OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE



OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Course Course Course

Prefix Number Name Credit: Lecture: Lab:

PHY 131 College Physics I 4 3 2

II. Prerequisite:

MAT 122 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 122.

III. Course Description:

Course introduces physics. Algebra and trigonometry are used throughout the course. Content includes kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, energy, momentum, gravity, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Intended for liberal arts, life science and health science students.

IV. Learning Objectives:

After successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:

1. Use scientific notation to convert the values of physical quantities from one unit system to another.

2. Explain the meaning of the terms: displacement, velocity and acceleration.

3. Solve problems relating to motion with constant acceleration.

4. Explain the basic steps in solving physics problems.

5. Convert a physical situation into a mathematical equation and show the steps in the mathematical derivation of key formulas.

6. Differentiate a vector quantity from a scalar quantity, compute the components of a vector, and be able to apply vectors to the study of motion in two dimensions: forces, linear momentum and angular momentum.

7. Explain Newton's three laws and analyze physical situations involving frictional, gravitational, and other forces.

8. Differentiate between the translational motion equations and the rotational motion equations.

9. Analyze stability and equilibrium using torque and Newton’s laws.

10. Calculate the center of mass of a geometrically simple object.

11. Compare and integrate force, work and energy into a coherent framework.

12. Analyze physical processes using conservation of energy.

13. Analyze collisions/physical processes using conservation of linear momentum and/or angular momentum.

14. Calculate the position, velocity, acceleration, period and energy of an object undergoing simple harmonic motion, given sufficient information.

15. Discuss the concept of strength of materials and apply to inanimate structures and living objects.

16. Discuss concepts and analyze fluids under static and dynamic equilibrium conditions and to apply these to living systems.

17. Calculate and measure the thermal properties of solids, liquids and gases.

18. Apply the principles of heat, heat transfer, heat capacity, evaporation, etc., to living systems.

General Education Learning Outcomes:

1. Think Critically – identify, define, analyze, interpret, and evaluate ideas, concepts, information, problems, solutions, and consequences. This includes the ability to compute and comprehend quantitative information and to engage in the scientific process.

V. Academic Integrity:

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This

code prohibits:

• cheating,

• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),

• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),

• helping others to cheat,

• unauthorized changes on official documents,

• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,

• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and

• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment, and a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

VI. Outline of Topics:

1. Introduction

a. What is Physics?

b. Measurement

c. Dimensions, Systems of Units

d. Derived Units

e. Unit Conversion

f. Significant Figures

g. Scientific Notation and Powers of 10

2. Linear Motion

a. Distance and Displacement

b. Speed and Velocity

c. Uniform Acceleration

d. The Acceleration Due to Gravity

e. Problem Solving in Physics

3. Vectors and Multidimensional Motion

a. Resolution of Vectors

b. Velocity in Two Dimensions

c. Uniform Acceleration in Two Dimensions

d. Projectile Motion

e. Relative Velocities in Two Dimensions

4. Newton's Laws of Motion

a. Newton's First Law of Motion

b. Newton's Second Law of Motion

c. Weight Distinguished From Mass

d. Newton's Third Law of Motion

e. Tension

f. Friction

5. Rotational Kinematics and Gravity

a. Angular Measure

b. Angular Velocity

c. Uniform Rotational Acceleration

d. Circular Motion and Centripetal Acceleration

e. Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation

6. Equilibrium and Torques

a. Torques

b. Second Condition of Equilibrium

c. Center of Gravity and Center of Mass

d. Equilibrium and the Human Body

7. Work and Energy

a. Work

b. Power

c. Kinetic Energy

d. Potential Energy

e. Work and Energy

f. Conservation of Mechanical Energy

g. Applications of Mechanical Energy

8. Impulse and Linear Momentum

a. Impulse

b. Collisions

c. Inelastic Collisions

d. Elastic Collisions in One Dimension

9. Rotational Dynamics

a. Torques and Moments of Inertia

b. Work and Rotational Kinetic Energy

c. Translational and Rotational Energy Combined

d. Angular Momentum

e. Directional Property of Torque and Angular Momentum

10. Simple Harmonic Motion

a. Producing Simple Harmonic Motion

b. A Description of Simple Harmonic Motion

c. Mechanical Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion

d. Some Other Simple Harmonic Motion Systems

11. Some Properties of Materials

a. Stress and Strain

b. Elastic Moduli

c. Strength of Materials

d. Strength and Scaling Laws

12. Mechanics of Fluids

a. Density

b. Pressure and Pascal's Principle

c. Measurement of Pressure

d. Buoyancy and Archimedes' Principle

e. Hydrodynamics and Continuity

f. Work-Energy and Bernoulli's Equation

g. Applications of Fluid Flow Equations

13. Temperature, Gases, and Kinetic Theory

a. Temperature

b. Temperature Scales

c. Thermal Expansion

d. Gas Laws

e. Kinetic Theory of Gases

14. Heat and Heat Transfer

a. Latent Heat of Phase Change

b. Conduction

c. Convection

d. Radiation

e. Evaporation and Humidity

15. Thermodynamics

a. The First Law of Thermodynamics

b. Reversible Thermodynamic Processes

c. Heat Engines and Refrigerators

d. The Second Law of Thermodynamics

e. The Refrigerator

Laboratory Exercises: A minimum of ten laboratory exercises will be chosen from the following list:

