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Syllabus: THS Dual Credit Physics

Kent State PHY 13001: General College Physics I

Kent State PHY 130241: General College Physics Lab I

Mrs. Sauder

2015-2016 School Year

Description

Dual Credit Physics students will study the full range of fundamental physics concepts covered in regular Physics: motion, forces, energy, waves, electricity and magnetism. Additionally, to meet the requirements of the KSU classes, the topics of rotation, fluids, heat, and thermodynamics will be covered. A firm grasp of algebra is essential to succeed in this course.

Textbook

Physics Principles and Problems – Glencoe

Online Textbook Resources:

Online Student Edition: ose/

Access Code: EC4B240ECE

Tentative Course Outline

|Course Theme |Related Chapters |Timeline |

|Mechanics |Ch. 1 – A Physics Toolkit |16 weeks |

| |Ch. 2 – Representing Motion | |

| |Ch. 3 – Accelerated Motion | |

| |Ch. 4 – Forces in One Dimension | |

| |Ch. 5 – Forces in Two Dimensions | |

| |Ch. 6 – Motion in Two Dimensions | |

| |Ch. 7 – Gravitation | |

| |Ch. 8 – Rotational Motion* | |

| |Ch. 9 – Momentum and Its Conservation | |

|*** 2nd Semester*** |

|Energy |Ch. 10 sec. 1– Energy and Work |4 weeks |

| |Ch. 11 – Energy and Its Conservation | |

|Heat and Fluids |Ch. 12 – Thermal Energy* |4 weeks |

| |Ch. 13 Sec. 1-4 – Fluids* | |

|Waves |Ch. 14 – Vibrations and Waves |4 weeks |

| |Ch. 16 – Fundamentals of Light | |

| |Ch. 17 – Reflection and Mirrors | |

| |Ch. 18 – Refraction and Lenses | |

| |Ch. 19 – Interference and Diffraction | |

|Electricity and Magnetism |Ch. 20 – Static Electricity |4 weeks |

| |Ch. 21 – Electric Fields | |

| |Ch. 22 – Current Electricity | |

| |Ch. 23 – Series and Parallel Circuits | |

| |Ch. 24 – Magnetic Fields | |

| |Ch. 25 – Electromagnetic Induction | |

| |Review / Project |1 week |

|******** Final Exam******** |

*Chapters not covered in regular Physics

Required Materials

• THS Student Agenda

• Scientific Calculator (graphing not necessary)

• Pen or pencil (plus extras!)

• Notebook paper

• Organizer of your choosing (binder/folder)

Classroom Expectations

▪ Participate in class activities – lecture/discussions, labs, group work etc. (no sleeping! – no using phone!!)

▪ Come to class prepared to actively learn

▪ Advocate for your needs (see me if you need help or if you have been absent)

▪ Be respectful of the classroom and everyone in it. (BE NICE!)

▪ Follow the rules as set forth in the THS student handbook

Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior:

• Verbal warning/ asked to move

• After school detention with teacher and student conference

• Detention and student conference with parent contact

• Office referral and parent/guardian contact

• Removal from class and office referral

• (Steps may be skipped in extreme cases at teacher discretion)

Grading

THS Physics

|Tests/ Quizzes |65% |

|Labs and Projects |30% |

|Homework and In-Class Assignments |5% |

KSU PHY 13001 – Grade will be assigned based on average of each quarter’s grade in THS Physics. Unlike THS, Kent State University final grades may include a “+” or “-“.

KSU PHY 13021 – Grade will be assigned based on average of four quarters from LAB category ONLY!

Homework

The purpose of homework in this class will be either to become familiar with new information, reinforce concepts learned in class, or review for assessments. Except in the case of excused absence, late homework will not receive credit. The lowest homework grade each quarter will be dropped.

Quizzes

Quizzes may be given to ensure student comprehension of material read in the textbook or as a checkpoint partway through a unit.

Tests

Tests will be administered at the end of each chapter or group of related chapters. Test format may include problem-solving, multiple choice, and written response questions.

Labs and Projects

Labs are intended to provide hands-on examples of the material covered in class. Lab reports and related questions are worth 30% of the total grade. Some formal lab writing will be required to meet the standards of the KSU Lab course. Most in-class lab work will be done with a group, and students are encouraged to communicate and work with their lab groups to make sure everyone has the appropriate data and understands how to do the lab. However: unless specifically assigned as a group project, all lab work is expected to be a student’s own personal work. Copying or plagiarizing another student’s graphs, calculations, and/or written responses is prohibited and will be considered academic dishonesty.

Safety

Safety in the science classroom is of the utmost importance. Students will be required to read and sign a safety contract before participating in lab activities. Students not following this contract will be subject to disciplinary action and may be removed from the activity, and/or lose credit for the lab.

Absences

Upon returning from an absence:

• Check with your teacher for missed assignments.

• If a test, quiz, or lab was missed, a make-up time must be scheduled outside of class time.

• One day will be given for each day of class missed

• If you know in advance that you will be absent, you are required to see the teacher before your absence to collect work, and it will be due on the day you return.

• IF YOU ARE ABSENT THE DAY BEFORE A TEST: you will generally still be required to take the test on the scheduled day. Be prepared and PLAN AHEAD! Study early and often!

Late Work

Homework that has already been reviewed in class will not be accepted for credit, except in the case of excused absence. Assignments that are not reviewed in class the day they are due (such as lab reports) will be assessed a penalty if turned in late.

Extra Help

Physics is a challenging subject which builds upon itself. Therefore, I encourage students to see me for extra help if they begin to fall behind. Students are also encouraged to work together on problem-solving exercises, which means helping each other to UNDERSTAND the problem. Copying another student’s assignment is considered academic dishonesty and will be addressed accordingly.

Students are expected to be responsible for their own learning and to advocate their needs.

You may find Physics to be very different from any course you have ever taken. It is thought-provoking and interesting (In MY opinion () but it requires a good deal of logic, reasoning and synthesis (putting together multiple skills and ideas to solve a problem.) Simple memorization of facts is not enough to really learn physics. For many students this new experience can seem daunting, challenging, and at times frustrating. Please don’t worry! I am here to help and I believe that each one of you can and will succeed!

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."

- Albert Einstein

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