SYLLABUS APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (171PH) Fall Semester, 2009 INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE: OFFICE HOURS: OFFICE PHONE: E-mail:

CLASS TIME: ROOM: Mrs. Judith Chabot Room 323D Posted on Office Door. See Page 10. 329-2999, ext. 62084; 606-326-2084; 1-800-370-7191, ext. 62084 Judith Chabot < judy.chabot@kctcs.edu > 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.; 9:30 p.m. 10:45 p.m. M/W 324

NO FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED IN THE PHYSICS LABS.

DISABLED STUDENTS: If you have a disability that requires any type of accommodation, please see me as soon as possible. I will direct you to the Disabled Student Services office and we shall discuss the appropriate accommodations. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Applied Physics Laboratory. (Class #43990, Section 01L1) (Class#43992, Section 01PL) Laboratory consists of selected topics in light and optics, fluids, electricity, sound, magnetism, and mechanics are covered in 171PH Laboratory. The use of the principles in various applications is emphasized. PREREQUISITES: MAH 080, or MAH 125, or two years of college algebra TEXT BOOK: There is no text book. Laboratory experiments and projects are presented on the KCTCS eLearning website by the instructor. The student should print these before the laboratory meets. Print overview of experiments and projects, Pages 12 and 13. SUPPLIES: Students should have on hand lab the following: experiment handouts, ink pen, and scientific calculator. Instructor provides lab experiment handouts, graph paper, notebook paper, colored pens, conversion table, and keeper-folders.

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SAFETY POLICY: Ashland Community and Technical College has in place a Crisis Management Plan in the form a colorcoded flip chart. It will be placed in plain view for ready reference in each laboratory. In case there is an incident in which the lab must be evacuated, quickly leave and go to the nearest exit; proceed down the stairway to the outside and away from the building. Do not take the elevator. In case of emergency, the instructor will call 9.911 and follow instructions of dispatcher. BE ATTENTIVE AT ALL TIMES Because several of these experiments require use of hot plates and/or electricity, it is strongly urged that students proceed with caution; wear goggles as protection against burns and explosion; as well as read and follow directions carefully when wiring a circuit to avoid possible shock.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES (BASED ON KCTCS FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES) The objectives of this course are the following: 1. To provide a controlled laboratory situation whereby a student can observe a physical phenomenon as a representative example of a particular law of physics. 2. To provide laboratory experience for the student for the purposes of employing problem-solving techniques and of developing mathematical skills. 3. To provide opportunities in the physics laboratory for students to develop skills of observation, evaluation, and written and oral communication in regard to physical phenomena. LEARNER OUTCOMES (BASED ON KCTCS FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES) The learner outcomes of this course are the following: Student should be able to 1. read, listen and follow directions; 2. relate physical concept(s) and corresponding laboratory experiment; 3. utilize experimental data in making correct calculations; 4. write a correct, well-organized, and complete laboratory report.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS Laboratory Assignments 1. Each student shall be assigned a numbered cabinet space for storing initialed data sheets and lab reports. 2. Students shall choose or be assigned lab partners to work in small groups. 3. A list of experiments is found on p.12. A rotation method of performing experiments is the procedure, in date order, on p.13. Pre-Lab Requirements 1. Students should have available the following: lab experiment handout, ink pen, ruler (centimeter stick), scientific calculator. In addition to the experiment handout, graph paper, carbon paper, notebook paper, metric/English conversions table, and keeper-folders are provided by instructor. 2. The student should read carefully the scheduled lab experiment before the lab period. Lab Requirements 1. Students should sign an attendance sheet on front desk at the beginning of lab period. A student, late for lab, will work alone after others have finished. Early students must start at the scheduled lab time. 2. Before beginning the experiment and taking data, the student should assemble a set consisting of original data sheet and sheet of notebook paper. The student completes his/her name, date, and experiment number on data sheet and on extra sheet IN INK: name, date, class, experiment number and title. 3. The student should collaborate with partner(s) ONLY in obtaining laboratory data. 4. Each student should record data, IN INK, on data sheet set. 5. When the experiment, all calculations, and analyses are completed, the student should have the instructor look over the data obtained and initial the set. The student should place a COVER SHEET on the data sheet with calculations and questions/answers attached. COVER SHEET CONTAINS NAME, DATE, EXPERIMENT NUMBER, AND TITLE. This set is put in the assigned cabinet space. 6. The student should remain in lab until the end of the lab period to complete the lab report. 7. All apparatus must be left in order upon completion of the experiment. Masses must be replaced on racks by each student immediately after using balance. Solutions should be emptied into their proper containers, glassware rinsed, and working surfaces left clean and dry. Water should be emptied into the sink. 8. No apparatus should be moved from one station to another. Shortages, breakage or improperlyfunctioning equipment should be reported to the instructor. 9. When wiring electrical circuits, one wire should be left unconnected to power source until wiring has been approved by the instructor. Heat resistant gloves and safety glasses or goggles shall be worn when hot plate or electricity is used. 6

