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This document provides information for a General Physics 1 course at the University of South Carolina. It outlines the course details including the professor, class times and location, textbook, topics to be covered, assignments, tests, and grading. The course is an introductory algebra-based physics course covering mechanics and thermal physics over the semester from August to December. It will include homework, in-class work, quizzes, and exams. The goals are for students to learn to analyze principles, solve problems, and demonstrate their skills and knowledge on assessments.

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Phys201 F14

This document provides information for a General Physics 1 course at the University of South Carolina. It outlines the course details including the professor, class times and location, textbook, topics to be covered, assignments, tests, and grading. The course is an introductory algebra-based physics course covering mechanics and thermal physics over the semester from August to December. It will include homework, in-class work, quizzes, and exams. The goals are for students to learn to analyze principles, solve problems, and demonstrate their skills and knowledge on assessments.

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General Physics -1

PHYS 201
University of South Carolina
Main Campus
Session: 08/21-12/05’14

Professor: T. Datta
Office: PSC 501/502 (777-7669) 12:00-1:00 pm T & H or by appointment
Internet: LonCapa [https://loncapa2.physics.sc.edu/adm/roles]
Contact: [email protected] (NB: grades will be discussed only in person but not by
email/phone)

Class: PSC 210, 2:50 pm- 4:05 pm, T&R


Preq: MATH 115/122 or equivalent
Recitations: PSC 208 (time per section)
Text Book: Jones & Childers, Contemporary College Physics, McGraw Hill
Topics: Ch. 1-15 will be covered

Final Exam: Wednesday, December 10, 12:30 pm, in class (Check Registrar’s
website for confirmation).
Tentative Test dates: Sep.11, Test#1; Oct.16, T#2; Nov.18, T#3

Course Description:
 This is an algebra based, introductory mechanics and thermal physics course.
 University policies regarding academic conduct, attendance and disabilities will
be applicable.
 Attendance may be taken at random, unexcused absences may cause loss of grade.
 Student will need the math competence at the level required for the textbook.
 Students will be expected to solve problems on their own from the textbook.
 Student’s knowledge and skills have to be demonstrated in quizzes and tests as
well as in class presentations.
 Participation in class discussions and in questions & answers sessions will be
required. Actions will be taken against disruptive behavior in class.
 Effort by student is expected but not graded.

Learning outcome & goals: After successfully completing Phys 201 the student will
learn how to critically analyze the basic principles, solve problems and compute
numerical answers.

Home work: Algebra based qualitative & quantitative problems via LONCAPA .

In class work: Question & answers, working out examples and several pop quizzes.
Tests & Exams: 3, 1-hr tests, quizzes + Final (ID s may be checked @ tests).

Grading: To pass this course the student will have to show satisfactory performance in
all the components of the course, viz in class, home work, and testing. Grade will be
based on tests (4x10= 40%), Electronic HW 40 % + Quiz & in-class work 20%

Scale: Standard 10 pt, viz., 100-90% = A, 89-80% = B, etc.

 Through out the session test dates will be chosen in class after open discussions.
 Attendance may be taken at random for record keeping. More than
Three unexcused absences may cause loss of grade.
 Makeup tests only with written medical or family excuses.
 Requests for incomplete grade “I” has to be made in writing and
conditions negotiated should be written down and agree upon. Verbal
will not be enough.
 Request for recommendation letters has to be supported with
Students resume.

