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COURSE SYLLABUS, Summer 2016PHYSICS 100

Introductory PhysicsGreat Basin College

Online Course

Instructor: Dr. Gary HaningtonOffice: Lundberg Hall Room 123C (in back of 123)School Phone: (775) 753 – 2330School Fax: (775) 738 – 8771School email: [email protected] (notice the dot after “gary”)WebCampus: Use Canvas ConversationOffice Hours: Friday: 3:45 - 4:45 PM

Course Number: 11001-LEC (52625)Class Meeting Times: InternetClass Meeting Location: InternetPearson Class ID: hanington20485

Submission Time: All assignments (homework, lab reports and TESTs) are due in by Sunday NIGHT 11:55 PM. Do not hand in anything late! See the schedule at the end of this syllabus for due dates.

Prerequisite: MATH 096 or higher

Textbook: Two textbooks and one lab notebook are required for this class. The main textbook is very expensive and you will need to be able to get online with Pearson. This means you will need to purchase an access code from Pearson. The second textbook is a soft cover biography that you will read during the semester. The lab notebook is a simple composition book you can purchase from Walmart.

. Textbook #1: (Course Textbook)Name: Conceptual Physics Author: Paul G. Hewitt Edition: 12thPublisher: Addison-Wesley (Pearson)Copyright: 2013

ISBN13: 978-0321909107If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MasteringPhysics

search for ISBN: 978-0321908600 / 978-0321908605

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RevARemember, a 9th , 10th or 11th edition of this textbook will do just as well. If you feel shaky about your ability you may want to also get a workbook that shows the solutions to similar type problems that we will cover in class. You can purchase the access code separately from Pearson.

Textbook #2: (Supplementary Book)Name: Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman Author: Richard P. FeynmanEdition: any one will doPublisher: W. Norton and CompanyCopyright: 1985ISBN: 0393316041 (paperback) may have different front cover.Any version or edition will do.ISBN: 9780393316049 (according to the bookstore)

Book #3: Lab notebook:Black Speckled (By Mead for example) or graph type from the GBC bookstore or Walmart or Kmart or Office Max.

Course Textbook Supplementary BookLab Notebook

Catalog Description: PHYS 100 (3 credits)A concise treatment of the basic principles of physics. Includes mechanics, matter, electricity, magnetism, heat, sound, light, relativity, and nuclear physics.

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Course Description and Objectives:Physics 100 is a beginning 3 credit course that covers a broad spectrum of physics in a conceptual manner. In this basic course we use mathematics in demonstrations of physical relationships in nature. We do not focus on intensive algebraic problem solving as in higher level physics courses. The problems that we work on will generally be of the simple “one-step” – meaning that a student can perform well with just basic algebra skills (MATH 095 and 096).

The topics to be covered in this 8 week summer course include mechanics, energy, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, atomic and an introduction to nuclear physics. A more specific outline of the topics and planned schedule is included at the end of this syllabus. In addition to normal weekly homework and a weekly quiz tests there will be four laboratory exercises as a part of this course. These labs will be investigations into the subjects being studied and are quantitatively based using data acquired by the students. These simple lab reports must be handed in – they will be graded. Online videos will be available for students to watch a lab in progress and record data for their lab reports. For this course, as with all of Dr. Hanington’s classes a one page term paper is required. We will also read, as a supplementary text, a book about the Nobel prize winning scientist Richard Feynman and have a quiz on the content of this book as well.

You will use Pearson to complete Homework AssignmentsYou will use Pearson to complete QuizzesYou will use WebCampus to turn in Lab AssignmentsYou will use WebCampus to turn in your One-Page-Term-PaperYou will have a live proctored FINAL Exam (you will set up the location).

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Expected Course Outcomes (Objectives) and Measurements:Listed below are the expected learner outcomes of the course, and the methods that will be used to measure students’ success in achieving these outcomes.

