REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s)

“Douglas Giancoli “Modified Mastering Physics for Giancoli, Physics: Principles with Applications, 7e” Pearson Publishing.

Textbook ISBN-13: 9780321625922

 REQUIRED LEARNING MATERIALS

The web-based homework system called MyMathLab is required for this course.  An access code is needed for the web-based system and may be purchased with the textbook bundle at the College Bookstore. Calculator.

For MyMathLab, the Instructor Course ID is marinova38732 . If you access through CANVAS you may not need the course ID.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

4 Credits (3 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Clinical)
4.5 Hours/Week *15 wks

This is an algebra-based physics course which is designed to introduce students to ideas of measurements, units, motion, force, energy, momentum, rotation and fluids.  The majority of the course is spent analyzing the motion of physical systems including objects in free-fall, objects moving at a constant velocity, collisions between multiple objects and systems underling rotation.  In the final section of the course students explore fluid dynamics and buoyancy.  This course is required for students in the Engineering Technologies major and is recommended for students preparing for the MCAT exam or in pre-med or pre-PT programs.  Prerequisites: MAT 100, MAT 103, MAT 113, or MAT 204 with “C” or better.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand and properly use units.
2. Understand the difference between mass and weight.
3. Take measurements of physical quantities and estimate uncertainties in those measurements.
4. Write clear and concise lab reports.
5. Use the kinematic equations to evaluate systems of moving objects.
6. Understand and apply Newton’s Laws of Motion.
7. Draw free-body diagrams.
8. Analyze systems with non-zero friction.
9. Understand and apply conservation of Energy and Momentum.
10. Evaluate collisions between two particles using energy and momentum.
11. Apply kinematic and conservation equations to rotating systems.
12. Calculate the torque on an object.
13. Find the center of mass of an object.
14. Determine the conditions for static equilibrium.

COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT 

This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. The majority of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing). Review some homework, lecture, discussion and group work. This course will be interactive in nature. To maximize the value of class time, students are strongly encouraged to read the chapters for the next class meeting before class time. Students will also be asked to turn in homework/pop up quizzes based on the reading. Homework should be done every week parallel with the topics covered in class same week. Homework is graded automatically on Pearson. The important thing about homework is that you do it consistently, and understand any mistakes you made by the end of the lecture. Students should expect to spend at least 10-15 hours a week studying for this class.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

The content of this course will be delivered mostly though lecture sessions. Throughout a lecture, interaction beyond listening is expected.  Students are expected to read the material to be covered in class before coming to class, according to the reading assignments. Questions are expected and welcome, and students should be ready to answer questions posed to them.  Lectures will be supported by in class problem sets as well as by homework assignments.  Students are strongly encouraged to work in study groups for solving in class problems as well as homework. During labs students will work in small groups.

On Campus: This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. Most of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing). This is Canvas. You log in into Pearson only through Canvas every time for proper upload of your progress and grades.

GRADING POLICY

The cumulative total for the course is 100 points.

• Attendance and Participation: 15% (see deductions for absences)
• Homework: 30%
• Lab reports: 10%
• Midterm Test: 20%
• Final Test l: 20% 
• Participation: 20%
• Each exam will be 75 minutes long, and will be given at the end of the class period.

 ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance will not be graded; however your attendance will affect your academic performance. Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend (arrive and leave as scheduled) all classes regularly.  Failure to do so will impact your grade and your overall learning experience. It is expected that each student will be on time, as scheduled, for class every time.  Tardiness not only affects the student, but it is unfair and disruptive to the entire class.  Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class; if you are not here for that, you will be counted as absent.  You are responsible for all work and assignments if you are absent.

Attendance will be taken daily and uploaded into the portal record.  Students who are not in class at the time that attendance is taken, will be marked as absent.  Students who miss class are responsible for making up the missed material and for any changes made to the course schedule or outline.

For each absence above the allowed limit (3 classes), 5 points will be deducted from the student’s participation.  Participation includes in class work. During the class, worksheets for in class work will be handed out, emailed or use projector, video…. Pop up quizzes may be used. Students are expected to complete these.

After the instructor informs you of inappropriate or distracting behavior, you will be allowed to modify your actions.  Each subsequent offense may result in the lowering of your average by 2 percentage points.

 MAKE-UP POLICY

Homework and DUE DATES: All homework, on sections, which are covered by a test need to be completed by the date of that test. After that date, the due date will be in effect and you won’t be able to work on the first 3 chapters (If we are able to cover 4 chapters prior the midterm, then will includes all four chapters). I am expecting you to meet this due dates.

   Example: if you forgot to do ch3 quiz /test online by the day of the midterm, you will have 0% on it and won’t have access to make up this test. Thus, there are two due dates. One is the day of the midterm, which will include all material covered in class by then. The second, is the last one, and will be the day of the final term test. Final term test may cover topics from the first chapters. You cannot do any work after the final test.

 If I decide to give a makeup test, it will be only for students with a medical reason (or documented). The students who will attempt to retake a midterm, must have above 70% on their online homework and to have less than 2 absences. The retake will take place 2 weeks after the first date in class, during regular class time.

If you are planning to use cheat-sheet with formulas for a test, you can do that but it has to be written by your own hand, not printed out.

Exams: If you are unable to take an exam when it is scheduled, you must make arrangements, acceptable to me, prior to the exam. Otherwise, there are no make-up exams. If you have a legitimate emergency and you can’t make it to an exam, you still must contact me the day of the exam in order for me to consider a make-up exam.  Of course, you must show proof and documentation that the emergency actually occurred. Doctor’s notes are required for all exams missed due to sickness and health issues.  The doctor will be contacted about the legitimacy of the emergency.

 CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

If class is cancelled for some reason, I will make announcement (On Canvas/Pearson) and there will also be a pink slip on the door of the class letting all students know about the cancellation. Also, with weather related cancellations, please consult the Quincy College website – www.quincycollege.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for information on the dates and times of cancellations due to inclement weather conditions.

COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR

I would prefer if students contact me via my campus email at angelina.marinova@fac.quincycollege.edu. Also, I will not email grades to anyone. Please wait for your grade to be posted, or see me after class to discuss your graded work.

 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIREMENT

All students must possess a Quincy College photo identification card. The identification card serves as proof of identification while on campus and is required to gain access to and use the facilities of Quincy College. All students are required to carry their Quincy College photo identification card with them at all times while on campus. Students must present a current Quincy College photo identification card when attending examinations.

CLASS SCHEDULE The pacing is subject to change depending on the class progress. However, you are expected to read the chapter prior to arriving in class.

EVERITYING ON PEARSON IS YOUR HOMEWORK!

Every week you will have an online homework on PEARSON. All homework is lined up with the topics covered during class time.  This means that your homework on Pearson must cover the same topics with practice and exercises for each week.

CLASS PARTICIPATION and EXPECTATIONS

Your class participation grade will be based on your contributions to the class discussions and overall environment of the class. It is not an attendance grade - coming to class is a prerequisite for participation, but it does not constitute any addition to the class discussion.

 Participation includes but not limited to : contributing to group work, trying to answer questions, ask subject related questions, work on handouts and problems, taking notes,  trying your best on a pop up quizzes, help others, paying attention and correcting classmates and me when needed. This class is intense, and you should dedicate significant time to study. There are many topics to cover.

