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.
Course
Objectives
Student Competencies
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 |
September 2 |
Introduction to Data
Studio - Acquisition and manipulation of data |
September 9 |
Student Power -
Calculation of Work and Power |
September 16 |
Pendulum Movement -
Experimental Methods and Scientific Approach |
September 23 |
Density - Measurement,
Precision and Significant Figures |
September 30 |
Spreadsheets and
Graphing - Manipulating and Displaying Data |
October 7 |
Calorimetry – Exothermic and Endothermic Processes
(calculation of heat) |
October 14 |
Latent Heat of Fusion
- Energy Associated with a Phase Change |
October 21 |
Electrostatic Charge -
Positive and Negative Charges and Induced Charges |
October 28 |
Heat of Solution -
Endo and Exothermic Processes |
November 4 |
Experimentally
Determining a Chemical Formula |
November 11 |
Titrations (Acids and
Bases) - Applying an Analytical Technique |
November 18 |
Solutions and
Solubility - Polar and Non-polar Nature of Substances |
December 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.
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