Course Director Name: Ms. Sharlene Beharry Course Lecturer Name(s): Ms. Sharlene Beharry
Course Director Contact Information: sbeharry@sgu.edu Course Lecturer(s) Contact Information: sbeharry@sgu.edu
Course Director Contact Information: 473 444 4175 Ext 3819; sbeharry@sgu.edu Course Lecturer(s) Contact Information: 473 444 4175 Ext 3819; sbeharry@sgu.edu
Course Director Office Hours: Tuesdays 1 pm – 3 pm. email sbeharry@sgu.edu for a meeting time
Course Lecturer(s) Office Hours: Tuesdays 1 pm – 3 pm. email sbeharry@sgu.edu for a meeting time
Course Management tool: To learn to use Sakai, the Course management tool, access the link https://apps.sgu.edu/members.nsf/mycoursesintro.pdf
Course Description:
This course will introduce to students some of the basic principles and concepts in physics such as: base and derived units, vectors, linear kinematics, dynamics, waves and sound with examples of practical applications and also showing the relevance of some of these concepts to everyday life and the medical field where applicable. This is a non-calculus course.
General Objectives:
The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of Physics as related to mechanics, waves, ascoustics and heat.
Learning Outcomes for PHYS 201 – General Physics I
At the end of PHYS 201 students are expected to
- Understand the basic terms and laws of Physics.
- Apply the laws of Physics in the areas of mechanics, waves, acoustics and heat.
- Apply Mathematics (non-calculus) in solving problems mechanics, waves, acoustics and heat, in Physics.
- Apply the basic concepts and laws to the life sciences.
- Use of laboratory experiments in understanding fundamental laws and concepts in Physics.
Program Outcomes Met by this Course:
Biology Program Outcomes:
- Apply the scientific process for conducting laboratory and diagnostic experiments, testing hypothesis, interpreting data and communicating results.
- Demonstrate effective communication of scientific knowledge.
- Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Course Materials:
- Physics: Principles with Applications – Douglas C Giancoli 7th edition. Pearson.
Accessible via SGU Library in ProQuest
ProQuest. https://periodicals.sgu.edu/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/sgugd/detail.action?docID=5 185734 - College Physics: A Strategic Approach – Knight, Jones and Field. 3rd edition. Pearson.
Accessible SGU Library in ProQuest https://periodicals.sgu.edu/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/sgugd/detail.action?docID=5185812 - Supplementary Readings
- Lecture Notes
- Laboratory scripts
- Internet resources
ASSESSMENT
Class assignments/ quizzes:
- Quiz # 1 [5%] 3rd February 2022
- Quiz # 2 [5%] 3rd March 2022
- Quiz # 3 [5%] 7th April 2022
- Physics Dairy [10%] 22nd April 2022
The breakdown of the overall grade will be as follows:
- Class Exams and assignments: 25%
- Midterm examination: 25%
- Laboratory work : 25%
- Final Exam: 25%
Note:
- Assignments submitted past deadline time and date will be subjected to a late mark penalty of minus 2% of the assignment weighting unless permission is granted by the instructor.
- All assignments are to be submitted on Sakai in pdf format and not emailed to the instructor unless permission is granted.
SAS Grading Scale Grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 89.5% or better
B+ = 84.5 - 89.4%
B = 79.5 - 84.4%
C+ = 74.5 - 79.4%
C = 69.5 - 74.4%
D = 64.5 - 69.4%
F = 64.4% or less
COURSE CONTENT
PHYSICAL QUANTITIES
Physical quantity, base quantities and units, derived quantities and units, Errors precision and accuracy
VECTORS AND SCALARS
Scalar and vector quantities, addition and subtraction of vectors, resolution of vectors into components
KINEMATICS IN ONE AND TWO DIMENSIONS
Displacement, velocity, acceleration, linear uniformly accelerated motion, equations of motion and application, simple projectiles.
DYNAMICS
Forces, Newton’s Law of motion, Friction, linear momentum and collisions, work, power and energy
CIRCULAR MOTION AND GRAVITATION
Angular velocity, centripetal acceleration, kinematics of circular motion, dynamics of circular motion, Newton’s law of gravitation, satellites and weightlessness
EQUILIBRIUM AND ELASTICITY
Principle of moments, conditions necessary for equilibrium, Elasticity, stress and strain and stability, Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus and fracture
FLUIDS AND HYDOSTATICS
States of matter, Density, Specific gravity, Pressure, Pressure in a liquid, Atmospheric Pressure, Gauge Pressure, Pascal’s Principle, Pressure measurement, Aneroid and Mercury Barometers, Archimedes Principle
FLUID DYNAMICS
Streamline and turbulent flow, Equations of continuity, Bernoulli’s Equation, Surface Tension and Capillarity
VIBRATION AND WAVES
Simple Harmonic motion, Damped harmonic motion, Forced vibrations and resonance, wave motion, Types of waves, reflection and refraction, diffraction and interference
SOUND
Characteristics of sound, Intensity and amplitude, dB scale, the human ear and its response to sound, vibrating columns, strings and resonance, quality of sound and noise, shock wave and sonic boom, introduction to ultrasonics in medicine
HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS
Temperature, thermometers, Temperature scales, Thermal Equilibrium, Linear Expansion, Gas Laws and Absolute Temperature, Mechanical Equivalent of Heat, Specific Heat, Calorimetry, Latent Heat, Heat Transfer, Greenhouse Effect, Global Warming.