Examples of ways to increase your class participation score include:

• Asking subject related questions to clarify your understanding
• Access code is mandatory for your online homework on Pearson
• Should spend minimum of 10-15 hours per week to study
• Study from the textbook and take notes
• BE focused in class. Our class time is limited and the course load is a lot.
• To have less than 2 absences and keep above 70% homework rate.
• I will do some minor mistakes sometimes. Correct me. Show me that you care.
• Review topics which you forgot.
• Read, understand and agree with my syllabus. Make sure it meets YOUR EXPECTATIONS for this class.
• You do the pop quizzes every time and the online quizzes
• TO HAVE AND BRING THE TEXTBOOK TO CLASS EVERY TIME
• Do/study chapter summary AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER in your textbook
• NO PHONES OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONICS. Simple calculator only!
• Bring a text book to class and read each chapter ahead of class time
• Take the class serious
• Start/enroll into your Pearson online homework and begging your work the first day
• Take your won notes in a notebook
• Arrive prepared (pencils, paper, calculator…)
• Try by yourself first, then ask for help
• Do homework every day
• Work in groups and arrive/leave as scheduled
• Arrive, be in class, and leave as scheduled
• Answering questions raised
• Contributing meaningful science comments to the class discussion
• Being on-task during group problem solving activities
• You are expected to ACTIVELY participate
• Arrive and leave as scheduled (arriving more than 10 minutes will be marked as “absent”)
• Read the lecture topics in your text book before each class
• See a tutor if needed but make sure you understand his/her explanation or solution
• Do the laboratory exercises (if any)
• Pay attention and correct me if you disagree
• Stay open minded that many problems may have more than one solution

So, here are my expectations from you when preparing to studying physics:

• Study every day.Studying one hour per day for seven days is worth a lot more than studying seven hours in one day.   It takes time for your brain to absorb and process the concepts, you give it time by studying daily.
• Read the textbook.If you don’t like your textbook, go to the library and get another book. There are loads of textbooks that cover the topics of your class, find a different book if you don’t like your book.    I’m shocked at the number of students who think they can get by without the text book.
• Read the textbook before class.If you walk into class not knowing what will be discussed today, you are already behind.   Read the textbook before the lecture. It won’t all make sense the first time, but learning abstract concepts is about repetition and interaction. You will take more away from lecture if you read the book before class.
• Don’t miss class.   Pay attention in class. Think you can miss class because you already have the lecture notes? Think again.   Think you can multitask and check out facebook while in class? Think again.    There is a very strong correlation between attendance and grade. And there are a boatload of studies that show that we are terrible multitaskers.   Show up and pay attention.
• Be an active learner.Studies show that you learn more when you actively participate in class. Try to work the example problems. Talk with your neighbors during the ACTS.   Think of a question you would ask during class.   (You don’t have to ask the question, just write it down so that you can look up the answer later, or talk to the prof. after class.)
• Work with others.If you think you understand how to do a problem, try to explain it to the friend that you are studying with.   If you can’t explain it, then you don’t understand it as well as you think.    Working in groups is beneficial for everybody involved.
• Take the labs seriously.This goes along with being an active learner. Believe it or not, the labs provide an opportunity to actually see up close what’s going on. The labs are designed and developed to aid your learning. Try to predict what’s going to happen before you try an experiment.   If you sit back and watch, you aren’t going to get anything out of it.
• Study solved problems.This is important.    A great way to learn about problem solving techniques is to see how problems are solved.    Textbooks have worked examples. My suggestion is to cover up the solution, and try to solve example yourself. This forces you to think about how you would approach the problem *before* you see the solution. After you’ve given it a serious effort, then look at the solution.   If you don’t try it yourself, you’ll look at the solution and say, “Yeah, that makes sense…” and you’ve gotten almost nothing out of it.
• Practice solving problems.Do you know anybody who read a book about riding bicycles and then was immediately a bicycle expert? I don’t. Everybody I know had to practice, practice, practice to ride a bike. Same with solving problems in physics.    It’s true that some people can ride a bike with less practice than others, but everybody needs to practice.   Try to solve as many practice problems as you can.
• Get help!Often times, you can bang your head against the wall for hours and hours trying to solve a tough problem, or you can get advice from your prof or a TA in about 10 minutes.   Course instructors are there to help you, and they want to help you.   Their help is very efficient if you come in with concise questions. That means you should try the problems yourself, make a serious effort, and then go in and ask specific questions.   If you haven’t tried the problems, or if you go in and say, “I don’t understand anything.” Then it’s hard for instructors to help you.

Examples of ways to decrease your class participation score include:

• Contributing off-topic comments during class
• Beauty procedures during class
• Missing classes and labs, arriving and leaving before the end of the class
• Not reading the textbook
• Sleeping in class
• Not doing homework on time, each week
• Sleeping in class or leaving your bag and going outside during class time (if you have to leave the class more than once or for long period you must present Doctor’s note) 

Do you have average about 10 -15 hours per week of free time to work in this class?!

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s)

“Douglas Giancoli “Modified Mastering Physics for Giancoli, Physics: Principles with Applications, 7e” Pearson Publishing.

Textbook ISBN-13: 9780321625922

 REQUIRED LEARNING MATERIALS

The web-based homework system called MyMathLab is required for this course.  An access code is needed for the web-based system and may be purchased with the textbook bundle at the College Bookstore. Calculator.

For MyMathLab, the Instructor Course ID is marinova38732 . If you access through CANVAS you may not need the course ID.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

4 Credits (3 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Clinical)
4.5 Hours/Week *15 wks

This is an algebra-based physics course which is designed to introduce students to ideas of measurements, units, motion, force, energy, momentum, rotation and fluids.  The majority of the course is spent analyzing the motion of physical systems including objects in free-fall, objects moving at a constant velocity, collisions between multiple objects and systems underling rotation.  In the final section of the course students explore fluid dynamics and buoyancy.  This course is required for students in the Engineering Technologies major and is recommended for students preparing for the MCAT exam or in pre-med or pre-PT programs.  Prerequisites: MAT 100, MAT 103, MAT 113, or MAT 204 with “C” or better.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand and properly use units.
2. Understand the difference between mass and weight.
3. Take measurements of physical quantities and estimate uncertainties in those measurements.
4. Write clear and concise lab reports.
5. Use the kinematic equations to evaluate systems of moving objects.
6. Understand and apply Newton’s Laws of Motion.
7. Draw free-body diagrams.
8. Analyze systems with non-zero friction.
9. Understand and apply conservation of Energy and Momentum.
10. Evaluate collisions between two particles using energy and momentum.
11. Apply kinematic and conservation equations to rotating systems.
12. Calculate the torque on an object.
13. Find the center of mass of an object.
14. Determine the conditions for static equilibrium.

COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT 

This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. The majority of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing). Review some homework, lecture, discussion and group work. This course will be interactive in nature. To maximize the value of class time, students are strongly encouraged to read the chapters for the next class meeting before class time. Students will also be asked to turn in homework/pop up quizzes based on the reading. Homework should be done every week parallel with the topics covered in class same week. Homework is graded automatically on Pearson. The important thing about homework is that you do it consistently, and understand any mistakes you made by the end of the lecture. Students should expect to spend at least 10-15 hours a week studying for this class.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

The content of this course will be delivered mostly though lecture sessions. Throughout a lecture, interaction beyond listening is expected.  Students are expected to read the material to be covered in class before coming to class, according to the reading assignments. Questions are expected and welcome, and students should be ready to answer questions posed to them.  Lectures will be supported by in class problem sets as well as by homework assignments.  Students are strongly encouraged to work in study groups for solving in class problems as well as homework. During labs students will work in small groups.

On Campus: This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. Most of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing). This is Canvas. You log in into Pearson only through Canvas every time for proper upload of your progress and grades.

GRADING POLICY

The cumulative total for the course is 100 points.

• Attendance and Participation: 15% (see deductions for absences)
• Homework: 20%
• Quizzes: 25%
• Midterm Test: 20%
• Final: 20% 
• Each exam will be 75 minutes long, and will be given at the end of the class period.

 ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance will not be graded; however your attendance will affect your academic performance. Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend (arrive and leave as scheduled) all classes regularly.  Failure to do so will impact your grade and your overall learning experience. It is expected that each student will be on time, as scheduled, for class every time.  Tardiness not only affects the student, but it is unfair and disruptive to the entire class.  Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class; if you are not here for that, you will be counted as absent.  You are responsible for all work and assignments if you are absent.

Attendance will be taken daily and uploaded into the portal record.  Students who are not in class at the time that attendance is taken, will be marked as absent.  Students who miss class are responsible for making up the missed material and for any changes made to the course schedule or outline.

