SYLLABUS
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Course Number: PS 102
Course Title: Exploration in Physics
Instructor:: Michael D. Warner
Course Text: Ostdiek, V. J., Bord, D. J., and Highland, S.R. (2004). Inquiry into physics (6th ed.). Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
Course Description:
This is a survey course in elementary physics. Stress will be placed on basic concepts, principles and history of the development of physics. Presentations will include selected topics in mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. (This course cannot be used for credit in physics for degrees in Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Civil, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering, Aircraft Technology, Aeronautical Science, or Avionics Technology.) Prerequisites: MATH-106,111 or 140.
Course Goals:
This course isdesigned to provide a 3-credit hour physical science course for students in academic areas of concentration other than flight or engineering. The basic goal of the course is to introduce and demonstrate the basic physics laws emphasizing the unified character of physical interactions throughout the Universe.
Its purpose is to help future administrators and executives to make technically oriented decisions. The course also intends to expose students to popular articles from periodic publications to be able to read an article, emphasize basic ideas and make an independent educated judgement of its content.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Assess the role of
science, and in particular, physics, in understanding the
complex, technological society of which we are a part.
2. Define and apply the concepts and
fundamental physical laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, atomic, nuclear physics and elements of special relativity theory.
3. Understand how the physics laws can be applied in everyday life and aviation related activities.
4. Interpret the results of simple experiments and demonstrations of
physical principles.
Grading Policy:
The course grade will be determined from the results obtained from two area content quizzes, a student report and presentation of an instructor approved research paper, assigned in-class/homework, participation, and a final exam using the following weights:
Class Participation and Involvement | 9 PTS | 1 % per class period |
Quizzes | 30 PTS/ 15% earned per quiz | 40 % |
Individual Research Report/Presentation |
15 PTS | 15 % of total points |
In-Class/Homework Assignments |
21 PTS | 21 % of total points |
Final Exam | 25 PTS |
25 % of total points |
Total: | 100 PTS | 100 % |
Grade Scale | Grade |
Percentages |
90 100 PTS | A (Superior) | 90-100 % |
80 89 PTS | B (Above Average) | 80-89 % |
70 79 PTS | C (Average) | 70-79 % |
60 69 PTS | D (Below Average) | 60-69 % |
00 59 PTS | F (Failure) | 59-00 % |
Supplemental Resources:
Library Resources
The Jack R. Hunt Library, located on the Daytona Beach Campus, is the primary library for all Extended Campus students. The Dean of Academics strongly recommends that every faculty member, where appropriate,
make it a requirement for all students in their class to access the Hunt Library or a comparable college-level local library and perform research.
The research can be used for class projects such as research papers, group discussion, or individual presentations.
If you need reference assistance, you may call the Hunt Library at (800) 678-9428. A Reference Librarian will be available to help you from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern) with voicemail after normal hours, or 24/7 access via email through eclib@erau.edu Reference librarians can provide detailed advice on research strategies, referrals to relevant reference sources, or assistance with literature searches. ERAU's library website may be found at http://amelia.db.erau.edu/ec .
Internet Resources:
Other Resources:
CLASS POLICIES:
Academic Honesty and Integrity
Embry-Riddle is committed to maintaining and upholding intellectual integrity. All students, faculty, and staff have obligations to prevent violations of academic integrity and take corrective action when they occur.
The adjudication process will include the sanction imposed on students who commit the following academic violations, which may include a failing grade on the assignment, a failing grade for the course, suspension, or dismissal from the University.
2. Cheating: A broad term that includes the following:
a. Giving or receiving help from unauthorized persons or materials during examinations.
b. The unauthorized communication of examination questions prior to, during, or following administration of the examination.
c. Collaboration of examinations or assignments expected to be individual work.
d. Fraud and deceit, that include knowingly furnishing false or misleading information or failing to furnish appropriate information when requested, such as when applying for admission to the University.
Attendance and Absences Guidelines for Project:
The faculty of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University affirms the importance of prompt and regular attendance on the part of all students. Quality instruction clearly dependsupon active student participation in the classroom or its equivalent environment. Your participation is particularly important in this course, since each class constitutes a significant percentage of the total course.
All absences, regardless of reason, require a make-up assignment, mutually arranged between the instructor and the student. If an absence is anticipated, the student should notify the instructor, preferably in advance.
Students are encouraged to assist each other with access to class notes for missed classes. Note that part of the grade performance is class participation.
Students not attending class periods may receive less than full credit, even where make-up assignments are completed.
Course Schedule:
WEEK | TOPIC(S) |
ASSIGNMENT(S) |
1 | Introduction/Syllabus Overview | Read Syllabus |
2 | Class Discussion: Newton's Laws | Read/Review Text Chapter 2, |
3 | Class Discussion: Conservation Laws | Read/Review Text Chapter 3, |
4 |
Class Discussion: Physics of Matter,
| Read/Review Text Chapter 4 & |
5 |
Class Discussion: Waves, Sound, and
| Read/Review Text Chapter 6 & |
6 | Class Discussion: Electricity,
| Read/Review Text Chapter
7 & |
7 | Class
Discussion: Atomic Physics | Read/Review Text Chapter 10,
|
8 | Class Discussion: Nuclear Physics,
| Read/Review Text Chapter 11,
|
9 |
Class Discussion: Special Relativity | Read/Review Text Chapter 12,
|
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