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SYLLABUS

APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY

(171PH)

Fall Semester, 2009

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Judith Chabot

OFFICE: Room 323DOFFICE HOURS: Posted on Office Door. See Page 10.

OFFICE PHONE: 329-2999, ext. 62084; 606-326-2084; 1-800-370-7191, ext. 62084

E-mail: Judith Chabot

CLASS TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.; 9:30 p.m. 10:45 p.m. M/W

ROOM: 324

NO FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED IN THE PHYSICS LABS.

DISABLED STUDENTS:

If you have a disability that requires any type of accommodation, please see me as soon as possible.I will direct you to the Disabled Student Services office and we shall discuss the appropriate

accommodations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Applied Physics Laboratory. (Class #43990, Section 01L1) (Class#43992, Section 01PL)

Laboratory consists ofselected topics in light and optics, fluids, electricity, sound, magnetism, andmechanics are covered in 171PH Laboratory. The use of the principles in various applications is

emphasized.

PREREQUISITES:

MAH 080, or MAH 125, or two years of college algebra

TEXT BOOK:

There is no text book. Laboratory experiments and projects are presented on the KCTCS eLearning

website by the instructor. The student should print these before the laboratory meets. Print

overview of experiments and projects, Pages 12 and 13.

SUPPLIES:

Students should have on hand lab the following: experiment handouts, ink pen, and scientific

calculator.

Instructor provides lab experiment handouts, graph paper, notebook paper, colored pens, conversiontable, and keeper-folders.
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Ashland Community & Technical College

Student E-Mail Account

All students are requiredto activate a student e-mail account after registering for classes.

Directions are available on our website:

http://www.ashland.kctcs.edu

CLICK ON CHECK E-MAIL

AT BOTTOM LEFT OF SITE

SAFETY POLICY:

Ashland Community and Technical College has in place a Crisis Management Plan in the form a color-

coded flip chart. It will be placed in plain view for ready reference in each laboratory.

In case there is an incident in which the lab must be evacuated, quickly leave and go to the nearest exit;

proceed down the stairway to the outside and away from the building. Do not take the elevator.

In case of emergency, the instructor will call 9.911 and follow instructions of dispatcher.

BE ATTENTIVE AT ALL TIMES

Because several of these experiments require use of hot plates and/or electricity, it is strongly urged that

students proceed with caution; wear goggles as protection against burns and explosion; as well as

read and follow directions carefully when wiring a circuit to avoid possible shock.
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Kentucky Community and Technical College System Equal Opportunity Employer & Education Institution

A PANDEMIC OF

INFLUENZA CAN BE DEADLY

Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory virus that is responsible for annual epidemics aroundthe world. Each year in the U. S., an average of 200,000 people are hospitalized and 36,000 die frominfluenza infection or secondary complications.

According to the World Health Organization, an influenza pandemic occurs when a newinfluenza virus appears against which the human population has no immunity.

While no influenza pandemic exists at present, itsimportant to be prepared.

PROTECT YOURSELF

AND THOSE AROUND YOU

. Get annual influenza injections for yourself and your familymembers.

. Cover nose and mouth with tissue when sneezing, coughing,or blowing your nose.

. Frequently wash hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer.

. Avoid crowds at school or at work.

. Stay home if you are sneezing, and have cough and fever.

. See a health care provider if you are sneezing and havecough and fever. Follow his or her instructions.. Get plenty of bed rest.


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PREPARE

Have on hand the following:

. Fresh water

. Canned and/or dried food

. Can opener

. Baby food and formula

. Diapers

. Medications

. First aid equipment

. Warm blankets

. Cell phone with batteries

. Battery-powered radio with extra batteries

. Personal comfort items

. Childrens entertainment items

. Face and nose protection

. Large trash bags with ties

. Pet supplies

PLAN

. Have a family emergency plan for work and school.

. Have record of medical histories.

. Have on hand social security numbers.

. Have contact information for children and family members.

. Check on your neighbors and the elderly.

. Locate the ACTC web-site for information and closing updates.

. Listen to television, radio for closing updates.


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COURSE OBJECTIVES (BASED ON KCTCS FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES)

The objectives of this course are the following:

1. To provide a controlled laboratory situation whereby a student can observe a physical phenomenonas a representative example of a particular law of physics.

2. To provide laboratory experience for the student for the purposes of employing problem-solving

techniques and of developing mathematical skills.

3. To provide opportunities in the physics laboratory for students to develop skills of observation,

evaluation, and written and oral communication in regard to physical phenomena.