For each absence above the allowed limit (3 classes), 5 points will be deducted from the student’s participation.  Participation includes in class work. During the class, worksheets for in class work will be handed out, emailed or use projector, video…. Pop up quizzes may be used. Students are expected to complete these.

After the instructor informs you of inappropriate or distracting behavior, you will be allowed to modify your actions.  Each subsequent offense may result in the lowering of your average by 2 percentage points.

 MAKE-UP POLICY

Homework and DUE DATES: All homework, on sections, which are covered by a test need to be completed by the date of that test. After that date, the due date will be in effect and you won’t be able to work on the first 3 chapters (If we are able to cover 4 chapters prior the midterm, then will includes all four chapters). I am expecting you to meet this due dates.

   Example: if you forgot to do ch3 quiz /test online by the day of the midterm, you will have 0% on it and won’t have access to make up this test. Thus, there are two due dates. One is the day of the midterm, which will include all material covered in class by then. The second, is the last one, and will be the day of the final term test. Final term test may cover topics from the first chapters. You cannot do any work after the final test.

 If I decide to give a makeup test, it will be only for students with a medical reason (or documented). The students who will attempt to retake a midterm, must have above 70% on their online homework and to have less than 2 absences. The retake will take place 2 weeks after the first date in class, during regular class time.

If you are planning to use cheat-sheet with formulas for a test, you can do that but it has to be written by your own hand, not printed out.

Exams: If you are unable to take an exam when it is scheduled, you must make arrangements, acceptable to me, prior to the exam. Otherwise, there are no make-up exams. If you have a legitimate emergency and you can’t make it to an exam, you still must contact me the day of the exam in order for me to consider a make-up exam.  Of course, you must show proof and documentation that the emergency actually occurred. Doctor’s notes are required for all exams missed due to sickness and health issues.  The doctor will be contacted about the legitimacy of the emergency.

 CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

If class is cancelled for some reason, I will make announcement (On Canvas/Pearson) and there will also be a pink slip on the door of the class letting all students know about the cancellation. Also, with weather related cancellations, please consult the Quincy College website – www.quincycollege.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for information on the dates and times of cancellations due to inclement weather conditions.

COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR

I would prefer if students contact me via my campus email at angelina.marinova@fac.quincycollege.edu. Also, I will not email grades to anyone. Please wait for your grade to be posted, or see me after class to discuss your graded work.

 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIREMENT

All students must possess a Quincy College photo identification card. The identification card serves as proof of identification while on campus and is required to gain access to and use the facilities of Quincy College. All students are required to carry their Quincy College photo identification card with them at all times while on campus. Students must present a current Quincy College photo identification card when attending examinations.

CLASS SCHEDULE The pacing is subject to change depending on the class progress. However, you are expected to read the chapter prior to arriving in class.

EVERITYING ON PEARSON IS YOUR HOMEWORK!

Every week you will have an online homework on PEARSON. All homework is lined up with the topics covered during class time.  This means that your homework on Pearson must cover the same topics with practice and exercises for each week.

CLASS PARTICIPATION and EXPECTATIONS

Your class participation grade will be based on your contributions to the class discussions and overall environment of the class. It is not an attendance grade - coming to class is a prerequisite for participation, but it does not constitute any addition to the class discussion.

 Participation includes but not limited to : contributing to group work, trying to answer questions, ask subject related questions, work on handouts and problems, taking notes,  trying your best on a pop up quizzes, help others, paying attention and correcting classmates and me when needed. This class is intense, and you should dedicate significant time to study. There are many topics to cover.

Examples of ways to increase your class participation score include:

• Asking subject related questions to clarify your understanding
• Access code is mandatory for your online homework on Pearson
• Should spend minimum of 10-15 hours per week to study
• Study from the textbook and take notes
• BE focused in class. Our class time is limited and the course load is a lot.
• To have less than 2 absences and keep above 70% homework rate.
• I will do some minor mistakes sometimes. Correct me. Show me that you care.
• Review topics which you forgot.
• Read, understand and agree with my syllabus. Make sure it meets YOUR EXPECTATIONS for this class.
• You do the pop quizzes every time and the online quizzes
• TO HAVE AND BRING THE TEXTBOOK TO CLASS EVERY TIME
• Do/study chapter summary AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER in your textbook
• NO PHONES OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONICS. Simple calculator only!
• Bring a text book to class and read each chapter ahead of class time
• Take the class serious
• Start/enroll into your Pearson online homework and begging your work the first day
• Take your won notes in a notebook
• Arrive prepared (pencils, paper, calculator…)
• Try by yourself first, then ask for help
• Do homework every day
• Work in groups and arrive/leave as scheduled
• Arrive, be in class, and leave as scheduled
• Answering questions raised
• Contributing meaningful science comments to the class discussion
• Being on-task during group problem solving activities
• You are expected to ACTIVELY participate
• Arrive and leave as scheduled (arriving more than 10 minutes will be marked as “absent”)
• Read the lecture topics in your text book before each class
• See a tutor if needed but make sure you understand his/her explanation or solution
• Do the laboratory exercises (if any)
• Pay attention and correct me if you disagree
• Stay open minded that many problems may have more than one solution

So, here are my expectations from you when preparing to studying physics:

• Study every day. Studying one hour per day for seven days is worth a lot more than studying seven hours in one day.   It takes time for your brain to absorb and process the concepts, you give it time by studying daily.
• Read the textbook. If you don’t like your textbook, go to the library and get another book. There are loads of textbooks that cover the topics of your class, find a different book if you don’t like your book.    I’m shocked at the number of students who think they can get by without the text book.
• Read the textbook before class. If you walk into class not knowing what will be discussed today, you are already behind.   Read the textbook before the lecture. It won’t all make sense the first time, but learning abstract concepts is about repetition and interaction. You will take more away from lecture if you read the book before class.
• Don’t miss class.   Pay attention in class. Think you can miss class because you already have the lecture notes? Think again.   Think you can multitask and check out facebook while in class? Think again.    There is a very strong correlation between attendance and grade. And there are a boatload of studies that show that we are terrible multitaskers.   Show up and pay attention.
• Be an active learner. Studies show that you learn more when you actively participate in class. Try to work the example problems. Talk with your neighbors during the ACTS.   Think of a question you would ask during class.   (You don’t have to ask the question, just write it down so that you can look up the answer later, or talk to the prof. after class.)
• Work with others. If you think you understand how to do a problem, try to explain it to the friend that you are studying with.   If you can’t explain it, then you don’t understand it as well as you think.    Working in groups is beneficial for everybody involved.
• Take the labs seriously. This goes along with being an active learner. Believe it or not, the labs provide an opportunity to actually see up close what’s going on. The labs are designed and developed to aid your learning. Try to predict what’s going to happen before you try an experiment.   If you sit back and watch, you aren’t going to get anything out of it.
• Study solved problems. This is important.    A great way to learn about problem solving techniques is to see how problems are solved.    Textbooks have worked examples. My suggestion is to cover up the solution, and try to solve example yourself. This forces you to think about how you would approach the problem *before* you see the solution. After you’ve given it a serious effort, then look at the solution.   If you don’t try it yourself, you’ll look at the solution and say, “Yeah, that makes sense…” and you’ve gotten almost nothing out of it.
• Practice solving problems. Do you know anybody who read a book about riding bicycles and then was immediately a bicycle expert? I don’t. Everybody I know had to practice, practice, practice to ride a bike. Same with solving problems in physics.    It’s true that some people can ride a bike with less practice than others, but everybody needs to practice.   Try to solve as many practice problems as you can.
• Get help!  Often times, you can bang your head against the wall for hours and hours trying to solve a tough problem, or you can get advice from your prof or a TA in about 10 minutes.   Course instructors are there to help you, and they want to help you.   Their help is very efficient if you come in with concise questions. That means you should try the problems yourself, make a serious effort, and then go in and ask specific questions.   If you haven’t tried the problems, or if you go in and say, “I don’t understand anything.” Then it’s hard for instructors to help you.

