MTWRF
Course: Physics 113 is a one semester general physics
course concerning the principles and practical applications of mechanics,
vibrations and wave motion. This course
will introduce you to the basic concepts and principles of physics that apply
to your major/minor and will show you how to apply those concepts to real life
problems. One of the main objectives of
this course is to help you develop your problem-solving skills.
Lectures: Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday in room 1110 Rood Hall from
Instructor: Bob
Phone: 387-4959. Email: Scherzer@wmich.edu
Office Hours: Monday
Textbook: College Physics (7th edition)
by R. A. Serway and J. S. Faughn
(2006) Thomson Brooks/Cole. It should be
brought to every lecture. We will try to
cover Chapters 1-9, 13, 14 during the semester.
Prerequisite: Math
110 (Algebra I)
1. It is Department Policy that a grade of “C” or better in a
prerequisite course is required before enrollment is permitted in the
next-sequence course. A student who does
not meet this requirement must drop this course as soon as possible and no
later than the no-refund deadline.
2. It is University Policy that the number of times a course may be
taken is limited to three (including withdrawals). A student whose current
enrollment is in violation of this policy must drop this course as soon as
possible and no later than the deadline for no refund of tuition.
Corequisite: Physics 1140
(General Physics I Lab)
Assignments: Assignments
will be made on Friday of each week rather than day-to-day. It is assumed that you have the maturity to
budget your time to your best advantage in this class. The earlier in the week you read the material
and complete the assigned problems, the more meaningful the lectures will
be. I will not collect the problems you have worked. We will work out these problems in
class. You are to use these problems as
a guide to how well you understand the textbook and the lectures.
Calculator: A
pocket, non-programmable calculator will be needed and should be brought to all
exams and lectures.
Quizzes: There
will be eight 30-minute quizzes, each counting 30 points (3%) for a
total of 240 points (24%) toward the final grade. You will be quizzed on all the material
covered in the previous week.
Exams: There
will be four one-hour exams. The highest
three will each count 150 points (15%) for a total of 450 points (45%) toward
your final grade. You will be tested on
all material covered since the previous exam.
No make-up exams or quizzes
will be given if you miss one exam/quiz.
If you miss an exam/quiz, you will receive a zero. The only exception to this policy is a major
medical problem or death in the immediate family. Proof will be necessary.
Final
Exam: The comprehensive (Chapter
1-9, 13, 14) two-hour final exam will take place on Wednesday, April 26th
from
Quizzes and exams will be based in part on assigned problems.
The Best way to prepare for quizzes and exams is to practice by solving problems individually or in groups.
Point Allocation: 8 quizzes @ 30 points each = 240
1
Final Exam @ 310 points
= 310
1000
Grading Scale: A 920-1000
BA 860-919
B 800-859
CB 740-799
C 600-739
DC 540-599
D 480-539
E <479
Tentative Schedule:
Jan.
16, Quiz Feb. 6, Quiz Mar. 13, Quiz
Jan.
23, Quiz Feb. 13, Quiz Mar. 20, Exam 3
Apr. 10, Exam 4
Jan.
30, Exam 1 Feb. 20, Exam 2 Mar. 27, Quiz Apr. 26,
Final Exam
Mar. 6, Quiz Apr. 3, Quiz