PHY2053: Physics without Calculus I

Summer A, 2017

 

Instructors

 

Dr. Wenzhi Li; Office: CP226; Office Hours: MoWe 14:15-15:15PM, Fri. 16:45-17:45 PM

Dr. Mubarak Mujawar; CP 274; Office Hours: MoWe 14:15-15:15PM, Fri. 16:45-17:45 PM

Textbook

College Physics - 10th Ed by Hugh D. Young

Class meeting time and room

MoWe 12:00 - 14:15PM; Fr 13:15 - 16:45PM; CP 151

Online access to homework assignments

http://www.masteringphysics.com

Course ID

PHY2053SummerA2017 (note: you need this ID for the above online registration)

 

Overview

PHY 2053 is the first half of the physics without calculus sequence. It covers kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, properties of fluids, thermodynamics, and wave motion. Trigonometry (MAC 1114 or equivalent) should be taken prior to this course.

Requirements

In developing this course, proficiency in the fundamentals mathematical concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry was assumed. Even though the fundamental ideas of physics were given precedence over the rote memorization of facts it must be emphasized that this is a foundation course for scientists and engineers. It is therefore quite rigorous and should definitely not be regarded as an “easy A class”. A willingness to work hard should be regarded as a prerequisite and for success. You should dedicate at least 8 hours per week outside of class time to studying physics.

Course outline

Note: Subject to change at the instructor’s decision

 

Month-Day

Topic

Text Chapters

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Li

 

May 8

Mathematic Review

Models, Measurement, and Vectors

0.1-0.7

1.3-1.5

May 10

Models, Measurement, and Vectors

1.6-1.8

May 12

Motion along a straight line

2.1-2.6

May 15

Motion in a plane

3.1-3.4

May 17

Newton’s Laws of motion

4.1-4.6

 

May 19

Exam 1 (first 2 hours of this class)

Chapters 1 -4

Application of Newton’s Laws

5.1-5.5

May 22

Circular Motion and Gravitation

6.1-6.5

May 24

Work and Energy

7.1-7.8

May 26

Momentum

8.1-8.5

May 29

Memorial Day holiday, FIU closed, No class

 

May 31

Rotational Motion

9.1-9.5

 

June 2

Unfinished sections in chapters 5-9

 

Exam 2 (last 2 hours of this class)

Chapters 5-9

 

 

 

Dr. Mujawar

June 5

Dynamics of Rotational Motion

10.1-10.6

June 7

Elasticity and Periodic Motion

11.1-11.6

June 9

Mechanical waves and Sound

12.1-12.6

June 12

Mechanical waves and Sound

12.7-12.13

June 14

Fluid Mechanics

13.1-13.7

 

June 16

Unfinished sections in chapters 9-13

 

Exam 3

Chapters 10-13

 

 

Note: Please note that due to the dynamic nature of the course outline, it is understood that the professor has the authority and the responsibility to change, add, or omit any material contained therein, without previous notice, as is needed throughout the course

 

Home Learning

25% of your course grade will be based on assignments available on the online tutorial/homework website at www.masteringphysics.com. It is essential that you familiarize yourself with the website since it contains a great deal of information to help you master this course. As soon as you have access, complete the introductory practice assignment to learn how to complete questions and submit them for credit.

 

To use the website:

·         Purchase the text package or the student access kit or the access code (online).

·         Go to www.masteringphysics.com

·         Click on the image of the book recommended for this course (College Physics, 10th edition)

·         If you are accessing the site for the first time: click on [Register] and enter the access code that came with your text. This is a printed code supplied with your book and found under the pull-tab inside your Mastering Physics Student Access Kit. It is valid for registering one student.

·         If the tab in this kit has been pulled back, the code may no longer be valid. If you buy a secondhand textbook, any code supplied with it is probably no longer valid. In either case, you can purchase a Student Access Code online using a credit card for ~$66.00 by clicking on BUY NOW. Don not forget to consider this additional cost when negotiating the price of a second hand book.

·         After entering your code complete your registration with your last name, first name and student Panther ID number exactly as they appear in Panthersoft (i.e. Your Student ID is your FIU Panther ID).

·         This allows me to correlate your work in mastering physics with your in-class exams.

