PHYS
251 – Matter and Energy Laboratory
Instructor: |
Rachel C. Law |
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Office: |
Sims 109A |
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Email: |
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Telephone: |
323-4923 |
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Office Hours: |
R 11:30 -12:30 and by appointment |
PHYS
251
Course
Description
PHYS251 –Matter
and Energy Lab is a separate course from PHYS250 with an independent
grade. It facilitates learning many of the same principles and
applications of physical science discussed in PHYS 250. Critical thinking
and the application of science and scientific methods will be emphasized. Each week we will
explore some important scientific principle or a phenomenon to learn more about
Matter and Energy. It is important that
the student engage with the material, classmates and the instructor for
discussion and participation. This is an
active course. Participation affects lab
grades.
Course
Objectives
Student Competencies
PHYS 251 is a one (1) credit hour course. PHYS 251 meets in Sims 207.
Physics labs do
not meet the first week of classes. The following is a tentative schedule
for labs. Some modifications may
be made.
Date: |
Lab - Principles Emphasized |
Sept 2 |
Introduction to Data Studio - Acquisition and manipulation of
data |
Sept 9 |
Student Power - Calculation of Work and Power |
Sept 16 |
Pendulum Movement - Experimental Methods and Scientific Approach |
Sept 23 |
Density - Measurement, Precision and Significant Figures |
Sept 30 |
Spreadsheets and Graphing - Manipulating and Displaying Data |
Oct. 7 |
Calorimetry – Exothermic and Endothermic Processes
(calculation of heat) |
Oct. 14 |
Latent Heat of Fusion - Energy Associated with a Phase Change |
Oct. 21 |
Electrostatic Charge - Positive and Negative Charges and Induced
Charges |
Oct. 28 |
Heat of Solution - Endo and Exothermic Processes |
Nov. 4 |
Experimentally Determining a Chemical Formula |
Nov. 11 |
Titrations (Acids and Bases) - Applying an Analytical Technique |
Nov. 18 |
Solutions and Solubility - Polar and Non-polar Nature of
Substances |
Nov. 25 |
Thanksgiving
Holiday – No Lab |
Dec. 2 |
Test |
Grading
Grades will be the average of the
individual lab grades (weighted equally) and a cumulative test (given the last
meeting time of the semester. The test will count as two lab grades. This test will consist of problems similar to
those in labs and questions concerning material covered. Grades will be
as follows:
90-100%
A
80-89.9%
B
70-79.9%
C
60-69.9%
D
Below
60% F
Each student is urged to keep a file of all labs throughout the semester and
notes taken in lab. These will serve as review material for the exam.
Attendance to labs and test is
extremely important because labs and the test
cannot be
made up.
A student must be present during the entire
period in order to be counted present. It is essential for students to be
on time. Students who are tardy will be counted
absent.*
*NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT PRESENT WHEN
YOUR NAME IS CALLED,
YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED ABSENT.
Any student absent for more than 20% of labs will not receive a passing grade for the
course.
Turn cell phones off during
lecture.
Distractive or disrespectful behavior will
not be tolerated. On the first infraction
the student will be dismissed from class and receive a zero for the lab. Upon any infraction after one request to
leave the classroom campus security will be called to escort the student from
class.
Attendance to labs is required to
receive credit for that lab.
Any student absent for more than 20%
of lab meetings will not receive a passing grade for the course.
Students with
Disabilities
Winthrop University is dedicated to providing access to education. If you
have a disability and need classroom accommodations, please contact Gena Smith, Coordinator,
Services for Students with Disabilities, at 323-3290, as soon as
possible. Once you have your Professor Notification Form, please tell me
so that I am aware of your accommodations well before the first {test/paper/assignment}.
Student Conduct Code: “Responsibility for good conduct rests with students
as adult individuals.” The policy on student academic misconduct is outlined in the “Student Conduct Code Academic Misconduct Policy” in
the online Student Handbook (http://www2.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/handbook/StudentHandbook.pdf).
Cheating and plagiarism in any form is not permitted.
Carefully read the Winthrop University Conduct Code printed in the Winthrop
University Student Handbook. Also online at: http://www2.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/handbook/StudentHandbook.pdf