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PHYSICS
105 - GENERAL PHYSICS
Fall 2009 “There are many windows through which we may look out into the
world, searching for meaning. Most of us peer through but one of these
windows. And even that one is often misted over by the breath of our finite
humanity.” -Jane Goodall Class
Schedule 105 Grades 110 Grades Clicker
Website Trig Review Connect
Website Formula Lecture Slides 2nd edition
homework problems Practice Problems 3 |
Instructor: Jodi Simpson
Email: simpson@sbcc.edu
Phone/Voice Mail: 965-0581 ext. 2505
Office: PS115
Office Hours: MW 2-3pm or by appointment
Class
Homepage: http://www.cs.sbcc.edu/~simpson/syllabus105.htm
Required Textbooks and Materials
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College Physics – 3rd Edition or College Physics Vol. I
– 3rd Edition by
Giambattista, Richardson, Richardson
Printed or e-Book
versions are each acceptable. Students who
will not be taking Physics 106 or Physics 111 may purchase Vol. I only.
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Connect
software by McGraw-Hill
This is included
with the textbooks sold through SBCC Campus Bookstore.
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Physics 105/110 Laboratory Manual, published by SBCC
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CPS
response system (“clicker”) available in the SBCC Campus
Bookstore. Clicker Registration Link
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Scientific
calculator (no specific model)
Prerequisites
The math prerequisites are Intermediate Algebra (Math 107) for the Physics
105/106 sequence and Calculus (Math 130) for the Physics 110/111 sequence. A
previous class in trigonometry is also advised (Math 120, or high school
trigonometry).
Course Information
The course sequences of Physics 105/106 or Physics 110/111 both meet the UCSB
Physics 6ABC requirement for Biological Science majors. In addition Physics
110/111 satisfies the Physics 6ABC requirement at UCLA, and the Physics 8AB
requirement at UC Berkeley. Both satisfy the SBCC General Education Natural
Sciences requirement, and the UC/CSU IGETC Physical Science requirement. It is important to meet with a counselor or
academic advisor to discuss the transfer requirements for your major.
Physics 105/110 Course Grading
Your grade is based on your performance
on 3 exams, daily exam questions, homework, class work, and the laboratories.
There will be additional homework assignments for Physics 110 students only.
The weight for each category is:
|
Category |
Minimum - Maximum |
|
Laboratory |
15% fixed |
|
Homework |
0% - 10% |
|
Class Work |
0% - 10% |
|
Daily Exam
Questions |
0% - 25% |
|
Three
Exams |
40% - 85% |
How to Calculate the
Overall Class Percentage
Sum each of the following:
Lab Average x 1.5
Homework Average
Class Work Average
Daily Exam Question Average x 2.5
Exam Average x 0.85
Grades will be based on your overall
class percentage as follows:
90-100% - A; 80-89% - B; 60-79% - C;
50-59% - D; Below 50% - F
What We Do
Each class
proceeds something like this:
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Approximately 5 homework questions will be due
(online) by 11 am prior to the start of each class. At the start of each class, you will have
5-10 minutes to work together and ask questions about the assignment. Following this, you will have an exam question
based on the previous assignment. There
is a time limit for these daily exam questions, and you must work individually.
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After the daily exam question, new material is
introduced and you will have the opportunity to work together to submit
in-class assignments.
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Homework assignments for the next class will be
introduced.
Why We Do It
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As a teacher, I want to see as many successful
grades as possible without sacrificing quality. Building into the course
opportunities to learn from each other is an efficient way to do this.
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Physics is an acquired skill, not the memorization
of information. Therefore, the emphasis in this class is not just on watching
someone “do” physics, but rather on practicing the skill. The
sooner you approach this class more as you would in learning a sport or a
musical instrument, the more successful you will be. Think of “playing” physics…
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Doing no running until the day before a marathon
makes no sense. Neither does not doing your own physics problems until the day
before an exam. For this reason, you are given the opportunity to perform
physics each class day and have it built into your grade. The grading structure does however, still
allow for the traditional approach (i.e. procrastination), if that is what you
prefer.
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There is no correlation between your performance in
other classes (even math or chemistry) and the ease with which you learn to
solve physics problems. Everyone will have something to contribute and
something to learn.
Policies
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Bring your CPS clicker to class each day. You must have your own clicker to
receive credit for daily exam questions and class work. Clickers may be kept
with me, if this is more convenient for you.
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Homework is submitted online via “Connect”. To register for this website,
follow the instructions included with your textbook, or use the link: Connect
Registration and click the “register now” button. If you have trouble with registration, please
contact customer support at http://mpss.mhhe.com/.
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Please adhere to the following expectations when attending lecture in
order to minimize distractions for others:
1.
