COURSE SYLLABUS, Fall 2014PHYSICS 180/180L

PHYSICS for SCIENTISTS and ENGINEERS 1 (Online)Great Basin College

Instructor: Dr. Gary HaningtonOffice: Lundberg Hall Room 123C (in back of 123)School Phone: (775) 753 – 2330School Fax: (775) 738 – 8771School email: gary.hanington@gbcnv.eduOffice Hours: MW: 2:30 – 4:00 PM

F: 3:45 - 4:45 PM

Course Number: 1001-LEC (89213) / 1002-LAB (89214)

Class Meeting Times: Internet

Class Meeting Location: Internet

Submission Time: All assignments (homework, lab reports and TESTs) are due in by Sunday NIGHT 11:55 PM. Do not hand in anything late! See the schedule at the end of this syllabus for due dates.

Prerequisite: Must be taking MATH 181 or have completed MATH181 or higher. You need an in-depth understanding of

trigonometry and geometry to succeed in this course.

Textbook: One textbook is required for this class. It is very expensive. You need to be able to access the Pearson Web Site as well to complete homework during the semester. You will also need a simple lab notebook.

Textbook:Name: Physics for Scientists and Engineers a Strategic Approach Author: Randall D. Knight Edition: 3rdPublisher: PearsonCopyright: 2013ISBN: 978-0-321-74090-8

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Course Textbook Lab Notebook

Your Lab book: Black Speckled (By Mead for example) or graph type from Walmart or GBC bookstore

Catalog Description: PHYS 180/180L (4 credits)Calculus-based investigation of vectors, rectilinear and plane motion, particle dynamics, work and energy, linear

momentum, rotational mechanics, torque, angular

momentum, gravitation, fluids and oscillations. Weekly labs provide insight into material covered

Course Description and Objectives:Physics 180 is a comprehensive 4 Credit calculus based engineering major first semester physics course. The topics to be covered will include measurements and conversions, motion, vectors, force, energy, momentum, center of mass, rotation, torque and angular momentum, equilibrium, gravitation, fluids and oscillations.

We will perform virtual laboratory experiments to demonstrate the concepts covered above. All labs will be on-line presentations that you can download at your computer. These will consist of a short video taken of an actual lab being performed by the instructor or a student. These files may be downloaded on one’s home computer and saved and reviewed again and again to insure that the procedure and instructions are understood. The student will utilize the

measurement information taken during the lab demonstration which will be attached as a file along with the video section. The student will perform diligent analysis of the data yielding a detailed conclusion. In a video lab, the student can be more focused to the experiment than operating in an actual lab. Here, no time is wasted by setting up apparatus in incorrect configurations. Taking erroneous data (as happens many times in real experiments) is eliminated. By placing the virtual lab’s data information on-line, a comprehensive laboratory report with proper conclusions may be generated. Lab reports are a moderate percentage of your grade. The primary objective of this course is for students to be able to solve complicated multi-step problems involving physical phenomena using calculus, algebra, trigonometry, and geometry based mathematics. Passing this course will qualify individuals to move on to Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 (PHYSICS 181).

You will write a one-page term paper about a famous physicist as part of your grade – it will be shared on-line with your fellow students.

We will also have available short videos on how to solve selected chapter problems.

Expected Course Outcomes (Objectives) and Measurements:Listed below are the expected learner outcomes of the course, and the methods that will be used to measure students’ success in achieving these outcomes.

Outcomes Measurements--------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------1. Understanding position and motion diagrams, units especially density HW1, TEST1, FINAL, Lab #1

