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<strong>Syllabus</strong>, <strong>Information</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Schedule</strong>Physics <strong>and</strong> Human Affairs Lab <strong>Information</strong>Instructor:Office: Physics Building (PHYS)Phone: 575-E-Mail:@uark.eduOffice Hours:Web Page:Purpose: To learn about physical concepts in a “h<strong>and</strong>s-on” setting.Connection between this lab class <strong>and</strong> the lecture course also called “Physics <strong>and</strong>Human Affairs:” There is a loose connection between the lab <strong>and</strong> the lecture. Students shouldrealize, however, that this lab class is a separate class, not part <strong>of</strong> the lecture, <strong>and</strong> not bound bythe material covered in the lecture. Often the labs will not correspond to the lecture material atall.You will be given an opportunity to ask questions about the assigned homework from the lectureclass; however we must place time constraints in order to allow time for the completion <strong>of</strong> the lab.How the lab is taught: The idea behind this lab is to let you, the students, explore the laws<strong>of</strong> nature. We do not expect the instructor to “walk you through” the lab as you do it, or to givea “mini-lecture” before each lab. You are expected to do the labs alone or in small groups, askingthe instructor when you need help underst<strong>and</strong>ing something (a procedure or a concept). In orderfor you to do this, you must bring your lab manual to every meeting <strong>of</strong> the class. It wouldbe a good idea for you to read the manual before coming to class, so that you will be ready to startwhen class begins. Do not expect the instructor to just give you the answer. He/she is there togive guidance <strong>and</strong> act more as a support than as a traditional teacher.Grading: There will be a total <strong>of</strong> twelve lab sessions this semester. There will be a quiz at theend <strong>of</strong> each session based on the concepts <strong>of</strong> the lab(s) just completed. At the end <strong>of</strong> the semesterthere will be a final exam covering the major points <strong>of</strong> the labs. This means that there will be ac <strong>Arkansas</strong> Precision Education Group, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>, Department <strong>of</strong> Physics.Made possible in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation supporting the PhysTEC project.i
you will need to take the lab final to replace the missed grade.Be on time. This is a group-oriented class <strong>and</strong> participation requires your attendance. Thedoor will be closed 15 minuets after class has started, if you arrive after the door is closed, thenyou will receive a zero. If you know that you are going to be late, notify your lab instructor priorto lab starting.Inclement Weather Policy: Lab will be held unless the <strong>University</strong> Officially closes. You cancall 575-7000 to determine the open or closed status <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> in the event <strong>of</strong> bad weather.Cell phone <strong>and</strong> pager: All cell phones or pagers must be turned <strong>of</strong>f. You will not be allowedto leave the lab room to take personal phone calls or to return pages.ATHLETIC EVENTS, BAND MEMBERS, ETC: You are required to inform your labinstructor <strong>of</strong> your status as an athlete or b<strong>and</strong> member. Also you must turn in a written releaseform to your lab instructor enabling him/her to disclose your grades to your coaches or advisors.Please see your instructor outside <strong>of</strong> class for this. You are also required to notify your lab instructor<strong>of</strong> any athletic event that will keep you from attending class prior to the event. This means thatyour coach or the athletic department must provide you with a written note with both the date<strong>and</strong> time <strong>of</strong> the event. If you miss class without notification you will receive a zero.There is no extra credit. Do the work <strong>and</strong> you should do fine.If you have any questions or concerns about this class feel free to contact me. If you cannotmeet with me during my <strong>of</strong>fices hours I can try to arrange a convenient appointment time withyou.c <strong>Arkansas</strong> Precision Education Group, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>, Department <strong>of</strong> Physics.Made possible in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation supporting the PhysTEC project.iii
<strong>Syllabus</strong>, <strong>Information</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Schedule</strong>Grading:Points AvailableThere are 13 weekly scores (12 labs <strong>and</strong> one final), only the top 12 are kept.Weeks 1 - 13: (12 labs, 1 holiday, <strong>and</strong> spring break)Lab score = 20 points, Quiz score = 10 points. Weekly total possible = 30 pointsWeek 14:Final Exam = 30 points. Weekly total possible = 30 pointsTotal Points Possible:Keeping only the top 12 scores, the maximum number <strong>of</strong> points possible at the end <strong>of</strong> the semesteris 12 × 30 = 360 points.Missing a LabIf you miss one lab, you will need to take the final exam in order to make enough points to getan A. If you miss two labs then there is no chance for you to get an A. Even if you take the final,the highest possible score for you is a B. We do not do make-up labs, so please do not miss morethan one lab, if you want to make an A in the class.Grading ScaleGrades will be assigned based on points, not percent.GradeABCDFPoint Range331 - 360 pts301 - 330 pts271 - 300 pts241 - 270 pts240 <strong>and</strong> belowivc <strong>Arkansas</strong> Precision Education Group, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>, Department <strong>of</strong> Physics.Made possible in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation supporting the PhysTEC project.
<strong>Schedule</strong> <strong>of</strong> Labs:Week 1 Jan. 17 – 21 Martin Luther King Day Holiday on Monday - no labs allweekWeek 2 Jan. 24 – 28 Lab 1: Physical Science Basics (20 points)Quiz 1 (10 points)Week 3 Jan. 31 – Feb. 4 Lab 2: The Law <strong>of</strong> Inertia (20 points)Quiz 2 (10 points)Week 4 Feb. 7 – 11 Lab 3: Acceleration & The Force <strong>of</strong> Gravity (20 points)Quiz 3 (10 points)Week 5 Feb. 14 – 18 Lab 4: Newton’s Law <strong>of</strong> Force Pairs & The Force <strong>of</strong> Friction(20 points)Quiz 4 (10 points)Week 6 Feb. 21 – 25 Lab 5: Energy (20 points)Quiz 5 (10 points)Week 7 Feb. 28 – Mar. 4 Lab 6: Heat: The Transfer <strong>of</strong> Thermal Energy (20 points)Quiz 6 (10 points)Week 8 Mar. 7 – 11 Lab 7: Simple Pendulum (20 points)Quiz 7 (10 points)Week 9 Mar. 14 – 18 Lab 8: The Electric Force (20 points)Quiz 8 (10 points)Week – Mar. 21 – 25 Spring Break - no labs all weekWeek 10 Mar. 28 – Apr. 1 Lab 9: Magnets & Electromagnetic Induction (20 points)Quiz 9 (10 points)Week 11 Apr. 4 – 8 Lab 10: How to Build a Speaker & Motor (20 points)Quiz 10 (10 points)Week 12 Apr. 11 – 15 Lab 11: Light <strong>and</strong> Atomic Spectra (20 points)Quiz 11 (30 points)Week 13 Apr. 18 – 22 Lab 12: Nuclear Processes & Exponential Decay (20 points)Quiz 12 (30 points)Week 14 Apr. 25 – 29 Final Exam (30 points) - note: this is not during finalsweek!c <strong>Arkansas</strong> Precision Education Group, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>, Department <strong>of</strong> Physics.Made possible in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation supporting the PhysTEC project.v
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