No late arrivals or early departures.
2.
No talking during lecture period other than specified class discussions or
group work.
3.
Turn cell phones off.
4.
Here is a link (from a different department) regarding Classroom Expectations
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Exams may be taken only during the scheduled day and time – there
will be no make-up for exams.
Your grade is based on the best performance on three out of four
scheduled exams (including the final). If you need to miss an exam for any
reason, that exam will be dropped as your lowest score. You may take all
four exams and drop the lowest score.
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Laboratory make-up assignments: One missed lab may be replaced by attending a lecture
from the UCSB Arts and Lectures Series, the SBCC Adult Education Mind/Supermind
Series, or other events as they are announced. A one-page summary/reaction,
along with the ticket stub from the event must be submitted. The last scheduled lab of the semester may
also be used as a make-up lab.
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Notes for exams: one 3” x 5” index card and a calculator only (no cell
phones or net books!) will be allowed for all exams.
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You are responsible for all assignments and due dates listed in the Class Schedule. The schedule may need to be
adjusted throughout the semester, therefore it is important to pay attention to
updates given in class or posted online.
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Cheating policy. Daily exam
questions, class work and all midterm exams will be taken with the CPS
“clicker”. Any sharing of
information during exams or daily exam questions, or use of a clicker other
than your own will result in immediate expulsion and an F in the course.
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Students with disabilities. SBCC students with disabilities
who are requesting accommodations for classes, college activities or tests
should use the following SBCC procedure. (NOTE: This also includes
students who are requesting to bring service animals into classes. This
procedure also includes requests to bring into classes personal service
attendants who are not SBCC employees.)
[1] Contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS).
[2] Submit documentation of your disability to the DSPS office.
[3] Communicate with a DSPS counselor regarding options for services and
accommodations.
[4] Reach written accommodation agreement with the DSPS counselor and your
instructor.
SBCC requests you complete this process at least ten working days before your
accommodation is needed, in order to allow DSPS staff time to provide your
accommodation.
Contact: DSPS office (805) 965-0581 x 2364, SS Building, room 160, dspshelp@sbcc.edu
Additional Support for all SBCC
Students
Use the link: Seek Help
“What Will I Learn in this
Class?”
Upon completion of Physics 105, given a physical description
of the problem and using algebra and trigonometry, a student with a grade of C
or above will be able to:
1. Apply
2. Apply conservation of energy and momentum
principles to solve problems in translational and rotational kinematics,
statics, and dynamics.
3. Apply principles of fluid mechanics to solve
problems in fluid behavior.
4. Apply principles of wave mechanics to solve
problems in simple harmonic motion and wave behavior.
5. Apply principles of thermal physics to solve
problems in heat, thermal expansion, and the behavior of ideal gases.
Upon completion of Physics 110, given a physical description
of the problem and using algebra, trigonometry, and calculus, a student
with a grade of C or above will be able to demonstrate the same five skills.
“How Will I Be Graded?”
When grading any problem, the
following checklist will be used to verify that you can correctly:
q
Explain
the problem and your approach to solving it.
q
Specify
the information to be determined.
q
Identify
the equation(s) that will allow you to solve the problem.
q
Substitute
the given information and solve the problem.
And if there is time left over J…….some “good reads”
The Human Touch by Michael Frayn (c.2007); A philosophical look at the roots of physics.
Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene (c.2004); A follow-up to The Elegant
Universe.
The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene (c.1999); The newest physics classic for
the masses – attempts to make string theory comprehensible.
The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra (2000 Anniversary Edition); A classic book
which popularized a re-thinking of science.
The Dancing Wu Li Masters by Gary Zukov (c.1979,2001); Along the same lines as
Capra, but a bit more technical.
Quantum Philosophy by Roland Omnes (c.1999); A difficult book to read, but
well worth it if you are interested in thoroughly examining our assumptions
about the workings of the world.
A Hole in the Universe by K.C. Cole (c.2001); An easy, entertaining, and
accurate summary of modern physics.
Six Easy Pieces by Richard Feynman (c.1963,1989,1997): An Overview of the
Essentials of Physics, emphasizing atoms and quantum mechanics.
Energy, Second Edition, Gordon J. Aubrecht, (c.1995); A good overview of
energy production and use of energy in our lives.
Art and Physics by Leonard Shlain (c.1991)
The Invisible Century by Richard Panek (c.2004); A look at how Einstein and Freud
each made their incredible contributions by looking “within”. An
excellent treatment of general relativity.
Physics Tutorials Links provided by Dolores Gende.
The
Mechanical Universe Original series
from Public Broadcasting.
The Elegant Universe
NOVA series as aired on PBS. Describes string theory via QuickTime video clips.
Interactive Periodic Table of the
Elements