Course title
SCI7130Pre-requisite
Calculus (can be taken concurrently)Course description
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COURSE DESCRIPTION AND SYLLABUS
AP Physics C: Mechanics Course Overview:
AP Physics C: Mechanics is equivalent to a one-semester; calculus-based; college-level physics course; especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in physical science or engineering. The course explores topics such as kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work; energy and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course.
LABORATORY REQUIREMENT:
AP Physics C: Mechanics should include a hands-on laboratory component comparable to a semester-long introductory college-level physics laboratory. Students should spend a minimum of 20 percent of instructional time engaged in hands-on laboratory work. Students ask questions; make observations and predictions; design experiments; analyze data; and construct arguments in a collaborative setting; where they direct and monitor their progress. Each student should complete a lab notebook or portfolio of lab reports.
PREREQUISITE:
Students should have taken or be concurrently taking calculus.
AP Physics C: Mechanics Course Content The AP Physics C: Mechanics course applies both differential and integral calculus and provides instruction in each of the following six content areas:
• Kinematics
• Newton’s laws of motion
• Work; energy and power
• Systems of particles and linear momentum
• Circular motion and rotation
• Oscillations and gravitation
Learning Objectives for Laboratory and Experimental Situations
Students establish lines of evidence and use them to develop and refine testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena. Focusing on these disciplinary practices and experimental skills enables teachers to use the principles of scientific inquiry to promote a more engaging and rigorous experience for AP Physics C: Mechanics students. Such practices or skills require students to
• Design experiments
• Observe and measure real phenomena
• Organize; display; and critically analyze data
• Analyze sources of error and determine uncertainties
in measurement
• Draw inferences from observations and data
• Communicate results; including suggested ways to improve experiments and proposed questions for further study
A minimum of 20 percent of instructional time is devoted to hands-on and inquiry-based laboratory investigations.
AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam Structure
AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS EXAM: 1 HOUR; 30 MINUTES
Assessment Overview
The AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam includes questions posed in a laboratory or experimental setting. Questions assess understanding of content as well as experimental skills. The exam may also include questions that overlap several major topical areas or questions on miscellaneous topics such as identification of vectors and scalars; vector mathematics; or graphs of functions. Students will be allowed to use a four-function; scientific; or graphing calculator on the entire AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exams. Scientific or graphing calculators (including the approved graphing calculators listed at www.collegeboard.org/ap/calculators) cannot have any unapproved features or capabilities.
SYLLABUS
Course Title: AP Physics C - Mechanics
Instructor: Mr. Michael Lemanski
Course Length: One Semester
Phone: 623-923-7500 ext 3054
Email: mlemanski@aguafria.org
Textbook:
Giancoli; Douglas C. Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Upper Saddle River; NJ: Prentice. Hall.
Halliday; David; Robert Resnick; and Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of Physics. 7th edition New York: John. Wiley & Sons.
Course description: AP Physics is a college level course using Trigonometry and Calculus to develop the field of mechanics. It is a comprehensive physics course using a college text book and is recommended for those who intend to major in the sciences; engineering and/or mathematics. The students are strongly encouraged to take the AP Physics exam in May. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation. Concurrent enrollment: The students must have either passed Calculus 1 or be concurrently enrolled in Calculus 1.
Rigor: This is a tough course. The student should be prepared to spend the necessary time in order to master the material. Most students are very successful if they will put in the necessary effort and come to tutoring regularly.
Grading: In-class problems; homework problems; lab reports; projects; quizzes and tests will be used as tools for evaluation. Specific point values will be given for each assignment. A percentage will be found and the course grade will be rewarded according to the following scale:
90 - 100 % = A
80 - 89 % = B
70 - 79 % = C
60 - 69 % = D
Below 60 % = F
Grades will be determined using the following system:
30% Homework;projects; assignments; etc.
50% Tests; quizzes
20% Final Exam
The final exam will be comprehensive covering topics from the entire semester. Extra credit will be given on a limited basis so take advantage of it when it comes.
Homework: Daily homework will be assigned in many different ways. Problem sets; handouts and labs will be assigned periodically and will be given a due date. For maximum point value; the assignments must be turned in on time and be completed according to the instruction given. It is also important to answer each question fully; show all work; and complete the assignments as neatly as possible.
Points will be deducted from assignments for failure to follow any of the instructions mentioned in class; on the assignment or in this syllabus. Late work will be accepted one day late for one-half of the point value. You will be required to give this late work to Mr. Lemanski as he will not ask for it. Late work will not be accepted after one day.
Make-up Work: Students have one day more than the number of days they are absent to make up work; but they may not exceed ten days regardless of the number of days absent. Arrangements for make-up work must be made with Mr. Lemanski the day the student returns to school. No make-up work will be allowed during regular class time.
Tests/Quizzes: Students will be taking several tests and quizzes during the semester. Doing well on these evaluations is essential to success in this course. Students will find success if a strong effort is given in completing the daily coursework and homework with quality and on a consistent basis. In addition; asking questions in class and obtaining tutoring promptly when needed is vital. Make-up tests and quizzes for absent students will be allowed but may be in a different format.
