PHYS 1111L/2211L – Physics Laboratory I

Fall 2008 (1 Credit hour)

Wednesday: 1:25 – 3:25 P.M.;  3:35 – 5:35 P.M. in 103 Rogers Hall

Thursday: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. in 103 Rogers Hall

Instructors: Dr. Sarah P. Formica, ext: 2701, office: 107 Rogers Hall, spformica@ngcsu.edu

                       Dr. Mark C. Spraker, ext: 1509, office: 112 Rogers Hall, mcspraker@ngcsu.edu

Course Syllabus

August 20^th/21^st                                 Lab Introduction

August 27^th/28^th                                 Lab 1: Graph Matching.

September 3^rd/4^th                               Lab 2: Modern Galileo Experiment..

September 10^th/11^th                           Lab 3: Determining g on an Incline.

September 17^th/18^th                           Lab 4: Projectile Motion.

September 24^th/25^th                           Lab 5: Newton’s 2^nd Law.

October 1^st/2^nd                                   Lab 6: Work and Energy.

October 8^th/9^th                                  Midterm Exam (Labs 1-6).

October 15^th/16^th                               Lab 7: Momentum, Energy and Collisions.

October 22^nd/23^rd                               Lab 8: Rotational Motion I.

October 29^th/October 30^th                   Lab 9: Rotational Motion II.

November 5^th/6^th                                Lab 10: Boyle's Law

November 12^th/13^th                            Lab 11: Specific Heat

November 19^th/20^th                            Final Exam (Labs 7-11). (Make-up lab)

Required Materials: The main textbook for this course is available to buy from the university print-shop.  You are also required to have a laboratory notebook, which is available to buy from the university bookstore.  

Preparation: Before each lab, you should read through the experiment you will be performing. 

Attendance: Regular class attendance is expected. You must arrive to lab on time.  If you arrive to lab ten or more minutes late, you will not be allowed to do the lab and you will receive a grade of zero for that experiment.  If you know you will be late or miss lab because of an emergency or sickness, contact the instructor prior to the lab so that you can set up a time to make up the missed work.  A grade of WF may be given for six or more absences at the discretion of the instructor.

Exams: One midterm and one final exam will be given on the dates listed above.  The exams will cover the concepts in the labs with discussion questions and simple problem solving.  Make-up tests for other than valid excuses will not be given.  If you know that you will have to miss an exam, see your instructor for other possible arrangements.

Grading: Seventy percent of your course grade will come from the weekly assigned labs. The remaining thirty percent of your grade will be determined by the two tests (15% each).  A = 90 – 100; B = 80 – 89; C = 70 – 79; D = 60 – 69; F < 60.

Early Alert/Early Intervention: We are committed to your success in this course and at this university.  We may, therefore, refer you to other persons and/or services available to help you achieve academic success.  In turn, if you are referred, you will be expected to comply with the referrals.  Please understand that such referrals are not a form of punishment, rather, they are intended to help you.

Academic Honesty: NGCSU's integrity code- "On my honor, I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, evade the truth, or tolerate those who do" -reflects the university's commitment to academic integrity.  The "Academic Integrity Policy" (2004-2006 Undergraduate Bulletin, pp. 78-81) is incorporated herein by reference.