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Preparatory Physics: PH100-LB Course Information Day and Time: Lecture: Tue. & Thur., 10:20AM-12:25PM Room: BEC215 Suggested Textbook: Cutnell and Johnson: Physics, 7th Ed. (Wiley, 2007), Volume I Instructor: Dr. Ryoichi Kawai email: kawai@uab.edu phone: (205) 934-3931 Office Hour: by appointment Course Website: http://kawai.phy.uab.edu/courses/ph100 Online Homework Website: http://www.webassign.net/uab/login.html Go to Student Companion Site Course Schedule Solutions View Your Scorecard View Current Class Ranking Messages from the Instructor [Aug. 8] Total Score and Course Grade are posted. Class Average=76 pts. Score Distribution [Aug. 8] Final Exam Score is posted. Class Average=66 pts. Score Distribution [July 30] Test 3 Score is posted. Class Average=77 pts. Score Distribution [July 20] Dr. Kawai is out of town from August 1 through August 6. Therefore, the last office hours before the final exam is 10AM-11AM, July 30. [July 20] Test 3 will be held on July 29 as scheduled. Here are test 3 given in previous years: 2005, 2006 [July 13] Test 2 Score is posted. Class Average=70 pts. Score Distribution [July 1] Test 2 will be held on July 8 as scheduled. Here is test 2 given in a previous year. [June 23] Test 1 Score is posted. Class Average=70 pts. Score Distribution [June 11] A past test 1 [June 4] Homework 1 is extended to June 11 (Wed). If you have a question regarding Homework 1, please come to my office hour on June 11. [June 4] Office hour on June 9 is cancelled. Dr. Kawai is out of town. [May 30] Classroom has been changed. We will meet in BEC 215. [May 29] Homework #1 is due on June 9. [May 26] Register yourself to the WebAssign online homework system. Just go to the following website and enter your Blazer ID/password. http://www.webassign.net/uab/login.html [May 26] Class will begin on June 2 (Tue.) as scheduled. Course Description:   This is a one-semester introduction into how to solve simple kinematics and dynamics problems, utilizing basic algebra, trigonometry, vectors and other mathematical tools. The main objective of the course is to aquire basic skills and knowledge necessary to enter regular college physics courses. Mastering college level physics is not a main goal of this course and thus this course may not be used to satisfy Area III of Core Curriculum. Prerequisite: MA106: Pre-Calculus Trigonometry Learning Objectives To develop the ability to translate nonscientific prose into the language of physics To enchance mathematical skills necessary to solve physics problems. The key methamatical methods used in this course are Simple algebra including quadratic equations and simultaneous equations Trigonometry Graphing (data value, slope and curvature) Simple geometry (lines, angles, triangles, rectangles, circles, length, circumference, area, volume) Cartesian coordinates Vectors To gain the ability to apply principles and laws to specific situations. Key principles introduced in this course are Kinematics (position, displacement, velocty, acceleration, and time) Forces (normal force, tension, uniform gravity, and friction) Newton's laws of motion Expected Outcomes: Students successfully completing this course will have mathematic skills and physics background sufficent to succeed in regular physics courses such as PH201 or PH221. Test and Final Exam Three medterm exams and one comprehensive final exam will be given. No textbook nor notebook is allowed in the exams. One letter-size hand-written information sheet is allowed. You can write down mathematical formulae, laws and priciples of physics, physical formulae, physical contants, and other concepts related to physics and mathematics on the information sheet. However, you are not allowed to write solutions of any particular problem including homework problems, example problems in textbook. A calculator may be used during exam. A make-up test may be given if unforeseen problems should happen. However, no more than one test can be made up. You must notify the instructor within a day or two of the exam day with a written reason for the make-up. Homework Homework are electronically processed by WebAssign: http://www/webassign.net/uab/login.html. In order to solve homework problems, you need Internet access and a web browser (Firefox is recommended.) Homework due is strictly enforced by computer. You are strongly advised to start homework as soon as it is assigned. Grading Course grade is determined based on the three midterm exams (15 pts each), final exam (40 pts), and Homework (15 pts). The following table shows a general guideline of the letter grades. The border lines may be adjusted depending on the class average and standard deviation. Incomplete "I" is given to students who completed more than 70% of homework, and at least three exams before the end of of the term (May 1, 2008). Letter Grade Total Score A > = 90 B > = 80 C > = 70 D > = 60 F < 60 Withdrawal from the course Last day to withdraw from the course with "W": July 7, 2008.     Medical withdraw: If you developed serious medical problems during the term, you can withdraw from the course at any time before the end of the term. Consult with your adviser. If you have missed two or more exams due to major medical problems, you should consider medical withdraw.