Examples of ways to decrease your class participation score include:

• Contributing off-topic comments during class
• Beauty procedures during class
• Missing classes and labs, arriving and leaving before the end of the class
• Not reading the textbook
• Sleeping in class
• Not doing homework on time, each week
• Sleeping in class or leaving your bag and going outside during class time (if you have to leave the class more than once or for long period you must present Doctor’s note)

Fill in the table with the time you have available to study for this class. Do you have time to study for this class?  Do you have average about 10 -15 hours per week of free time to work in this class?! Fill it in, and turn it to me.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s)

“Douglas Giancoli “Modified Mastering Physics for Giancoli, Physics: Principles with Applications, 7e” Pearson Publishing.

Textbook ISBN-13: 9780321625922

 REQUIRED LEARNING MATERIALS

The web-based homework system called MyMathLab is required for this course.  An access code is needed for the web-based system and may be purchased with the textbook bundle at the College Bookstore. Calculator.

For MyMathLab, the Instructor Course ID is marinova38732 . If you access through CANVAS you may not need the course ID.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

4 Credits (3 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Clinical)
4.5 Hours/Week *15 wks

This is an algebra-based physics course which is designed to introduce students to ideas of measurements, units, motion, force, energy, momentum, rotation and fluids.  The majority of the course is spent analyzing the motion of physical systems including objects in free-fall, objects moving at a constant velocity, collisions between multiple objects and systems underling rotation.  In the final section of the course students explore fluid dynamics and buoyancy.  This course is required for students in the Engineering Technologies major and is recommended for students preparing for the MCAT exam or in pre-med or pre-PT programs.  Prerequisites: MAT 100, MAT 103, MAT 113, or MAT 204 with “C” or better.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand and properly use units.
2. Understand the difference between mass and weight.
3. Take measurements of physical quantities and estimate uncertainties in those measurements.
4. Write clear and concise lab reports.
5. Use the kinematic equations to evaluate systems of moving objects.
6. Understand and apply Newton’s Laws of Motion.
7. Draw free-body diagrams.
8. Analyze systems with non-zero friction.
9. Understand and apply conservation of Energy and Momentum.
10. Evaluate collisions between two particles using energy and momentum.
11. Apply kinematic and conservation equations to rotating systems.
12. Calculate the torque on an object.
13. Find the center of mass of an object.
14. Determine the conditions for static equilibrium.

COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT 

This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. The majority of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing). Review some homework, lecture, discussion and group work. This course will be interactive in nature. To maximize the value of class time, students are strongly encouraged to read the chapters for the next class meeting before class time. Students will also be asked to turn in homework/pop up quizzes based on the reading. Homework should be done every week parallel with the topics covered in class same week. Homework is graded automatically on Pearson. The important thing about homework is that you do it consistently, and understand any mistakes you made by the end of the lecture. Students should expect to spend at least 10-15 hours a week studying for this class.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

The content of this course will be delivered mostly though lecture sessions. Throughout a lecture, interaction beyond listening is expected.  Students are expected to read the material to be covered in class before coming to class, according to the reading assignments. Questions are expected and welcome, and students should be ready to answer questions posed to them.  Lectures will be supported by in class problem sets as well as by homework assignments.  Students are strongly encouraged to work in study groups for solving in class problems as well as homework. During labs students will work in small groups.

On Campus: This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. Most of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing). This is Canvas. You log in into Pearson only through Canvas every time for proper upload of your progress and grades.

GRADING POLICY

The cumulative total for the course is 100 points.

• Attendance and Participation: 15% (see deductions for absences)
• Homework: 20%
• Quizzes: 25%
• Midterm Test: 20%
• Final: 20% 
• Each exam will be 75 minutes long, and will be given at the end of the class period.

 ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance will not be graded; however your attendance will affect your academic performance. Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend (arrive and leave as scheduled) all classes regularly.  Failure to do so will impact your grade and your overall learning experience. It is expected that each student will be on time, as scheduled, for class every time.  Tardiness not only affects the student, but it is unfair and disruptive to the entire class.  Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class; if you are not here for that, you will be counted as absent.  You are responsible for all work and assignments if you are absent.

Attendance will be taken daily and uploaded into the portal record.  Students who are not in class at the time that attendance is taken, will be marked as absent.  Students who miss class are responsible for making up the missed material and for any changes made to the course schedule or outline.

For each absence above the allowed limit (3 classes), 5 points will be deducted from the student’s participation.  Participation includes in class work. During the class, worksheets for in class work will be handed out, emailed or use projector, video…. Pop up quizzes may be used. Students are expected to complete these.

After the instructor informs you of inappropriate or distracting behavior, you will be allowed to modify your actions.  Each subsequent offense may result in the lowering of your average by 2 percentage points.

 MAKE-UP POLICY

Homework and DUE DATES: All homework, on sections, which are covered by a test need to be completed by the date of that test. After that date, the due date will be in effect and you won’t be able to work on the first 3 chapters (If we are able to cover 4 chapters prior the midterm, then will includes all four chapters). I am expecting you to meet this due dates.

   Example: if you forgot to do ch3 quiz /test online by the day of the midterm, you will have 0% on it and won’t have access to make up this test. Thus, there are two due dates. One is the day of the midterm, which will include all material covered in class by then. The second, is the last one, and will be the day of the final term test. Final term test may cover topics from the first chapters. You cannot do any work after the final test.

 If I decide to give a makeup test, it will be only for students with a medical reason (or documented). The students who will attempt to retake a midterm, must have above 70% on their online homework and to have less than 2 absences. The retake will take place 2 weeks after the first date in class, during regular class time.

If you are planning to use cheat-sheet with formulas for a test, you can do that but it has to be written by your own hand, not printed out.

Exams: If you are unable to take an exam when it is scheduled, you must make arrangements, acceptable to me, prior to the exam. Otherwise, there are no make-up exams. If you have a legitimate emergency and you can’t make it to an exam, you still must contact me the day of the exam in order for me to consider a make-up exam.  Of course, you must show proof and documentation that the emergency actually occurred. Doctor’s notes are required for all exams missed due to sickness and health issues.  The doctor will be contacted about the legitimacy of the emergency.

 CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

If class is cancelled for some reason, I will make announcement (On Canvas/Pearson) and there will also be a pink slip on the door of the class letting all students know about the cancellation. Also, with weather related cancellations, please consult the Quincy College website – www.quincycollege.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for information on the dates and times of cancellations due to inclement weather conditions.

COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR

I would prefer if students contact me via my campus email at angelina.marinova@fac.quincycollege.edu. Also, I will not email grades to anyone. Please wait for your grade to be posted, or see me after class to discuss your graded work.

 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIREMENT

All students must possess a Quincy College photo identification card. The identification card serves as proof of identification while on campus and is required to gain access to and use the facilities of Quincy College. All students are required to carry their Quincy College photo identification card with them at all times while on campus. Students must present a current Quincy College photo identification card when attending examinations.

CLASS SCHEDULE The pacing is subject to change depending on the class progress. However, you are expected to read the chapter prior to arriving in class.

EVERITYING ON PEARSON IS YOUR HOMEWORK!

Every week you will have an online homework on PEARSON. All homework is lined up with the topics covered during class time.  This means that your homework on Pearson must cover the same topics with practice and exercises for each week.

CLASS PARTICIPATION and EXPECTATIONS

Your class participation grade will be based on your contributions to the class discussions and overall environment of the class. It is not an attendance grade - coming to class is a prerequisite for participation, but it does not constitute any addition to the class discussion.

 Participation includes but not limited to : contributing to group work, trying to answer questions, ask subject related questions, work on handouts and problems, taking notes,  trying your best on a pop up quizzes, help others, paying attention and correcting classmates and me when needed. This class is intense, and you should dedicate significant time to study. There are many topics to cover.

