FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES

Department of Chemistry and Physics
Instructor: Alexander Sakharuk
Semester: Spring 20015
Class Meetings: MWF 8:00 9:15 am, AB7 220
Lab Meetings: MW 10:00 11:45 am, BHG 267

Phone Number: 239-590-7560

e-mail: asakharu@fgcu.edu
Office Location: WH 252
Office Hours: T,R 10:00 11:15 am
M,W 9:15 10:00 am

1. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE, CATALOG DESCRIPTION, CREDITS:

PHY 2048 GENERAL PHYSICS I WITH LAB (4 CREDITS)
First semester of a calculus-based two semester sequence of general physics (mechanics, wave motion, sound,
thermodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, electricity and magnetism) and laboratory for science,
mathematics, and engineering students.

2. PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE:

MAC 2311 for level UG with min. grade of C

3. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION: Topic Outline.

Systems of measurement, units, and dimensional analysis

Motion in one, two, and three dimensions
Newtons Laws and their applications
Work, energy, power. Conservation of energy law.
Systems of particles. Collisions. Center of mass. Conservation of linear momentum.
Rotational motion. Torque. Centripetal acceleration. Conservation of angular momentum.
Gravity.
Static and rotational equilibrium. Elasticity.
Fluids. Archimedes principle. Bernoullis equation.
Oscillations. Resonance.
Temperature. Universal gas law. Kinetic theory of gases.
Heat and thermodynamics.
Thermal processes. Heat engine.

4. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT:

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES:

General education courses must meet all of the following outcomes.

Quantitative Reasoning (QR): Analyze, summarize, and interpret quantitative data. Make valid inferences.
Written Communication (WC): To communicate effectively using standard English language.
Critical Thinking (CT): To demonstrate skills necessary for analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

ADDITIONAL COURSE COMPETENCIES:

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following additional competencies:
Use the principle of dimensional analysis to derive approximate expressions of physical laws.
Use the SI system of units and understand the differences between base and derived units.
Interpret the laws of motion (kinematics) and apply them to solve problems in one and two dimensions.
Understand the significance of the concepts of work, power, energy, and conservation of energy. Examine the
applications of these concepts and use them to interpret and explain natural phenomena.
Use the concept of center of mass to analyze the motion of a system of particles.
Understand the concept of conservation of momentum, examine its applications, and use it to interpret and
analyze natural phenomena.
Use the concepts of momentum and energy to explain collisions.
Solve problems utilizing the concept of circular motion.
Compare and contrast linear motion with the rotational motion by applying the laws of rotational kinematics.
Describe the law of gravitation and use it to explain natural phenomena; combine this law with the laws of
motion to explain planetary and satellite orbits.
Identify the conditions for static and rotational equilibrium and critically discuss how the concept of torque to
relates to natural phenomena.
Analyze the concepts related to fluid pressure and buoyancy; discuss natural phenomena and its relationship to
Bernoullis equation.
Understand properties of oscillations, Dopplers effect; analyze how these concepts influence natural
phenomena.
Use the kinetic theory of gases to distinguish between heat and temperature; interpret and apply the concept of
energy per degree of freedom.
Interpret and apply the laws of thermodynamics to explain natural phenomena.
Recognize thermal properties and processes and use them to explain and interpret thermal phenomena.

5. COLLEGE-WIDE POLICIES:
Academic Behavior Standards and Academic Dishonesty
All students are expected to demonstrate honesty in their academic pursuits. The university policies regarding
issues of honesty can be found under the "Student Code of Conduct" and under "Policies and Procedures" of the
Student Guidebook . All students are expected to study this document which outlines their responsibilities and
consequences for violations of the policy. The FGCU Student Guidebook is available online at
http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/StudentConduct/guidebook.html.
Students agree that by taking this course all required papers may be subject to submission for textual similarity
review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in
the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. Use of the
Turnitin.com service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on the Turnitin.com site. Any
misbehaviors and or misconducts will be promptly reported to the Dean of Students.
Disability Accommodations Services

