Syllabus

Physics 160: College Physics I

UH 141

Fall 2005

Instructor: A. Boukahil

Office: Goodhue 317

Phone: (262)472-1080

Office Hours: T and R: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

e-mail: boukahia@uww.edu

Course Description

This course is the first of a two-semester sequence which introduces the basic concepts of algebra-based physics. It deals with classical mechanics and thermal physics. The topics covered include particle kinematics and dynamics; conservation of energy and linear momentum; rotational kinematics and angular momentum, fluids, simple harmonic motion and waves; and thermodynamics.

Textbook

“ College Physics”, McGraw Hill, A. Giambattista, Richardson and Richardson.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned at the end of every chapter and must be returned the following week on time; late assignments will not be accepted. The homework must be neatly presented and prepared on 81/2’’x 11’’ paper; the pages must be stapled (no paper clips please). You must show all the steps that lead to the final result. The homework you submit to the instructor should be the product of your own effort. Should you have difficulties with the homework, please see me. We also provide tutoring services at no charge to you.

Grading Policy

Homework 100 Grading Scale: A 90%—100%

Quizzes 100 B 80%—89%

Exam 1 100 C 70%—79%

Exam 2 100 D 60%—69%

Exam 3 100 F <59%

Final Exam 200

Course Policies:

Avoid missing a scheduled examination. Excuses from an exam must be obtained in advance of the exam. Acceptable excuses will be rare and granted only for those with verifiable and compelling medical reasons. Class attendance is required. Unexcused absences will result in a reduction of your grade. All devices which make noise (e.g., cellular phones, pagers, personal stereos, etc.) must be turned of while in class.

The Final exam will be in this room on December 21, 2005. Time: 3:15 – 5:15 pm.

UWW Policies

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(For details please refer to the Undergraduate and Graduate Timetables; the “rights and Responsibilities” section of the Undergraduate Bulletin; the Academic Requirements and Policies and the facilities and Services sections of the Graduate Bulletin; and the Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures” [UWS Chapter 14]; and the “Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures” [UWS Chapter 17]).