2. Solve one – dimensional kinematic problems. HW2, TEST2, FINAL, Lab #2

3. Perform basic vector algebra. HW3, TEST3, FINAL, Lab #3

4. Be able to solve projectile motion problems. HW4, TEST4, FINAL, Lab 44

5. Work a simple Newton’s Second Law of motion problems HW5, TEST5, FINAL. Lab #5

6. Be able to work Newton’s 2nd Law with friction or springs. HW6, TEST6, FINAL, Lab #6

7. Be able to utilize Newton's 3rd Law. HW7, TEST7, FINAL, Lab #7

8. Be able to solve dynamics type problems. HW8, TEST8, FINAL, Lab #8

9. Work linear momentum and collision problems. HW9, TEST9, FINAL, Lab #9

10. Work energy related problems HW10, TEST10, FINAL, Lab #10

11. Be able to determine the work performed buy an assembly of forces HW11, TEST11, FINAL Lab #11

12. Solve rotational rigid body problems HW12, TEST12, FINAL, Lab #12

13. Solve gravitational type problems HW13, TEST13, FINAL, Lab #13

14. Solve problems dealing with waves and oscillations HW14, FINAL, Lab #14

15. Work a fluid flow problem dealing with density and pressure. HW15, FINAL, Lab #15

Self Assessment of Course.Upon completion of the course, students should meet the above listed expectations. An assessment of these goals will be measured at the end of the semester by specific problems dealing with each item occurring on the FINAL EXAM. From this data an analysis is performed by the instructor to determine the level of learning by the students for each listed outcome. This will be used as feedback to assess the teaching methods utilized in this course for that particular outcome. Historically, it has been the practice to devote more time to the two outcomes that show the lowest level of success – as determined from Final Exam measurements.

Method of Instruction:It is expected that the student will read and learn the required material in the proper time frame. We will cover one chapter per week from our textbook.

There will be:

1. Weekly Homework2. Weekly Tests (Including a FINAL EXAM)3. Weekly Lab reports 4. A Presentation on a Famous Scientist (PowerPoint).

New lessons start every week. It is your responsibility to check the schedule (attached to this syllabus) to see what is required and when the assignment is due. You should print out the schedule and constantly refer to it so you do not miss a deadline to turn material in. Do not wait until the last minute. The deadlines for this course are immutable.

Homework: (Measurement)Starting with the first week, weekly homework assignments will be given with the Pearson On-line system. There are important rules governing this aspect of the course:

1. Homework will be ten problems from each Chapter being covered that week. You will use Pearson On-line System to answer the questions. Since you have a week to complete the homework, and it is an open-book environment, no partial credit can be given. You answer the questions using your computer. You must have the required user name and passwords that you will get when you sign up with the Pearson system.

Everyone must be able to use the Pearson On-line system. There are no exceptions to this rule, do not bring me the homework, do not fax it in, do not email it to me directly, do not turn it in to my mailbox.

2. I will grade the homework turned in and you will be able to access it using after the due date. It will be graded by Monday night.

3. No time limit is set when using the Pearson Homework System. That is, you have the ability to open the homework, close it and open it again. You can do this multiple times. You do not need to leave it open on your computer. However, once you officially submit your homework on your computer, it is gone and graded, it cannot be re-submitted.

(Homework continued):

4. Some homework problems will be multiple choice format. Homework questions will be selected from a database on a random basis. In other words, the questions on your homework assignment may be different from those of the next student.

5. A published list of your Homework grade will be uploaded in WebCampus and posted in the Lundberg Hallway outside of the physics/geology classroom. The list will show your grade in comparison with other students in the class. Due to the idiotic FERPA Act of 1974 (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), GBC cannot post your grades and name together so an impractical code system must be used. You will be given a codename the first few days of class. This asinine directive by the US Government takes away desire to strive for success.

Tests:(Measurement)

Weekly TESTs will be given with the Pearson system. They will start at the end of the third week of class. By then you will have had ample time to go over any homework problems or concepts that are giving you trouble. There are important rules governing this aspect of the course concerning TESTs:

1. You will use Pearson On-line System to answer the TEST questions. Since this is an open-book environment, no partial credit can be given. You answer the questions using your computer. You must have the required user name and passwords that you will get when you sign up with the Pearson system. Everyone must be able to use the Pearson On-line system. There are no exceptions to this rule, do not bring me the tests, do not fax it in, do not email it to me directly, do not turn it in to my mailbox.

