1pm 16PHYS-2050† (16) Mechanics and Heat (CRN:13132-Kaldon)Western Michigan UniversityDr. Philip Edward Kaldon Spring 20062203 Everett Tower Version 16.04aOffice: (269) 387-4942 Dept: 387-4940 FAX: 387-4939 Internet: [email protected] (Home) http://homepages.wmich.edu/~kaldon/Class: MTuWThF 1:00-1:50pm 1110 Rood HallOffice Hours: MTu ThF @ 10am, MTuWThF@Noon, MTuTh @ 2pm –or stop in or by appointment.http://homepages.wmich.edu/~kaldon/classes/ph205-h15-16.htmThis is NOT the Honors Section of PHYS-2050, which meets at 11am.–––––––––––––––––Many of you may be in the Honors Seminar HNRS-2900 (Math & Physics)This meets starting Wednesday 11 January 2006 in the Lee Honors College–––––––––––––––––PHYS-2060 (Laboratory) is a separate course.You must be registered for PHYS-2060 to take the lab.Labs start the second week of class (Tuesday 17 January 2006); check outside lab door.Three-Times Rule: It is University policy that the number of times a course can be taken is limited tothree (including withdrawals). A student whose current enrollment is in violation of this policymust drop this course as soon as possible and no later than the deadline for no refund of tuition.C -or- Better Requirement: It is Department policy that a grade of “C” or better in a prerequisitecourse is required before enrollment is permitted in the next-sequence course. A student whodoes meet this requirement must drop this course as soon as possible and no later than the no-refund deadline.Required Texts and Supplies:Physics for Scientists and Engineers (6th edition) / Serway and JewettVolume 1 or First Half of Full Textbook · Henceforth known as “Serway” in class.Standard inexpensive calculator with trig functions and logs. NO TI-92/89MACHINES!Optional Materials: None, really. If you require an integral table or other math handbook, CRCPress’ Standard Math Tables (or whatever it is currently called) is highly recommended; this is the sourcefor the integral tables in the textbook. Study guides from Schaum’s, or the textbook’s A StudentSolutions Manual and Study Guide, are available (or can be ordered) from the bookstore. These may behelpful for some people, but are not required and have not been used in the preparation of this course.There are also study software packages for Physics, but I haven’t seen one that looked worth the money;so you might as well work the assigned Homework!Prerequisites: MATH-1220 (or equivalent) is required for PHYS-2050. A working knowledge ofcalculus, algebra, geometry and trigonometry is expected for this course. Since Physics is a kind ofapplied mathematics, if you feel uncomfortable about your math skills, don’t delay if you need help! † This Syllabus may also cover anyone enrolled in PHYS-2140 Mechanics and Heat Problems (Pre-RequisitesPHYS-1130 and MATH-1230/1710 or equivalent) – PHYS-2140 is the one credit hour conversion course from theAlgebra Physics sequence to the Calculus Physics sequence. To register, you must contact the Physics Dept. Office,1120 Everett Tower. Other than registration, the PHYS-2140 course is the same as PHYS-2050.PHYS-2050 (16) (Kaldon) Spring 2006 Page 2Co-requisites: PHYS-2060 (the laboratory) and MATH-1230/1710 are co-requisites for PHYS-2050.F 750,000 POINTS EFor many of you, the minimum grade you need in this course is a “C”. That means youneed to earn at least 750,000 points. Read this Syllabus carefully and keep current in class.Course Descriptions from the WMU Undergraduate Catalog via Registrar’s Web Site(GoWMU)PHYS 2050 Mechanics and Heat4 hrs. Fall, Winter, SpringThis first course of a sequence of three in general college physics employing calculus deals withmechanics and heat. It is required of physics majors, engineering students, and future physicsteachers, and is strongly recommended for majors in other sciences. Prerequisite: MATH-1230concurrently. Open to qualified first year students. A student may not receive credit for bothPHYS-2050 and any of the following: PHYS-1070, PHYS-1090, or PHYS-1130.PHYS 2060 Mechanics and Heat Laboratory1 hr. Fall, Winter, and Summer IThis is a laboratory course which includes exercises related to topics covered in PHYS 2050.Normally this course is taken concurrently with PHYS 2050. A student may not receive credit forboth PHYS 2060 and PHYS 1140. Prerequisite: PHYS 2050 concurrently.Significant Dates:Jan. 10 Tue - PHYS-2050 Honors BeginsJan. 13 Fri - Drop/Add Ends (100% Refund)Jan. 16 Mon - WMU Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities < No Classes >Feb. 9 Thu - Hour Exam 1Feb. 24 Fri - Spirit Day <No Classes> , Semester Recess beginsMar. 6 Mon - Classes ResumeMar. 9 Thu - Hour Exam 2Mar. 13 Mon - Last Day to Drop without “W”Mar. 13-17 - March Meeting of the American Physical Society, Baltimore MD- Schedule Adjustments To Be Determined LaterApr. 6 Thu - Hour Exam 3Apr. 13 Thu - Topic 1 (Book Report) (due by 5pm Friday)Apr. 14 Fri - Good Friday (not a WMU holiday)Apr. 16 Sun - Easter <<< Please Note Regarding Any Travel Plans + ClassesApr. 17 Mon - Grace Period for Topic 1 ends at 5pmApr. 21 Fri - Last Regular Day of ClassApr. 27 Thu - Final Exam 2:45-4:45pm (2 hours) [PHYS-2050 1pm ONLY!]Apr. 28 Fri - End of Spring SessionMay 2 Tue - Grades Due at Noon “All Exam dates are fixed in stone.” See Dr. Phil otherwise.Grading Scheme: A AB B BC C CD D E %-age 100-95 94-90 89-85 84-80 79-75 74-70 69-65 64-0Raw exam scores may be curved.PHYS-2050 (16) (Kaldon) Spring 2006 Page 3The Million Point Grading Scale:Quizzes (20) 300,000 points 23 given; 3 droppedPapers (1) 100,000 pointsExams (3) 300,000 pointsFinal (1) 200,000 points¶ Star Points 100,000 points-------------------------------------------- 1,000,000 pointsThe Textbook: You will very quickly learn that Dr. Phil does not drone on and on, reading straight outof the textbook (Serway). In this class, the textbook serves as a “second voice” so that you can see thesame material presented in a different way, with different examples. We will not necessarily go in alinear fashion through the book, despite the Topic calendar on the last page of the syllabus. You shouldkeep up with where we are in the textbook as part of your daily study habits.