Course Syllabus
Syllabus: PHY121N: Introductory Physics
Course Information
Course Title: Introduction to Physics I
Course Prefix/Number: PHY 121N
Semester: Fall, 2021
Class Days/Times: At your own pace (no live zoom classes)
Credit Hours: 5
Instructor Information
Name: Rajneesh Verma
E-mail: rverma@tocc.edu
Office location: Online by appointment
Course Description
PHY 121N: Fundamentals of Physics I
Prerequisite: With a grade of C or better: MAT 151. Credits: 5 cr. hrs. (7 pds: 4 lec 3 lab)
Course Description: Introduction to general physics for programs requiring a one-year, non-calculus based physics course. Includes the nature of physics; linear motion and kinematics; dynamics; work and energy; and linear momentum. Also includes rotational motion; heat; states of matter; and waves and sound.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:
a) Apply concepts related to physical laws when analyzing natural phenomena and the interaction of physical objects.
b) Demonstrate understanding of force by predicting outcomes in a variety of physical situations.
c) Evaluate graphical models of motion and apply mathematical models to predict outcomes.
d) Predict outcomes in situations involving work and energy, and apply conservation principles to solve typical real-world problems.
e) Predict outcomes in situations involving impulse and momentum, and apply conservation principles to collisions or explosions.
Course Structure
Students will read lessons in the text followed by lectures by instructor on the salient features of the text. Students will work physics problems from the text. Tests will be based on material covered in class. Ten lab projects will be conducted during the semester for which the student will be required to write a lab report.
Course Learning Materials and Textbook Information
Texts and Materials: The book College Physics by Paul Peter Urone and Roger Hinrichs from OpenStax will be given to each student as an eBook on the first day of class. The lab kits will be mailed to you
Students will need a calculator which can be your cell phone or computer.
You may also get the ebook from OpenStax by going to: https://openstax.org/books/college-physics-ap-courses/pages/1-connection-for-ap-r-courses (Links to an external site.)
Course Schedule Outline
The schedule of reading and homework assignments is attached. The test schedule is also shown on the lecture schedule. The lecture schedule serves as the course outline. This schedule as well as this syllabus will be included on the “thumb” drive sent to each student prior to the first day of class. In addition, as part of the Introduction on the first day, both the syllabus and lecture schedule will be discussed.
Course Outline
1. Nature of Physics
a. Science and scientific method
b. Fundamental and derived quantities
2. Measurement and the Metric System
3. Math preparation
a. Powers of ten
b. Metric system
c. Trigonometry introduction
d. Vector addition and components
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4. Linear Motion and Kinematics
a. One dimensional kinematics
i. Constant velocity motion
ii. Constant acceleration (kinematic equations and falling bodies)
b. Two dimensional kinematics
i. Projectile motion
ii. Circular motion
c. Dynamics
i. Newton’s laws of motion (force)