2. Tests will be five problems of increasing hardness from the material we covered two weeks earlier. They will generally be uploaded for you to take before Friday evening. TESTs will be 120 minutes long. TESTs must be taken by the cutoff time which is Sunday 11:55 PM. They cannot be late. The testing window will run from Friday night 6:00 PM until Sunday night 11:55 PM. The cutoff time is always every week at Sunday Night 11:55 PM (including holidays) – but you only have 120 minutes to complete the TEST. If you do not complete the TEST within the time frame (120 minutes), you will be cutoff after that time.

You must be prepared to take the weekly TEST. You cannot just halt the TEST after you start it. It will be posted in the Pearson system for you to take. Everyone must be able to use the Pearson system.

3. I will grade the TEST turned in and you will be able to access it using Pearson system. I will grade it by Monday night.

4. TEST questions will be multiple choice format. TEST questions will be selected from a database on a random basis. In other words, the questions on your TEST will be different from those of the next student. Once you submit the TEST on your computer, it is gone, it cannot be re - submitted

5. The FINAL EXAM will be taken during FINAL EXAM week. It will be comprehensive and cover all chapters. It will be available online and taken as a TEST. It will have a longer time format. The rules about missing the FINAL EXAM are the same as missing a TEST.

6. A published list of your TEST grade will be uploaded in the

Announcement section of WebCampus and posted in the Lundberg Hallway outside of the physics/geology classroom. The list will show your grade in comparison with other students in the class and people walking down the hallway can see your grades. Again, due to the idiotic FERPA Act of 1974 (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), GBC cannot post your grades and name together so you will use your codename to see your standing with the rest of the class. Once again, the US Government has helped us out by taking away desire to strive for success. No wonder we are 23rd in the world for Math and Science!

Labs: (Measurement) As mentioned earlier, there will be labs due every week. These will serve to teach the method of scientific investigation and to demonstrate physics concepts being discussed that weeks lesson. Instructions for Lab Reports are found in the Assignment section of WebCampus. You will download the procedure, the video and the data file. You will need to be able to utilize a spreadsheet program (such as EXCEL) to print charts and extract information from data. There are important rules governing this aspect of the course:

1. You will use WebCampus and NOT the Pearson system for your Lab reports.

2. Your lab report must be turned by the cutoff time using WebCampus. It cannot be late. The cutoff for the lab report is Sunday night 11:55 PM (including holidays). Everyone must be able to use WebCampus. There are no exceptions to this rule, do not bring me the lab report, do not fax it in, do not email it to me directly, do not turn it in to my mailbox. Only use WebCampus.

3. I will grade the lab report turned in using WebCampus with

comments.

4. Please insure that you provide everything that is asked for in the procedure. The procedure will list the point structure of the report grading. If you leave out required sections you can rest assured that you will not get the credit for those sections. You should check every listed requirement prior to handing in your report.

5. Please turn in all assignments in Microsoft WORD. If you send it in any other format I cannot download and grade it. If I cannot grade it, you will get a zero. Remember, do not use WordPerfect, do not use any other program other than Microsoft WORD. The college officially uses WORD. Do not turn your report in EXCEL. If you use EXCEL to plot a chart, copy and paste the chart into your lab report. Likewise, do not send me a Power Point file.

6. Please save the lab report file with a filename that has your name in it as well as the assignment... For example: “PHYSICS180LAB1.2014JillSmith.doc”. This makes it easier for both you and me. If you just send it in as a file called: “Lab1.doc” it may get lost or be discarded. Put your name in the file so I can see who sent it. You send in your lab report using WebCampus.

7. Once you submit the lab report on your computer, it is gone, it cannot be re-submitted.

8. If you do not download the video lab you cannot submit a lab report.

9. You cannot just copy your friend’s lab report and submit it. Data presented with the video labs may be different for you.

PRESENTATION: (Measurement) 5% of your final gradeIn addition to the above, one presentation will be required on a biography of a scientist, inventor, engineer of your choice. You will prepare at least ten Power Point slides for this assignment. This will be shared online with your fellow students. You will turn this in using the WebCampus dropbox.