Florida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the universitys guiding
principles, will provide classroom and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities. If you
need to request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, or you suspect that your academic performance is
affected by a disability, please contact the Office of Adaptive Services http://www.fgcu.edu/adaptive/.
The Office of Adaptive Services is located in Howard Hall 137. The phone number is 590-7956 or TTY 590-7930, email adaptive@fgcu.edu. I am very willing to accommodate any requests, but I require that any requests be made at
least a week in advance so that I can properly prepare the accommodation.
Student Observance of Religious Holidays
All students at Florida Gulf Coast University have a right to expect that the University will reasonably accommodate
their religious observances, practices, and beliefs. Students, upon prior notification to their instructors, shall be
excused from class or other scheduled academic activity to observe a religious holy day of their faith. Students shall
be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up the material or activities covered in their absence. Students shall
not be penalized due to absence from class or other scheduled academic activity because of religious observances.
Where practicable, major examinations, major assignments, and University ceremonies will not be scheduled on a
major religious holy day. A student who is to be excused from class for a religious observance is not required to
provide a second party certification of the reason for the absence.
6. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STUDENTS:

Computers: You are not allowed to bring any computers (laptop, notebook, etc.) to the class. In case of violation,
you will be asked to leave. Report will be sent to the Dean of Students office.
Cell Phones: You must turn off your cell phones before coming to the class. No talk and no text are allowed during
the class. . In case of violation, you will be asked to leave. Report will be sent to the Dean of Students office.
Reading the Textbook:
The course textbook is a good one, written by a physics professor who knows his physics and teaching physics. I will
be assigning regular reading from the text that I expect you to read before class. It is crucial that you read what I
expect you to read. Only by actually doing this reading and any assignments I give will you be prepared to learn
during the next class. If you do not prepare, you will be lost and frustrated during class. Furthermore, any learning
you do will be rushed and more damage control than actual progress.
Laboratory:
The laboratory is an integral part of this class. Failure to complete and hand in all laboratory assignments will result
in an automatic F for the course. The laboratory will contribute 17% to your final grade, and you must pass the
laboratory to pass the class! Do not be late for the lab sessions. If you are late, your lab report grade will be reduced
by 10 points. You are not allowed to submit your lab report if you are late more than 30 minutes. Word- processed
Laboratory Reports have to be submitted to your lab instructor (a hard copy) at the time specified in the syllabus.
You must hand in lab report on time. Hand-written Lab Reports will not be accepted (except for equations or
diagrams)! If you hand in your Lab Report late, there will be an automatic deduction of 10 points (out of a maximum
of 100 points) for every day (including weekends). Do not miss any lab sessions. You can make up only one lab later
on. You will receive an F grade if you miss more than two lab sessions.
Homework:

The purposes of the homework are so that you can gain some practice solving problems, and so that I may assess
your grasp of the material before you are tested on it. We will use the LON-CAPA website for most homework. The
online homework assignments will be frequent. Copying homework from a friend or working with them online
may result in a higher homework grade for you, but it almost guarantees lower test scores. The online homework
will only be available for a limited time, so plan your time carefully when the assignments are announced. I will
occasionally assign problems to be handed in on good old-fashioned paper, too.
For all quizzes and exams, relevant "equation sheets" will be provided. The memorization of formulas is less
important than knowing when and how to use the formulas. I will provide you with copies of these equation sheets
for studying. Thus, you should become familiar with the equation sheets and use them when doing your homework.
In addition to graded homework, I will give you lists of practice problems for each chapter. I will never collect and
grade these problems, but they will be a valuable tool for test preparation.
Quizzes:
The quizzes are based upon recent homework and reading. They will be unannounced and will be given during class.
I plan on having about 12 quizzes, each of which will take about 5-10 minutes of class time. Missed quizzes will be
counted as zeroes. Quiz contribution to the final score is 3%.
Exams:
The exams will be composed primarily of problems which must be solved. Problem solving is a skill. Like riding a
bicycle or cat juggling, it must be practiced. Therefore, the homework is an essential part of your test preparation.
You cannot cram for a physics test. Do practice early and practice often. The exam dates are given in the course
schedule.
Everyone can have a bad day, and this can happen on an exam day. If you bomb a test there is still hope. Every
exam you will participate in will have a few extra problems (usually a little bit more difficult than the mandatory
problems) and you can raise your score. If you miss an exam, you will be given a zero grade for that exam. Make-up
exams will be given only in situations where you have special circumstances of which I am notified in advance.
Final exam is comprehensive and mandatory.
7. ATTENDANCE POLICY:
I suggest very strongly that you attend every class. Missing class will have a significant negative impact upon your
understanding of the material and consequently your grade. Solutions to most typical or difficult problems will be
covered in lecture sections. In general, students who attend lectures will be far better prepared for the course
examinations.
8. GRADING POLICY:

Your final grade will be comprised of the following

The overall grading scale will be as follows:

Area
Laboratory
Homework
In-class quizzes
6 in class exams
Final Exam
Total Score [%]

