Boise State University Parma High School Concurrent Credit 2016-2017

Introduction to Physics Concurrent Credit Syllabus

BSU Course Number and Title: PHYS101 and PHYS101L, Introductory Physics and Lab (4 credits) Instructor: Carole Cox Email: [email protected] Location: Parma High School

Course Description: This is a conceptual physics course. The emphasis is on concepts and ideas of physics not just rote computations. We will study the forces and laws of nature affecting matter: motion, momentum, and the relationship between matter and energy. We will also examine sound, light, magnetic, electric phenomenon and nuclear fusion & fission. With real-life applications and hands-on experiments, this course will provide the students with an excellent physics foundation. Boise State's Foundational Studies Program provides undergraduates with a broad- based education that spans the entire university experience. Phys 101: Introduction to Physics satisfies four credits of the Foundational Studies Program's Disciplinary Lens requirement. It supports the following University Learning Outcome, along with a variety of other course-specific goals: “#8. Apply knowledge and the methods characteristic of scientific inquiry to think critically about and solve theoretical and practical problems about physical structures and processes.”

Prerequisites: Algebra II and 3.0 GPA

Text & Lab Resources: Conceptual Physics, Paul Hewitt Laboratory Manual for Conceptual Physics, Paul Robinson Laboratory Manual for Physics with Computers (Vernier), Kenneth Appel Probeware Lab Manual for Conceptual Physics, Prentice Hall

Additional Materials: Binder, composition book (use as a lab notebook) and calculator

Objectives: Phys 101- “Introduction to Physics” is designed to develop an understanding of the nature of basic physics principles. This course helps to achieve the goals of the Foundational Studies Program by focusing on the following course learning outcomes. After successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Understand and apply basic principles to motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, atoms, fission and fusion. Apply laboratory procedures to formulate and assess physical problems. Use a historical framework to understand the physical and technological processes surrounding us and how these ideas might relate to social responsibility Critically assess physical concepts and their relation to real world applications.

POLICY & PROCEDURES

Grading (Subject to Adjustments): Students will be graded on daily assignments, lab write-ups and exams. The overall grade is determined with the following percentages: Homework .....25% Labs …………25% Quizzes/Exams ...... 50%

Overall grading scale: A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F below 60%

Homework: Homework is required and is necessary to understand the material presented in class. If you have an excused absence on the date the homework is due, you may turn it in the next time you come to class and receive full credit for the assignment. Late homework will be accepted for less credit.

Labs: The students will physically manipulate equipment and materials in order to make relevant observations and collect data; use the collected data to form conclusions and verify hypotheses; and to communicate and compare results and procedures.

Make-Up Work & Late Assignments: . Assignments will be posted on the board each day. . Late assignments will have a 25% reduction with each day it is late. . If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out assignments missed. . Make up work missed due to illness, school function or any other “excused absence” will be due the next class period without a reduction in grade. Work missed due to truancy cannot be made up. . Labs must be made up in a timely manner . Late assignments will not be accepted after a student has taken the relevant exam.

PHS Webpage: Your instructor will be using PHS Staff webpage to post announcements, powerpoints, resources and to keep you and your parents/guardians informed throughout the year.

Exams:  It is your responsibility to make up missed exams upon returning to class after an absence. (This must done in a timely manner or you will receive a zero score for that exam.)  A semester final and a year-end final exam will be given.

Labs: BSU allows students to miss only one lab in the year. More than one zero on a lab during the year will result in a failing grade through BSU’s concurrent credit. Tardiness: Parma High School policy for tardiness will be followed.

Cheating & Collaboration: Cheating, plagiarism, copying or other forms of dishonesty will not be tolerated. All students involved in such activities will receive an automatic grade of “0” for that particular assignment.

Academic Honesty: Important!!! Students in this course are required and expected to demonstrate academic honesty in all work. This requires that you know and adhere to the BSU Student Code of Conduct, found at http://deanofstudents.boisestate.edu/student-code-of-conduct/. Cheating (or any form of academic dishonesty) will not be tolerated. Students that violate the standards set by the university will be reported to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities and sanctioned by the terms outlined in the Code of Conduct.

BSU Concurrent Enrollment: 4-Credit Course – Pay for class at the $65 per credit rate ($260 total). There are opportunities for financial aid. (FYI - The regular rate for BSU credit is $273 per credit!) You will earn a letter grade on a Boise State transcript. My.BoiseState - You will be assigned an email account and access to myBoiseState. Remember your username and password to access BSU emails and the end-of-course evaluation. Student Registration Process - A BSU representative will visit our class this fall and walk you through the registration process. After you are registered your payment may be made online with credit card (at myBoiseState site), over the phone (208-426-1212), by check or with money order. (Parma High School has a loan arrangement in which you can borrow school money and arrange a repayment schedule. Talk to PHS office about this option.) Student-Initiated Withdrawal – Students can drop by October 28, 2016 for full refund. After that date students will not receive a refund and will have “W” on their transcript. Transferability of Credits – The Boise State credits you earn for this course can be transferred to other colleges/universities and applied toward degree requirements or electives. BSU Benefits – Access to Albertson’s Library & Writing Center, Student ID card, Tutoring Services, Discounts for campus events, lectures and Game Center, Course Evaluations – To comply with accreditation and policy, all students must complete a course evaluation in the spring. This can be done on an iphone. You will use your username & password you created for your BSU Student account. (Instructions on how to set up your Student account can be found at concurrentenrollment.boisestate.edu) Bronco Mail – You will be getting emails through your BroncoMail account. You can forward these messages to another mail account that you use more frequently.

More info at http://extendedstudies.boisestate.edu/concurrentenrollment/ Topic & Lab Schedule:

Topic Lab/Activity Metrics & Scientific Method Physics Treasure Hunt M Linear Motion Graphing Matching Lab P Seconds Pendulum Lab Traveling Washer Lab Calculating Hang Time Lab Projectile Motion Projectile & Free Fall Activity P Newton’s First Law of Motion – Inertia Newton’s Second Law of Motion – Force & Picket Fence Free Fall Lab P Acceleration Constant Force & Changing Mass L Lab Newton’s Third Law of Motion – Action & Balloon Rocket Lab L Reaction Momentum Energy Momentum, Energy & Collisions Lab P Friction & Energy Lab L Rollercoasters Lab Circular Motion Center of Gravity Center of Gravity Lab L Rotational Mechanics Universal Gravitation & Gravitational Acceleration of Gravity Lab L Interactions Special Relativity Properties of Matter Heat Specific Heat & Boiling Point Lab L Thermodynamics (optional) Sound Catch a Wave Lab L Chalk Talk Lab Light & Color Shadows Lab L Atomic Spectra Lab L Electrostatics Simple Series & Parallel Circuits Lab L Magnetism Electromagnetic Induction Electromagnetic Motor Lab M Nuclear Physics Nuclear Lab M M = Miscellaneous Labs, L = Laboratory Manual, P = Probeware Laboratory Manual, T = Textbook Student Contract Physics Class Parma High School Carole Cox 2016-2017

I have read and understand the contents of this syllabus. I agree to abide by the terms herein in addition to the terms of the PHS Student Handbook .

Student Signature Date Email Address

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am excited about teaching PHYSICS this year. I hope your student has a great experience in my class. The attached paper contains my classroom policies. Your student will sign above and keep the policies in his/her science binder. Please read through it carefully. My email address is below. Feel free to contact me at any time during the semester with your questions or concerns. I will reply to your emails as quickly as possible. I look forward to seeing you at Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 19 & 20.

Mrs. Carole Cox [email protected]

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