Hopefully Helpful Hints: Make sure that your computer configuration is compatible with a WebCampus class. Go over the information provided by WebCampus. If you have technical questions go to the Technical Help Desk at your facility (e.g. High Tech Center in Elko). The phone number of the Elko HTC is: (775) 753-2160. It is a good idea to start the homework early in the week and turn it in by Friday. If a problem occurs, at least you have two days to solve the computer error. There is nothing that can be done if you have computer trouble at the last minute before the assignment is due and cannot turn it in. If you do not turn it in on time it will be recorded automatically as a zero. Always save your files just in case a problem occurs!

About missing a Homework assignment, Lab report, TEST, FINAL or the One-Page-Term-Paper. Here are the rules:

1. If you do not submit the assignment when due or do not take the exam when it is given, you will receive a zero for that assignment. It cannot be made up. Please do not ask. It would not be fair to other students who have turned in the assignment when it was due.

2. You can be excused and the due date shifted if you make PRIOR arrangements with me. For example, you may have to go on a business trip where there is just no way you can complete an assignment being out of town. We will work it out but you must let me know ahead of time and not after the fact. You may email me, call me or have someone else contact me before the due date (or test time). As long as you let me know ahead of time and I respond that it is acceptable! If you were working for a large company (like Walmart), you would be fired if you did not show up or call in. That is called a “no call - no show”.

There are always blockages in the road of life, we all have them from time to time, but not calling in to notify people that you have a problem would be irresponsible. There are reasonable limitations set on this section however. For example, you cannot do this every week.

3. You can be excused if you provide a medical doctors note explaining that you could not complete the assignment or test due to a medical emergency. This exception is listed for students who have an unforeseeable medical emergency occur to them or a loved one and are just unable to complete the material. There are reasonable limitations set on this section as well. You can't use this excuse every week.

4. If you are excused for missing an assignment or TEST and have to take a makeup or submit the homework or lab at another agreed upon time - it may take weeks to get it graded since it is out of synchronization. All attempts will be made to place your grade into the main grade book however your grade for an out of synchronization item may not show up at all on WebCampus. Please understand this point.

Grading:Not all activities carry the same weight. Here is how we will partition the sections:

Test: 40 %Homework: 25%Presentation: 5 %Lab reports: 20 %Final exam: 10 %

Obviously, it is important to be prepared to do your best on the weekly TEST. I have decided to give a weekly TEST so the amount of material that you have to study for each week is minimized. In the past I have noticed that some students may gather together and complete the homework collectively. This usually improves the stronger students but injures the weaker ones. Remember the weekly TEST is an independent effort - you take it solo and it has a higher weight. Since the questions will be different for each student, there is no way that you can take a TEST and copy from your fellow students. It is best if you work out the homework problems and do the problems at the end of the chapter yourself. If you are having trouble, see the Tutoring Center for help. Emailing the instructor is another way to get help understand difficult problems. I will always respond in a timely manner.

If your calculated grade is:

Between 100% and 97% = A+ (listed as A) 96% and 90% = A

89% and 87% = B+86% and 80% = B

79% and 77% = C+76% and 70% = C69% and 51% = Dless than 50% = F

FAQ: “I usually get A’s in all of my courses but I am doing poorly in your class. Do you drop the lowest test?”ANSWER: No

“Are you going to grade this course on a curve?”ANSWER: No

“Why am I doing so badly in your class?” “ I try to do some of the problems at the end of the chapter but I don’t always get them.”ANSWER: YOU HAVE TO DO AND UNDERSTAND EVERY PROBLEM AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER WHERE YOU CAN CHECK YOUR ANSWER.IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ASK THE PROFESSOR IN PERSON, IN CLASS, OR VIA EMAIL.

"My friend got an answer of 8.6 on question #2 and I had the same answer but I was marked wrong" SOMETIMES DIFFERENT QUESTIONS ARE USED. LOOKS LIKE YOU COPIED YOUR FRIENDS ANSWER AND IT DID NOT FIT THE QUESTION ONYOUR TEST. HMMMMMM......