Grade
17%
20%
3%
40%
20%
Grade

88.0 - 100.0
A
84.0 - 87.9
A80.0 - 83.9
B+
76.0 - 79.9
B
72.0 - 75.9
B68.0 - 71.9
C+
60.0 - 67.9
C
55.0 - 59.9
D
Below 54.9
F
Note: For a required course in your major, a C- is an unacceptable grade! The incomplete grade [I] should be
given only when unusual circumstances warrant. An incomplete is not a substitute for a D, F, or W. Refer to
the policy on incomplete grades.
9. REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:

Text: Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern, Hybrid, 8th Edition, by Raymond A. Serway and John W.
Jewett, published by Cengage, ISBN-10: 113310360X ISBN-13: 9781133103608 You can use either hard copy or etext book.
Calculator: You should have at your disposal a scientific calculator. Required functions are; x, x2, log, natural log, ex,
sin, cos, tan, yx. If do you not already own one, expect to pay $1 to $200, depending on how fancy you want to get.
Oh, and once youve spent the bucks, bring it to class.
Webassign : You do not have to obtain webassign access code in my class.
10. WEB LINKS:
Canvas: Login with your FGCU email login and look for your CRN. You will find there the syllabus, class schedule and
all other essential course documents, like the equation sheet (for exams) lab procedures and so forth.
http://canvas.fgcu.edu/ . Use the following link to explore Canvas: https://fgcu.instructure.com/courses/7692 .
This is also where you will turn in electronic copies of your lab reports. See the Lessons tab. Paper copies must be
handed in in class. The purpose of the electronic submission here is so that the reports can be checked for
plagiarism and other naughtiness. It is your job to make sure that you submit both your electronic copy and your
paper copy and to make sure that they are the SAME file. (Your paper copy may contain handwritten items not
present in the electronic copy.)
LON-CAPA: http://orion.cas.fgcu.edu
User ID : your UIN (on your FGCU ID card9 digits starting with 814)
Password : also your UIN (initial password ; you can change it later)
LON-CAPA course management system will be used for all HW assignments. Log in ASAP and let me know if there
are any problems.
Formular sheet: http://ruby.fgcu.edu/courses/asakharu/2010spring/GP1.pdf
11. CLASS SCHEDULE:
The following is a very tentative schedule! I reserve the right to change or add requirements at any time. These
changes will be announced/discussed in class and you can find them on the class Angel page. There is generally one
homework for each chapter. The Homeworks will be due on LON-CAPA unless otherwise specified (there may be
some on Webassign, especially later in the semester.)

Date

What were doing

Due

January

Comments
Introduction to the webbased homework (HW)
service.

Course overview,
M 5 Physics and Measurement, Chapter 1
Session 1
W 7 Motion in One Dimension, Chapter 2
Session 2
F 9 Motion in One Dimension, Chapter 2
Session 3
M 12 Vectors, Chapter 3
Session 4
W 14 Motion in Two Dimensions, Chapter 4
Session 5
F 16 Motion in Two Dimensions, Chapter 4
Session 6
M 19
W 21
Session 7

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

No Classes
HW 1,HW2

Midterm Exam 1

01.20 8:30 pm

Don't forget to bring your

own calculator!

F 23 The Laws of Motion, Chapter 5

Session 8
M 26 The Laws of Motion, Chapter 5
Session 9
W 28 The Laws of Motion, Chapter 5
Session 10
F 30 Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton's
Session 11 Laws, Chapter 6
February
Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton's
M 2
Laws, Chapter 6
Session 12
W 4 Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton's
Session 13 Laws, Chapter 6
F 6
Session 14

HW 3,HW4, HW5
Midterm Exam 2

M 9 Energy of a System, Chapter 7

Session 15
W 11 Energy of a System, Chapter 7
Session 16
F 13 Conservation of Energy, Chapter 8
Session 17

02.05 8:30 pm

Don't forget to bring your

own calculator!

M 16 Conservation of Energy, Chapter 8

Session 18
W 18 Linear Momentum. Collisions, Chapter 9
Session 19
F 20 Linear Momentum. Collisions, Chapter 9
Session 20
M 23 Linear Momentum. Collisions, Chapter 9
Session 21
W 25
Session 22

HW 6,HW7, HW8
Midterm Exam 3

02.24 8:30 pm

Don't forget to bring your

own calculator!