LEARNER OUTCOMES (BASED ON KCTCS FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES)

The learner outcomes of this course are the following:

Student should be able to

1. read, listen and follow directions;

2. relate physical concept(s) and corresponding laboratory experiment;

3. utilize experimental data in making correct calculations;

4. write a correct, well-organized, and complete laboratory report.


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Post-Lab Requirements

1. Physics 171students are required 10 lab reports, and 5 projects, as indicated on the schedule,

Page 10. Recopying the data sheet is necessary if original is not neat or legible.

2. The initialed original and the recopied data sheets must accompany the finished lab report.

3. All lab reports must be written in blue or black ink.

4. Calculations, with all of them shown, including original equations, and with proper units, are

completed on a separate sheet of notebook paper.

5. If a question arises when writing the lab report or doing calculations, please obtain help from the

instructor. Come to her office or to the scheduled help session on overview day.

6. Lab reports may be designed, using a computer spreadsheet program.

7. The lab report must be turnedby the next lab period.

8. All reports and projects are left in the assigned laboratory slot of cabinet in Room 3249. The graded lab report may be viewed by the student at any time; however, it must remain with

the instructor.

10. Students are encouraged to meet with instructor early if there are questions or problems with the

lab and reports.


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GRADING SCALE & CRITERIA:

The final letter grade in the course will be based on attendance, quizzes, and the average numerical

grade of the laboratory reports as follows:

A = 90 100 Attendance = 20%

B = 80 89 Quizzes = 10%C = 70 79 Laboratory Reports = 30%

D = 60 69 Projects = 40%

E = 0 - 59

The following form, page 8, shows the grading criteria and the points assigned. This form will be

attached to each lab report to show explanation of grade:


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FALL, 2009 PHYSICS

LABORATORIES

EXPERIMENT

GRADE SHEET

NAME LAB Experiment

Number

Points Assigned Points EarnedPoints assigned and earned for completion of laboratory experiment. -> 35

Grading Criteria, Evaluation & Points Assigned & Earned for

A. General Education Course Competencies as Exhibited in Laboratory Performance

and Laboratory Reports.

1. The student can read/listen and follow directions: _ fulfill syllabus requirements;_complete data table.

10

2. The student can relate physical concepts and the corresponding laboratory experiment:_show relationship in formal lab report; _ answer all questions completely.

10

3. The student can take correct measurements as data to be used in performingcalculations:

_ accurate data _ equations shown _calculations all shown,_ calculations all correct _graphs with axes correct & labeled _ units shown .

25

4. The student can write a correct, well-organized, complete, and neat laboratory report:_ quality _appearance.

10

B. Writing across the Curriculum Competencies as Exhibited in Laboratory Reports

1.Writing. The student can apply principles of standard English composition andgrammar in writing the laboratory report: _organization, _sentence structure,

_meaning, _ specific examples _ length _ grammar, _ capitalization, _spelling, _ punctuation.

15

2. Reading. The student can read and understand the laboratory experiment explanation oftheory and procedure in completing the experiment: _comprehension, _ performance

10

3. Integrated Learning and Critical Thinking. The student applies previous knowledgeand experience as well as powers of creativity and resourcefulness for problem-solving,analysis, and written communication in the laboratory report: _ application: knowledge,

creativity, experience, resourcefulness.

10

1.Ethics and Values. The student is responsible and timely in attending labs and turningin reports. The student shows respect for others: their property, their ideas, and theirwork. _ attendance _ cooperation _preparedness, _ courtesy, _ late report,

_ honesty: work copied from another studentis evident.

10

Total Points 100


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SCANS*

FOUNDATIONAL AND WORKPLACE COMPETENCIESPROJECT EVALUATION

PH171FALL, 2009

PROJECT: #TEAM MEMBERS:

BASICSKILLS

THINKING SKILLS

TEAMQUALITIES

RESOURCES

INFORMATION SYSTEMS/PROGRAMS

TECHNOLOGY

INTERPERSONALCOMMUNICATION

POINTS &GRADE

Reading Reasoning

Responsibility

Wide RangeofInvestigation

Analysis UsesSystems

UsesEquipment.

TeamInteraction

Writing Creativity Management TeamExperience

Organization

Math Learning Integrity ProfessionalInput

Communication

UsesPrograms

TeamCooperation

Speaking

Decision-Making

Timeliness Use ofMaterials

Demonstration AppliesTechnology

Listening

Problem-Solving

CompletesGoals

20Points

20 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 100Total:

Score: Score: Score: Score: Score: Score: Score: Score: Score:

Grade:

*The Secretarys Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills from the SCATE model: South Carolina Technological (Center of) ExcellenceCOMMENTS:


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THE LABORATORY REPORT

The laboratory report is due by the next lab period.