Outcomes Measurements --------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------1. Be able to discuss Newton’s First Law of motion HW2, Quiz2, FINAL

2. Utilize the gravitational acceleration constant “g” in a free fall problem HW3, Quiz3, FINAL, Lab #1

3. Determine the acceleration of a mass when there are known forces acting HW4, Quiz4, FINALon it in one dimension.

4. Be able to utilize the concept of conservation of energy, with respect to HW5, Quiz5, FINALkinetic and gravitational potential energy.

5. Be able to describe the components and basic concepts of an atoms HW6, Quiz6, FINALstructure in comparison to early Greek notions of atoms.

6. Be able to determine the density of a simple shaped object if the mass HW7, Quiz7, FINAL, Lab#2and dimensions are known.

7. Be able to calculate the pressure at any depth in a lake. HW8, Quiz 8, FINAL

8. Explain the origin of atmospheric pressure. HW9, Quiz 9, FINAL

9. Be able to calculate the thermal energy placed into a substance if the HW10, Quiz 10, FINALappropriate parameters are known.

10. Be able to calculate the wavelength from wave speed and frequency. HW11, Quiz 11, FINAL, Lab#3

11. Calculate inverse square problems when dealing with electric charge. HW13, Quiz 13, FINAL

12. Calculate a simple Ohm’s Law and power circuit. HW14, Quiz 14, FINAL, Lab#4

13. Explain the origin of magnetism. HW15, Quiz 15, FINAL

14. Explain why the sky is blue and sunsets are red. HW17, FINAL

15. Discuss the concept radioactive half life and the danger of radioactivity HW18, FINALand the history of the atomic bomb.

16. Organize and clearly present data, draw and use graphs (using a All Lab Reports spreadsheet program such as Excel), apply basic statistics to evaluate laboratory data, and produce lab reports which are clear, concise and accurately assess the results of the experiment with emphasis on safety.

Self Assessment of Course.Upon completion of the course, students should meet the above listed expectations as a minimum. An assessment of these goals will be measured at the end of the semester by specific problems dealing with each line item occurring on the FINAL EXAM. From this data an analysis is performed by the instructor to determine the level of learning by the students for each listed outcome. This will be used as feedback to assess the teaching methods utilized in this course for that particular outcome. Historically, it has been the practice to devote more time to the two outcomes that show the lowest level of success – as determined from Final Exam measurements.

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Method of Instruction:It is expected that the student will read and learn the required material in the proper time frame. Since we have so much to cover in only eight weeks we will cover several chapters per week from our textbook. This means you must complete the homework assignments and take the weekly quiz (starting at the end of the second week) and do so EVERY week of the course. You should check the schedule listed in the back of this syllabus. All assignments are due Sunday night by 11:55 PM. At the beginning of our course Announcements will be made so that you can follow the pattern of work. There will be:

1. Homeworks on every chapter2. Quizzes on every chapter3.. Four Lab reports 4. A One Page Term Paper due towards the end of the course.5. Reading of the Feynman book. (A quiz will be given on this material)6. Proctored FINAL Exam

As mentioned above, we will start several chapters every week. It is your responsibility to check the schedule (attached to this syllabus) to see what we will be covering. For example, for the first week of class we will cover Chapters 1, 2 and 3 from our textbook. This means we will have HW1, HW2 and HW3 due by the upcoming Sunday night. There will be homework and a weekly quiz on each chapter as we go through the course. The weekly quiz will start at the end of the second week.

You should print out the schedule and constantly refer to it so you do not miss a deadline to turn material in. Do not wait until the last minute. The deadlines for this course are immutable.

Homework: (Measurement 20% of your grade) )Starting with the first week, weekly homework assignments will be given with the Pearson On-line system. There are important rules governing this aspect of the course:

1. Homework will be ten problems from the Chapters being covered that week. You will use Pearson On-line System to answer the questions. Since you have a week to complete the homework, and it is an open-book environment, no partial credit can be given. You answer the questions using your computer and the online Pearson system called: My Lab and Mastering Pearson.