Incorporation of the General Education Objectives into Physics 180 (not a Gen-Ed course)

Communication Skills (strong component): Fourteen written lab reports on quantitative physics related investigations are required. All reports will follow a standard format of introduction, observations, discussions and conclusions. Reports are graded (100 points each) and are tabulated at the end of the semester for overall completion of this assignment. Assessment of percentage of completion will be made on this section for compliance.

Critical Thinking (strong component):Quantitative Ability (significant): The Laboratories specifically require measurement, detailed mathematic manipulation of the data, and the creation of graphs, sketches and photos. Assessment of completion will be made on each report topic as to its thoroughness of presentation.

Reasoning and Independent Thought (significant): Homework exercises require reasoning and independent thought based on the interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative information. Many homework questions require reasoning and the application of mathematics, not just the memorization of terms. Assessment of this area will be made in conjunction with expected learner outcomes (as listed earlier) and tested on the Final Exam.

Scientific Understanding (significant): All principles taught in this course are based on scientific reasoning with interpretations based on facts. The required lab reports introduce the use of the scientific method, the gathering of observations and drawing of conclusions when required. Assessment of percentage of completion will be made on this section for compliance.

Personal and Cultural Awareness (minimal component):Sense of the Individual in Society (very little): This General Education

objective is not a significant component of this course and is not assessed.

Sense of the Past (some component): The history of the study of physical science has been ongoing since the beginning of time. Areas such as the move from Aristotle type thinking to that using the scientific method will be discussed. Whenever possible, a progression of human achievements will be shown with their historical

consequences. The degree of achievement of this goal will be assessed by percentage of students correctly answering questions on the Final Exam which pertain to this area.

Sense of Accountability (minimal component): The correct and responsible use of energy on the Earth’s will be noted when applicable. The degree of achievement of this goal will be assessed by percentage of students correctly answering questions on the Final Exam which pertain to this area.

Appreciation of Fine Arts (no degree): This General Education objective is not a significant component of this course and is not assessed.

Personal Wellness (some degree):Personal safety is considered in the discussion of laboratory experiments. The

degree of achievement of this goal will be assessed by percentage of students correctly answering questions on the Final Exam which pertain to this area.

Technological Understanding (moderate component):Students are introduced to microscopes, electronic balances, digital thermometers, and other modern observational equipment. Laboratory reports and homework assignments will be produced using appropriate word processing, presentation, photo processing and spreadsheet software. Students will use WebCampus to access class materials and submit assignments. An overall objective examination of this section will be made and achievement success of this General Education goal will be gauged by the instructor at the completion of the class.

Academic Honesty:Academic dishonesty in any form (such as cheating and plagiarism) will not be tolerated by the instructor AND Great Basin College. Academic dishonesty can result in a failing grade (F), academic suspension, or expulsion from the class and/or the college.

Attendance:Since this is an online class attendance will not be taken. You are responsible for the work to be turned in on time.

Withdrawal:A student may receive a "W" (withdraw) grade only if withdrawal occurs before October 27, 2014. To withdraw, the student must inform the instructor verbally or in writing why the withdrawal is taking place, and must formally withdraw through student services. If a student does not complete the course, and does not formally withdraw before the due date, an "F" grade will be issued. "I" grades for "incomplete" will be given only under the most extenuating circumstances, and only with prior approval of the instructor.

Services for Students with Disabilities:"GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Officer in Elko at (775) 753 - 2271 at your earliest convenience to request timely and appropriate accommodations".

Not a Contract Disclaimer: This document does not in any way represent a contract.

Material we will study for PHYSICS 180 Fall 2014:

Week Starting Monday Chapter Material we will cover----------------------------- ----------- ----------------------------

8/25 1 Concepts of Motion

NO SCHOOL September 1, 2014 – Labor Day

9/1 2 Kinematics in One Dimension

9/8 3 Vectors and Coordinate Systems

9/15 4 Kinematics in Two Dimensions

9/22 5 Force and Motion

9/29 6 Dynamics 1: Motion along a line

10/6 7 Newton's Third Law

10/13 8 Dynamics II: Motion in a Plane

10/20 9 Impulse and Momentum

10/27 10 Energy

NO SCHOOL October 31, 2014 – Nevada Day

11/3 11 Work

11/10 12 Rotation

NO SCHOOL November 11, 2014 – Veteran’s Day

11/17 13 Gravity

11/24 14 Oscillations

NO SCHOOL November 27, 28, 2014 – Thanksgiving Holiday

12/1 15 Fluids and Elasticity

12/8 FINAL EXAM WEEK

Deadlines:

