Physics I
Instructor: Allen Hunley
Tutoring: Wed. & Fr 7:45-8:45
(or by appointment)
On-line tutor:www.muhlon.com/~mshspac/
Course Description
You are about to embark on a marvelous journey. Physics is the most fundamental
science, its content can be found in all areas of the universe, from the tiniest
of all particles to the stars in the heavens. Physics principles unify the sciences
and incorporate mathematics in an attempt to explain our universe in the simplest
of terms. It is the goal of this class to teach you about your physical world and
hopefully generate some interest in the physical sciences. Knowledge is power, so
the more you know about this world you live in the better off you will be. You do
not have to be an astrophysicist to marvel at a beautiful sunset and wonder why it
is so colorful, or you do not need to be a chemist to appreciate the lovely color
and fragrance of a rose. But with the knowledge of how these things work it can
lead to a deeper understanding of your place in this vast universe in which we live,
and how we are all connected in such an intricate pattern.
Homework
Your
homework in this class will be a vital part of your success or your failure. It
is very important for you to keep up with your reading and try to devote some time
every day to studying your physics. Studying is more than doing your homework on
any given night. It is reading the text thoroughly, working example problems, reviewing
you lecture notes, doing outside reading on various topics, preparing for labs, preparing
questions for the next class session, etc.
Topics/Chapters to be covered
I. Motion, Forces, & Gravity (Chapters 1-6, 12 & 13)
II. Momentum
& Energy (Chapters 7 & 8)
III. Electricity & Magnetism (Chapters
32-36)
IV. Waves & Quantum Mechanics (Chapters 25, 27, & 38)
V.
Other topics if time permits
Labs
Lab work will be an integral component
in your study of physics. Please read each lab exercise carefully and observe all
lab safety rules. There will be periodic lab exams, which will consist of lab skills
that you will demonstrate and a written component that will cover the principles
brought out in the lab exercise.
Grades
Your grade
will be computed using the total point system, typically using the following point
values:
A. Tests/Lab Reports/Portfolio Entry 100 points
B. Lab Work 5-50 points
C. Homework 5-50 points
D. Quizzes 5-50 points
E. Final Exam 1/7 of final grade
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Note: The instructor may amend this syllabus at any time deemed necessary.
Addendum
In
accordance to MSHS policy the following class rules will be observed at all times:
1.
You are required to keep your Agenda with you at all times. You will be required
to record your assignments, as well as, keep a running total of your grades on each
assignment in your Agenda.
2. If you do not have a Hall Pass left for the 9 weeks
and you must leave class for anything except an emergency (left to teacher discretion)
or being called to the office, you will be issued 3 demerits before you leave class.
3.
On exam day (or any day the instructor desires) you will produce a complete Agenda
for the instructor to exam. If the Agenda is properly filled out you will receive
5 points that can be applied to the assignment of your choice.
4. You will act
in a respectful, courteous manner at all times toward your instructor and your fellow
classmates.
Solar Pride
Gold Card
1. 10 points added to final exam.
2.
Can drop 1 test grade from current nine weeks.
Orange Card
1. Can add 20 points
to any grade during the current nine weeks.
Red Card
1. Can add 10 points to
any grade during the nine weeks.
All Levels
1. 1 free homework pass. (Maximum
of 10 points)
2. 1 Make-Up Work day. (Maximum of 20 points)
3. 1 free tardy
for the nine weeks.