Labs/Projects: Approximately 20 percent of class time is taken up by lab work. The experience gained by manipulating equipment; recording and organizing data; and drawing conclusions through data and error analysis should be a vital part of any physics course; most labs extend beyond one class period. Most of the labs will need to be recorded in a bound notebook. Additional instruction will be given in class on how to present the lab books. Students are required to complete the labs in a neat and well organized fashion and to turn them in by the due date. Lab safety is also very important. Students are expected to act appropriately in class; especially during labs. Failure to follow class rules and follow lab procedures may result in injury to the student or to others. Students must be careful and follow the rules. Horseplay in the lab will most likely result in a referral.
Labs to be performed
Students use lab data to derive an equation
Students determine the velocity of a runner and a sprinter by graphing
Students graph an accelerated runner to determine the acceleration and instantaneous velocity of a the runner
Students measure the acceleration of gravity multiple ways and argue which one is more accurate.
Students determine the relationship between free fall time and vertical displacement
Students use video analysis software to compare vertical and horizontal motions for projectile motion
Students create a mathematical model relating angle of a projectile to range
Students determine the acceleration of various pulley systems using video analysis and Newton’s laws
Students determine the coefficient of static friction and kinetic friction.
Students accurately determine the centripetal force on a stopper and compare it to actual value.
Students confirm the equation that relate period of an oscillation to the length of the pendulum
Students create a rocket that has the largest altitude and flies straight up using research
Teaching Pedagogy: The modeling method will be used as one of the teaching pedagogy’s in this course. This method requires that the student develop the physics concepts for themselves through work in the lab. The students will be required to collect data scientifically (using technology); organize results and determine mathematical relationships through graphical analysis. This method also requires the students to present and defend their findings to the rest of the class. Students are encouraged to participate in these and other discussions. Whiteboards will be used extensively to display; present and discuss physics. Failure to actively participate in discussions will result in a lower lab grade.
Supplies: Bring a pencil; calculator; binder; and lab book to class each day.
Lab Practicum: There will be several lab practicums. These practicums will require the students to apply the physics models they have developed to solve real life application programs. These practicums will usually involve technology and will have an observable outcome. These lab practicums will usually be assigned as a pass or fail grade.
Calculus: This course is a Calculus based physics course. The students will be required to apply Calculus concepts in order to be successful in this class. It is important that the student take Calculus seriously in order to be successful in class.
Calculators: Bring calculators to class everyday. The TI-83 Plus graphing calculator will be used in class for instructional purposes but are not required. A graphing calculator can also make your life a lot easier
Class rules: All student handbook rules apply in this class. Students will be in the classroom on time. The district tardy policy will be consistently followed in this class. Students will bring the following to class each day: notebook with paper; pencil; calculator; and materials as assigned. No food; drinks or chewing materials are permitted in class. No unsuitable behavior such as horseplay; throwing objects; pushing; or shoving are permitted. You will be more severely disciplined if you horseplay during a lab. The class will be silent and attentive during discussions; instructions; and lectures. One person talks at a time in the classroom. If you want to be that one person; raise your hand and Mr. Lemanski will give you this opportunity if appropriate. Copying of work constitutes cheating regardless of whether it is a test; lab; report; class-work; or homework. Consequences of known cheating will be a zero for BOTH the copier and the donor. Substitutes will be treated with respect. Students will follow directions of the substitute as though he/she was in class with the regular instructor.
Tutoring: Instructor is more than willing to help students with any questions about class material. He will be available during tutoring hours as posted. If you would like to come at other times; please let him know at least one day prior so adjustments can be made. Please do not be afraid to ask questions. Mr. Lemanski is more than willing to do whatever is required to help you succeed. But you must make the effort.
AP Test: Students taking this course are expected to take the AP Physics C Mechanic test in May. The College Board offers reduced fees to students who can demonstrate financial need. For further information visit AP Central: www.collegeboard.com/apcentral
Physics is Phun!!!!!: Physics is an enjoyable science class if effort is put forth. Students will be amazed at how differently they look at the world around them after this class. Enjoy the class and good luck!!!!
Unit 1
Introduction
Units; Conversion;
Scalars vs vectors;
Unit vector notation
Velocity
Unit 2
Kinematics
Time-varying and constant acceleration
Free fall acceleration
Unit 3
Projectile motion
Unit 4
Forces and dynamics
Newton’s three laws
Free bodied diagrams
Pulleys and inclined planes
friction
Unit 5
Work; energy; power
Conservation of energy and bar charts.
Work by constant force; position varying force; and non-conservative forces
Work-energy theorem
Potential energy functions and graphs
Unit 6
Impulse; momentum; and collisions
Conservation of momentum
Center of mass for a system of particles
Unit 7
Circular motion and Gravitation
Uniform and non-uniform circular motion
Newton’s law of Gravitation
Unit 8
Rotational kinematics
Constant and time varying angular acceleration
Torque and angular momentum
Moment of inertia
Conservation of energy and momentum
Unit 9
Simple harmonic motion
Kinematics and dynamics
Fiziks iz Phun!!!
Modification of Syllabus: Mr. Lemanski reserves the right to modify this syllabus as needed in order to meet the educational needs of his students.
Your signature indicates that you have read all of the items on this course syllabus and understand that these are the procedures; rules and regulations that will be in force in this class.
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Millennium High School Desert Edge High School Verrado High School Agua Fria High SchoolSchool / district Address
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- Physics