Course Syllabus

 

Fall 2022

UFO PHY2004: Applied Physics 1

Course Description

PHY2004 - Applied Physics 1: Emphasizes the practical applications of basic physics to a range of professions, including architecture, agricultural sciences, building construction and forest resources. Mechanics of motion, forces, energy, momentum, wave motion and heat. 3 credits

Inclusivity

Physics, like all human endeavors, is something that is learned. Physics is practiced and advanced by a scientific community of individuals with diverse backgrounds and identities and is open and welcoming to everyone. I recognize the value in diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of this course. This includes, but is not limited to differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, religion, and disability.

My aim is to foster an atmosphere of learning that is based on inclusion, transparency, and respect for all. I acknowledge the different needs and perspectives we bring to our common learning space and strive to provide everyone with equal access. I hope you truly believe, as I do, that by meeting the prerequisites, you belong in this physics class and are well-positioned for success.

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any concerns, or with any suggestions for improving the inclusivity of this course.

Instructor Information

SK_IMG-5486.jpg Dr. Sujata Krishna
Phone: (352) 392-3898

Email: sujatakrishna@ufl.edu [best way to reach me]
Email Subject: UFO PHY 2004 - your topic   [Required on all emails]

Zoom Office Hours: F 8 - 8:45 am, 9-9:45 am

Course Objectives

This is an introductory physics course with no prerequisites. Knowledge of high-school math is expected, including algebra, basic trigonometry, logarithms, and exponents.

By the end of this course, you will have improved your existing foundation in the concepts, principles, terminology, and methodologies used to describe motion (translational, rotational and combined) of simple objects, the basic properties of matter, harmonic oscillations, and wave motion. Specifically, you will be able to:

  • Analyze particular physical situations, and thus identify the fundamental principles pertinent to those situations to make successful predictions of system behavior,
  • Apply fundamental principles to formulate mathematical equations describing the relation between physical quantities in these particular situations,
  • Solve mathematical equations to find the values of physical quantities, and
  • Communicate unambiguously both the principles that apply to a situation and the results of specific calculations resulting from the steps above.

Course Activities

  • In lecture videos and in the textbook readings you will learn to analyze physical situations in terms of fundamental principles - for example learning about Newton's Laws, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum etc.
  • You will then apply this knowledge and understanding to solve homework problems for practice. 
  • Throughout this course there will be both algebraic and numerical problem solving examples and activities. 
  • You will practice scientific communication of ideas using the correct terminology in group work, on the discussion board and in examinations.

My Expectations of You

To achieve the learning outcomes, you are expected to:

  • Visit the weekly module page at the beginning of the week to understand the module learning objectives and to plan your engagement with course content for the week ahead.
  • Have proficiency in using Canvas, Zoom, Mastering Physics, and Honorlock, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel (or equivalent packages). 
  • Read the assigned chapters in the textbook and view the corresponding lecture videos.
  • Work through the examples presented in the text and in the practice problem videos in order to learn the physics concepts, principles, and problem-solving techniques of introductory physics.
  • Complete reading quizzes and homework assignments to self–assess understanding of the module’s concepts and problem solving strategies on a weekly basis.
  • Seek help from me and other students when specific content does not make sense, and seek out additional practice when needed to gain mastery before moving on to future modules. These additional materials should include problems at the end of the chapter that are not assigned as part of your homework.

This course requires an extensive amount of time to do all of the above, and students should plan accordingly to spend 9 hours per week on course preparation and practice.

Required Materials

Course content, grades, and communication for this course will reside in Canvas. To access the course, log in to Canvas with your Gatorlink ID.

The required text for this course is Physics: Principles with Applications by Douglas Giancoli, 7thed, published by Pearson. Please follow the "All-Access" opt-in instructions to purchase the text online if you have registered for the course. Further instructions are explained in the Pearson MyLab and Mastery Instructions. If you experience difficulty, please attend the UF Virtual Pearson Office Hours during the first week of class.

The required online homework system is Mastering Physics, access to which is included in the purchase of the online textbook described above. You may access Mastering Physics by clicking on the "MyLab and Mastering" link in the left-hand navigation menu of the Canvas course.

