IU Physics P221, Fall 2007, Course Information
Course Personnel

Instructors:

Rex Tayloe
Swain West 336
rtayloe@indiana.edu
Office Hours:
M: 9:30-11:30am
W: 2:30-3:30pm 		Arial Balter
Swain West 025
abalter@indiana.edu
Office Hours:
F: 12noon-1pm, 2:30-4:00pm

Assistant Instructors:

Samuel Santana
Swain West 339
sasantan@indiana.edu
Office Hours:
T: 1:30-2:30pm (SW 339)
R: 1:30-2:30pm (physics forum) 		Nathan Mayer
Swain West 340
nsmayer@indiana.edu
Office Hours:
W: 11am-12noon (physics forum)
W: 12noon-1pm (SW 340)

Lab Coordinator:

Dan Beeker
SW 115
debeeker@indiana.edu
Schedule This class is taught in three different classroom settings: lecture, discussion, lab. All three are important components of the course and you must attend these. Check the IU schedule of classes for more details and possible changes.
Lecture:
  • 1:25P-02:15P, MWF, Swain West (SW) 007
Discussion:
  • sect. 20003, 09:05A-09:55A, TR, SW 219
  • sect. 20004, 11:15A-12:05P, TR, SW 219
  • sect. 20002, 02:30P-03:20P, TR, SW 219
Lab:
  • sect. 20005, 11:15A-01:10P, R, SW 158
  • sect. 20006, 01:25P-03:20P, R, SW 158
  • sect. 20007, 03:35P-05:30P, R, SW 158
  • sect. 20008, 05:45P-07:40P, R, SW 158
Items Required for Course
For this course you need to obtain the following items:
  • Textbook
  • Lab manual (and lab notebook)
  • Access to WileyPlus www site
  • eInstruction "clicker" (and access code)
These items are are listed as required at IU and TIS bookstores for this course. The bookstore personnel can help you find proper items. More details may be found below.
Textbook
Fundamentals of Physics, Volume 1, 8th Ed. 		Fundamentals of Physics, Volume 1, 8th Edition
by David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker, ISBN: 978-0-470-13836-6

This is the latest edition of a classic text on introductory physics. We will use it to guide us through the material. Read the material assigned before each lecture and then read it again while doing the homework. Work through the sample problems and test yourself with the "checkpoints".

For the first part of P221, we will follow the topics in the order presented. However, in the latter third of the class we will deviate from the textbook slightly. Please pay attention to the assigned reading.

This book is available at the local bookstores and will be part of the "bundle" recommended by the bookstores. This version of the textbook includes registration for the WileyPlus website (see below). Only Volume 1 (Chaps 1-20) of this textbook is required for P221. However, Volume 2 of this textbook will be used for P222 in Spring 2008, so you may want to purchase Volumes 1 and 2 together (in 1 or 2 books).

Lab Manual P221 Lab Manual, Fall 2007 (and lab notebook)
Available at TIS and IU bookstores. You may not use versions from previous semesters as the order and details of the labs are different from semester to semester. The bookstores bundle the lab notebook together with the lab manual.
WileyPlus www site We will be using the WileyPlus www site for homework in this course. You should receive a registration code with the text book. Instructions for registering may be found at: http://www.physics.indiana.edu/~courses/p221/f07/docs/WP_stud_instructs.pdf (and will be linked at our course www site). Our course login page is: http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls41434.
More help is available at:
http://www.wiley.com//college/studentfdoc/.
In addition, you will be shown more about this in the first week of the discussion section.
eInstruction CPSrf "clickers" eInstruction clickers We will be using the eInstruction Classroom Performance System rf (CPSrf) clickers in both lecture and discussion. Be sure to purchase the proper system. They are available at the IU or TIS bookstores and required items for our class. Once you have purchased your response pad, you will also need to purchase an activation code and register your device. Step by step instructions and our class key may be found at: http://www.physics.indiana.edu/~courses/p221/f07/docs/CPS_stud_instructs.pdf (and will be linked at our course www site). The class name is P221 Fall 2007 and the class key is H32284B759.

Always take your clicker to both lecture and discussion sections. You are responsible for having a working clicker (with good batteries).

In addition, you will be shown more about clickers in the first week of the discussion section.

Course www site The homepage of the course is found at oncourse.iu.edu . This course (P221 Fall 2007) should appear in your list after you logon. We will maintain all materials including grades and links to various sites there.
Course Goals and Strategy
P221 is the first course of a three semester sequence that will introduce you to classical and modern physics. In this semester, we will cover:
  • Motion in 1-3 dimensions
  • Newton's Laws of motion
  • Work and Energy
  • Momentum and Collisions
  • Rotational Motion
  • Equilibrium
  • Fluids
  • Oscillations and Waves
  • Gravitation
These topics will be mastered by learning the concepts, doing problems, and performing experiments in lecture, discussion, and laboratory sections.
Lecture The lecture section will meet MWF, 1:25-02:15pm in Swain West 007. In this setting, we will focus on the physics concepts. The material will be presented by the instructor with help from visual aids and demonstrations. You are expected to participate in the lecture by asking questions and providing input via our clicker system.

The lectures will follow the topics in the textbook, however, they will include important additional information and insights not in the text and may omit some information contained in the text. You are responsible for both the assigned materials in the text and what is covered in class. Thus, you are strongly urged to attend every class. Classroom participation in lecture will count towards your grade.