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You can easily find the Pearson Online system by typing on Google the words: Pearson

You must have the required user name and passwords that you will get when you sign up with the Pearson system. You must buy an access code to be able to sign up with Pearson.

Everyone must be able to use the Pearson On-line system. There are no exceptions to this rule. Do not bring me the homework, do not fax it in, do not email it to me directly and do not turn it in to my mailbox.

When you see a listing called: MyLab & Mastering | Pearson that is the one to select although there are other sites that will bring you to the same location.

Here is a link: http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/

You will be asked to sign in with your Pearson Account and Password.

2. Your homework is found in the Pearson system. Once you log into Pearson you will see PHYSICS100 course that you are taking. From this you can find the assignments for the week.

3. Homework must be turned in by the cutoff time. It cannot be late. The cutoff time is always every week at Sunday Night 11:55 PM (including holidays).

4. Since Pearson grades the homework automatically, if you do not use the Pearson system to turn it in you will not get any credit for your homework.

5. You will be able to see your homework grade on Monday using the Pearson system.

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6. A published list of your Homework grade will be uploaded in WebCampus and posted in the Lundberg Hallway outside of the physics/geology classroom. The list will show your grade in comparison with other students in the class. Due to the idiotic FERPA Act of 1974 (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), GBC cannot post your grades and name together so an impractical code system is used. You will be given a codename by the first few days of class. This asinine directive by the US Government unfortunately takes away desire to strive for success.

7. With the Pearson system you have the ability to open the homework, close it and open it again. You can do this multiple

times. You do not need to leave it open on your computer. However, once you officially submit your homework on your computer, it is gone, it cannot be re-submitted.

8. Homework problems will be multiple choice format. Homework questions will be selected from a database on a random basis. In other words, the questions on your homework assignment may be different from those of the next student.

9. The rules about missing a homework assignment are explained further on in the syllabus.

One site for the Pearson system is:

www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/

Everyone must be able to use the Pearson On-line system. There are no exceptions to this rule. Do not bring me the homework, do not fax it in, do not email it to me directly, do not turn it in to my mailbox.

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Quizzes: (Measurement 25% of your grade) Each week there will be quizzes to take. Quizzes will be given on each chapter covered. There are important rules governing this aspect of the course:

1. The weekly quiz will be five questions of increasing hardness from the chapter we covered two weeks prior. You will take the quiz on your computer using the Pearson system. Since the weekly quiz is open-book and open notes, no partial credit can be given. Every weekly quiz has a 60 minute time limit. Once you begin your quiz you must finish it at one sitting. The weekly quizzes will usually be available to take by Friday evening. You must have taken and submitted your weekly quiz by Sunday evening, 11:55 PM.

2. You will be able to see your quiz grade on Monday using the Pearson system.

3. A published list of your quiz grades will be uploaded in WebCampus and posted in the Lundberg Hallway outside of the physics/geology classroom. The list will show your grade in comparison with other students in the class. Again, due to the idiotic FERPA Act of 1974 (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), GBC cannot post your grades and name together so a impractical code system is used. Use your codename if you want to check your official grades. Again, this asinine directive by the US Government takes away desire to strive for success, no wonder we are 39th in the world in math and science.

4. Once you begin your exam you must complete it before the time limit is up. Just like homework, once you officially submit your quiz to Pearson it is gone and cannot be re-submitted.

5. Quiz problems will be either multiple choice format or fill in the

blank types selected from a database on a random basis. In other words, the questions on your quiz may be different from those of the next student.

6. The rules about missing a weekly quiz are explained further on in the syllabus.

7. Depending upon the schedule you may have to take three quizzes every week by Sunday night. There is a shorter time window for the quizzes (Friday night to Sunday night)

8. There will be a quiz on the auxiliary Feynman book.

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The FINAL EXAM: (Measurement) 30% of your final grade

1. Will be available during the last week of our course. 2. It will be a proctored exam - you must attend and take the exam in

person. You will be required to set up a place and time to take the exam.