Post-Lab Requirements 1. Physics 171 students are required 10 lab reports, and 5 projects, as indicated on the schedule, Page 10. Recopying the data sheet is necessary if original is not neat or legible. 2. The initialed original and the recopied data sheets must accompany the finished lab report. 3. All lab reports must be written in blue or black ink. 4. Calculations, with all of them shown, including original equations, and with proper units, are completed on a separate sheet of notebook paper. 5. If a question arises when writing the lab report or doing calculations, please obtain help from the instructor. Come to her office or to the scheduled help session on overview day. 6. Lab reports may be designed, using a computer spreadsheet program. 7. The lab report must be turned by the next lab period. 8. All reports and projects are left in the assigned laboratory slot of cabinet in Room 324 9. The graded lab report may be viewed by the student at any time; however, it must remain with the instructor. 10. Students are encouraged to meet with instructor early if there are questions or problems with the lab and reports.

GRADING SCALE & CRITERIA: The final letter grade in the course will be based on attendance, quizzes, and the average numerical grade of the laboratory reports as follows: A = 90 100 B = 80 89 C = 70 79 D = 60 69 E = 0 - 59 Attendance = 20% Quizzes = 10% Laboratory Reports = 30% Projects = 40%

The following form, page 8, shows the grading criteria and the points assigned. This form will be attached to each lab report to show explanation of grade:

FALL, 2009 NAME Points assigned and earned for completion of laboratory experiment. -> Grading Criteria, Evaluation & Points Assigned & Earned for A. General Education Course Competencies as Exhibited in Laboratory Performance and Laboratory Reports. 1. The student can read/listen and follow directions: _ fulfill syllabus requirements; _complete data table. 2. The student can relate physical concepts and the corresponding laboratory experiment: _show relationship in formal lab report; _ answer all questions completely. 3. The student can take correct measurements as data to be used in performing calculations: _ accurate data _ equations shown _calculations all shown, _ calculations all correct _graphs with axes correct & labeled _ units shown . 4. The student can write a correct, well-organized, complete, and neat laboratory report: _ quality _appearance. B. Writing across the Curriculum Competencies as Exhibited in Laboratory Reports 1. Writing. The student can apply principles of standard English composition and grammar in writing the laboratory report: _organization, _sentence structure, _meaning, _ specific examples _ length _ grammar, _ capitalization, _spelling, _ punctuation. 2. Reading. The student can read and understand the laboratory experiment explanation of theory and procedure in completing the experiment: _comprehension, _ performance 3. Integrated Learning and Critical Thinking. The student applies previous knowledge and experience as well as powers of creativity and resourcefulness for problem-solving, analysis, and written communication in the laboratory report: _ application: knowledge, creativity, experience, resourcefulness. 1. Ethics and Values. The student is responsible and timely in attending labs and turning in reports. The student shows respect for others: their property, their ideas, and their work. _ attendance _ cooperation _preparedness, _ courtesy, _ late report, _ honesty: work copied from another student is evident. Total Points

PHYSICS LABORATORIES LAB Points Assigned 35

EXPERIMENT GRADE SHEET Experiment Number Points Earned

10 10 25

10

15

10 10

10

100

SCANS* FOUNDATIONAL AND WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES PROJECT EVALUATION PH171 FALL, 2009 PROJECT: # TEAM MEMBERS: BASIC SKILLS Reading THINKIN G SKILLS Reasonin g Creativity Learning DecisionMaking ProblemSolving 20 Points Score: TEAM QUALITIES Responsibilit y Management Integrity Timeliness Completes Goals 10 Points Score: 10 Points Score: 10 Points Score: 10 Points Score: 10 Points Score: 10 Points Score: 100 Total: Score: RESOURCE S Wide Range of Investigatio n Team Experience Professiona l Input Use of Materials INFORMATION SYSTEMS/ PROGRAM S Uses Systems TECHNOLOG Y Uses Equipment. INTERPERSONA L COMMUNICATIO N Team Interaction POINT S& GRAD E

Analysis

Writing Math Speakin g Listenin g 20 Points Score:

Organization Communicatio n Demonstration Uses Programs Applies Technology Team Cooperation

Grade: *The Secretarys Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills from the SCATE model: South Carolina Technological (Center of) Excellence COMMENTS:

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THE LABORATORY REPORT The laboratory report is due by the next lab period. In the grading of physics laboratory reports, the following areas are evaluated according to the grading criteria on Page 6. a. Cover sheet, with name, title, and date; b. Original data sheet; c. Calculation sheet; EXPERIMENTAL VALUES (x and y). % DIFFERENCE = {(y-x)/[(y+x)/2]}(100) FOR COMPARISON OF 2 EXPERIMENTAL VALUES HANDBOOK VALUE AND EXPERIMENT VALUE ( y and s). % ERROR = [(y-s)/s] (100) FOR COMPARISON OF 1 EXPERIMENTAL RESULT (Y) AND 1 HANDBOOK VALUE (S). d. Question and answer sheet. The report should be written in black or blue ink only no pencil. Be sure that your data sheet is accurate; that calculations on a separate sheet are correct and neat; and that all pages are legible.

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PH 171 LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS ROTATION 1

1. PICKET FENCE FREE-FALL 2. FORCES IN EQUILIBRIUM

FALL, 2009

Project 1: Race Car Dynamics (P1) ROTATION 2

3. KINETIC ENERGY & LINEAR MOMENTUM 4. WORK AND ENERGY

Project 2: Water Mills (P2) ROTATION 3

5. ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE 6. HEAT OF VAPORIZATION

Project 3: Home Heat Audit (P3) ROTATION 4

7. DC Circuit: OHMS LAW 8. MAGNETIC FIELDS

Project 4: Home Electrical Audit (P4) ROTATION 5

9. SPEED OF SOUND IN AIR 10. REFLECTION IN PLANE MIRROR

Project 5: Optical Sensors (P5) OR Demonstration

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Team #_______ MONDAY/WEDNESDAY 8:00 9:15AM; 9:30 10:45PM

Lab Orientation Syllabus, Overview Rotation 1 Lab 1. PF Freefall 2. Forces Project 1 (1P) Make-Up Overview, Quiz #1 REPT/PROJ DUE Rotation 2 Lab 3. KE & LM 4. W&E Project 2 (2P) Make-Up Overview, Quiz #2 REPT/PROJ Due Rotation 3 Lab 5. AP 6. HV Project (3P) Make-Up Overview, Quiz #3 REPT/PROJ DUE Rotation 4 Lab 7. DCC - OL 8. MF Project (4P) Make-up Overview, Quiz #4 REPT/PROJ DUE Rotation 5 Lab 9. SSA 10. RPM Project (5P) Make-Up Quiz #5/Demo
Rept./Writ. Proj. Due

FALL, 2009 PH171 LABORATORY SCHEDULE Date 8-17 8-19

Schedule is subject to change at discretion of instructor.

Date 8-24 8-26 8-31 9-2 9-9 9-14

TEAM 1 1 2 1P

TEAM 2 1P 1 2

TEAM 3 2 1P 1

Date 9-14 9-16 9-21 9-23 9-28 9-30

Team 1 3 4 2P

Team 2 2P 3 4

Team 3 4 2P 3

Date 9-30 10-12 10-14 10-19 10-21 10-26

Team 1 5 6 3P

Team 2 3P 5 6

Team 3 6 3P 5

Date 10-26 10-28 11-2 11-4 11-9 11-11

Team 1 7 8 4P

Team 2 4P 7 8

Team 3 8 4P 7

Date 11-11 11-16 11-18 11-23 11-25 11-30

Team 1 9 10 5P

Team 2 5P 9 10

Team 3 10 5P 9

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ATTENDANCE POLICY In support of the Colleges core goal of student success, student attendance in classes is strongly encouraged. A clear relationship exists between class attendance and successful completion of a course. Attendance represents 20% of your grade.

WRITTEN WORK POLICY: The lab report is due at the end of the lab period OR AT THE NEXT LAB PERIOD AT THE LATEST. The project is due on the date indicated in the rotation schedule. You are strongly urged to be timely in turning in lab reports and projects. The student does not collaborate with others in the CALCULATIONS OR THE WRITING of his/her laboratory report. Evidence of collaboration, i.e., identical errors and wording, will result in credit only for doing the experiment. Do not copy verbatim (word-for-word) from authors or internet sources. Give credit to sources as footnotes. MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: An excused student may make up the missed labs on the assigned makeup day. Also, on the assigned makeup day, a student may repeat an experiment. A student is also encouraged to attend this lab for any help he/she may need. A makeup lab is provided for those students who, due to an emergency, were unable to meet a scheduled lab. Therefore, a makeup lab is not to be taken as a right. Check with the instructor before making up a lab. OVERVIEW DAY It is required that you attend the graded lab overview day as marked on your rotation schedule, Page 13. A QUIZ OVER THE PREVIOUS ROTATION IS GIVEN ON OVERVIEW DAY. The instructor gives helpful information on each new set of experiments. Procedure with clarifications for performing each is explained at this time. Use this opportunity to receive assistance on math and writing reports.

