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Syllabus for PHY 202: General Physics Laboratory Fall 2009 Science 100 Dr. Howard Richards 304-696-6466 Physics202@computationalphysics.us
Instructor:
Dr. Howard L. Richards E-mail: Physics202@computationalphysics.us Office: Science 105 Phone: (304) 696- Instructor's Schedule (including office hours*):
Textbook:
Physics 202 Laboratory Manual , by Elwyn Bellis.
Catalog Description:
202-204 General Physics Laboratory. 1 hr. I, II, S. Required of all students taking Physics 201-203, unless exempt by special permission. (For 202: CR: PHY 201 or PHY 211. For 204: CR: PHY 203 or PHY 213.)
Grades:
6 0% Laboratory Report Average A = 90+ B = 80-90- 20% Exam 1 C = 70-80- 20% Exam 2 D = 60-70- Students who fail both exams will fail the class. This is departmental policy.
General Description:
These laboratory exercises accompany the lecture course PHY 201 and cover similar material: mechanics, wave motion, and heat. However, the pace of 202 will generally be different from that of 201, so labs may involve material that has not yet been discussed in the lecture section. It is important that students read the lab manual and the corresponding sections of the 201 textbook before coming to lab. The instructor retains the right to give a short (~5 minute) quiz at the beginning of any lab to test whether students are reading the lab manual. If the quiz is given, it will count for 25% of the lab report grade for that lab. Students should also consult their PHY 201 or 211 textbooks for more detailed coverage of the same topics.
- Office hours are subject to change, with notice given in class and on the web page. The instructor will make a serious effort to be in his office during office hours, but circumstances will sometimes require him to be elsewhere. Students are strongly urged to make appointments in advance when possible. http://www.computationalphysics.us/courses/phy202/fall2009/ 1
Most labs use a computer and interface apparatus to collect and display data. The computer programs will often plot graphs and display results. Often you are to make predictions, draw your own graphs and then have the computer plot the results to compare with your predictions. You must work through each exercise, make predictions when asked, and complete all lab requirements. You should cooperate closely with your lab partners. (Normally, three persons to a table) In many cases you will make predictions based upon a consensus on what is the best prediction. You will need to work steadily for the full lab period if you expect to complete your required lab work. Each student at a table is expected to contribute to all parts of each experiment. Your lab partners’ names must be on the first page of the report under your name. Use full names for yourself and your lab partners – not first names or nicknames. (Put LP: in front of each partner’s name.) For “date”, write the time and day of the week when your section meets. Students are to work on the lab report during the lab period and have all measurements and observations finished by the end of the period. Do not write out lengthy answers until you have finished collecting data; you can flesh out your report outside of lab. You must have the report initialed. Your report should include all lab manual pages on which data is entered, calculations done, questions answered, etc. Any relevant graphs must be included. Every member of the group must have their own copies of these graphs. Answer all questions in the report. The discussion or conclusion for every experiment should consist of two paragraphs. The first should make a statement about what was achieved by doing the experiment. Be specific, discuss numbers and graphs and how they prove, or do not prove, the object of the experiment. The second paragraph must discuss errors and uncertainties. Identify the type of error: is it qualitative or quantitative, due to finite statistics or due to finite instrument precision? Be quantitative whenever possible, and use error propagation to find the uncertainties in your final results. Both paragraphs must be typed or word-processed. Handwritten paragraphs will not be accepted. Students are encouraged to work together on lab reports, but each student must understand all calculations and analyses, just as they must understand how to make each measurement when performing the experiment. Each student must write his/her own paragraphs both before and after the experiment. Each lab report will be graded on a 10 point maximum basis. 2
Students who are absent for any reason should attend a different section of the lab in order to make up the missed lab or test. Students who have excused absences can do this at no penalty; students with unexcused absences will be penalized 20%, but will only be permitted to make up labs with the written permission of both instructors. If it is impossible for an excused absence to be made up in this way, that lab will simply be dropped from the average. If it is impossible for an unexcused absence to be made up in this way, the student will receive a zero for that lab. Both excused and unexcused absences from tests must be made up, even if no later section is available.