1. Gravity – weight
2. Friction
ii. Centripetal force
d. Work and Energy
i. Physical definition of work
ii. Kinetic and potential energy
5. Conservation of energy, work-energy theorem
6. Linear Momentum
a. Impulse
b. Conservation of linear momentum
i. One dimension
ii. Two dimensions
c. Rotational Motion
i. Kinematics
ii. Dynamics
7. Angular momentum
8. Rotational work and energy
9. Heat
a. Temperature and temperature scales
b. Heat and energy
10. Heat transfer
11. Heat effects
12. Laws of thermodynamics
13. States of Matter
a. Gases
i. Macroscopic description
ii. Microscopic description
b. Liquids
i. Hydrostatics
ii. Hydrodynamics
14. Solids
a. Elasticity – Hooke’s law
b. Simple harmonic motion
15. Waves and Sound
a. Wave description, model, equations
b. Wave behavior
c. Sound characteristics and spectrum
Assignments schedule
Test 1 over Chapters 1, 2 and 3
Not available until Sep 8 at 11:00pm Sep 8 at 11pm
Due Sep 18 at 10:59pm Sep 18 at 10:59pm
100 Points Possible 100 pts
Test 2 over Chapters 4, 5 and 6
Not available until Oct 6 at 11:00pm Oct 6 at 11pm
Due Oct 9 at 10:59pm Oct 9 at 10:59pm
100 Points Possible 100 pts.
Test 3 over Chapters 7, 8 and 10
Not available until Oct 30 at 12:00am Oct 30 at 12am
Due Nov 4 at 11:59pm Nov 4 at 11:59pm
100 Points Possible 100 pts
Test 4 over Chapters 11 and 14
Not available until Nov 13 at 1:00am Nov 13 at 1am
Due Nov 19 at 12:59am Nov 19 at 12:59am
100 Points Possible 100 pts
Final Test 5 over Chapters 16 and 17
Not available until Dec 6 at 1:00am Dec 6 at 1am
Due Dec 8 at 12:59am Dec 8 at 12:59am
100 Points Possible 100 pts
Not available until Aug 25 at 11:00pm Aug 25 at 11pm
Due Sep 2 at 10:59pm Sep 2 at 10:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Sep 1 at 11:00pm Sep 1 at 11pm
Due Sep 9 at 10:59pm Sep 9 at 10:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Sep 8 at 11:00pm Sep 8 at 11pm
Due Sep 18 at 10:59pm Sep 18 at 10:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Sep 22 at 11:00pm Sep 22 at 11pm
Due Oct 6 at 10:59pm Oct 6 at 10:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Sep 29 at 11:00pm Sep 29 at 11pm
Due Oct 7 at 10:59pm Oct 7 at 10:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Oct 6 at 11:00pm Oct 6 at 11pm
Due Oct 16 at 11:59pm Oct 16 at 11:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Oct 16 at 12:00am Oct 16 at 12am
Due Oct 23 at 11:59pm Oct 23 at 11:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Oct 23 at 12:00am Oct 23 at 12am
Due Oct 30 at 11:59pm Oct 30 at 11:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Nov 6 at 12:00am Nov 6 at 12am
Due Nov 14 at 12:59am Nov 14 at 12:59am
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Oct 30 at 12:00am Oct 30 at 12am
Due Nov 6 at 11:59pm Nov 6 at 11:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Nov 13 at 1:00am Nov 13 at 1am
Due Nov 21 at 12:59am Nov 21 at 12:59am
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Nov 20 at 1:00am Nov 20 at 1am
Due Nov 28 at 12:59am Nov 28 at 12:59am
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Due Dec 5 at 12:59am Dec 5 at 12:59am
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Nov 20 at 1:00am Nov 20 at 1am
Due Nov 28 at 12:59am Nov 28 at 12:59am
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Aug 25 at 11:00pm Aug 25 at 11pm
Due Sep 2 at 10:59pm Sep 2 at 10:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Sep 1 at 11:00pm Sep 1 at 11pm
Due Sep 9 at 10:59pm Sep 9 at 10:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Due Sep 27 at 10:59pm Sep 27 at 10:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Sep 18 at 11:00pm Sep 18 at 11pm
Due Oct 6 at 10:59pm Oct 6 at 10:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Lab 5 - Circular Motion and Gravitation
Not available until Oct 6 at 11:00pm Oct 6 at 11pm
Due Oct 16 at 11:59pm Oct 16 at 11:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Due Oct 24 at 11:59pm Oct 24 at 11:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Not available until Oct 23 at 12:00am Oct 23 at 12am
Due Oct 30 at 11:59pm Oct 30 at 11:59pm
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Lab 8 - Fluids (LAB Procedures 12)
Not available until Nov 6 at 12:00am Nov 6 at 12am
Due Nov 14 at 12:59am Nov 14 at 12:59am
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Due Nov 28 at 12:59am Nov 28 at 12:59am
10 Points Possible 10 pts
Settings for Assignment Labs 9 - Oscillatory Motion
Lab 10 - Waves and resonant frequency
Due Dec 5 at 12:59am Dec 5 at 12:59am
10 Points Possible 10 pts
7 Points Possible 7 pts
Participation Points: September
20 Points Possible 20 pts
Participation Points : October
20 Points Possible 20 pts
Participation points: November
Due Nov 15 at 12:59am Nov 15 at 12:59am
20 Points Possible 20 pts
Participation points : December
Due Dec 3 at 12:59am Dec 3 at 12:59am
7 Points Possible 7 pts
Evaluations and Grading & Assignments:
90 and above is an A
80 - 89 is a B
70 - 79 is a C
60 - 69 is a D
Under 60 is Failing
Your grade will be determined by the following:
Class Participation - 20%
Tests/Exams - 40%
Lab Assignment - 20%
Homework Assignments - 20%
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Classroom Behavior
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Visitors may be only allowed at class sessions or on field trips with instructor approval, visitor’s safety and behavior are the responsibly of the student.