Examples of ways to increase your class participation score include:

• Asking subject related questions to clarify your understanding
• Access code is mandatory for your online homework on Pearson
• Should spend minimum of 10-15 hours per week to study
• Study from the textbook and take notes
• BE focused in class. Our class time is limited and the course load is a lot.
• To have less than 2 absences and keep above 70% homework rate.
• I will do some minor mistakes sometimes. Correct me. Show me that you care.
• Review topics which you forgot.
• Read, understand and agree with my syllabus. Make sure it meets YOUR EXPECTATIONS for this class.
• You do the pop quizzes every time and the online quizzes
• TO HAVE AND BRING THE TEXTBOOK TO CLASS EVERY TIME
• Do/study chapter summary AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER in your textbook
• NO PHONES OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONICS. Simple calculator only!
• Bring a text book to class and read each chapter ahead of class time
• Take the class serious
• Start/enroll into your Pearson online homework and begging your work the first day
• Take your won notes in a notebook
• Arrive prepared (pencils, paper, calculator…)
• Try by yourself first, then ask for help
• Do homework every day
• Work in groups and arrive/leave as scheduled
• Arrive, be in class, and leave as scheduled
• Answering questions raised
• Contributing meaningful science comments to the class discussion
• Being on-task during group problem solving activities
• You are expected to ACTIVELY participate
• Arrive and leave as scheduled (arriving more than 10 minutes will be marked as “absent”)
• Read the lecture topics in your text book before each class
• See a tutor if needed but make sure you understand his/her explanation or solution
• Do the laboratory exercises (if any)
• Pay attention and correct me if you disagree
• Stay open minded that many problems may have more than one solution

So, here are my expectations from you when preparing to studying physics:

• Study every day. Studying one hour per day for seven days is worth a lot more than studying seven hours in one day.   It takes time for your brain to absorb and process the concepts, you give it time by studying daily.
• Read the textbook. If you don’t like your textbook, go to the library and get another book. There are loads of textbooks that cover the topics of your class, find a different book if you don’t like your book.    I’m shocked at the number of students who think they can get by without the text book.
• Read the textbook before class. If you walk into class not knowing what will be discussed today, you are already behind.   Read the textbook before the lecture. It won’t all make sense the first time, but learning abstract concepts is about repetition and interaction. You will take more away from lecture if you read the book before class.
• Don’t miss class.   Pay attention in class. Think you can miss class because you already have the lecture notes? Think again.   Think you can multitask and check out facebook while in class? Think again.    There is a very strong correlation between attendance and grade. And there are a boatload of studies that show that we are terrible multitaskers.   Show up and pay attention.
• Be an active learner. Studies show that you learn more when you actively participate in class. Try to work the example problems. Talk with your neighbors during the ACTS.   Think of a question you would ask during class.   (You don’t have to ask the question, just write it down so that you can look up the answer later, or talk to the prof. after class.)
• Work with others. If you think you understand how to do a problem, try to explain it to the friend that you are studying with.   If you can’t explain it, then you don’t understand it as well as you think.    Working in groups is beneficial for everybody involved.
• Take the labs seriously. This goes along with being an active learner. Believe it or not, the labs provide an opportunity to actually see up close what’s going on. The labs are designed and developed to aid your learning. Try to predict what’s going to happen before you try an experiment.   If you sit back and watch, you aren’t going to get anything out of it.
• Study solved problems. This is important.    A great way to learn about problem solving techniques is to see how problems are solved.    Textbooks have worked examples. My suggestion is to cover up the solution, and try to solve example yourself. This forces you to think about how you would approach the problem *before* you see the solution. After you’ve given it a serious effort, then look at the solution.   If you don’t try it yourself, you’ll look at the solution and say, “Yeah, that makes sense…” and you’ve gotten almost nothing out of it.
• Practice solving problems. Do you know anybody who read a book about riding bicycles and then was immediately a bicycle expert? I don’t. Everybody I know had to practice, practice, practice to ride a bike. Same with solving problems in physics.    It’s true that some people can ride a bike with less practice than others, but everybody needs to practice.   Try to solve as many practice problems as you can.
• Get help!  Often times, you can bang your head against the wall for hours and hours trying to solve a tough problem, or you can get advice from your prof or a TA in about 10 minutes.   Course instructors are there to help you, and they want to help you.   Their help is very efficient if you come in with concise questions. That means you should try the problems yourself, make a serious effort, and then go in and ask specific questions.   If you haven’t tried the problems, or if you go in and say, “I don’t understand anything.” Then it’s hard for instructors to help you.

Examples of ways to decrease your class participation score include:

• Contributing off-topic comments during class
• Beauty procedures during class
• Missing classes and labs, arriving and leaving before the end of the class
• Not reading the textbook
• Sleeping in class
• Not doing homework on time, each week
• Sleeping in class or leaving your bag and going outside during class time (if you have to leave the class more than once or for long period you must present Doctor’s note)

Fill in the table with the time you have available to study for this class. Do you have time to study for this class?  Do you have average about 10 -15 hours per week of free time to work in this class?! Fill it in, and turn it to me.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s)

“Douglas Giancoli “Modified Mastering Physics for Giancoli, Physics: Principles with Applications, 7e” Pearson Publishing.

Textbook ISBN-13: 9780321625922

 REQUIRED LEARNING MATERIALS

The web-based homework system called MyMathLab is required for this course.  An access code is needed for the web-based system and may be purchased with the textbook bundle at the College Bookstore. Calculator.

For MyMathLab, the Instructor Course ID is marinova38732 . If you access through CANVAS you may not need the course ID.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

4 Credits (3 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Clinical)
4.5 Hours/Week *15 wks

This is an algebra-based physics course which is designed to introduce students to ideas of measurements, units, motion, force, energy, momentum, rotation and fluids.  The majority of the course is spent analyzing the motion of physical systems including objects in free-fall, objects moving at a constant velocity, collisions between multiple objects and systems undering rotation.  In the final section of the course students explore fluid dynamics and buoyancy.  This course is required for students in the Engineering Technologies major and is recommended for students preparing for the MCAT exam or in pre-med or pre-PT programs.  Prerequisites: MAT 100, MAT 103, MAT 113, or MAT 204 with “C” or better.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand and properly use units.
2. Understand the difference between mass and weight.
3. Take measurements of physical quantities and estimate uncertainties in those measurements.
4. Write clear and concise lab reports.
5. Use the kinematic equations to evaluate systems of moving objects.
6. Understand and apply Newton’s Laws of Motion.
7. Draw free-body diagrams.
8. Analyze systems with non-zero friction.
9. Understand and apply conservation of Energy and Momentum.
10. Evaluate collisions between two particles using energy and momentum.
11. Apply kinematic and conservation equations to rotating systems.
12. Calculate the torque on an object.
13. Find the center of mass of an object.
14. Determine the conditions for static equilibrium.

COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT 

This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. The majority of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing). Review some homework, lecture, discussion and group work. This course will be interactive in nature. To maximize the value of class time, students are strongly encouraged to read the chapters for the next class meeting before class time. Students will also be asked to turn in homework/pop up quizzes based on the reading. Homework should be done every week parallel with the topics covered in class same week. Homework is graded automatically on Pearson. The important thing about homework is that you do it consistently, and understand any mistakes you made by the end of the lecture. Students should expect to spend at least 10-15 hours a week studying for this class.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

The content of this course will be delivered mostly though lecture sessions. Throughout a lecture, interaction beyond listening is expected.  Students are expected to read the material to be covered in class before coming to class, according to the reading assignments. Questions are expected and welcome, and students should be ready to answer questions posed to them.  Lectures will be supported by in class problem sets as well as by homework assignments.  Students are strongly encouraged to work in study groups for solving in class problems as well as homework. During labs students will work in small groups.

On Campus: This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. Most of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing). This is Canvas. You log in into Pearson only through Canvas every time for proper upload of your progress and grades.

GRADING POLICY

The cumulative total for the course is 100 points.

• Attendance and Participation: 15% (see deductions for absences)
• Homework: 20%
• Quizzes: 25%
• Midterm Test: 20%
• Final: 20% 
• Each exam will be 75 minutes long, and will be given at the end of the class period.

 ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance will not be graded; however your attendance will affect your academic performance. Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend (arrive and leave as scheduled) all classes regularly.  Failure to do so will impact your grade and your overall learning experience. It is expected that each student will be on time, as scheduled, for class every time.  Tardiness not only affects the student, but it is unfair and disruptive to the entire class.  Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class; if you are not here for that, you will be counted as absent.  You are responsible for all work and assignments if you are absent.

