PHY2004 - Applied Physics 1

PHY2004 - Applied Physics 1

Instructional materials for this course consist of only those materials specifically reviewed, selected, and assigned by the instructor(s). The instructor(s) is only responsible for these instructional materials.

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. It covers the mechanics of motion, forces, energy, momentum, wave motion, and heat. 3 credits.

Class Time and Place: M,W, & F Period 8 (3:00 AM - 3:50 PM) in NPB#1001

Instructor:  Yoonseok Lee (ysl@ufl.edu, NPB#2233)

Office Hours: Tue P4 (10:40 - 11:30 AM), W P6 (12:50 - 1:40 PM).  Feel free to contact to arrange a meeting outside the regular office hours.

 

General Advice and Expectations

To achieve the effective learning outcomes, you should:

• Attend lectures. This is very important! We will talk extensively about the physics problem-solving process, which is what you should aim to master by the end of this course.
• Ask questions in class or in office hours. Questions should be resolved timely.  Therefore, whenever you have questions, try to resolve them as soon as possible.
• Make your own notes. Although the lecture notes are available, it is important to organize the learning process in a written form by yourself.  Physics will be learned by going through the steps with a pen on paper.  Never try to go through the calculations and steps with eyes (on screen) only. 
• Work out examples and HW problems by yourself.  It cannot be emphasized more.
• Put your effort in Worksheets. Read it carefully and follow the steps. It will provide a chance to reenforce your understanding.   During the worksheet session, you are encouraged to ask/discuss with your friends or look up the notes and textbook. 
• Take all exams.  You can easily see that each exam problem is very important to your grade.

This course is worth 3 credits, so you should expect to spend about 9 hours per week including the classes.

 

Required Materials

Textbook:  The required text is Physics: Principles with Applications by Douglas Giancoli, 7^thed, published by Pearson. The course is set up for an All-Access opt-in to purchase the text online for students who have registered in the course. Go to the opt-in login pageLinks to an external sit to get started, and refer to the Pearson MyLab and Mastering Instructions for how to enroll.  Pleas below for the live help sessions by Ashley Hicks from Pearson.  She will also be in Bookstore on the first day of class.

Friday, August 22 (10 - 11 AM); Tuesday, August 26 (3 - 4 PM); Wednesday, August 27  (12 - 1 PM); Thursday 28 (10 - 11AM)

*Pearson Higher Education Support Home Link

Homework System:  The required online homework system is Pearson's Mastering Physics, access to which is included in the purchase of the online textbook. To access the homework system click 'Access Pearson' in the left-hand navigation and follow the links and instructions.  You must register your access code from the Canvas course.

Calculator:  You may use any scientific or graphing calculator on the exams, as long as it does not have the ability to communicate with other devices electronically. Cell phones as calculators are not permitted, and use of them does constitute academic fraud. This includes the use of smartwatches; all smartwatches must be put away prior to the start of the exams.

 

Technical Support

Canvas:  Please contact the UFIT Help Desk

                (352) 392-HELP (4357); http://helpdesk.ufl.edu;  (Links to an external site.); helpdesk@ufl.edu

Mastering Physics: Please contact Pearson (Links to an external site.).

 

Course policies

Attendance Policy :

• You are expected to attend lecture MWF as scheduled. You are also encouraged to attend office hours to clarify questions arising from your studies.  
• Lectures are not live-streamed or recorded.

Lecture Notes:

• Lecture Notes and Slides will typically be posted in Module to facilitate your note taking. 

Homework Policy:

• Homework sets are to be completed individually online through the  Access Pearson navigation (left side menu). Your homework will auto-submit on the due date and time. There may be a delay between the submission of your homework and the syncing of your grade in Canvas. Please only reach out to me about this if 24 hours has passed without the two properly auto-syncing.
• Homework (HW) is generally due Mondays at 11:59 pm (HW 6 on Friday, see the Course Schedule).
• Total 12 HW's will be assigned.  A 20% forgiveness factor will be applied to your total homework score at the end of the semester to account for unexpected barriers that may have prevented you from finishing your homework in a given week. 
• Your homework is not timed or proctored, but it is subject to the UF Policy on Academic Misconduct.

It is permissible to seek assistance on homework from me, or your classmates. This assistance may include help with interpreting the problem, identifying relevant information in the textbook or course videos, or identifying one’s errors. Ultimately, however, submitted answers must be your own.

Worksheet Policy:

• Each worksheet is designed to guide you how to work on a couple exemplary problems starting from the concepts to formulation and calculation.  Physics is learned by doing.  Therefore, it is crucial go through the steps by yourself.  However, you are encouraged to look up the notes and textbook and to discuss with your peers when you face difficulties.   Therefore, I expect everybody will get the full score for the Worksheets. 
• A 20% forgiveness factor will be applied to your total Worksheet score at the end of the semester int he same manner as the Homework.

Exam Policy:

• Two mid-term exams and a cumulative final exam will take place during the course. All midterms will be administered in class. Please see below for all exam dates. Exams are not collaborative and are to be individually completed.
• As stated above, you may use any scientific or graphing calculator on the exams, as long as it does not have the ability to communicate with other devices electronically. Cell phones and smartwatches as calculators are not permitted. Use of them will be considered academic fraud.

Exam Dates and Contents:

• Exam 1: 10 questions on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in class in NPB 1001
• Exam 2: 10 questions on Friday, November 7, 2025 in class in NPB 1001
• Final Exam: 16 questions on Friday, December 12, 2025 in NPB 1001

Make-up Policy:

Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work are consistent with University Attendance Policies (Links to an external site.). For a foreseeable absence, it is your responsibility to identify yourself as requiring an accommodation at least one week prior to the absence.  There are no make-ups for the homework assignments and worksheets.  

Course Schedule

Course Schedule Link (subject to change)

 

Grading Policy

Grade Composition

Assignment	Grade Percentage	Note
Homework	12%	20% forgiveness
Worksheet	16%	20% forgiveness
Midterm Exam 1	20%	10 questions
Midterm Exam 2	20%	10 questions
Final Exam	32%	16 questions

Grade Scheme

Grade	Range
A	85 <= S <= 100
A-	80 <= S < 85
B+	75 <= S < 80
B	70 <= S < 75
B-	65 <= S < 70
C+	60 <= S < 65
C	55 <= S < 60
C-	50 <= S < 55
D+	45 <= S < 50
D	40 <= S < 45
D-	35 <=S < 40
E	S < 35