: Dr. Michael McGrawOffice: Room Portable Building 4Office Hours: TTH 8:10 –9:10 A.M.Phone: Office: 223-4026 or 223-4027 (Only during Office Hours); E-mail Address: [email protected]: Physics, 2nd Edition, Giambattista, Richardson & RichardsonPrerequisitesPrerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1314, College Algebra, or equivalent.MATH 1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3-3-0). Content includes the rational, real, and complex number systems; the study of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and related equations; inequalities; and systems of linear equations and determinants. The first two items that we will need, over and above what is found in College Algebra, are: Trigonometry and VectorsPrerequisitesAll students will have one week to produce a copy of proof that they have satisfied the course prerequisites. If you do not have the prerequisites, you will be withdrawn from the course.GradingGrading: There will be three (3) exams and a final exam. The three exams : 30%The final exam: 20% The lab: 25% The homework: 10% Quizzes, class work: 15% Class attendance and other activities will be accounted for as part of the class work. The distribution of grades is as follows: 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 and below = F“C” or BetterImportant Note: You must earn a grade of “C” or better in the laboratory portion of the course as well as a grade of “C” or better in the lecture portion of the course in order to earn a grade of “C” or better in the course. The Lecture components include the Homework, Exams, Quizzes, in class assignments, attendance and participation.Student Grade SheetStudying PhysicsSubject Matter: We will cover chapters 1-15 with a few sections in these chapters being omitted. Assigned Reading•Reading assignments might not be long but they are dense.•You might have to read a section several times before you understand it.•Read the chapter BEFORE the lecture - not AFTER.•Have questions in mind before the lecture. I welcome questions.•Don’t let something go by unanswered - it will come back to bite you.Study Tips – http://www.oberlin.edu/physics/dstyer/StudyTips.htmlKeep Up; Read Aggressively; Listen Aggressively•To further develop the concepts and language of physics.•To further develop problem-solving methodologies involving mathematics.•To further develop the use of graphs and charts to communicate.•To strengthen the concepts and ideas introduced in class and show the link between theory and experiment.•To further develop experimental techniques.•To further develop the concept of experimental design.•To develop technical writing through the process of writing formal lab reports.•To develop critical thinking.Course ObjectivesMethodology: Lecture/Laboratory. The lectures will consist of demonstrations, explanations of the basic ideas and physical concepts, techniques for solving problems and class discussions. Some problem solving sessions will also be included and in these the student will be an active participant. Homework: About 12-15 problems will be assigned from each chapter. The homework will be due at the beginning of the class on the due date. Working problems is the single most important way to learn and apply the basic ideas you are studying in this course and the best way to prepare yourself for the exams. Important Note on Homeworkhttp://www.oberlin.edu/physics/dstyer/SolvingProblems.htmlRules for Doing Problems•Read the question carefully.•Draw the appropriate diagram and label it.•Write down the given information.•Write down what you are trying to find.•Write big so your work can be read easily.•Maintain the equality - write each step on a new line.•Show all your work – don’t skip steps.•Make sure you have answered the question.•Don’t forget the SI units.•Round off answers to three significant figures and use proper scientific notation.•Draw a box around the answer(s).Doing Problems•After you read the question you might not remember how to solve the problem. Never mind – just start writing. •A blank sheet of paper is not very inspiring – fill it up. •Go on to step 2 and start drawing and labeling the diagram – this will start your mind going and you will build up some momentum and the paper won’t be blank anymore.By systematically approaching the solution of the homework problems you are furthering your understanding of the material. This is the best way to ensure success in this course. Homework not done according to the above rules will not be graded.Grading the Homework•Homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the due date. •Two problems, from each assigned homework set, will be chosen randomly and graded. The same two problems will be graded on everyone’s paper for that assignment. •These two problems will be given a maximum credit of five (5) points each. •An additional ten (10) points per assignment will be given if all of the problems are attempted and a good effort has been made to solve them. •Each homework assignment is worth a maximum of twenty (20) points.Do Your Own WorkThe solution of homework problems should be the result of your own work. Homework solutions copied from another student, copied from a solution manual or from some solutions available online, will not be graded and you will get a zero for that homework set. In short, copying homework (or anything else concerning this course) will not be tolerated and will be dealt with according to the rules of the College.Late Homework Policy: Late homework will be accepted the next class (following the due date) with a 20% penalty. No late homework is accepted after that.Late Homework Policy: Late homework will be accepted the next class (following the due date) with a 20% penalty. No late