3. You can prepare and bring one index card with equations you think you may need to help you take the FINAL Exam.

4. You can bring in a calculator. 5. You cannot use your phone as a calculator for this exam. 6. No phones allowed in the exam room.7. You cannot bring or use a laptop during the exam.8. You cannot use your textbook during the exam.9. The FINAL Exam will be comprehensive and cover all chapters. 10. If you miss the FINAL Exam you cannot make it up. You will get a

zero for the FINAL Exam. 11. FINAL Exams will be different for each student.12. FINAL Exams will be fill in the blank questions.

Labs: (Measurement 20% of your grade)As mentioned earlier there will be four lab assignments. You will be required to turn them in using the WebCampus function. Adequate time will be given for writing the Lab assignments. Turn in dates will be well posted. These labs will serve to teach the method of scientific investigation and/or to demonstrate concepts being discussed during that week’s lesson. A sample lab will be provided with WebCampus. You may need to be able to utilize a spreadsheet program (such as EXCEL) to print charts and extract information from data taken from the lab video. Labs will be available on a down - loadable video basis for all students. Along with the video demonstration, a data file may attached so that the student may use this data in their write-up.

1. Your lab report must be turned by the cutoff time using WebCampus. It cannot be late. The cutoff for the lab report is Sunday night 11:55 PM (including holidays) with the day for that lab listed.

2. Labs will be graded within a few weeks after turning them in. You will be able to use WebCampus to check your lab grade.

3. Please make sure that you provide everything that is asked for in the procedure. The procedure will list the point structure of the report grading. If you leave out required sections you can be certain you will not get the credit for those sections. You should check that you have incorporated every listed requirement prior to handing in your report.

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4. Please turn in all assignments in Microsoft WORD. If you send it in any other format it cannot be graded and you will get a zero. Remember, do not use WordPerfect, do not use any other program other than Mircosoft WORD. The college officially uses WORD. Do not turn your report in in EXCEL. If you use EXCEL to plot a chart, copy and paste the chart into your lab report. If you use POWERPOINT to draw a picture, copy and paste that picture into your report. Do not turn in a POWERPOINT file. Do not send in a JPG file.

5. Please save the lab report file with a filename that has your name in it as well as the assignment.. For example: “PHYS100LAB1.2016JillSmith.docx”. (You can turn in a .doc file also).

6. Once you submit the lab report on your computer, it is gone, it cannot be re-submitted.

7. You cannot just copy your friend’s lab report and submit it. Data presented with the video labs may be different for you.

8. You CAN send in an EXCEL file or a preliminary WORD file of your lab report for examination ahead of time to make sure you are on the right track. But when you officially submit your report, it must be in WORD. It will be sent back with comments on how to improve your report (if needed).

9. Do not forget to place units next to your values in your report. many students leave out units such as “meters” “seconds” and so on for some reason.

One-page-TERM PAPER: (Measurement 5% of your grade)In addition to the above, a One-Page-Term-Paper will be required. It is to be written about a famous scientist, physicist, chemist, inventor, or engineer that you select. This One-Page-Term-Paper will count as 5 points toward your final grade. It is due at the end of the course. You can turn it in earlier to get it out of the way if you want. The Term Paper drop box is located in the Assignment section of WebCampus. You will have to turn this in using, as with your lab reports, WORD format. No rules. Write it as you think best.

Hopefully Helpful Hints: Make sure that your computer configuration is compatible with a WebCampus class. Go over the information provided by WebCampus. If you have technical questions go to the Technical Help Desk at your facility (e.g. High Tech Center in Elko). The phone number of the Elko HTC is: (775) 753-2160. It is a good idea to start the homework early in the week and turn it in by Friday. If a problem occurs, at least you have two days to solve the computer error. There is nothing that can be done if you have computer trouble at the last minute before the assignment is due and cannot turn it in. If you do not turn it in on time it will be recorded automatically as a zero. Always save your files just in case a problem occurs!

