COURSE OUTLINE
Course Name: General Physics I
Credit Hours: 4
Course Number: PHYS106
Prerequisite: MATH120 or consent of instructor.
Instructor: Kathy R. Sturgeon
Office: MMC280. Office Hours posted outside of door.  If the times are not convenient for you, feel free to call and arrange an appointment. Remember, concepts build on each other. Leaving some gaps in understanding now may not seem too important, but it will seriously impair performance later. I encourage all students to come and visit with me; in the minutes of a one-on-one interaction I can probably help more than in several hours of lecture!
Phone:443-8829
Voice Mail: 829
E-Mail: ksturgeon@dacc.edu or kjenkins@dacc.edu
Web Site: http://www.dacc.edu/~kjenkins/welcome2.html
Other Helpful Links:
Tentative Homework Schedule
Course Policy
Lecture Notes
Lab Report Format  and Other Report Formats
Powerpoint Presentation
KR Sturgeon Webpage Connection
Web Textbook Companion Connection

Textbook and Required Materials

 
Course Description: The emphasis of the course is learning to analyze problems and to be able to apply the proper equations and mathematical procedures. In addition, the student is expected to understand the derivations of the equations and logic of the procedures used and will be able to answer classroom discussion questions and exam questions concerning them. Upon completion of the course a student should be able to solve any standard problem from a typical college physics text in the areas mechanics, energy, momentum, rotation, gravity and fluids.

Each student participates in a weekly laboratory exercise and is graded according to a written report as well as experimental technique and results.   In addition, students will be expected to interpret current literature as illustrated by an article presentation.  These presentation must be scheduled by the student prior to March.  As a  result of these activities students are expected to gain competence in writing, reading, and understanding scientific and mathematical material.

The main classroom activity is lecture interspersed with discussion.  Occasionally, the students work problems and derivations.  This course contains an independent study unit over fluid and gravitational mechanics.  Four exams will be given as well as a comprehensive final.

 
Philosophy of the Course. YOU are in charge of your own learning. Unless you take an active role in learning, we will not be successful. I do want my students to succeed in this course! I want my students to be interested in what goes on in class, to conquer new concepts, to continue developing the skills exercised in other science and math classes, and to better understand application of science and mathematics to their own interest (and there are many!). But, this will not happen without your enthusiastic participation.
 
Attendance, Withdrawal Policy, and Course Policies:  See the Course Policy link at http://www.dacc.edu/~kjenkins/welcome2.html. The course policy is also distributed on the first day of class (orange sheet).  You are expected to review the material as you will be quizzed over the content of the course policy.


Grading Criterion:
 
Evaluation (60%) Writing (20%) Citzenship (10%) Industry Project (10%)
Exam (4 at 10% each)
Final Exam (20%) 
 
 
 
 

 

 Lab Reports
Business Reports
Technical Writing 
 
 
 

 

 Quizzes
Independent Study
Homework
Daily Activities
Board Work
Demonstrations
Article Review
TBA		 Car Design
Drag Coefficient
TBA
 
 
 

 

Grading Scale: 90-100 A, 80-89.9 B, 70-79.9 C, 60-69.9 D, Below 60 F (no rounding--grades are assigned by my computer and are based on your scores)

Student Conduct Code:  Membership in the DACC community brings both rights and responsibility.  As a student at DACC, you are expected to exhibit conduct compatible with the educational mission of the College. It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with and adhere to the Student Conduct Code and the Academic Integrity Policy, as contained in the DACC Student Handbook. The Student Handbook is available in the Information Office in Vermilion Hall.

 
Disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Student Success Center at 217.443.8862 (TTY 217.443.8701) or stop by Cannon Hall Room 113.Please speak with me privately to discuss your specific accommodation needs in this course.