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WEEK |
SECTION |
LAB/ QUIZ/ EXAM |
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1
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Physical quantity, base quantities and units, derived quantities and units, Errors precision and accuracy |
Lectures possible during lab period if free. |
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2 |
Scalar and vector quantities, addition and subtraction of vectors, resolution of vectors into components |
Lab 1 |
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3
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Displacement, velocity, acceleration, linear uniformly accelerated motion, equations of motion and application, simple projectiles. |
Lab 2 Quiz #1: Thur 3rd Feb 2022 |
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4 |
Forces, Newton’s Law of motion, Friction |
Lab 3 |
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5 |
linear momentum and collisions, work, power and energy |
Lab 4 |
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6
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Angular velocity, centripetal acceleration, kinematics of circular motion, dynamics of circular motion, Newton’s law of gravitation, satellites and weightlessness |
Lab 5
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7 |
Review |
Quiz #2: Thur 3rd Mar 2022 |
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8 |
Midterm Examination |
MIDTERM |
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9
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Principle of moments, conditions necessary for equilibrium, Elasticity, stress and strain and stability, Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus and fracture |
Lab 6 |
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10
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States of matter, Density, Specific gravity, Pressure, Pressure in a liquid, Atmospheric Pressure, Gauge Pressure, Pascal’s Principle, Pressure measurement, Aneroid and Mercury Barometers, Archimedes Principle |
Lab 7 |
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11
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Streamline and turbulent flow, Equations of continuity, Bernoulli’s Equation, Surface Tension and Capillarity |
Lab 8 |
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12
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Simple Harmonic motion, Damped harmonic motion, Forced vibrations and resonance, wave motion, Types of waves, reflection and refraction, diffraction and interference |
Quiz #3: Thur 7th Apr |
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13
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Characteristics of sound, Intensity and amplitude, dB scale, the human ear and its response to sound, vibrating columns, strings and resonance, quality of sound and noise, shock wave and sonic boom, introduction to ultrasonics in medicine |
Lab 9 & 10
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14
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Temperature, thermometers, Temperature scales, Thermal Equilibrium, Linear Expansion, Gas Laws and Absolute Temperature, Mechanical Equivalent of Heat, Specific Heat, Calorimetry, Latent Heat, Heat Transfer, Greenhouse Effect, Global Warming. |
Physics Dairy Fri 22nd Apr 2022 @ 12 noon |
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15 |
Review |
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16 |
Final Exam |
FINAL EXAM |
School of Arts and Sciences Master Syllabi — Info for All Sections
Academic Integrity
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“Plagiarism is regarded as a cardinal offense in academia because it constitutes theft of the work of someone else, which is then purported as the original work of the plagiarist. Plagiarism draws into disrepute the credibility of the Institution, its faculty, and students; therefore, it is not tolerated” (p. 48).
Plagiarism also includes the unintentional copying or false accreditation of work, so double check your assignments BEFORE you hand them in.
Be sure to do good, honest work, credit your sources and reference accordingly and adhere to the University’s Honor Code. Plagiarism and cheating will be dealt with very seriously following the university’s policies on Plagiarism as outlined in the Student Manual.
Your work may be subject to submission to plagiarism detection software, submission to this system means that your work automatically becomes part of that database and can be compared with the work of your classmates.
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“Students are expected to attend all classes and or clinical rotations for which they have registered. Although attendance may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance may be taken randomly. Students’ absence may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy. If absence from individual classes, examinations, and activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed. A particular course may define additional policies regarding specific attendance or participation” (p. 9).
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“All matriculated students are expected to attend all assigned academic activities for each course currently registered. Medical excuses will be based on self-reporting by students. Students who feel they are too sick to take an examination or other required activity on a specific day must submit the online SAS medical excuse, which is available on Carenage. Students are only allowed two such excuses a year. Upon consultation with the Director of University Health Service, the third excuse will result in a mandatory medical leave of absence. The policies regarding make-up examinations are at the option of the Course Director” (p.46).
For additional specific examination policies and procedures, refer to the St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020), pages 31 through 37.
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“A student with a disability or disabling condition that affects one or more major life activities, who would like to request an accommodation, must submit a completed application form and supporting documentation to the Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS) located in the Dean of Students Office. It is highly recommended that students applying for accommodations do so at least one month before classes begin to allow for a more efficient and timely consideration of the request. If a fully completed application is not submitted in a timely fashion, an eligibility determination may not be made, and accommodations, where applicable, may not be granted prior to the commencement of classes and/or examinations” (p. 8).
It is the responsibility of the student to read and understand the policies, laws, rules and procedures that while they could affect your grade for a course, have not been specifically outlined in the course syllabus. These are contained in the St. George’s University Student Manual.