In the grading of physics laboratory reports, the following areas are evaluated according to the gradingcriteria on Page 6.

a. Cover sheet, with name, title, and date; b. Original data sheet;

c. Calculation sheet;

EXPERIMENTAL VALUES (x and y).

% DIFFERENCE = {(y-x)/[(y+x)/2]}(100) FOR COMPARISON OF 2 EXPERIMENTAL

VALUES

HANDBOOK VALUE AND EXPERIMENT VALUE ( y and s).

% ERROR = [(y-s)/s] (100) FOR COMPARISON OF 1 EXPERIMENTAL RESULT (Y) AND 1HANDBOOK VALUE (S).

d. Question and answer sheet.

The report should be written in black or blue ink only no pencil. Be sure that your data sheet isaccurate; that calculations on a separate sheet are correct and neat; and that all pages are legible.


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PH 171 LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS FALL, 2009

ROTATION 11. PICKET FENCE FREE-FALL

2. FORCES IN EQUILIBRIUM

Project 1: Race Car Dynamics (P1)

ROTATION 23. KINETIC ENERGY & LINEAR MOMENTUM

4. WORK AND ENERGY

Project 2: Water Mills (P2)

ROTATION 35. ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE

6. HEAT OF VAPORIZATIONProject 3: Home Heat Audit (P3)

ROTATION 47. DC Circuit: OHMS LAW

8. MAGNETIC FIELDS

Project 4: Home Electrical Audit (P4)

ROTATION 59. SPEED OF SOUND IN AIR

10. REFLECTION IN PLANE MIRROR

Project 5: Optical Sensors (P5) ORDemonstration


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FALL, 2009

PH171 LABORATORY SCHEDULE Team #_______MONDAY/WEDNESDAY 8:00 9:15AM; 9:30 10:45PM

Schedule is subject to change at discretion of instructor.Lab Date

Orientation 8-17

Syllabus, Overview 8-19

Rotation 1

Lab Date TEAM1

TEAM2

TEAM3

1. PF Freefall 8-24 1 1P 2

2. Forces 8-26 2 1 1P

Project 1 (1P) 8-31 1P 2 1

Make-Up 9-2

Overview, Quiz #1 9-9

REPT/PROJ DUE 9-14

Rotation 2

Lab Date Team1

Team2

Team3

3. KE & LM 9-14 3 2P 4

4. W&E 9-16 4 3 2PProject 2 (2P) 9-21 2P 4 3

Make-Up 9-23


REPT/PROJ Due 9-30

Rotation 3

Lab Date Team1

Team2

Team3

5. AP 9-30 5 3P 6

6. HV 10-12 6 5 3P

Project (3P) 10-14 3P 6 5

Make-Up 10-19Overview, Quiz #3 10-21

REPT/PROJ DUE 10-26

Rotation 4

Lab Date Team1

Team2

Team3

7. DCC - OL 10-26 7 4P 8

8. MF 10-28 8 7 4P

Project (4P) 11-2 4P 8 7

Make-up 11-4


REPT/PROJ DUE 11-11

Rotation 5

Lab Date Team1

Team2

Team3

9. SSA 11-11 9 5P 10

10. RPM 11-16 10 9 5P

Project (5P) 11-18 5P 10 9

Make-Up 11-23

Quiz #5/Demo 11-25 Rept./Writ. Proj. Due 11-30

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

In support of the Colleges core goal of student success, student attendance in classes is stronglyencouraged. A clear relationship exists between class attendance and successful completion of a

course. Attendance represents 20% of your grade.

WRITTEN WORK POLICY:

The lab report is due at the end of the lab period OR AT THE NEXT LAB PERIOD AT THELATEST. The project is due on the date indicated in the rotation schedule. You are strongly urged

to be timely in turning in lab reports and projects. The student does not collaborate with others in

the CALCULATIONS OR THE WRITING of his/her laboratory report. Evidence of collaboration,i.e., identical errors and wording, will result in credit only for doing the experiment. Do not copy

verbatim (word-for-word) from authors or internet sources. Give credit to sources as footnotes.

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:

An excused student may make up the missed labs on the assigned makeup day. Also, on theassigned makeup day, a student may repeat an experiment. A student is also encouraged to attend

this lab for any help he/she may need. A makeup lab is provided for those students who, due to an

emergency, were unable to meet a scheduled lab. Therefore, a makeup lab is not to be taken as a

right. Check with the instructor before making up a lab.

OVERVIEW DAY

It is required that you attend the graded lab overview day as marked on your rotation schedule,

Page 13. A QUIZ OVER THE PREVIOUS ROTATION IS GIVEN ON OVERVIEW DAY.The instructor gives helpful information on each new set of experiments. Procedure with

clarifications for performing each is explained at this time. Use this opportunity to receive assistance

on math and writing reports.