In order to take your exams, you will need a quiet room where you can take the exam in privacy, access to a computer with a video camera, a microphone, and a good internet connection, the Google Chrome browser, and the Honorlock extension for Google Chrome. (Honorlock is the online proctoring service for your exams.)

Technical Support

For Canvas, passwords, or any other computer-related technical support, please contact the UF Help Desk: (Links to an external site.): (Links to an external site.)

For issues related specifically to Mastering Physics, please contact Pearson.

Course Policies

  • ATTENDANCE POLICY
    • You are expected to watch the lecture and problem-solving videos and to attempt the online reading quizzes, homework, and exams by their assigned deadlines. You are also expected to interact with me and with your peers through respectful discussions of the material on the Canvas discussion forum.

 

  • CANVAS MAIL POLICY
    • You should use Canvas mail as your primary means of communicating with me. Please do not email me at my @ufl.edu address unless Canvas is down AND you are writing about a time-sensitive matter. You can expect a response from me within 24 hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 

  • HOMEWORK POLICY
    • Homework sets are completed online through Mastering Physics at any time between the opening of the assignment and the deadline announced in the course calendar. (All homework sets will be due Sundays at 11:59 pm.) These assignments are not timed or proctored, but they are subject to the UF Policy on Academic Misconduct.
    • It is permissible to seek assistance or collaborate on homework with your classmates. This assistance may include help with interpreting the problem, identifying relevant information in the textbook or course videos, or identifying your errors. You may not copy another student's work and submit it as your own. No credit is available for unexcused late assignments.

 

  • READING QUIZ POLICY
    • You will take conceptual reading quizzes weekly on the assigned readings.  You get a single-attempt at each quiz question, unlike the hw. Reading Quizzes will be due Sundays at 11:59 pm. These quizzes are subject to the UF Policy on Academic Misconduct.

 

  • EXAM POLICY
    • Two mid-term exams and a cumulative final exam will be taken online, each under the supervision of Honorlock during a time window announced in the course calendar. You only get 1 attempt at each exam; the second attempt is programmed into the system in case of catastrophic technical failure. Exams are not collaborative and are completed alone. You are responsible for checking ahead of time that you have the right technology requirements for the exam. Use the Honorlock Practice Quiz for this purpose.

 

  • CLASS DISCUSSION
    •  You are expected to follow the Netiquette Policy and maintain respectful communications with everyone in this course. Posts that are deemed inappropriate may be deleted without notice. Discussion postings are not graded. The Discussion space is your space for interacting with other students, seeking and receiving help with the physics in this course.

 

  • SURVEYS
    • You will receive full credit for completing Mechanics Surveys I and II (you will not be graded on your responses). You do not need to prepare in any way for these surveys; simply answer the questions to the best of your ability.
    • You will participate in group work surveys for a completion grade.

 

  • MAKE-UP POLICY
    • Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work are consistent with university attendance policies. For a foreseeable absence, it is your responsibility to identify yourself as requiring an accommodation at least one week prior to the absence.

 

  • PRIVACY POLICY
    • As in all courses, unauthorized recording and unauthorized sharing of recorded materials is prohibited. You may also find the privacy policies of Zoom and Mastering Physics helpful.

Online Proctoring with Honorlock

In order to maintain a high standard of academic integrity and assure that the value of your University of Florida degree is not compromised, course exams will be proctored. You will take your exam electronically using the course website and these exams will be proctored with Honorlock. With Honorlock, there is no scheduling required with a testing proctor, and you can complete the exam anytime during the 48 hour testing window. Please make sure you complete and submit the exam before the end of the testing window. You will need a webcam, speakers, microphone and reliable Internet connection to be able to take your exams. Wireless internet is not recommended. You may also need a mirror or other reflective surface to help show your surroundings to the camera. Google Chrome is the only supported browser for taking exams in Canvas.

Important: Prior to each exam, visit the Honorlock system check (Links to an external site.) to evaluate your equipment and software. Also, take the practice quiz, worth 0 points, to get familiar with the Honorlock procedure for beginning and taking proctored exams.

Download and read through the Honorlock Student Prep handout for an overview of test taking tips and requirements. There will be questions answerable from information presented on this handout on your syllabus quiz.