Attendance will be taken daily and uploaded into the portal record.  Students who are not in class at the time that attendance is taken, will be marked as absent.  Students who miss class are responsible for making up the missed material and for any changes made to the course schedule or outline.

For each absence above the allowed limit (3 classes), 5 points will be deducted from the student’s participation.  Participation includes in class work. During the class, worksheets for in class work will be handed out, emailed or use projector, video…. Pop up quizzes may be used. Students are expected to complete these.

After the instructor informs you of inappropriate or distracting behavior, you will be allowed to modify your actions.  Each subsequent offense may result in the lowering of your average by 2 percentage points.

 MAKE-UP POLICY

Homework and DUE DATES: All homework, on sections, which are covered by a test need to be completed by the date of that test. After that date, the due date will be in effect and you won’t be able to work on the first 3 chapters (If we are able to cover 4 chapters prior the midterm, then will includes all four chapters). I am expecting you to meet this due dates.

   Example: if you forgot to do ch3 quiz /test online by the day of the midterm, you will have 0% on it and won’t have access to make up this test. Thus, there are two due dates. One is the day of the midterm, which will include all material covered in class by then. The second, is the last one, and will be the day of the final term test. Final term test may cover topics from the first chapters. You cannot do any work after the final test.

 If I decide to give a make up test, it will be only for students with a medical reason (or documented). The students who will attempt to retake a midterm, must have above 70% on their online homework and to have less than 2 absences. The retake will take place 2 weeks after the first date in class, during regular class time.

If you are planning to use cheat-sheet with formulas for a test, you can do that but it has to be written by your own hand, not printed out.

Exams: If you are unable to take an exam when it is scheduled, you must make arrangements, acceptable to me, prior to the exam. Otherwise, there are no make-up exams. If you have a legitimate emergency and you can’t make it to an exam, you still must contact me the day of the exam in order for me to consider a make-up exam.  Of course, you must show proof and documentation that the emergency actually occurred. Doctor’s notes are required for all exams missed due to sickness and health issues.  The doctor will be contacted about the legitimacy of the emergency.

 CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

If class is cancelled for some reason, I will make announcement (On Canvas/Pearson) and there will also be a pink slip on the door of the class letting all students know about the cancellation. Also, with weather related cancellations, please consult the Quincy College website – www.quincycollege.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for information on the dates and times of cancellations due to inclement weather conditions.

COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR

I would prefer if students contact me via my campus email at angelina.marinova@fac.quincycollege.edu. Also, I will not email grades to anyone. Please wait for your grade to be posted, or see me after class to discuss your graded work.

 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIREMENT

All students must possess a Quincy College photo identification card. The identification card serves as proof of identification while on campus and is required to gain access to and use the facilities of Quincy College. All students are required to carry their Quincy College photo identification card with them at all times while on campus. Students must present a current Quincy College photo identification card when attending examinations.

CLASS SCHEDULE The pacing is subject to change depending on the class progress. However, you are expected to read the chapter prior to arriving in class.

EVERITYING ON PEARSON IS YOUR HOMEWORK!

Every week you will have an online homework on PEARSON. All homework is lined up with the topics covered during class time.  This means that your homework on Pearson must cover the same topics with practice and exercises for each week.

CLASS PARTICIPATION and EXPECTATIONS

Your class participation grade will be based on your contributions to the class discussions and overall environment of the class. It is not an attendance grade - coming to class is a prerequisite for participation, but it does not constitute any addition to the class discussion.

 Participation includes but not limited to : contributing to group work, trying to answer questions, ask subject related questions, work on handouts and problems, taking notes,  trying your best on a pop up quizzes, help others, paying attention and correcting classmates and me when needed. This class is intense, and you should dedicate significant time to study. There are many topics to cover.

Examples of ways to increase your class participation score include:

• Asking subject related questions to clarify your understanding
• Access code is mandatory for your online homework on Pearson
• Should spend minimum of 10-15 hours per week to study
• Study from the textbook and take notes
• BE focused in class. Our class time is limited and the course load is a lot.
• To have less than 2 absences and keep above 70% homework rate.
• I will do some minor mistakes sometimes. Correct me. Show me that you care.
• Review topics which you forgot.
• Read, understand and agree with my syllabus. Make sure it meets YOUR EXPECTATIONS for this class.
• You do the pop quizzes every time and the online quizzes
• TO HAVE AND BRING THE TEXTBOOK TO CLASS EVERY TIME
• Do/study chapter summary AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER in your textbook
• NO PHONES OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONICS. Simple calculator only!
• Bring a text book to class and read each chapter ahead of class time
• Take the class serious
• Start/enroll into your Pearson online homework and begging your work the first day
• Take your won notes in a notebook
• Arrive prepared (pencils, paper, calculator…)
• Try by yourself first, then ask for help
• Do homework every day
• Work in groups and arrive/leave as scheduled
• Arrive, be in class, and leave as scheduled
• Answering questions raised
• Contributing meaningful science comments to the class discussion
• Being on-task during group problem solving activities
• You are expected to ACTIVELY participate
• Arrive and leave as scheduled (arriving more than 10 minutes will be marked as “absent”)
• Read the lecture topics in your text book before each class
• See a tutor if needed but make sure you understand his/her explanation or solution
• Do the laboratory exercises (if any)
• Pay attention and correct me if you disagree
• Stay open minded that many problems may have more than one solution

So, here are my expectations from you when preparing to studying physics:

• Study every day. Studying one hour per day for seven days is worth a lot more than studying seven hours in one day.   It takes time for your brain to absorb and process the concepts, you give it time by studying daily.
• Read the textbook. If you don’t like your textbook, go to the library and get another book. There are loads of textbooks that cover the topics of your class, find a different book if you don’t like your book.    I’m shocked at the number of students who think they can get by without the text book.
• Read the textbook before class. If you walk into class not knowing what will be discussed today, you are already behind.   Read the textbook before the lecture. It won’t all make sense the first time, but learning abstract concepts is about repetition and interaction. You will take more away from lecture if you read the book before class.
• Don’t miss class.   Pay attention in class. Think you can miss class because you already have the lecture notes? Think again.   Think you can multitask and check out facebook while in class? Think again.    There is a very strong correlation between attendance and grade. And there are a boatload of studies that show that we are terrible multitaskers.   Show up and pay attention.
• Be an active learner. Studies show that you learn more when you actively participate in class. Try to work the example problems. Talk with your neighbors during the ACTS.   Think of a question you would ask during class.   (You don’t have to ask the question, just write it down so that you can look up the answer later, or talk to the prof. after class.)
• Work with others. If you think you understand how to do a problem, try to explain it to the friend that you are studying with.   If you can’t explain it, then you don’t understand it as well as you think.    Working in groups is beneficial for everybody involved.
• Take the labs seriously. This goes along with being an active learner. Believe it or not, the labs provide an opportunity to actually see up close what’s going on. The labs are designed and developed to aid your learning. Try to predict what’s going to happen before you try an experiment.   If you sit back and watch, you aren’t going to get anything out of it.
• Study solved problems. This is important.    A great way to learn about problem solving techniques is to see how problems are solved.    Textbooks have worked examples. My suggestion is to cover up the solution, and try to solve example yourself. This forces you to think about how you would approach the problem *before* you see the solution. After you’ve given it a serious effort, then look at the solution.   If you don’t try it yourself, you’ll look at the solution and say, “Yeah, that makes sense…” and you’ve gotten almost nothing out of it.
• Practice solving problems. Do you know anybody who read a book about riding bicycles and then was immediately a bicycle expert? I don’t. Everybody I know had to practice, practice, practice to ride a bike. Same with solving problems in physics.    It’s true that some people can ride a bike with less practice than others, but everybody needs to practice.   Try to solve as many practice problems as you can.
• Get help!  Often times, you can bang your head against the wall for hours and hours trying to solve a tough problem, or you can get advice from your prof or a TA in about 10 minutes.   Course instructors are there to help you, and they want to help you.   Their help is very efficient if you come in with concise questions. That means you should try the problems yourself, make a serious effort, and then go in and ask specific questions.   If you haven’t tried the problems, or if you go in and say, “I don’t understand anything.” Then it’s hard for instructors to help you.