Inclement Weather Policy
See pages 95 and 96 of the 2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog or www.marshall.edu/ucomm/weather.html for the University’s inclement weather policy.
Classroom Behavior:
Disorderly conduct that interferes with the normal classroom atmosphere will not be tolerated. The classroom instructor is the judge of such behavior and may instruct a disorderly student to leave the room with an unexcused absence. More serious misconduct may result in a complaint to the Office of Judicial Affairs. “Official University action will be taken when a student’s or student group’s behavior violates community standards, interferes either with the University’s educational purpose, or with its duty to protect and preserve individual health, welfare, and property. When the behavior is aggravated or presents a continuing danger to the University community, accused students are subject to separation from the institution.”^11 All cell phones must be turned off before the beginning of lab unless special permission is granted by the instructor. In that case, the cell phone must be set to silent ring mode, and the student must leave the lab to answer any call.
Academic Dishonesty:
“Academic Dishonesty is something that will not be tolerated as these actions are fundamentally opposed to ‘assuring the integrity of the curriculum through the maintenance of rigorous standards and high expectations for student learning and performance’ as described in Marshall University’s Statement of Philosophy.”^22 Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty will bring serious sanctions, including possible expulsion, as described in pages 106—109 of the 2007- Undergraduate Catalog. Cheating on an exam will result at minimum in failing the entire course. You are encouraged to cooperate on the portion of the report covering in-lab activities, but do your own work on homework the homework part of the report. 11 Student Handbook , available at www.marshall.edu/student-affairs/sections/handbook/INDEX.HTML 2 2 Ibid. 4
Syllabus for PHY 202: General Physics Laboratory Fall 2009 Science 100 Dr. Howard Richards 304-696-6466 Physics202@computationalphysics.us
Policy for Students with Disabilities:
Marshall University is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students, including those with physical, learning and psychological disabilities. University policy states that it is the responsibility of students with disabilities to contact the Office of Disabled Student Services (DSS) in Prichard Hall 117, phone 304 696-2271, to provide documentation of their disabilities. Following this, the DSS Coordinator will send a letter to each of the student’s instructors outlining the academic accommodation he/she will need to ensure equality in classroom experiences, outside assignment, testing and grading. The instructor and student will meet to discuss how the accommodation(s) requested will be provided. For more information, please visit http://www.marshall.edu/disabled or contact Disabled Student Services Office at Prichard Hall 11, phone 304-696-
Students with Medical Conditions:
In addition to the above, students with medical conditions, temporary or permanent, that may require special attention or accommodation (including epilepsy) should inform the instructor as soon as possible. Your privacy will be respected.
Schedule:
http://www.computationalphysics.us/courses/phy202/fall2009/ 5 Aug. 24--28 Lab 1: Introduction to Motion Aug. 31 “W” withdrawal period begins Aug. 31--Sept. 4 Lab 2: Accelerated Motion Sept. 7--11 Lab 3: Mathematical Description of Motion Sept. 14--18 Lab 4: Projectile Motion Sept. 21--25 Lab 5: Force and Motion Sept. 28--Oct. 2 Lab 6: Circular Motion Oct. 5--9 Lab 7: Work and Energy Oct. 12--16 Lab 8: Collisions Oct. 19--23 First Lab Exam: Lab 1- Oct. 30 Last day to withdraw from an individual course Oct. 26--30 Lab 9: Simple Harmonic Motion Nov. 2--6 Lab 10: Periodic Motion of a Pendulum Nov. 9--13 Lab 11: Longitudinal Waves and Sound Nov. 16--20 Lab 12: Temperature and Heat Nov. 23--27 Thanksgiving Break – No Class Nov. 30--Dec. 4 Lab 13: Internal Energy and Change of Phase Dec. 7--11 Second Lab Exam: Lab 8 – Lab 13