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Possession of drugs, alcohol or firearms on college property is illegal.
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Food and beverages are allowed in classrooms at discretion of the instructor.
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Cellphones should be turned off during class, unless the instructor is allowing students to use their tools (calculator, internet access).
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Students creating disturbances that interfere with the conduct of the class or the learning of others will be asked to leave.
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Student behavior is also detailed in student handbook under Student Code of Conduct Violations
Make-up policy:
Late assignments that can be made up will be accepted but will be penalized 25%. Laboratories cannot be made up except in the case of college closure. At the instructor’s discretion, extra credit opportunities and optional activities may be provided.
Academic Integrity:
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Course Feedback:
All assignments will be graded and returned to the students promptly, typically within a week after the assignment is closed for handing in. E-mail and phone messages will be returned within two days. A student or the instructor may request a student conference at any time during the semester. Quarterly grade reports will be provided to each student, either in person, by email or via the electronic system of Canvas.
Attendance Policy (Re: asynchronous online classes)
You are expected to complete all learning activities, participation in class, assignments and quiz by the due dates listed in the course syllabus. Four consecutive missed due dates may result in a letter grade of “F” or an instructor withdrawal “FW” (see 45th-Day Instructor Withdrawal policy). You may request to be excused from class for religious observances and practices, for illness, for school or work-related travel or for personal or family emergency. If you will be absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.
Incomplete Policy
Incomplete (I) grades are not awarded automatically. The student must request an "I" from the instructor who can choose to award an Incomplete only if all three of the following conditions are met:
1. The student must be in in compliance with the attendance policy.
2. The student must have unavoidable circumstance that would prohibit the student from completing the course.
3. The student must have completed over 75% of the course requirements with at least a “C” grade.
Incompletes are not a substitute for incomplete work due to frequent absences or poor academic performance. Incomplete grades that are not made up by the end of the ninth week of the following semester will be automatically changed to an F if the agreed upon work, as stipulated on the written form signed by the instructor and the student when the I grade is awarded, is not completed.
45th-Day Instructor Withdrawal Policy “FW” (Re: asynchronous online classes)
Students who have missed four (4) consecutive course due dates for learning activities, participation, assignments, quizzes, exams, by the 45th - day census report, due on October 6th are assumed NOT to be participating in the class and may be withdrawn at the faculty member’s discretion. After the 45th - day census, if a student needs to stop attending a course, they must withdraw from the course (see Student Withdrawal Policy).
Student Withdrawal Policy “W”
Students may withdraw from class at any time during the first two-third of the semester without instructor permission and without incurring any grade penalty. Please be sure to withdraw yourself by November 3rd if you do not expect to complete the class, otherwise you may receive an "F" letter grade for the course. For more information on the student withdraw process email admissions@tocc.edu.
Special Withdrawals (Y) Grade
The “Y” grade is an administrative withdrawal given at the instructor’s option when no other grade is deemed appropriate. Your instructor must file a form stating the specific rationale for awarding this grade. “Y” grades are discouraged since they often affect students negatively. Your instructor will not award a "Y" grade without a strong reason.
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DISCLAIMER: This syllabus is designed to evolve and change throughout the semester based on class progress and interests. You will be notified of any changes as they occur.
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