If you experience any difficulties with the proctoring system, contact Honorlock's free 24/7 LiveChat. The LiveChat is available by clicking on the chat window at the bottom right of the exam. Of course, the support team can't answer questions to help you answer questions about the contents of the exam, but they will be willing to diagnose and offer solutions for technical difficulties with the proctoring system.

Grade Calculation

Grades in the course are awarded based on an overall course score made up as follows:

Assignment

Course Points

Exam 1 (Mod. 1-3)

 20

Exam 2 (Mod. 4-7)

 20

Exam 3 (Mod. 8-12 + Mod 1-12)

 20

Group Project

 15

Homework

10

Reading Quizzes

10

Surveys

5

Total Course Points

100

 

Grade Scheme

Grades will be assigned based on your overall course percentage as follows:

Letter Grade Course Percentage
A 100% to 85%
A- <85% to 80%
B+ <80% to 75%
B <75% to 70%
B- <70% to 65%
C+ <65% to 60%
C <60% to 55%
C- <55% to 50%
D+ <50% to 45%
D <45% to 40%
D- <40% to 35%
E < 35%

Course Schedule

New modules will become available at 12:00 am Eastern time Mondays each week, providing access to lecture videos, worked example videos, and the homework assignment. Homework is due Sundays at 11:59 pm Eastern time. Quizzes based on your conceptual understanding of the reading are due with the homework. See the Course Schedule below for specific homework and reading quiz deadlines.

Exam windows are open for 24 hours. Go to 'Quizzes' to see the date and time of the exam in advance. Please note that Florida observes Daylight Savings Time.

Course Schedule: The schedule is subject to changes anytime during the semester. 

Week

Week Starting

Honorlock Exams

Topics

1 & 2

8/24

Orientation, Introductions, Math Review, Scientific Notation, Units

Reading: Ch. 1.1-1.8

8/29

3

9/05

Survey I & II

Sunday 9/04

Describing Motion in One Dimension

Reading: 2.1-2.8

4

9/12

Describing Motion in Two Dimensions
Reading: 3.1-3.7

5

9/19

Exam 1 (Ch. 1-3)

Sunday, 9/25

Newton's Laws of Motion
Reading: 4.1-4.8

6

9/26

Circular Motion and Gravity
Reading: 5.1-5.7

7

10/3

Work and Energy
Reading: 6.1, 6.3-6.10

8

10/10

Survey 3

Linear Momentum
Reading: 7.1-7.8

9

10/17

 

Rotational Motion
Reading: 8.1-8.6, 8.8

10

10/24

Equilibrium and Elasticity
Reading: 9.1-9.2, 9.4-9.5

11

10/31

Exam 2 (Mod. 4-7)

Sunday, 10/30

Oscillations and Waves
Reading: 11.1-11.9

12

11/7

Group Project Due

Sunday 11/06

Sound
Reading: 12.1-12.2, 12.4, 12.7, 12.8

13

11/14

 

Temperature and Kinetic Theory
Reading: 13.1-13.9

14

11/21

 Survey 4

No new material.
Happy Thanksgiving!

15

11/28

Heat
Reading: 14.1-14.3, 14.5

16

12/05

No new material.
Review for Final Exam (cumulative)

17

12/11/20

Exam 3 (Comprehensive)

12/11

Institutional Policies and Procedures

  • NETIQUETTE POLICY
    • All members of the class are expected to follow UF's Netiquette Guidelines in all email/Canvas messages, threaded discussions, and chats.

 

  • UNIVERSITY POLICY ON ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
    • Students requesting accommodation for disabilities must first register with the Disability Resource Center (352-392-8565) (Links to an exter by providing appropriate documentation. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the instructor when requesting accommodation. You must submit this documentation prior to submitting assignments or taking the quizzes or exams. Accommodations are not retroactive, therefore, students should contact the office as soon as possible in the term for which they are seeking accommodations. Students may also find these links to the accessibility features of Zoom and Mastering Physics nks to an external site.)helpful, as well as information about accessibility at UF generally.

 

 

  • UNIVERSITY POLICY ON ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
    • UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” The Honor Code specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore you are obligated to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor or TAs in this class.

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer

This syllabus represents my current plans and objectives. As we go through the semester, those plans may need to change to enhance the class learning opportunity. Such changes, communicated clearly, are not unusual and should be expected.