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About missing a Homework assignment, Lab report, Quiz, FINAL or the One-Page-Term-Paper. Here are the rules:

1. If you do not submit the assignments when due you will receive a zero for that assignment. It cannot be made up. Please do not ask. It would not be fair to other students who have turned in the assignment on time.

2. You can be excused and the due date shifted if you make PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS with me. For example, you may have to go on a business trip where there is just no way you can complete an assignment being out of town. We will work it out but you must let me know ahead of time and not after the fact. You may email me, call me or have someone else contact me before the due date (or test time). As long as you let me know ahead of time and I respond that it is acceptable! If you were working for a large company (like Walmart), you would be fired if you did not show up or call in. That is called a “no call - no show”.

There are always blockages in the road of life, we all have them from time to time, but not calling in to notify people that you have a problem would be irresponsible. There are reasonable limitations set on this section however. For example, you cannot shift due dates every week.

3. You can be excused if you provide a medical doctors note explaining that you could not complete the assignment or quiz due to a medical or family emergency. This exception is listed for students who have an unforeseeable medical emergency occur and are just unable to complete the material. Sometimes accidents and emergencies happen with family members and the last thing on your mind is PHYSICS100. There are reasonable limitations set on this section as well.

4. If you are excused for missing an assignment or quiz and have to take a makeup or submit the homework or lab at another agreed upon time - it may take weeks to get it graded since it is out of synchronization. All attempts will be made to place your grade into the main grade book however your grade for an out of synchronization item may not show up at all on WebCampus. Please understand this point.

5. If you are excused from an assignment due date and turn it in on the agreed upon date, WebCampus and Pearson will not be updated.

Grading:

Not all activities carry the same weight. Here is how we will partition the sections:

Homework: 20%Quizzes: 25%Lab Reports: 20%FINAL Exam: 30%Term paper: 5 %

Obviously, it is important to be prepared to do your best on both the Quizzes amd Final exams. Starting in 2016 the Science Department has gone to proctored Midterm and Final exams (there is no Midterm for the Summer course). You must be able to do well on these exams in order to pass this course. In the past it was noticed that some students may gather together and complete the homework collectively. This usually improves the stronger students who tend to lead the group but injures the weaker ones who just copy and follow. Remember the FINAL EXAM is a closed book independent effort - you take it solo and in person. It is best if you work the homework problems yourself. If you are having trouble, see the Tutoring Center for help. Emailing the instructor is another way to get help understand difficult problems.

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If your calculated grade is:

Between 100% and 97% = A+ (listed as A) 96% and 90% = A

89% and 87% = B+86% and 80% = B

79% and 77% = C+76% and 70% = C69% and 51% = Dless than 50% = F

Notice, there are no minus grades.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

“I usually get A’s in all of my courses but I am doing poorly in your class. Do you drop the lowest test?”ANSWER: No

“Are you going to grade this course on a curve?”ANSWER: No

“Why am I doing so bad in your class?” “ I try to do some of the problems at the end of the chapter but I don’t always get them.”ANSWER: YOU HAVE TO DO AND UNDERSTAND EVERY PROBLEM AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER WHERE YOU CAN CHECK YOUR ANSWER.IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ASK THE PROFESSOR IN PERSON, IN CLASS, OR VIA EMAIL.

"My friend got an answer of 8.6 on question #2 and I put down the same answer but I was marked wrong" SOMETIMES DIFFERENT QUESTIONS ARE USED. LOOKS LIKE YOU COPIED YOUR FRIENDS ANSWER AND IT DID NOT FIT THE QUESTION ONYOUR TEST. HMMMMMM......

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Incorporation of the General Education Objectives into Physics 100

Communication Skills (strong component): Four written lab reports on quantitative physics related laboratory experiment are required for this course. A chart detailing the experiment is usually required for each report. In addition, a term paper dealing with a famous physicist, inventor, scientist or engineer is also required. Reports are graded (up to 100 points each) and are tabulated at the end of the semester for overall completion of this assignment. Assessment of percentage of completion will be made on this section for compliance.