Examples of ways to decrease your class participation score include:

• Contributing off-topic comments during class
• Beauty procedures during class
• Missing classes and labs, arriving and leaving before the end of the class
• Not reading the textbook
• Sleeping in class
• Not doing homework on time, each week
• Sleeping in class or leaving your bag and going outside during class time (if you have to leave the class more than once or for long period you must present Doctor’s note)

Fill in the table with the time you have available to study for this class. Do you have time to study for this class?  Do you have average about 10 -15 hours per week of free time to work in this class?! Fill it in, and turn it to me.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s)

“Douglas Giancoli “Modified Mastering Physics for Giancoli, Physics: Principles with Applications, 7e” Pearson Publishing. You will need a Pearson Mastering Physics code in order to access online resources including homework assignments.  This code can be purchased along with the text book. The actual textbook is not erquired to buy.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an algebra-based physics course designed to introduce students to ideas of measurements, units, motion, force, energy, momentum, rotation, and fluids.   Topics include analyzing the motion of physical systems including objects in free-fall, objects moving at a constant velocity, objects moving with constant acceleration, collisions between multiple objects, and systems undergoing rotation.  During the lab component of the course, students will design and carryout experiments, collect and analyze data, and communicate experimental results. Prerequisites: MAT 100, MAT 103, MAT 113, or MAT 204 with “C” or better.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Design experiments and collect data in a laboratory environment in order to investigate the physical world.
2. Communicate both verbally and in writing the purpose, design, and results of an experiment.
3. Use the concepts of kinematics, momentum, and energy in order to mathematically analyze physical systems.
4. Convert physical situations provided in written descriptions, diagrams or real world demonstrations into mathematical formulations.
5. Describe phenomena found in the classroom and in the world using the language of physics.
6. Analyze systems qualitatively in order to predict the motion of a system.
7. Use logical reasoning to recognize whether the result of a calculation properly describes the system being analyzed.

COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT

This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. The majority of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing).

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

The content of this course will be delivered mostly though lecture sessions. Throughout a lecture, interaction beyond listening is expected.  Students are expected to read the material to be covered in class before coming to class, according to the reading assignments. Questions are expected and welcome, and students should be ready to answer questions posed to them.  Lectures will be supported by in class problem sets as well as by homework assignments. Students are strongly encouraged to work in study groups for solving in class problems as well as homework. During labs students will work in small groups.

GRADING POLICY

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance willnot be graded; however attendance will affect academic performance.  Attendance will be taken daily and uploaded into the portal record.  Students who are not in class at the time that attendance is taken will be marked as tardy.  Students who miss class are responsible for making up the missed material and for any changes made to the course schedule or outline.

MAKE-UP POLICY

If you are unable to take an exam on the scheduled day you must contact the instructor prior to the exam date.   Otherwise there are no makeup exams without a legitimate emergency.  If you do have an emergency and cannot take the exam, you must still contact the instructor on the day of the exam.  You must show proof of the emergency including a doctor’s and/or dean’s note. There is no make-up for labs.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

In the case of class cancellation the instructor will email all students through their Quincy College email accounts and a slip will be placed on the door of the classroom informing students of the cancellation.  In the case of weather-related class cancellation, please consult the Quincy College website: www.quincycollege.edu. 

COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR

The best means of communication is by email. Use your college-issued email.  If you do not have a working Quincy College email account, please contact Information Technology at: support.quincycollege.edu.

STUDENT ID CARDS

All students must posses a Quincy College photo identification card.  The identification card serves as proof of identification while on campus and is required to gain access to and use the facilities of Quincy College.  All students are required to carry their Quincy College photo identification card with them at all times while on campus.  Students must present a current Quincy College photo identification card when attending examinations.

CLASS PARTICIPATION

Your class participation grade will be based on your contributions to the class discussions and overall environment of the class. It is not an attendance grade - coming to class is a prerequisite for participation, but it does not constitute any addition to the class discussion.

Examples of ways to increase your class participation score include:

• Asking questions to clarify your understanding
• Try by yourself first, then ask for help
• Work in groups
• Be in class and come to laboratory on time
• Answering questions raised
• Contributing meaningful comments to the class discussion; raising science issues related to the course material for class discussion
• Being on-task during group problem solving activities

Examples of ways to decrease your class participation score include:

• Any non-course related use of your laptop during class
• Any use of a cell phone during class
• Contributing off-topic comments during class
• Beusty procedures during class
• Missing classes and labs
• Not reading the textbook
• Not doing homework on time

HOMEWORK

Homework will be assigned online through the Pearson MasteringPhysics online portal.  You should access the Pearson Mastering Physics page through the Canvas.  You will need to purchase access to the Pearson MasteringPhysics website. Be sure that when you redeem your online code, that you do so through the Canvas ‘Mylab and Mastering’ link, not through the Pearson website directly.  Instructions for registering for Pearson MasteringPhysics are provided in the ‘Registering for Online Homework Guide’ posted to Canvas.

A helpful Youtube video on registering for Mylab through Canvas is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv6RzR-ZIoI

Homework will generally be assigned weekly. 

Helpfull webpages :

   https://sites.google.com/site/mrtrasksphysics

   http://www.physicsclassroom.com

   http://zonalandeducation.com

   https://www.khanacademy.org

   http://www.pittmath.com/physics

EXAMS

Exams will be given in class.  Students are allowed to bring one sheet of normal 8.5X11’ paper with handwritten notes and equations to the exam.  Simple calculators (not TI-89) are allowed on exams.  All other materials and electronic devices are prohibited. If you arrive late for the test, you may not be given extra time to compelte your test. Eception are persons with documented disability.

COURSE CONTENT

Course content may be modified by the instructor. You are expected to attend the lab session EVEN IF THERE IS NO LAB LISTED FOR THAT WEEK!

The content of the course, by week, may change as time permits!

Final grades will not be released until students have completed each of their course evaluation, or until three weeks after classes end. Evaluations can be done on a cellphone too.

Resourses:

Off campus access to library resourses

Username: student ID#

Password: same as for access to MyQC Portal

An official quincy College student ID is required to access services at the Learning Centers.

Online tutoring services: free tutoring, accessible to students is Smarthinking. Go to your Canvas subject to find the direct link. The students ID number and the password is quincy. It is avaialbel 24/7.

Learning centers: subject tutoring, math, computer sienecs, reading, writing, study strategies, sciences, professional studies, nursing available one-on-one, walk-in or by approintment.

For  math and physics tutors I could suggest: Prof.Elena Heineke, Prof. Paul Felker

Monday to Thursday     11am-6pm.

Friday                            10am-4pm,

Saturday                        10am-1pm.

Tutoring extention number is # 1664.

