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Updated 2011 August PHYS 211 Physics I with Calculus (Fall 2011)Location: MP-101 Time: MWF 11:40am-12:55pmPrerequisites: MATH 170 Corequisites: MATH 175, PHYS 211L *Important reminder: Any student who expects to take PHYS 211 MUST first pass MATH 175 with a C- or better. Text: Knight Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2e, Vol. 1-2, 2007 Pearson URL: course materials posted on Blackboard Instructor: Aaron Sup aaronsup@boisestate.edu (208) 426-2378 MP-419 Office Hours: MWF 1:00-2:00pm, or by appointment
GRADING: A+ = 97 - 100, A = 94 - 96, A-= 90 - 93, B+ = 87 - 90, B = 83 - 86, B-= 78 - 82, C+ = 75 - 78, C = 71 - 74, C-= 66 - 70, D+ = 62 - 66 EXAMS: 76% of your grade is based on the exams. The exams are based on the textbook readings, the examples in the text, the homework, and the class lectures. ALL EXAMS WILL BE COUNTED, AND NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. There will be four in-class exams (worth 19% each, including the final exam). Scientific and graphing calculators are allowed during exams, but nothing more complex. You may bring one 8.5" by 11" sheet of formulas for each exam. All formula sheets must be labeled at the top with your name and the exam number, be signed and handwritten by you, and be turned in with your exam. HOMEWORK: 20% of your grade is based on homework. Mastering Physics Homework is on the web at http://www.masteringphysics.com. It is correlated with the sections scheduled above and must be completed as scheduled on the web in order to facilitate classroom discussion. Our class is called MPSUP00017 and the ZIP is 83725. Homework problems will form the basis of some exam questions. PARTICIPATION: 4% of your grade is based on class participation. These will take the form of in-class clicker exercises and possibly in-class group assignments.. The clicker exercises and group assignments are not evaluated based on a correct answer, but rather that you attempted to answer the question. Please keep in mind that these exercises will form the basis of some exam questions. LECTURES & ASSIGNED READINGS: Class lectures relate closely to the assigned readings in the text. Students are expected to attend all lectures and participate actively in class. Consult the syllabus and read the assigned pages before the material is covered in class. As you read, write down any questions you have about the reading and the numbered examples, and ask questions in class. GOALS: Course objective is for the students to develop an appreciation and basic working knowledge of the most fundamental principles governing physical science that will form a basis for critical and analytical reasoning and lead to continued learning. Particular Learning Goals for PHYS 211 are to understand and be able to apply and generalize Physical dimensions and units Motion in one and more dimensions Newton's Laws: Gravitation, Simple Harmonic motion, Rotational motion Conservation laws: energy and momentum Fluid statics/Dynamics Heat and Thermodynamics SYLLABUS: The syllabus describes the intended progression of the course. The syllabus and homework assignments will be revised as needed. Changes to the syllabus and the homework assignments will be posted on the course web page, which should be checked frequently for updates. |