Phys1111 Fall2018 Syllabus
Phys1111 Fall2018 Syllabus
Phys1111 Fall2018 Syllabus
Department of Physics
Kennesaw State University
Lecture: MWF in Clendenin Building Room 1008: 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Recitation:
MW in Clendenin Building Room 2009: 3:00 - 3:50 PM
F in Mathematics & Statistics Building Room 112: 3:00 - 3:50 PM
1. Instructor
Dr. Ayao Mamert Sossah
Office: SC 538 (Science Building, Kennesaw Campus)
E-mail: asossah@kennesaw.edu
Phone: 470-578-2482
Office Hours: MW: 10:00 - 11:30 AM, F: 10:00 - 12:00 PM, and/or by appointment.
3. Prerequisites
MATH 1112, MATH 1113, or MATH 1190 with Minimum Grade of C
4.1. Textbook
Cutnell & Johnson Physics, 10th Edition: Volume One; Wiley
The schedule for the course covers Chapters1-17, with a loose coverage of 11-14.
4.2. Calculator
A simple scientific or graphing calculator for exams. Smart phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets,
PDAs are not allowed during in-class or final exams.
5. Course Resources
6.1. Recitation
Every student enrolled in this class is required to attend his/her recitation session. The recitations
are designed to give direct guidance to students on how to apply their learning from in-class
materials (lectures) to develop and improve their problem solving skills.
6.3. Exams
Exams consist of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and problem solving
questions.
There will be four (4) in-class exams, and the lowest grade will be dropped, and will not be
counted toward the cumulative grade for this class.
The final exam is a comprehensive exam, and it is scheduled on Wednesday, December 05 2018
(01:00 PM - 3:00 PM). http://registrar.kennesaw.edu/dates-deadlines/final-exams-fall.php
There will be no make-up of in-class exams. Missing more than one (1) in-class exam will result
in a grade of zero (0) that will lower the overall semester grade.
A make-up final exam will be given only to students with legitimate and documented reasons.
As soon as the student is aware of the unavoidable situation regarding the final exam, he/she
must contact me (instructor), and present sufficient documentation justifying his/her absence at
the final exam.
6.5. Exams Schedule
7. Learning Objectives
7.1. Explain and interpret physical situations as stated in a word problem
7.2. Demonstrate a working knowledge in kinematics
7.3. Understand the principles of forces, energy and work and have a working knowledge of its
application.
7.4. Effectively apply knowledge to solve problems in rotational kinematics and dynamics
7.5. Demonstrate knowledge in core principles of waves and vibrations
8. Reading assignments
Students are required to read assigned textbook sections before those topics are discussed in
class. Regular reading is an important part of class preparation, and allows the student to ask
questions in order to improve his/her understanding of the subject.
Students need to be aware of the university policies on withdrawals and incompletes. The last
day of Drop/Add is Sunday, August 19 2018 (08/19/2018, S) at 11:45 PM. This is the last
opportunity to get out of the class without a grade appearing on your academic record.
The withdraw deadline is Wednesday, October 03 2018 (10/03/2018, W). This is the last
opportunity to get out of the class with a W grade.
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