·         Make sure you enter your email address correctly. If you forget your password, this is the email address that your password information will be sent to.

 

Once you are registered, your code is valid for 18 months. You won't need to buy another student access code to register for a second course using the mastering physics website. You would, however, have to add this semester's course using the new course ID.

 

You must add this course to have full access to the online assignments. The Course ID for this course is: PHY2053SummerA2017

 

You cannot edit this field after you record it, so please pay very careful attention to entering the code accurately. If you register but don't enter the course ID, you will not have access to the entire Mastering Physics website, including our specific assignments.  If you were registered previously with mastering physics, then log in to your account as usual and click on [change your password and other personal information]. Enter the course ID in the appropriate box.

 

Online help is available under the Help tab on the Mastering Physics website.

 

Homework Due Dates: Weekly assignments are due no later than 11:59 pm on Sunday of each week. You will lose 10% for each day that an assignment is late. This means that after 10 days, you will receive zero credit.

 

Exams

There will be three non-cumulative exams given in class: 1st exam (Ch 1-4), 2nd exam (Ch 5- 9), and 3rd exam (Ch 10- 13). The exams may consist of multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended response questions. Each chapter in the text ends with a chapter summary which reviews the major points described in the chapter. These, along with the assignments from the Mastering Physics website, should be of great help in preparing for exams. No review sheets will be produced. Each of the exam (1st exam, 2nd exam, and final exam) will contribute 25% toward your final grade.

 

Take special note of the following:

 

a.       You will not be permitted to take the exam if

-          You arrive more than 30 minutes late for an exam, or

-          Anyone has finished and left the exam room

b.      All exams are mandatory so please plan accordingly. Arrange your schedule so that you can attend the exams on time. Under no circumstances will makeup exams be offered.

c.       Cheating on exams will not be tolerated and will be reported according to established university procedures. Students should carefully read the section of the student handbook entitled "academic misconduct". Academic misconduct will be reported as prescribed in this handbook.

d.       All exams are closed book, and no notes are allowed.

 

Grades

 

Course Requirements

Weights

Homework

25%

1st exam

25%

2nd exam

25%

3rd exam

25%

Total

100%

 

 

 

Letter grade

Range (%)

Letter grade

Range (%)

Letter grade

Range (%)

A

91-100

B

76-80

C

56-65

A-

86-90

B-

71-75

D

46-55

B+

81-85

C+

66-70

F

0-45

 

 

Disability Notice

If you have a disability and need assistance, please contact the Disability Resource Center (University Park: GC190; 305-348-3532) (North Campus: WUC139, 305-919-5345). Upon contact, the Disability Resource Center will review your request and contact your professors or other personnel to make arrangements for appropriate modification and/or assistance.

 

Religious Holidays

The University's policy on religious holy days as stated in the University Catalog and Student Handbook will be followed in this class. Any student may request to be excused from class to observe a religious holy day of his or her faith.

 

Rules, Policies, and Academic Misconduct

Assignments from the text and other resources are listed below for each class session. Students are expected to be pace their learning according to the posted course assignments.

 

It is expected that interactive learning and teaching will enrich the learning experience of all students, and that each student will work in partnership with the professor to create a positive learning experience for all. Student engagement is a necessary condition for an effective learning experience, and includes contributions to debate and discussion (if any), positive interactive learning with others, and an enthusiastic attitude towards inquiry. Everyone is expected to be a positive contributor to the class learning community, and students are expected to share the responsibility of teaching each other.

 

Statement of Understanding between Professor and Student

Every student must respect the right of all to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students must adhere to a standard of academic conduct, demonstrating respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. As a student taking this class:

 

-          I will not represent someone else’s work as my own.

-          I will not cheat, nor will I aid in another’s cheating.

-          I will be honest in my academic endeavors.

-          I understand that if I am found responsible for academic misconduct, I will be subject to the academic misconduct procedures and sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Failure to adhere to the guidelines stated above may result in one of the following:

-          Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the University, preventing readmission to the institution. This sanction shall be recorded on the student's transcript.

-          Suspension: Temporary separation of the student from the University for a specific period of time.

 

By taking this course, I promise to adhere to FIU’s Student Code of Academic Integrity. For details on the policy and procedures go to ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT (Section 2.44).