Critical Thinking (strong component):Quantitative Ability (significant): Four Laboratories specifically require measurement, some mathematic manipulation of the data, and the creation of graphs, sketches and photos. Assessment of percentage of completion will be made on this section for compliance.

Reasoning and Independent Thought (significant): Weekly homework exercises require reasoning and independent thought based on the interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative information. Many homework questions require reasoning and the application of mathematics, not just the memorization of terms. Assessment of this area will be made in conjunction with expected learner outcomes (as listed earlier) and tested on the Final Exam.

Scientific Understanding (significant): All principles taught in this course are based on scientific reasoning with interpretations based on facts. The four required lab reports introduce the use of the scientific method, the gathering of observations and drawing of conclusions when required. Assessment of percentage of completion will be made on this section for compliance.

Personal and Cultural Awareness (minimal component):Sense of the Individual in Society (very little): This General Education objective is not a significant component of this course and is not assessed.

Sense of the Past (some component): The history of the study of the our physical world has been ongoing since the beginning of time. Whenever possible, a progression of human achievements will be shown with their historical consequences. The degree of achievement of this goal will be assessed by percentage of students correctly answering questions on the Final Exam which pertain to this area.

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Sense of Accountability (minimal component): The spread of nuclear material is important to the safety of life on Earth. The degree of achievement of this goal will be assessed by percentage of students correctly answering questions on the Final Exam which pertain to this area,

Appreciation of Fine Arts (no degree): This General Education objective is not a significant component of this course and is not assessed.

Personal Wellness (little degree):Personal safety is considered in the discussion of radioactive material. The degree of achievement of this goal will be assessed by percentage of students correctly answering questions on the Final Exam which pertain to this area.

Technological Understanding (moderate component):Students are introduced to lab computers, digital calipers, electronic balances, digital thermometers and other modern observational equipment. Laboratory reports and homework assignments will be produced using appropriate word processing, presentation, photo processing and spreadsheet software. Students will use WebCampus to access class materials and submit assignments. An overall objective examination of this section will be made and achievement success of this General Education goal will be gauged by the instructor at the completion of the class.

Academic Honesty:Academic dishonesty in any form (such as cheating and plagiarism) will not be tolerated by the instructor AND Great Basin College. Academic dishonesty can result in a failing grade (F), academic suspension, or expulsion from the class and/or the college.

Attendance:Attendance will not be taken. You are responsible for the work to be turned in on time.

Withdrawal:A student may receive a "W" (withdraw) grade only if withdrawal occurs before the end of the ninth week of the semester. To withdraw, the student must inform the instructor verbally or in writing why the withdrawal is taking place, and must formally withdraw through student services. If a student does not complete the course, but does not formally withdraw, an "F" grade will be issued. "I" grades for "incomplete" will be given only under the most extenuating circumstances, and only with prior approval of the instructor.

Services for Students with Disabilities:"GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Officer in Elko at (775) 753 - 2271 at your earliest convenience to request timely and appropriate accommodations".

Audio and Video Recording: Surreptitious or covert video-taping of class or unauthorized audio recording of class is pprohibited by law and by Board of Regents policy. This class may be videotaped or audio recorded only with the written permission of the instructor. In order to accommodate students with disabilities, some students may have been given permission to record class lectures and discussions. Therefore, students should understand that their comments during class may be recorded.

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Not a Contract Disclaimer: This document does not in any way represent a contract.

Material we will study for PHYSICS 100 Spring 2016: (Notice that we skip chapters)

Week Starting Monday HW Chapter Material we will cover for that week----------------------------- ----- ----------- ----------------------------------------------

June 13 1 Chapter 1 About Science2 Chapter 2 Newton’s 1st Law of Motion - Inertia3 Chapter 3 Linear Motion

June 20 4 Chapter 4 Newton’s Second Law of Motion5 Chapter 7 Energy

June 27 6 Chapter 11 The Atomic Nature of Matter7 Chapter 12 Solids

July 4 8 Chapter 13 Liquids9 Chapter 14 Gases

July 11 10 Chapter 15 Temperature, Heat, Expansion11 Chapter 19 Vibrations and Waves

