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Lecturer:
Dr. John B. Ross, johbross@iupui.edu
LD156Q, 274-6905
Office Hours: Before or after lecture and by appointment
Recitation Instructors:
Dr. Ruihua Cheng, rucheng@iupui.edu
LD156B, 274-6902
Office Hours: Tues and Thu 10-12 noon
Dr. Ricardo Decca, rdecca@iupui.edu
LD156F, 278-7123
Office Hours: Wed 1-3 pm; Fri 12:30-1:30 pm
Dr. Andy Gavrin, agavrin@iupui.edu
LD222 (School of Science Office), 274-0636
Office Hours: TBA
Dr. Uday Sukhatme, sukhatme@iupui.edu
LD156A, 274-6904
Office Hours: Tue and Thu 8:30-10:30 am
Laboratory Instructors:
Elijah Ayieta, eayietas@iupui.edu
Smita Soni, ssoni@iupui.edu
Yu Ding, ding2@iupui.edu
Student Mentors:
Chris Jamell, cjamell@iupui.edu
Merrell Johnson, mermejoh@iupui.edu
Justin Williams, jusawill@iupui.edu
Course Description:
This is the first semester of a two-semester introduction to calculus-based physics for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, and the physical sciences. The following topics will be covered: uniform and accelerated motion; Newton's laws; circular motion; energy, momentum, and conservation principles; dynamics of rotation; gravitation and planetary motion; properties of matter; simple harmonic and wave motion.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 164 (Calculus II). Students should have an understanding of differential and integral calculus. But more importantly, a solid background (two years) of algebra and basic trigonometry is essential.
Required Textbook:
University Physics, 12th Edition, by Young and Freedman, published by Pearson Addison Wesley.
** The 11th Edition is acceptable however we will be assigning recitation problems from the 12th Edition.**
Meeting Locations/Times/Instructors:
| Lectures Mon, Wed | LD010 | Sec 28953 9:00 - 9:50 am Ross | Sec 22006 10:30 - 11:20 am Ross |
| Recitations Tues, Thurs | Sec 28952 9:00 - 9:50 am Cheng, Gavrin | Sec 22002 10:30 - 11:20 am Decca, Sukhatme | |
| Laboratory Monday | LD011 | Sec 22005 10:00 - 11:50 am Soni | |
| Laboratory Tuesday | Sec 25177 11:30 am- 1:20 pm Ding | ||
| Laboratory Wednesday | Sec 22004 8:30 - 10:20 am Ayieta | ||
| Laboratory Thursday | Sec 22003 8:30 - 10:20 am Ayieta |
Lectures:
Topics from Chapters 1-16 will be presented. Students are expected to read the current chapter in the textbook before attending lecture.
Homework:
The purpose of homework is to help the student develop physics problem-solving skills and to reinforce concepts covered in lecture. All assignments will be handled online by the Quest server at the University of Texas at Austin. Go to the Calendar page to view the weekly homework and to learn more about Quest.
Homework Policy: All homework is due online at 5 pm (Indianapolis time). Answers submitted after 5 pm are not scored by the Quest Server. There are no make-up homework assignments; however the two lowest homework scores will be dropped before computing the final homework grade.
Recitations:
Your instructor will field questions about the current online homework and then give additional problems for students to solve in groups using whiteboards. Attendance will be taken (1 point per recitation = extra credit).
Laboratory:
This is the hands-on section of the course. Students work in groups to perform experiments intended to illuminate various aspects of the material. Go to the Calendar webpage to view the weekly experiments.
Lab Attendance Policy:
1) Students must attend each lab and have taken data in a lab group in order to receive credit for that lab's report/assignment.
2) Students earn a zero on the first missed lab. For two or more missed labs, the overall course grade will be lowered by one complete letter grade for each occurrence. There are no make-up labs; however the lowest lab score will be dropped before computing the final lab grade.
Exams:
Exams 1-3 each consist of 4 word problems and a formula sheet. Student are expected to show their work to receive full credit on each problem. The final exam is comprehensive and consists of 8 word problems and a formula sheet. Students may use a basic scientific calculator on all exams but no notes. Graphing calculators, calculators that are capable of storing significant quantities of text, calculators that can manipulate symbolic expressions, and calculators with infrared communications capability are not permitted. PDAs, small computers, cell phones, MP3 players, or other personal electronics of any kind are also prohibited during exams. If you are unsure about a calculator you plan to use, please check with the instructor.
Make-up Exam Policy: A student will be allowed to make up one exam during the semester only if s/he provides the instructor with written documentation in the form of
(a) a copy of a death certificate in the case of the funeral of a relative;
(b) a formal letter from a physician stating the medical reason for the absence;
(c) a formal letter from an employer or a commanding officer authorizing a business trip or military service;
(d) a formal letter from an attorney or an officer of the court verifying a court appearance.
No other excuses will be accepted - no exceptions!
The student must makeup the exam within one week of its official date or else earn a zero. All other missed exams will score as a zero.
Grades:
| Exam 1 | 100 pts | 97% A+ | 87% B+ | 77% C+ | 67% D+ | below 60% F | |
| Exam 2 | 100 pts | 93% A | 83% B | 73% C | 63% D | ||
| Exam 3 | 100 pts | 90% A- | 80% B- | 70% C- | 60% D- | ||
| Final Exam | 200 pts | ||||||
| Homework | 200 pts | Note: Automatic failure for the entire course if the student earns less than 250 total exam points (Exams 1-3 and Final Exam). | |||||
| Laboratory | 200 pts | ||||||
| TOTAL | 900 pts | ||||||
*** There is also 25 extra credit points possible from recitation attendance. ***
Academic Integrity:
The Department of Physics takes academic integrity very seriously. The usual penalty for a student caught cheating includes an F in the course. Further penalties may include probation, suspension, or expulsion from the University.
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