PHYSICAL SCIENCE II: PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY: Phys1417		Spring 2010
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the second semester of a two semester survey of physical science designed for education, liberal arts and non science majors. This course will cover the nature of science and the basic concepts of physics and chemistry.
 
INSTRUCTOR: James Guillory
      Office: A223 Gibbs Academic Building
      Phone: 675 6365			
      Email: jguillory@tvcc.edu
      Web page: http://www.tvcc.edu/Faculty/jguillory
      Office Hours:  Daily 12:05 – 12:30    
                     M/Th 1:30 – 4:00
                     Tu     1:30 – 2:30  (in Student Success Center)  
	                 Tu:    2:30 – 3:00
	                 F       8:00 -  9:00

TEXTBOOK: 'An Introduction to Physical Science, Twelfth Edition'  by Shipman, Wilson and Todd
 	A calculator will be very helpful in lab and on homework assignments.
 
METHOD OF EVALUATION: 
1. Daily Grade: There will be homework assignments on each chapter discussed in lecture. Homework will normally be due on the day after a chapter is completed in lecture.  Homework questions are due at the beginning of class. Late papers may be downgraded or refused. 
Homework format: a. Place the number for each question in the left margin and circle it.
		          b. Leave a blank line between each question.
		          c. Fold the paper vertically and put your name, Phys1417 and the chapter number on the outside.
		          d. Do not write on the back of the page.

2. There will be about four major tests given in lecture, and a comprehensive final exam. These tests will cover reading assignments, lectures and end of chapter homework questions. At the end of the semester the final exam may be substituted for the lowest test. (The final exam may not be dropped.)
      3. Each student will be graded on lab reports written for the weekly lab experiments. 
      4. No makeup tests are planned. The student is responsible for contacting the instructor after an absence.
      5. Grades will be calculated on the following basis:
           Homework: 10% 
           Tests:    55%
           Lab:      20%
           Final Exam: 15%

      6. Grades are assigned on the standard basis
                A    90 to 100%
                B    80 to 89%
                C    70 to 79%
                D    60 to 69%
                F    less than 59%








TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:
      Introduction
      Chapter 1   Measurement
      Chapter 2   Motion
      Chapter 3   Force and Motion
              Test 1
      Chapter 4   Work and Energy
     Chapter 5   Temperature and Heat
     Chapter 6   Waves
              Test 2
      The Periodic Table
      Chapter 12  Chemical Bonding
      Chapter 13  Chemical Reactions
              Test 3
      Chapter 14  Organic Chemistry
      Chapter 10  Nuclear Physics
      Chapter 8   Electricity and Magnetism (if time permits)
              Test 4 
     Final Exam   (Comprehensive)

 
ATTENDANCE POLICY
      Regular class attendance is an important part of the educational process. The following policy was established to encourage regular class attendance.
      1. Attendance may be check at the beginning of each class.  Any student not present at that time will be counted absent.  You must notify the instructor at the end of the period to change an absence to a tardy.
     2. Leaving before the instructor dismisses class may count as an absence.
      3. After the equivalent of three weeks absence (6 absences) the instructor has the right to drop a student from class. 
      4. If a student desires to drop the course, it is the responsibility of the student to formally drop the class. Please be sure you do not get an 'F' in the course just because you forgot to fill out the proper drop forms. If you are in doubt about how to do it see the instructor or a counselor.
      5. If you are absent from class, you can call or email to get your assignments.

 The last drop date for spring 2010 is April 16.