Homework Description System Due (11:55 PM Sunday) Chapter 1: HW1: Concepts of Motion Pearson August 31, 2014Chapter 2: HW2: Kinematics in One Dimension Pearson September 7, 2014Chapter 3: HW3: Vectors and Coordinate Systems Pearson September 14, 2014Chapter 4: HW4: Kinematics in Two Dimensions Pearson September 21, 2014Chapter 5: HW5: Force and Motion Pearson September 28, 2014Chapter 6: HW6: Dynamics I: Motion Along a Line Pearson October 5, 3014Chapter 7: HW7: Newton's Third Law Pearson October 12 2014Chapter 8: HW8: Dynamics II: Motion in a Plane Pearson October 19, 2014Chapter 9: HW9: Impulse and Momentum Pearson October 26, 2014Chapter 10: HW10: Energy Pearson November 2, 2014Chapter 11: HW11: Work Pearson November 9, 2014Chapter 12: HW12: Rotation of a Rigid Body Pearson November 16, 2014Chapter 13: HW13: Newton's Law of Gravity Pearson November 23, 2014Chapter 14: HW14: Oscillations Pearson November 30, 2014Chapter 15: HW15: Fluids and Elasticity Pearson December 7, 2014

TESTs Description System Date of TEST (in class)Chapter 1: T1: Concepts of Motion Pearson September 14, 2014Chapter 2: T2: Kinematics in One Dimension Pearson September 21, 2014Chapter 3: T3: Vectors and Coordinate Systems Pearson September 28, 2014Chapter 4: T4: Kinematics in Two Dimensions Pearson October 5, 2014Chapter 5: T5: Force and Motion Pearson October 12, 2014Chapter 6: T6: Dynamics I: Motion Along a Line Pearson October 19, 3014Chapter 7: T7: Newton's Third Law Pearson October 26, 2014Chapter 8: T8: Dynamics II: Motion in a Plane Pearson November 2, 2014Chapter 9: T9: Impulse and Momentum Pearson November 9, 2014Chapter 10: T10: Energy Pearson November 16, 2014Chapter 11: T11: Work Pearson November 23, 2014Chapter 12: T12: Rotation of a Rigid Body Pearson November 30, 2014Chapter 13: T13: Newton's Law of Gravity Pearson December 7, 2014Chapter 14: T14: Oscillations Pearson ON THE FINALChapter 15: T15: Fluids and Elasticity Pearson ON THE FINAL

Lab Experiment Description System Due (11:55PM Sunday) Lab 1: “Solder Composition “ WebCampus August 31, 2014Lab 2: “Determination of "g" WebCampus September 7, 2013Lab 3: “The Force Table” WebCampus September 14, 2014Lab 4: “Parabolic Ball Trajectory” WebCampus September 21, 2014Lab 5: "Newton's Second Law" WebCampus September 28, 2014Lab 6: "Determination of μ" WebCampus October 5, 2014Lab 7: "Ropes and Pulleys" WebCampus October 12, 2014Lab 8: "Circular Motion" WebCampus October 19, 2014Lab 9: "Carts and Momentum" WebCampus October 26, 2014Lab 10: "Conservation of Energy" WebCampus November 2, 2-14Lab 11: "Work and Kinetic Energy" WebCampus November 9, 2014Lab 12: "Rotation of a Rigid Body" WebCampus November 16, 2014Lab 13: "Determination of G" WebCampus November 23, 2014Lab 14: "The Vibration Spring and Mass" WebCampus November 30, 2014Lab 15: "Bernoulli's Equation" WebCampus December 7, 2014

Presentation: WebCampus December 7, 2014