A Tentative Fall 2011 Calendar for Phys 201

 Consult Registrar’s web page) for academic dates


 Last W” date Aug 24 & “” date Oct 13

Week: Chapters: Comments:

#1- 17 Aug 1 First lecture: Intro


#2- 24 Aug 2, 3 Units, Motion,
#3- 31 Aug 3 Vectors, 2-d motion
#4- 07 Sep 4&5 Laws of motion, Circular motions
#5- 14 Sep 5 Energy
#6- 21 Sep 6 Momentum
#7- 28 Sep 7 Gravity
#8- 05 Oct 8 Rotation-Oct 8 mid pt,
#9- 12 Oct 9 Solids & fluids
#10- 19 Oct 10 Thermal phys Fall break Oct 23 & 24
#11- 26 Oct 11 Thermal energy
#12- 02 Nov 12 Thermodynamics
#13- 09 Nov 13 Vibrations & Waves
#14- 16 Nov 13 Sound
#15- 23 Nov 14 Sound (Nov 26-29, Thanks giving break)
#16- 30 Nov 15 Finals prep
e-resource: http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/physical/jones/onlibr.mhtml

1.3 Unit Conversions


Unit Conversions Utility
Taha Mzoughi
1.4 Measurements, Calculations, and Uncertainties
Vernier (Measurement/Significant Figures.)
Fu-Kwun Hwang
2.6 Motion With Constant Acceleration
Kinematics-Constant Acceleration
Fu-Kwun Hwang
3.2 Addition of Vectors
Vector Addition in Two Dimensions
Fu-Kwun Hwang
Vector Addition in Three Dimensions
Fu-Kwun Hwang
3.5 Relative Velocity in Two Dimensions
Relative Motion
Fu-Kwun Hwang
3.7 Projectile Motion
Cannon
Fu-Kwun Hwang
Model Rocket Simulation
Thomas E. Wilson and Theron T. Trout
4.7 Some Applications of Newton's Laws
Newton's Second Law Experiment
Walter Fendt
Simple Machines-Pulleys
Fu-Kwun Hwang
5.1 Uniform Circular Motion
Rotational Motion
Fu-Kwun Hwang
5.2 Force Needed for Circular Motion
Centripetal Force
Fu-Kwun Hwang
Rotating Frames of Reference
Mark Sutherland
Orbits and Satellites
Fu-Kwun Hwang
6.6 Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Conservation of Energy
Fu-Kwun Hwang
8.2 Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
Newton's Cradle
Walter Fendt
Momentum 1-d Collisions
Fu-Kwun Hwang
8.3 Elastic Collisions in Two Dimensions
Elastic Collisions
Mark Sutherland
9.3 Torque
Beam Balance (Torque)
Walter Fendt
Torque Puzzle
Fu-Kwun Hwang
9.4 Static Equilibrium
Center of Gravity
Fu-Kwun Hwang
9.7 Angular Momentum
Oscillating Orbit
Fu-Kwun Hwang
9.10 Conservation of Energy: Translations and Rotations
Pool Ball/Rail Collision
Thomas E. Wilson and Theron T. Trout
10.3 Achimedes' Principle
Buoyant Force
Fu-Kwun Hwang
12.4 The Ideal Gas Law
Ideal Gas Law
Fu-Kwun Hwang
12.5 The Kinetic Theory of Gases
Kinetic Theory
Julio Gea-Banacloche
13.3 The Carnot Cycle and the Efficiency of Engines
Carnot Cycle
Xing M. (Sherman) Wang
13.PP Physics in Practice: Gasoline Engines
Otto Cycle
Xing M. (Sherman) Wang
14.1 Hooke's Law
Hooke's Law
Fu-Kwun Hwang
14.6 Damped Harmonic Motion
Damped Harmonic Oscillator
Mark Sutherland
15.1 Pulses on a Rope
Wave Harmonics-Plucking a String
Michel Gallant
15.4 Sound Waves
Image Voice Prints
Peter B.L. Meijer
Sound Harmonics
Fu-Kwun Hwang
15.5 Measuring Sound Levels
Sound (db-demo.)
EnviroMeasure
15.6 The Doppler Effect
Doppler Effect/Shock Waves
Fu-Kwun Hwang
Sound of Shapes
Kees van den Doel
15.11 Beats
Interference of two Sinusoidal Waveforms
Konstantin Lukin

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