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INCOMPLETE POLICY* I: means that part of the work of the course remains unfinished. It shall be given only when there is a reasonable possibility that a passing grade will result from completion of the work. The instructor and student will discuss the requirements for completion of course with the time limit for completion not to exceed a maximum of one year; failure to do so will result in an automatic change of grade from I to E. Each college shall maintain a record of incomplete grades recorded in courses of that college. This record, completed by the instructor at the time the I grade is reported, shall include: (1) the name and number of the student, (2) the course number and hours of credit, (3) semester or session and year of enrollment, (4) signature of the instructor, (5) a brief statement of the reason(s) for recording the incomplete grade, and (6) an adequate guide for removal of the incomplete grade. In the instructors absence, the division chairperson (or designee), shall forward to the college president (or designee) the appropriate letter grade to replace the incomplete grade. WITHDRAWAL POLICY* W: represents a withdrawal from class without completing course requirements. A student may officially withdraw from any class up to and including the date of mid-term with a W grade. After the date of mid-term and through the last class of the semester or session, any student may officially request to withdraw from a course and receive a W which may be given at the discretion of the instructor. Each instructor shall state on the first or second class meeting the factors to be used in determining if a student will be allowed to withdraw during the discretionary period. An instructor shall not assign a student a W for a class unless the student has officially withdrawn from that class in a manner prescribed by the college. The grade of W may be assigned by the College Appeals Board in cases involving a violation of student academic rights or for academic offenses.

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FALL, 2009

2009 FALL Final Exam Schedule

8-17 TO 12-16-09 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Pre-Registration for Currently Enrolled Students Open Registration for Students Not Registered **Last Day to Pay Registration Fees (Tuition) FIRST DAY OF CLASS Last Day to Withdraw from Course and Receive a 100% Refund Last Day to Change Option from Audit to Credit Last Day to Add a Class (Register) Last Day to Withdraw from a Course Without Receiving a Grade of W LEGAL HOLIDAY Last Day to Withdraw from a Course and Receive a 50% Refund Last Day to Apply for Degrees, Diplomas, or Certificates MIDTERM Last Day for Students to Withdraw from a Course Without Instructors Signature, and receive a Grade of W Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit FALL BREAK In-Service Day (No Classes) Thanksgiving Beak Last Day for Students, At the Discretion of the Instructor, To Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W End of Class Work Final Examinations April 6-10 August 10-14 August 14 August 17 August 21 August 21 August 21 August 21 September 7 September 15 September 11 October 2 October 2 October 2 October 5 10 October 22-23 November 26 28 December 8 December 8 December 10 16

**Last Day to Pay Registration Fees to Avoid Cancellation. (A $50 late payment fee may be charged after this date.) College offices are open Monday-Friday only.

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FALL, 2009 Schedule Division of Mathematics & Natural Sciences Instructor: Judy Chabot Lab Courses: 211 PHY, 241 PHY, 171 PH Office: Room 323D Phone: 326-2084 e-mail: judy.chabot@kctcs.edu Time Mon Rm Tues Rm Wed Rm Thr Rm Fri 8:00am 9:15am 9:30am 10:45am 11:00 12:00 1:00pm 1:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm C. Lab C. Lab Office 466 466 323D C. Lab C. Lab Office 466 466 323D C. Lab C. Lab Office 466 466 323D C. Lab C. Lab Office 466 466 323D C. Lab C. Lab Office PH171 PH171 Office 324 324 323D Office Office Office 323D 323D 323D PH171 PH171 Office 324 324 323D Office Office Office 323D 323D 323D PHY211 PHY211 PHY211

Rm 322 322 322

466 466 323D

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FALL, 2009 I have read the syllabus for Applied Physics Laboratory 171PH, and I understand the information it contains. The most effective learning style for me is ________________________________________________. Math courses I have taken are _____________________________________________________. I am a Portal student. (Yes, No) - circle one. My major or field of interest is ________________________. Signed: __________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

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