1. Experimental Uncertainty (Error) and Data Analysis

2. Measurement Instruments (Mass, Volume, and Density)

3. Uniformly Accelerated Motion: Free Fall

4. The Addition and Resolution of Vectors: The Force Table

5. Projectile Motion

6. Centripetal Force

7. Friction

8. Conservation of Linear Momentum in 2-D Collisions

9. Work and Energy

10. Torques, Equilibrium, and the Center of Gravity

11. Simple Harmonic Motion

12. The Thermal Coefficient of Linear Expansion

13. Specific Heats of Metals

14. Archimedes' Principle: Buoyancy and Density

15. The Simple Pendulum and Simple Harmonic Motion

16. Rotational Motion and Momentum of Inertia

17. Conservation of Angular Momentum and Energy

18. The Ballistic Pendulum

VII. Methods of Instruction:

Lecture, demonstration, problem solving, cooperative learning, and discussion methods will be used throughout the course. In addition, laboratory demonstrations and hands-on activities will be performed, and selected videos may be shown.

VIII. Course Practices Required:

1. The required readings will include the textbook, laboratory handouts and selected material supplied by the instructor.

2. Mathematics and problem solving will be emphasized throughout the course. The level of mathematics used will be limited to algebra, geometry and trigonometry. A review of these skills may be necessary. Students should be aware that such a review might be needed and should seek appropriate assistance. Students will be expected to use a hand-held scientific calculator throughout the course.

3. Laboratory practice includes correct setup of the apparatus, performing the experiment, collecting and analyzing the data, and submitting a write-up as required by the instructor. Students are required to locate, retrieve and replace all needed lab equipment at designated places and clean up the work area before leaving.

4. Students will perform 10 labs and be expected to write at least six laboratory reports. The instructor will determine the experiments that will be written up.

5. Team work is encouraged and needed for efficient lab work.

6. Safe work practices, as established by the instructor, must be strictly followed by all students.

7. Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, or hybrid.

IX. Instructional Materials:

Text: Physics, Volume 1, Giancoli, 7th edition, Prentice Hall, 2014

You are required to purchase a code, as necessary, for the website.

Laboratory Manual: None. Handouts will be provided.

You are not required to purchase the Ranking Tasks booklet.

Calculator: any scientific calculator. For tests, a calculator will be provided.

X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

Grading will be determined as follows:

There will be four tests, test 1, the midterm, test 3 and the final. Each test is worth 25 points. The lowest score of the first three tests will be dropped, but the final is not droppable. There are no makeups, and no tests are given in the testing center without an accommodation request. Everyone takes the tests at the same time. At test time, you must use the calculator provided to you by the instructor. You may not leave the classroom during the test until you have finished the test.

There will be 10 labs each valued at 2 points, for a total of 20 points. There will be no lab makeups.

For labs requiring a lab report, if the lab report is not turned in on time, or is otherwise deemed inadequate, the lab, if physically completed, will be valued at 1 point instead of 2 points.

There will be 40 points total of MasteringPhysics homework. Half of the points you accumulate will go towards your grade. The course number on is PHY131FA2016.

Class participation (for example, attendance, answering questions, etc) is valued at 5 points.

Grades will be assigned by total points as follows: A = 109+ or more, B = 99 – 108.5, C = 86 – 98.5,

D = 72 – 85.5, F = less than 72

If, during the semester, you want to know what your grade so far is, simply add up the points you’ve earned up to that point, and use the paragraph above to calculate how many more points you would need to earn to get the grade you are hoping for.

XI. Other Information:

1. Attendance is expected. Excessive absences or late arrivals affect the class participation portion of your grade.

2. Tutoring services are available through the Learning Center.

3. If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability, you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Please make your accommodation requests at the beginning of the semester.

4. Oakton Community College recognizes the broad diversity of religious beliefs of its

constituencies. The college has embraced a practice of shared responsibility in the event a

religious observance interferes with class work or assignments. Students who inform instructors

in advance of an intended absence for a major religious observance will not be penalized. The

instructor will make reasonable accommodation for students, which may include providing a

make-up test or lab, altering assignment dates, permitting a student to attend another section of the same course for a class period, or similar remedies. Instructors are not responsible for teaching material again.

Students should inform the instructor of the dates they will be missing class due to religious observances by the end of the first week of class. This should be in writing, via email, from the student directly. Students may be required to sign a statement saying that they understand that if they do not inform the instructor of the days they will miss due to religious observance they may not (or will not, by the instructor’s choice) be allowed to make up the missed material.

5. Do not talk in class during lecture. Also, you may be required to move to a different location in class; no reason for such a move need be given, and none is required.

6. If you are pregnant, or become pregnant during the semester, please let me know as soon as possible, so accommodations can be made, if needed.

All public class information is accessible via this website:



Syllabus for Physics 131 – 005, RHC Campus, Room A235, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 pm to 5:50 pm,

Fall 2016

Robert Mahoney, RMahoney@oakton.edu

Office hours will be listed in the D2L course shell listing, and on the class website’s class announcements web page.

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