NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course
Title:
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PHYS-2425 General Physics I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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PHYS-2425
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Section Number:
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410
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Semester/Year:
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Summer I
2020
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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36
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Lab Hours:
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36
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Course, is designed for non-science majors. Surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
MATH0305 or TSI eligible for MATH0310 or higher.
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Textbook: “Physics for Scientists Engineers with Modern Physics” by Douglas C. Giancoli, 4th edition, Pearson.
ISBN-13: 978-0131495081
ISBN -10 : 0131495089
Calculator (TI30XIIS or equivalent).
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Meeting time: online
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Franz Aguirre
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Campus/Office Location:
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online
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E-mail Address:
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faguirre@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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TBE
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education
Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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- Demonstrate analytical and solving problem skills using physical models.
- Describe physics concepts verbally, graphically and mathematically.
- Apply the conservation laws of Physics.
- Analyze experimental data and write a lab report.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded
Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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1
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Quizzes (4)
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5%
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2
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Partial Exams (2)
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20%
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3
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Labs (5)
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15%
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4
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Homework (8)
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40%
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5
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Final Exam
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20%
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Exams and labs will not be rescheduled and may not be make-up exams.
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 70-79 D: 60-69 F: 0- 59
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Course Calendar
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Date
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Topic
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Lab
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06/08
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1: Introduction, measurement, Estimating
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Measurement
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06/09
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2: Describing motion:
kinematics in one dimension
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06/10
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3: Kinematics in two dimensions;
Vectors
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06/11
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Review
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Forces
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06/15
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Test 1
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06/16
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4: Dynamics: Newton’s laws of motion
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06/17
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5: Using Newton's Laws: Friction.
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06/18
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5: Using Newton's Laws: Circular Motion, Drag Forces
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Acceleration of Gravity
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06/22
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6: Gravitation and
Newton's Synthesis
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06/23
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7: Work and Energy
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06/24
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8: Conservation of Energy
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06/25
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Review
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Momentum
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06/29
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Test 2
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06/30
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9: Linear Momentum
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07/01
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10: Rotational Motion
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07/02
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Holiday
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07/06
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11: Angular Momentum. General Rotation
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Simple Pendulum
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07/07
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12: Static Equilibrium
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07/08
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14: Oscillations
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07/09
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Review
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07/10
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Final Test
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Note: The guidelines and days in this syllabus are subject to change, deletion, or amendment at the discretion of the instructor.
CLASS POLICIES:
- Be respectful to the class and your instructor.
- Students are expected to avoid disturbing the learning environment.
- Students are expected to be prepared for class.
- All homework and exams solutions have to be submitted via Canvas. No late work is accepted.
- Make sure you submit the correct file in the correct format (pdf, doc or jpg). Files with blank documents will be given a score of zero. Double check that the submitted file can be downloadable by you. No excuse will be accepted for submitting a blank file or a non-downloadable file.
- Do not copy solutions from any other student or the internet. A grade of zero will be assigned to students not following this rule.
- Students should show every step in the solution of a problem. Answers without solutions will be assigned a grade of zero.
- Write legibly in an organized and sequential manner. Make sure you enclose in a box your final answer with the corresponding unit.
- You have a week to dispute your grade in your homework or test. Please, do not wait until the end of the semester for a correction in your grade.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _____June 30th, 2020_______.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core) _______________________________________________________________________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include: 1) Assigning a failing grade for the assignment. 2) Assigning a failing grade for the class.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 408
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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