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Physics 446 Calendar
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Physics 446
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Course Description:
The first semester of physics is devoted to the study of motion and energy. The course will be an investigation of how objects move in one, two and three dimensions. In addition, Newton's Laws of Motion are introduced and how they explain the interaction of objects in the world around us. Students will work independently and in groups. We will be using a variety of learning techniques including labs, research, class presentations, free writes, movies, study guides and tests.
The semester is divided into 3 units: Kinematics, Newton’s Laws and Rotational Motion. During each unit, students will be assessed on their understanding of the concepts that have been presented through a Lab Practicum, a Quiz, a Test or Project and a Formal Lab report. These assessments will be based on the VT and National Standards.
The Homework/Participation grade is a weekly check that reflects how well a student is doing with regard to participating in homework, labs, groupwork etc. There will be a cumulative final exam at the end of each trimester.
Topics for the 1st Semester:
-Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration,
-Vectors
-Projectiles
-Uniform Circular Motion
-Centripetal Acceleration
-Graphical reasoning
-Newton's 3 Laws
-Forces
-Free Body diagrams
-Friction (kinetic, static), Normal Force, Centripetal force
-Static Equilibrium
-Terminal Velocity
-Gravitation
-Center of Mass
-Balance and Equilibrium
-Rotational Inertia
-Torque
-Angular Quantities (displacement, velocity, acceleration)
-Newton's Second Law for Rotation
The Second trimester is also divided into 3 units: Work, Energy and Momentum; Thermodynamics, Waves, Sound and Light; and Electricity and Magnetism. During each unit, students will be assessed on their understanding of the concepts that have been presented through a Lab Practicum, a Quiz, a Test or Project and a Formal Lab report. These assessments will be based on the VT Grade expectations and National Standards.
Topics for the 2nd Semester:
-Work
-Kinetic, Potential Energy, Conservative Forces
-Work-Energy Principle
-Mechanical Energy
-1st of Three Conservation Laws
-Conservation of Energy
-Power
-Linear Momentum
-2nd of Conservation Laws
-Conservation of Linear Momentum
-Collisions (elastic, inelastic)
-Impulse
-Angular Momentum
-Third Conservation Law
-Conservation of Angular Momentum
-Temperature, Heat, Thermal Equilibrium
-Conduction, Convection, Radiation
-Energy and Change of phase
-Oscillators
-Wave Description
-Wave Motion
- Transverse, Longitudinal Waves
-Standing Waves, Doppler Effect
-Bow, Shock Waves
-Origin of Sound
-Sound in Air
-Speed of Sound
-Resonance
-Interference, Beats
-Electromagnetic waves
-Speed of light
-Polarization
-Color
-Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction,
-Optics, Ray diagrams
-Electric Charge & its conservation
-Voltage
-Series & Parallel Circuits
Grading:
|
Student Assessment |
Percent of Grade |
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15% |
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| Presentation Projects | 25% |
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Scientific Inquiry (Formal labs, Lab Practicum) Lab Report Rubric |
15% |
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15% |
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15% |
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Final Exam (Long Term Retention) |
15% |
Accountability:
The accountability grade will assess Vermont Standard 3.14. Timeliness, preparedness and independence are essential life skills. This assessment will happen for each unit test, formal lab report, and for 5 random homework checks. If the assignment is not handed in when due, the accountability score for that assignment will not be awarded.
Materials required for this class:
1. Textbook -Physics, by Hsu will be assigned the second week of class
2. 3-Ring Binder - Please bring a 1 or 11/2 inch 3 ring binder JUST FOR THIS CLASS
or your laptop. You may use your computer to take notes, get assignments etc...
3. Paper or note book - Put some paper in your 3-Ring
4. Pencil
5. Scientific Calculator. We have about 20 in the classroom for the community to use.
Other Information:
1. Attendance is important. Absences over seven (7) per trimester can result in a loss of credit.
2. Two tardies is the equivalent of a class cut. Don't do it.
3. Homework will be given to review concepts learned in class. It will not be graded but students will be quizzed on the material.
4. Work can be expected to be graded and returned within 5 school days
5. Please do not hesitate to call or email me at any time.
Make-Up Work and Late Work
Please be advised that excused absences from class do not excuse one in any way from schoolwork. One should always communicate with other students and/or the teacher to get the latest assignments. An incomplete grade will be issued until the assignment is completed and extra problems will be added to your assignment. An "Incomplete" for the course will be automatically recorded for work left unfinished as the requirements for the course have not been met . The student is responsible for monitoring his or her own work.
Test Day
As per BFA handbook, two days extensions will be granted for missed material due to excused absences. However, a conversation must take place on the day of return to make any necessary accomodations (test day change, assignment due dates). If no conversation takes place, it is assumed that the student is prepared for any assessment.
Resubmissions
Resubmissions for assignments are granted as a learning opportunity. If a resubmission is to occur, the assignment is deemed incomplete, and an "Incomplete" is issued as a grade for the course (since the requirements for the course have not yet been completed). When a resubmission occurs, the student will have opportunity to fix the error, but they must write a concluding statement explaining the error and the remedy. Full points can be earned if the conclusion comprehensively explains what the error was, how is was corrected and an explanation what was learned from the process. Half points lost can be earned back if no conclusion is completed but the problem is re-solved.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited in this course. On homework sets, you are permitted to work with other students on figuring out difficult problems or concepts. Under no circumstances may you copy or submit somebody else’s work as your own. Ideas and solutions may contain similarities, but it MUST be your authentic work.
You will also be working together on lab reports, and you will be sharing data. The only item that will be identical to your partner's report is the data. EVERYTHING else will be your own authentic work. Be sure that you have read and understood this section. Plagiarism is a serious offense, and it will not be tolerated.
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