Academic advising: advising@quincycollege.edu

Success coaching (difficulty transitioning backto school/college, financial hardship, family orhousing instability, dificulti setting priorities,  and goals, difficulti developing study habits, stress and axiety ) successcoaching@quincycollege.edu  

sfrieman@quincycollege.edu

klewis@quincycollege.edu  617- 984- 1681

Student Accessibility Coordinator: Pete Luizzi pluizzi@quincycollege.edu, 617-405-5915

Student with disabilities: S. Bossa, sbossa@quincycollege.edu, pluizzi@quincycollege.edu 617-984-1656

Veterans Specialist: Karen Connick, kconnick@quincycollege.edu, veterans@quincycollege.edu

 617-405-5928

Athletics: Jack Raymer, jraymer@quincycollege.edu , (basketball, volleyball, soccer) 617-405-5987

Career placement, Karen Salhaney Smizer, ksalhaney@quincycollege.edu (information for career options and majors, connect with emmployers, apply for internship, build resumes, cover letter, network and negotiate salary) 617- 984- 1662

Student Success Coach: Susan Friedman, sfriedman@quincycollege.edu  athletics@quincycollege.edu, 617-984-1681

Kerima Lewis, klewis@quincycollege.edu

Student life: Amanda Deck, adeck@quincycollege.edu (Addiction awerness club, Black student union, Book club, Bussness club, chess club, computer club, Drama society, French club, Fashion club, QC gay alliance, Guitar club, International club, Colege vets, QC voice, Wellness club, Women leadership collaborative, Yoga , Zumba classes, Honors society) 617-405-5986

                    Graham Allen, gallen@quincycoollege.edu,

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s)

“Douglas Giancoli “Modified Mastering Physics for Giancoli, Physics: Principles with Applications, 7e” Pearson Publishing. You will need a Pearson Mastering Physics code in order to access online resources including homework assignments.  This code can be purchased along with the text book. The actual textbook is not erquired to buy.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an algebra-based physics course designed to introduce students to ideas of measurements, units, motion, force, energy, momentum, rotation, and fluids.   Topics include analyzing the motion of physical systems including objects in free-fall, objects moving at a constant velocity, objects moving with constant acceleration, collisions between multiple objects, and systems undergoing rotation.  During the lab component of the course, students will design and carryout experiments, collect and analyze data, and communicate experimental results. Prerequisites: MAT 100, MAT 103, MAT 113, or MAT 204 with “C” or better.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Design experiments and collect data in a laboratory environment in order to investigate the physical world.
2. Communicate both verbally and in writing the purpose, design, and results of an experiment.
3. Use the concepts of kinematics, momentum, and energy in order to mathematically analyze physical systems.
4. Convert physical situations provided in written descriptions, diagrams or real world demonstrations into mathematical formulations.
5. Describe phenomena found in the classroom and in the world using the language of physics.
6. Analyze systems qualitatively in order to predict the motion of a system.
7. Use logical reasoning to recognize whether the result of a calculation properly describes the system being analyzed.

COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT

This course meets on campus according to the schedule posted above. The majority of the course content will be delivered through lectures and other activities conducted during class meetings. Online resources may be used to supplement the textbook or provide interaction with the content and/or assessment. The course will also have a portal page which contains the class syllabus, handouts, and important information (particularly in the event of a weather or emergency closing).

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

The content of this course will be delivered mostly though lecture sessions. Throughout a lecture, interaction beyond listening is expected.  Students are expected to read the material to be covered in class before coming to class, according to the reading assignments. Questions are expected and welcome, and students should be ready to answer questions posed to them.  Lectures will be supported by in class problem sets as well as by homework assignments. Students are strongly encouraged to work in study groups for solving in class problems as well as homework. During labs students will work in small groups.

GRADING POLICY

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance willnot be graded; however attendance will affect academic performance.  Attendance will be taken daily and uploaded into the portal record.  Students who are not in class at the time that attendance is taken will be marked as tardy.  Students who miss class are responsible for making up the missed material and for any changes made to the course schedule or outline.

MAKE-UP POLICY

If you are unable to take an exam on the scheduled day you must contact the instructor prior to the exam date.   Otherwise there are no makeup exams without a legitimate emergency.  If you do have an emergency and cannot take the exam, you must still contact the instructor on the day of the exam.  You must show proof of the emergency including a doctor’s and/or dean’s note. There is no make-up for labs.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

In the case of class cancellation the instructor will email all students through their Quincy College email accounts and a slip will be placed on the door of the classroom informing students of the cancellation.  In the case of weather-related class cancellation, please consult the Quincy College website: www.quincycollege.edu. 

COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR

The best means of communication is by email. Use your college-issued email.  If you do not have a working Quincy College email account, please contact Information Technology at: support.quincycollege.edu.

STUDENT ID CARDS

All students must posses a Quincy College photo identification card.  The identification card serves as proof of identification while on campus and is required to gain access to and use the facilities of Quincy College.  All students are required to carry their Quincy College photo identification card with them at all times while on campus.  Students must present a current Quincy College photo identification card when attending examinations.

CLASS PARTICIPATION

Your class participation grade will be based on your contributions to the class discussions and overall environment of the class. It is not an attendance grade - coming to class is a prerequisite for participation, but it does not constitute any addition to the class discussion.

Examples of ways to increase your class participation score include:

• Asking questions to clarify your understanding
• Answering questions raised
• Contributing meaningful comments to the class discussion; raising science issues related to the course material for class discussion
• Being on-task during group problem solving activities

Examples of ways to decrease your class participation score include:

• Any non-course related use of your laptop during class
• Any use of a cell phone during class
• Contributing off-topic comments during class

HOMEWORK

Homework will be assigned online through the Pearson MasteringPhysics online portal.  You should access the Pearson Mastering Physics page through the Canvas.  You will need to purchase access to the Pearson MasteringPhysics website. Be sure that when you redeem your online code, that you do so through the Canvas ‘Mylab and Mastering’ link, not through the Pearson website directly.  Instructions for registering for Pearson MasteringPhysics are provided in the ‘Registering for Online Homework Guide’ posted to Canvas.

A helpful Youtube video on registering for Mylab through Canvas is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv6RzR-ZIoI

Homework will generally be assigned weekly.  Late homework will be penalized 20% per day late. 

EXAMS

Exams will be given in class.  Students are allowed to bring one sheet of normal 8.5X11’ paper with notes and equations to the exam.  Simple calculators (not TI-89) are allowed on exams.  All other materials and electronic devices are prohibited.

COURSE CONTENT

Course content may be modified by the instructor. You are expected to attend the lab session EVEN IF THERE IS NO LAB LISTED FOR THAT WEEK!

The content of the course, by week, may change as time permits!

Final grades will not be released until students have completed each of their course evaluation, or until three weeks after classes end. Evaluations can be done on a cellphone too.

Resourses:

Off campus access to library resourses

Username: student ID#

Password: same as for access to MyQC Portal

An official quincy College student ID is required to access services at the Learning Centers.

Online tutoring services: free tutoring, accessible to students is Smarthinking. Go to your Canvas subject to find the direct link. The students ID number and the password is quincy. It is avaialbel 24/7.

Learning centers: subject tutoring, math, computer sienecs, reading, writing, study strategies, sciences, professional studies, nursing available one-on-one, walk-in or by approintment. Monday to Thursday 11am-6pm. Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. Tutoring extention number is # 1664.

Academic advising: advising@quincycollege.edu

Success coaching (difficulty transitioning backto school/college, financial hardship, family orhousing instability, dificulti setting priorities,  and goals, difficulti developing study habits, stress and axiety ) successcoaching@quincycollege.edu ,  sfrieman@quincycollege.edu , klewis@quincycollege.edu 617- 984- 1681

Student Accessibility Coordinator: Pete Luizzi pluizzi@quincycollege.edu, 617-405-5915

Student with disabilities: Susan Bossa, sbossa@quincycollege.edu, pluizzi@quincycollege.edu,

617-984-1656

Veterans Specialist: Karen Connick, kconnick@quincycollege.edu, veterans@quincycollege.edu

 617-405-5928

Athletics: Jack Raymer, jraymer@quincycollege.edu , (basketball, volleyball, soccer) 617-405-5987

Career placement, Karen Salhaney Smizer, ksalhaney@quincycollege.edu (information for career options and majors, connect with emmployers, apply for internship, build resumes, cover letter, network and negotiate salary) 617- 984- 1662

Student Success Coach: Susan Friedman, sfriedman@quincycollege.edu  athletics@quincycollege.edu, 617-984-1681

                                        Kerima Lewis, klewis@quincycollege.edu

Student life: Amanda Deck, adeck@quincycollege.edu (Addiction awerness club, Black student union, Book club, Bussness club, chess club, computer club, Drama society, French club, Fashion club, QC gay alliance, Guitar club, International club, Colege vets, QC voice, Wellness club, Women leadership collaborative, Yoga , Zumba classes, Honors society) 617-405-5986

                    Graham Allen, gallen@quincycoollege.edu,