` 12 Chapter 20 Sound

July 18 13 Chapter 22 Electrostatics14 Chapter 23 Electric Current

July 25 15 Chapter 24 Magnetism16 Chapter 26 Light17 Chapter 27 Color

August 1 18 Chapters 32,33,35 (sections)The Atom, Radioactivity, andSpecial Relativity

The Quizzes start on the end of the 2nd week. Example: The Quizzes for Chapters 1, 2 and 3 must be taken by June 26.

Specific Deadlines:Lab 1: “Determination of “g”” due: June 26, 2016Lab 2: “Density of Various Objects: due: July 10, 2016 Lab 3: “Determination of the Velocity of Sound” due: July 24, 2016Lab 4: "Light Bulbs in Parallel and Series" due August 7, 2016

Feynman Book Quiz: Must take by: July 31, 2016 One-Page-Term-Paper: Must be turned in by: August 7, 2016FINAL EXAM: Must take by: August 5, 2016 (proctored)

The FINAL Exam will be open to take during the week of August 1 – 5. Nevertheless, it must be taken by Friday, August 5, 2016. Obviously the FINAL Exam will not cover Chapters 32,33 and 35.

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When homework and quiz assignments are due on the Pearson system (all by 11:55 PM)

HW1 on Chapter 1 (Science) is due June 19, 2016HW2 on Chapter 2 (Newton's 1st Law) is due June 19, 2016HW3 on Chapter 3 (Linear motion) is due June 19, 2016 HW4 on Chapter 4 (Newton's 2nd law) is due June 26, 2016HW5 on Chapter 7 (Energy) is due June 26, 2016HW6 on Chapter 11 (Atoms) is due July 3, 2016HW7 on Chapter 12 (Solids) is due July 3, 2016HW8 on Chapter 13 (Liquids) is due July 10, 2016HW9 on Chapter 14 (Gases) is due July 10, 2016HW10 on Chapter 15 (Heat) is due July 17, 2016HW11 on Chapter 19 (Vibrations) is due July 17, 2016HW12 on Chapter 20 (Sound) is due July 17, 2016HW13 on Chapter 22 (Electrostatics) is due July 24, 2016HW14 on Chapter 23 (Electric Current) is due July 24, 2016HW15 on Chapter 24 (Magnetism) is due July 31, 2016HW16 on Chapter 26 (Light) is due July 31, 2016HW17 on Chapter 27 (Color) is due July 31, 2016 HW18 on Chapter 32, 33, 35 (Relativity,Radioactivity,Quantum) due August 7, 2016

Quiz 1 on Chapter 1 (Science) is due June 26, 2016Quiz 2 on Chapter 2 (Newton's 1st Law) is due June 26, 2016Quiz 3 on Chapter 3 (Linear Motion) is due June 26, 2016Quiz 4 on Chapter 4 (Newton's 2nd law) is due July 3, 2016Quiz 5 on Chapter 7 (Energy) is due July 3, 2016Quiz 6 on Chapter 11 (Atoms) is due July 10, 2016Quiz 7 on Chapter 12 (Solids) is due July 10, 2016Quiz 8 on Chapter 13 (Liquids) is due July 17, 2016Quiz 9 on Chapter 14 (Gases) is due July 17, 2016Quiz 10 on Chapter 15 (Heat) is due July 17, 2016Quiz 11 on Chapter 19 (Vibrations) is due July 24, 2016Quiz 12 on Chapter 20 (Sound) is due July 24, 2016Quiz 13 on Chapter 22 (Electrostatics) is due July 31, 2016 Quiz 14 on Chapter 23 (Electricity) is due July 31, 2016Quiz 15 on Chapter 24 (Magnetism) is due August 7, 2016Quiz 16 on Chapter 26 (Light) is due August 7, 2016Quiz 17 on Chapter 27 (Color) is due August 7, 2016