COLLEGE
PHYSICS I (LAB)
MARIA
OFFICE:
KOKI’O 202 D
SUMMER
2008
TEL:
734-9265
E-MAIL:
mariab@hawaii.edu
HOMEPAGE: http://www2.hawaii.edu//~mariab
CONSULTATION HOURS: MTWR –
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Experimental analysis, physical observation and
measurements in classical mechanics, heat and thermodynamics,
emphasizing in error analysis, measurement techniques, and report writing.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the
student should be able to:
1. demonstrate
knowledge of some direct experiences of the concepts and principles covered in
the course
2. develop
insights into the interaction between theory and experiments
3. demonstrate
knowledge in designing procedures for acquiring information from
experimentation
4. demonstrate
experience in recording and analyzing data and extracting information from data
acquired
5. demonstrate
knowledge in the use of laboratory instruments and equipment
6. demonstrate
experience in the preparation and writing of a technical report
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS: pencil, eraser, calculator, a protractor, and a
folder which shall be used to keep returned laboratory reports.
LABORATORY EXERCISES: The lab projects are to be downloaded from http://www2.hawaii.edu/~pseng/labs/phys151/index.html
ATTENDANCE: Laboratory courses require hands-on experiences. Students
should sign-in before working on the experiment and sign-out when
he/she is done. Failure to do so means
that you did not come for the week’s exercise and therefore one cannot turn in
a lab report.
PROJECT REPORTS: A report is required of each student for all of the
projects. Four (full) lab reports must conform with the REQUIREMENTS AND
GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING (below). More information on what is
required for each report will be sent out to your Hawaii.edu address.
Project reports are individual reports and can only be
submitted for projects performed. Submission of the reports is at the beginning
of the next class
meeting, unless informed otherwise through
e-mail. Reports must be submitted on time. Late lab reports are going to be
penalized (see below)
For all
other projects, the data in a tabulated format, sample calculations, graphs (if
needed), and answers to questions must
be turned
at the beginning of the next class meeting
TESTS: A mid-term exam and a final exam
will be scheduled. The exams will cover all the experimental procedures
employed and the physical
principles involved in the
different projects. The mid-term exam will cover all exercises performed during
the first half of the course and
the final exam will cover all exercises performed during the last half
of the course.
GRADES: The grading scheme is as follows:
Full Reports -
40 % of the final grade
Reports are 15 points each. Reports are
deducted 5 points per class meeting for late submission.
Other Reports - 30 % of the final grade
Reports are 10 points each. Reports are
deducted 5 points per class meeting for late submission
Exams – 30 % of final grade
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
100 % - 89 % A
88 % - 76 % B
75 % - 63 % C
62 % - 50
%D
Below 50 % F
Student’s current class standing will be
available at any time.
MATH/SCIENCE DEPARTMENT POLICY ON WITHDRAWAL (W GRADE) AND
INCOMPLETE
(I GRADE):
1. WITHDRAWAL (W GRADE) - After the “last day for all
withdrawals” JUNE 18, 2008, the instructor will sign withdrawals only in
cases of extreme or unusual circumstances. Grade
related excuses are unacceptable. Examples of extreme or unusual circumstances
are:
(a) a certified medical reason
(b) a death in the immediate family
2. INCOMPLETE (I GRADE) -
Students must present the “Request for Incomplete” form prior to the last day
of instruction. “I”
grades will be given only to students who are
achieving a passing grade and are very close to completing the course. In
addition, the
student must have a very good reason for not being
able to complete all the work on time. Examples of good reasons are the same
as those listed under the withdrawal policy
above.
STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES:
Extended
time in a distraction-free environment is an appropriate accommodation based on
the student’s disability. If you do have a
disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability and
the support you need, you are invited to contact the Special
Student Services Office, 734-9552, Ilima 105,
for assistance.
ATTENDANCE:
Students
are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. If a student is
unable to attend class, he or she should contact
the instructor in advance to give notification of the absence and make
necessary arrangements.
For those
students who receive financial aid and fail to attend the first week of classes
without making arrangements with the instructor,
the instructor will submit the student’s name to the Financial Aid Office. The
student will be denied financial air for the class he/she is not
attending. In addition, it is solely the student’s responsibility to withdraw
from the class or attend the class and pay the tuition.
TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION
DEVICES:
These devices are not allowed in the classroom. Please see to it that these devices are turned off while in class.
REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING:
1. FORMAT FOR COVER PAGE:
PROJECT REPORT: (TITLE OF PROJECT)
NAME:
DATE: (of the project)
OBJECTIVE :
Statement of the purpose of the project.
2.
TEXT: The body of the report shall include the following:
a: RESULTS -statement and information of the results
and/or outcome of the project - data, graphs, diagrams, sample calculations
b:
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION - explanation of the results; discussion of any limitations,
difficulties and/or factors affecting
the results of the projects;
suggestions on how to improve the experiment; other items as specified in
the project assignment
(answer to
questions at the end of the exercise)
c: REFERENCES - if
appropriate
GUIDELINES
FOR THE PREPARATION OF REPORTS:
1. Reports shall be complete and clearly written for
readers who are not familiar with the project.
2. Reports should be neat, brief, concise, well organized
and technological.
3. The information included should be in the form that
is easy to understand.
4. Tabular information and graphs shall conform to common
standards.
5. Reports shall be stapled and submitted without cover or
folder.
OBJECTIVES OF
THE REPORT:
1. to provide knowledge of scientific and technical reporting
2. to acquire experience in the preparation of
technical reports and information
3. to assist in the learning of the subject material
of the projects