F 27 Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis,

Session 23 Chapter 10
March

Spring Break

No Classes

W 4

Spring Break

No Classes

F 6

Spring Break

No Classes

M 2

M 9 Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis,

Session 24 Chapter 10
Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis,
W 11
Chapter 10
Session 25
Angular Momentum, Chapter 11
F 13 Static Equilibrium and Elasticity, Chapter 12
Session 26
M 16 Static Equilibrium and Elasticity, Chapter 12
Session 27
W 18 Universal Gravitation, Chapter 13
Session 28
F 20 Universal Gravitation, Chapter 13
Session 29
M 23
Session 30

Midterm Exam 4

W 25
Fluid Dynamics, Chapter 14
Session 31
F 27
Fluid Dynamics, Chapter 14
Session 32
M 30 Fluid Dynamics, Chapter 14

HW 9,HW10,
HW11
03.22 8:30 pm

Don't forget to bring your

own calculator!

Session 33 Oscillatory Motion, Chapter 15

April
W 1 Oscillatory Motion, Chapter 15
Session 34
F 3
Oscillatory Motion, Chapter 15
Session 35
M 6
Session 36

HW 12,HW13
Midterm Exam 5

04.05 8:30 pm

Don't forget to bring your

own calculator!

W 8
Temperature, Chapter 19
Session 37
F 10
Temperature, Chapter 19
Session 38
M 13
Heat and the First law of Thermodynamics, Chapter 20
Session 39
W 15
Heat and the First law of Thermodynamics, Chapter 20
Session 40
F 17
The Kinetic Theory of Gases, Chapter 21
Session 41
M 20 Heat Engines, Entropy, and the Second law of
Session 42 Thermodynamics, Chapter 22
W 22 Heat Engines, Entropy, and the Second law of
Session 43 Thermodynamics, Chapter 22
F 24
Session 44

Midterm Exam 6

M 27
Session 45

Conceptual Exam

May
F 1

HW 14,HW15,
HW16, HW 17
04.23 8:30 pm

Final Exam

07:30am - 09:45am

AB 7, 220

Don't forget to bring your

own calculator!

Don't forget to bring your

own calculator!

Laboratory Schedule:
Date

What were doing

January
M 5
Session 1

1st meeting, orientation, attendance

W 7
Session 1

1st meeting, orientation, attendance

M 12
Session 2

Lab 1, Graphical Representation of motion

Due

W 14
Session 2
M 19

Lab 1, Graphical Representation of motion

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

No Classes

W 21
Session 3

No lab

M 26
Session 3

Lab 2, Freefall

Lab 1

W 28
Session 4

Lab 2, Freefall

Lab 1

February
M 2
Session 4

Lab 3, Projectile Motion

Lab 2

W 4
Session 5

Lab 3, Projectile Motion

Lab 2

M 9
Session 5

Lab 4, Equilibrium of Forces

Lab 3

W 11
Session 6

Lab 4, Equilibrium of Forces

Lab 3

M 16
Session 6

Lab 5, Constant Acceleration

Lab 4

W 18
Session 7

Lab 5, Constant Acceleration

Lab 4

M 23
Session 7

Lab 6, Centripetal Force

Lab 5

W 25
Session 8

Lab 6, Centripetal Force

Lab 5

March
M 2

Spring Break

No Classes

W 4

Spring Break

No Classes

M 9
Session 8

Lab 7, Momentum Conservation

Lab 6

W 11
Session 9

Lab 7, Momentum Conservation

Lab 6

M 16
Session 9

Lab 8, Torque and equilibrium

Lab 7

W 18
Session 10

Lab 8, Torque and equilibrium

Lab 7

M 23
Session 10

Lab 9, Buoyancy

Lab 8

W 25
Session 11

Lab 9, Buoyancy

Lab 8

M 30
Session 11

Lab 10, Specific Heat

Lab 9

April
W 1
Session 12

Lab 10, Specific Heat

Lab 9

M 6
Session 12

Lab 11, Mass on a Spring

Lab 10

W 8
Session 13

Lab 11, Mass on a Spring

Lab 10

M 13
Session 13

Lab 12, Heat of Fusion of Ice

Lab 11

W 15
Session 14

Lab 12, Heat of Fusion of Ice

Lab 11

M 20
Session 14

Make-up Lab

Lab 12

W 22
Session 15

Make-up Lab

Lab 12

M 27
Session 15

No lab

12. ANY OTHER INFORMATION OR CLASS PROCEDURES OR POLICIES:

Center for Academic Achievement Syllabus Statement:

The Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) offers academic support services for any FGCU student. The services are
at no extra charge to students and include: peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Student Success Workshops, and
individualized academic coaching. If you would like to participate in or learn more about these services, please visit the
CAA in Library 103. You may also email the CAA at caa@fgcu.edu or call at (239) 590-7906. The CAA website is
www.fgcu.edu/caa.