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INCOMPLETE POLICY*

I: means that part of the work of the course remains unfinished. It shall be given only whenthere is a reasonable possibility that a passing grade will result from completion of the work.The instructor and student will discuss the requirements for completion of course with the timelimit for completion not to exceed a maximum of one year; failure to do so will result in anautomatic change of grade from I to E. Each college shall maintain a record of incompletegrades recorded in courses of that college. This record, completed by the instructor at the timethe I grade is reported, shall include: (1) the name and number of the student, (2) the coursenumber and hours of credit, (3) semester or session and year of enrollment, (4) signature ofthe instructor, (5) a brief statement of the reason(s) for recording the incomplete grade, and(6) an adequate guide for removal of the incomplete grade. In the instructors absence, thedivision chairperson (or designee), shall forward to the college president (or designee) theappropriate letter grade to replace the incomplete grade.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY*

W: represents a withdrawal from class without completing course requirements. A studentmay officially withdraw from any class up to and including the date of mid-term with a Wgrade. After the date of mid-term and through the last class of the semester or session, anystudent may officially request to withdraw from a course and receive a W which may be givenat the discretion of the instructor. Each instructor shall state on the first or second classmeeting the factors to be used in determining if a student will be allowed to withdraw duringthe discretionary period. An instructor shall not assign a student a W for a class unless thestudent has officially withdrawn from that class in a manner prescribed by the college. Thegrade of W may be assigned by the College Appeals Board in cases involving a violation ofstudent academic rights or for academic offenses.

DISABILITIES STATEMENTAshland Community and Technical College is committedto ensuring that all students with disabilities have anequal opportunity in the pursuit of their educationalobjectives. If you have a documented disability

and need accommodations, contact the DisabledStudent Services Coordinator at 606.326.2051 orin Room 220. You MUST also inform yourinstructor(s) of your needs at the beginning ofthe semester.


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2009 FALL Final Exam Schedule

FALL, 2009

8-17 TO 12-16-09

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Pre-Registration for Currently Enrolled Students April 6-10

Open Registration for Students Not Registered August 10-14

**Last Day to Pay Registration Fees (Tuition) August 14

FIRST DAY OF CLASS August 17

Last Day to Withdraw from Course and Receive a 100% Refund August 21

Last Day to Change Option from Audit to Credit August 21Last Day to Add a Class (Register) August 21

Last Day to Withdraw from a Course

Without Receiving a Grade of W August 21

LEGAL HOLIDAY September 7

Last Day to Withdraw from a Course and Receive a 50% Refund September 15Last Day to Apply for Degrees, Diplomas, or Certificates September 11

MIDTERM October 2Last Day for Students to Withdraw from a Course Without

Instructors Signature, and receive a Grade of W October 2

Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit October 2

FALL BREAK October 5 10

In-Service Day (No Classes) October 22-23

Thanksgiving Beak November 26 28Last Day for Students,At the Discretion of the Instructor,

To Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W December 8

End of Class Work December 8

Final Examinations December 10 16

**Last Day to Pay Registration Fees to Avoid Cancellation. (A $50 late payment fee may be chargedafter this date.)

College offices are open Monday-Friday only.

IF YOU ARE RECEIVING TITLE IV FUNDS (FINANCIAL AID, GRANTS OR LOANS) ANDYOU DO NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE OR PREMATURELY WITHDRAW FROM THISCOURSE, YOU COULD OWE A PORTION OF THE MONEY BACK! PLEASE CHECK WITHTHE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE BEFORE DROPPING THIS OR ANY CLASS.

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FALL, 2009 Schedule Division of Mathematics & Natural Sciences Instructor: Judy Chabot

Lab Courses: 211 PHY, 241 PHY, 171 PH Office: Room 323D Phone: 326-2084

e-mail: [email protected]

Time Mon Rm Tues Rm Wed Rm Thr Rm Fri Rm

8:00am 9:15am PH171 324 Office 323D PH171 324 Office 323D PHY211 322

9:30am 10:45am PH171 324 Office 323D PH171 324 Office 323D PHY211 322

11:00 Office 323D Office 323D Office 323D Office 323D PHY211 322

12:00 1:00pm

1:30pm C. Lab 466 C. Lab 466 C. Lab 466 C. Lab 466 C. Lab 466

3:30pm C. Lab 466 C. Lab 466 C. Lab 466 C. Lab 466 C. Lab 466

4:00pm Office 323D Office 323D Office 323D Office 323D Office 323D


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FALL, 2009

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