PHYSICAL SCIENCE II: Phys1417 Summer 2009

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: 903-675-6365 Email: jguillory@tvcc.edu

Office Hours: by appointment

TEXTBOOK: 'An Introduction to Physical Science, Twelfth Edition' by Shipman, Wilson and Todd

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

1. Daily Grade: There will be 5 daily grades (4 unit homework assignments and 1 class participation grade). There will be a homework assignment from each chapter that will be collected before each test.

Homework Format: a. Place the chapter number in the upper right hand corner of the page.

b. Place the number of each question circled in the left hand margin.

c. Skip a line between each question.

d. Begin each chapter on a new page.

e. Do not write on the back of the page.

f. Fold the papers lengthwise and put your name and the unit number on the outside.

There will be class participation exercises that will count as a daily grade. Tardiness or absence may affect the class participation grade.

2. There will be four major tests given in lecture, and a comprehensive final exam. These tests will cover reading assignments, lectures and end of chapter homework questions. The four best test grades will be used for the test average. (So you get to drop one test grade.)

3. Each student will be graded on lab reports written for the lab experiments.

4. No makeup tests or labs 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: 70%

Lab: 20%

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 will usually be checked at the beginning of each class. After 4 absences the instructor has the right to drop a student from class.

3. 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.

4. If you are absent from class, you can call or email to get your assignments.  The last drop date for summer 2009 is August 6.