PHYS 1401:
Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics listed above.
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When an instructor feels that a student has been absent to such a degree as to invalidate the learning experience, the instructor may recommend to the Vice President of Instruction that the student be withdrawn from the course. Instructors may seek to withdraw students for non-attendance after they have accumulated the following number of absences:
Fall or spring semesters:
3 or more class meeting times per week - 5 absences
2 class meeting times per week - 3 absences
1 class meeting per week - 2 absences
The student is responsible for seeing that he or she has been officially withdrawn from a class. A student who stops attendance in a class without officially withdrawing from that class will be given a failing grade; consequently, the student must follow official withdrawal procedures in the Admissions/Records Office.
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Empirical and Quantitative Skills – to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions
The purpose of this course is to:
- Demonstrate the ability to apply Newton's Laws and concepts of Conservation of Energy and Momentum to the study of mechanical systems.
- Describe the Laws of Thermodynamics.
- Describe proper laboratory methodology and discuss the theory behind its use.
- Solve mechanics and thermodynamics problems using conservation principles shown.
After studying all materials and resources presented in the course, the student will be able to:
- Determine the components of linear motion (displacement, velocity, and acceleration), and especially motion under conditions of constant acceleration.
- Apply Newtons laws to physical problems including gravity.
- Solve problems using principles of energy.
- Use principles of impulse and linear momentum to solve problems.
- Solve problems in rotational kinematics and dynamics, including the determination of the location of the center of mass and center of rotation for rigid bodies in motion.
- Solve problems involving rotational and linear motion.
- Demonstrate an understanding of equilibrium, including the different types of equilibrium.
- Discuss simple harmonic motion and its application to quantitative problems or qualitative questions.
- Solve problems using the principles of heat and thermodynamics.
- Solve basic fluid mechanics problems.
A general description of lecture/discussion topics included in this course are listed in the Learning Objectives section of this syllabus.
Students in all sections of this course will learn the following content:
| Linear and Rotational Motions | Gravitational Processes |
| Newton’s Laws of Motion | Friction |
| Work-Energy Principles | Fluid Mechanics |
| Momentum-Impulse Principles | Heat and Thermodynamics |
This course is offered in a classical, face to face manner in a classroom and laboratory format on campus in room MRL 203, with labs given in room HNS 1309.
The grading scale for this course is as follows:
- Lecture Portion – 75% (Tests: 50%, Quizzes and Homework:50%)
- Lab Portion – 25% (Labs 100%)
- Courses conducted via video conferencing may be recorded and shared for instructional purposes by the instructor.
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- If any student in this class has special classroom or testing needs because of a physical learning or emotional condition, please contact the ADA Student Coordinator in Support Services located in the Charles C. Matthews Student Center or go to https://www.panola.edu/studentservices/student-support/disability-support-services for more information.
- Withdrawing from a course is the student’s responsibility. Students who do not attend class and who do not withdraw will receive the grade earned for the course.
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