PHYS 2002-4 - General Physics - Spring 2008

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Blackmon OFFICE: 221-C Nicholson Hall TELEPHONE: 578-7283 E-MAIL: blackmon@lsu.edu OFFICE HOURS: Mondays 3:30-5:00pm Tuesdays 3:30-5:00pm Wednesdays 8:30-10:30am Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm

CLASS:

• This course covers chapters 18 through 32 of the text (Ch. 23 and 28 will not be covered).
• You are required to read and know the assigned textbook material before coming to class.
• YOU MUST attend the lectures! The concepts and problem solving will be developed through the readings, lectures, demonstrations and class discussion.

QUIZZES:

• Quizzes will be given in lecture class, usually everyday, using an electronic response system (clickers).
• You need to attend class and read the assigned material.
• There will be no make-up quizzes.
• You will earn 2 points for each correct answer, and 1 point for each incorrect answer.
• Get your clicker and register it on PAWS by Jan. 28.
• You can start earning clicker quiz points on Jan. 29.
• Your quiz grade for the semeser will be the sum of all your clicker quiz points up to total of 50 points.

HOMEWORK:

• Homework assignments will be done online at the website: http://webassign.net/student.html
• In class, I will tell you how to logon and get registered.
• If you purchase the textbook above, your Webassign code will come bundled with it. This is the best value. If you already have a book and need to purchase an access code separately from the bookstore, make sure you purchase one that allows access to Wiley Plus.
• It is essential that you solve the homework problems to ensure that you understand the concepts and to strengthen your math skills.
• Many of the test problems will be comparable to the assigned homework.
• Homework will be due on Monday nights by 11:59 PM.
• It will cover all the material presented in lecture through the previous Friday.

PERSONAL RESPONSE SYSTEM (CLICKERS):

• Wireless keypads (clickers) made by Responsive Innovations will be used everyday in lecture.
• If you do not already have this clicker for a different course or from last semester, you will be required to purchase one.
• You must register you clicker on PAWS during the first week of class.
• Enter the 6-digit code off the back of the clicker.
• Note that there is no capital letter "O" in the codes, only zeros.

TUTORING:

• If you do not understand the material or you experience difficulty in working the problems, seek help from the graduate tutors in Room 102 Nicholson Hall.
• This service is free.
• You should check at that room for scheduled times.

TESTS:

• There will be three 1-hour tests given on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00pm.
• Tests will consists of multiple choice questions and problems.
• You will need a scientific calculator and a straight edge. Graphing calculators are fine, but not necessary.
• I will provide you with a formula sheet for the test.
• Notes, books, and crib sheets are strictly forbidden. Computers, beepers, pagers, cellular phones or other communication devices are NOT allowed.
• Anyone in possession of any electronice device other than a calculator will be considered in violation of the academic rules of conduct of the University and reported to the Dean of Students. Please do not force me or the other test proctors into this position.

FINAL EXAM: Thursday, May 8, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• Same format as the 1-hour test with ~twice as many questions and problems.
• The Final Exam will be cumulative with extra emphasis (approximately 1/3 of the questions and problems) on material since the last exam.

** THERE WILL BE NO SCHEDULED MAKE-UP EXAMS OR FINAL EXAM **

GRADING:

• Homework -- 50 points total
• Lecture clicker quizzes/participation -- 50 points total
• Three one-hour exams -- 100 points each (300 points total)
• Final Exam -- 200 points
• Your final grade will be based upon your percentage score out of 600 total points.
• If your percentage score on the Final Exam is higher than your lowest test score, your lowest test score will be replaced by your final exam score.

A: 100-90%

B: 89-80%

C: 79-60%

D: 59-50%

F: <49%

If your overall average is within these ranges, you are guaranteed the associated letter grade. In general, there will be no curving of individual exam grades. However, depending on class performance, the above scale may change accordingly.

GENERAL EDUCATION STATEMENT:
PHYSICS 2001 is a General Education Course. Therefore this course is designed to address the following outcomes:

• An appreciation of the methods of critical thinking.
• A comprehension of how knowledge is acquired and applied.

TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE:

DATE	SECTIONS TO COVER
Tue., Jan. 15	18.1 - 18.4
Thur., Jan. 17	18.5 - 18.6
Tue., Jan. 22	18.7 - 18.9
Thur., Jan. 24	19.1 - 19.4
Tue., Jan. 29	19.4 - 19.5, 20.1 - 20.3
Thur., Jan. 31	20.4 - 20.7
Tue., Feb. 5	Mardis Gras! - No Class
Thur., Feb. 7	20.8, 20.10 - 20.13
Tue., Feb. 12	21.1 - 21.3
Wed., Feb. 13	TEST 1: Ch. 18 - 20
Thur., Feb. 14	21.4 - 21.6
Tue., Feb. 19	21.7, 21.9, 22.1
Thur., Feb. 21	22.2 - 22.4
Tue., Feb. 26	22.5, 22.7
Thur., Feb. 28	22.8, 22.9, 24.1, 24.2
Tue., Mar. 4	24.3 - 24.5
Thur., Mar. 6	24.6, 25.1 - 25.2
Tue., Mar. 11	25.3 - 25.5
Wed., Mar. 12	TEST 2: Ch. 21, 22, 24
Thur., Mar. 13	25.6, 26.1, 26.2
Tue., Mar. 18	Spring break! - No Class
Thur., Mar. 20	Spring break! - No Class
Tue., Mar. 25	26.3 - 26.5
Thur., Mar. 27	26.6 - 26.8
Tue., Apr. 1	26.9 - 26.10
Thur., Apr. 3	27.1, 27.2
Tue., Apr. 8	27.3, 27.5
Thur., Apr. 10	27.6, 27.7, 27.9
Tue., Apr. 15	29.1 - 29.3
Wed., Apr. 16	TEST 3: Ch. 25-27
Thur., Apr. 17	29.3 - 29.5
Tue., Apr. 22	29.6, 30.1 - 30.3
Thur., Apr. 24	30.4 - 30.6
Tue., Apr. 29	30.7, 31.1, 31.2
Thur., May 1	31.3 - 31.6, 32.1
Thur., May 8	FINAL EXAM - CUMULATIVE

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT CHANGE TO UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS

The University rules have changed recently. As in the past, students who do not drop this course on or before the last drop day (Tuesday, Jan. 22), and then later drop by the withdrawal date (Monday, Apr. 7), will receive a grade of 'W'. However, the number of 'W' grades permitted to a student is now very restricted. Here are the rules:

• Students with less than 30 hours credit earned may have 3 W's
• Students with 31-60 hours may have one (1) W
• Students with 61-90 hours may have one (1) W
• Students with above 90 hours may have one (1) W

Unused W's cannot be "rolled over"

Earned credit does not include credit earned by placement test or transfer.

Once your allotment of W's has been used up, the University will not permit you to withdraw from this course, except by withdrawing from all courses via resignation. The new University policy also requires that, if you get an 'F' this course, you can retake it only once and you must retake it in the LSU system.

We encourage you, if you are not sure if you will succeed in this course, to strongly consider dropping the course by 1:59 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2007.

 

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