Prof. Tayloe and Dr. Balter will share lecture duties throughout the semester.

Lecture notes will be posted under the "resources" section of our ONCOURSE www page.

Disscussion The discussion sections meet twice per week. You should be registered for one of the discussion sections listed above. In discussion, we will reiterate the physics concepts and work on solving problems. You are expected to participate in discussion and will use the clicker system. Quizzes, given approximately weekly throughout the semester will help us assess your knowledge and provide practice for exams. These quizzes and participation in discussion will form part of your class grade.
Laboratory The laboratory section meets once per week on thursdays. You should be registered for one of the available lab sections. You need a current (Fall 2007) P221 lab manual and a lab notebook. The laboratory coordinator for the course is Dan Beeker (SW 115, phone: 855-5903, e-mail: debeeker@indiana.edu ).

An associate instructor will teach your lab section, grade your lab work, and assign you a lab grade. There is a required lab the first week of class, the organization of the lab will be explained at that time.

There are two types of labs in the course. Labs with numeric grades and check labs. Numeric labs are graded on a scale of 0 to 10 points in one point increments. Check labs are labs for which you are given a "check" if you attend and significantly participate. If you receive a check for the lab, it does not count toward your final lab grade. However, if you do not attend and/or do not significantly participate in the check lab you receive a numeric grade of zero for that lab. At the end of the course, your lowest numeric grade will be dropped. The remaining numeric grades are then averaged and the average score as a percentage (with 10 points being 100%) will be used to calculate your final course lab score.

These labs are an important part of this course, and the exams will cover material from the lecture, homework assignments, and your laboratory work. If you do not complete a minimum of 10 labs you will be given a course grade of "F" , regardless of any grades you have earned in other components (exams, homework etc.) of the course. Students who fail the course because they did not complete the required minimum number of labs will not be given incompletes.

Exams

Mid-semester exams

There will be three exams during the semester administered during the lecture section. The dates and topics for these exams are given in the syllabus. The exams will contain 5-10 problems similar to that given for homework. They are closed-book, closed-note exams. You will be given a sheet containing useful formulas for that material.

Final Exams

A final exam will be given during finals week during our assigned time slot. Check syllabus for date and location. The material on the final will be a combination of comprehensive materal together with material covered since the time of Exam 3. The final exam policies are the same as for mid-semester exams.

There will no makeup exams. An unexcused absence from an exam will result in a score of zero for that exam.

Homework An important part of learning physics is to learn to solve problems in physics. Therefore, it is very important to do and to understand the homework. You should allocate sufficient time for the homework to learn the material, and, it is the best preparation for the exams. There will be two different types of homework required: www-based, and handwritten (paper).

The www-based homework is administered from the WileyPlus www site. It will allow you to practice problem solving with the assistance of all the features available online. These homework sets will consist of 10-15 problems and will be due Wednesdays at 6pm.

The handwritten (paper) homework sets are to teach problem-solving together with the skills of simple technical writing. These homework sets will consist of approximately two problems (from our textbook) each week and will be due on Fridays at 6pm. The problems assigned are indicated on the syllabus. Turn these in to a drop box located outside of SW132. There will be high standards for completing these assignments. More information on that will be provided in the discussion sections.

Both the www-based and paper homework sets will count in your class grade. If you miss a homework deadline you will receive no credit for that assignment.

In the first week of class, the www-based homework will consist an exercise to learn the WileyPlus www-site. There will also be a paper "math-quiz" to help you assess the math skills required for this course. They must be completed and will be graded (checked).

Grading The course grade will be based on exams, homework, labs, and in-class response (via clickers) in both discussion and lecture. The final grade will be calulated using the following weighting:
Exams 45%
In-class (3x10%) 30%
Final 15%
Homework 25%
www-based 15%
paper 10%
Labs 15%
Response 15%
lecture participation 5%
discussion participation 5%
discussion quizzes 5%
The course grade scale will be finalized at the end of the semester. However, you will be able to monitor your performance as the course progresses. Grades will be posted on ONCOURSE.
Cheating Policy All work done in this class must be your own. This includes exams, homeworks, labs, quizzes, clicker usage, etc. If you are found to be cheating on any assignment you will be given a zero score for that assignment. Further action may also include receiving a failing grade in the class and further action from the dean of students. Do not cheat.
Special Accommodations If any student requires assistance or appropriate academic accommodations for a disability, please contact the instructors after class, during office hours, or by individual appointment. You must have established your eligibility for disability support services through the Office of Disabled Student Services in 096 Franklin Hall, 855-7578.

The Physics Department disabilities representative is Dan Beeker. You are encouraged to contact him if you have questions about or difficulties with departmental accommodations.

Additional Help Undergraduate physics students may find additional help in SW246, the Physics Forum.
It is staffed by graduate students and faculty and provides free tutoring help.
Homework Drop Box In hall, outside SW132.
Scheduling All course scheduling matters are handled through the Physics Academic Services Office in Swain West 132. Their office hours are 9:00 - 11:55 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The last day to drop P221, Fall 2007 with an automatic W is Wed, Oct 24. .
Rex Tayloe
Last modified: Tue Sep 4 12:42:57 EDT 2007