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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Spring
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
Physics 120
Number of credits:
4
Course Description:
Application of physics concepts and principles to the real world. Topics selected
from mechanics, heat, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Astronomy and modern physics will also be
surveyed
Pre-/Co-requisites:
High-School Algebra
Course Objectives:
The primary goal of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of
basic physical principles that will aid them in everyday lives and careers as informed members of society
as well as in other courses. The students should attain a conceptual understanding of physics and math
concepts so that they can readily apply their knowledge to real world problems and situations. Travel
may be necessary to understand the role of physics in their everyday life.
Instructor:
Angie Bartholomay
Office:
NSC 111
Office Hours:
MWF 9-10am
Phone:
701-228-5471
Email:
angela.bartholomay@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule:
Lecture M,W,F 12:15-12:59, NSC 105 Lab T 12:00-1:50 pm NSC 121
Textbook(s):
Physics; Paul G Hewitt, 9
th
Ed. 2012
Course Requirements:
Textbook, Scientific calculator, Notebook
Grading Policy:
Grades will be assigned based on the following scheme:
A- 90-100%; B 80-89.4% ; C- 70-79.4%; D- 60-69.4%; F<60%
Component
points possible
total
Unit exams
3 x 100
300
Final exam
1 x 120
120
Quizzes
12 x 15
180
Lab reports
12x 25
300
Total
900 pts
In order for you to be successful in physics you will need to attend class & lab, practice assigned
problems, reading the text and participating in class.
Tentative Course Outline:
Week #1
Chapter #1- Science, scientific method, structure of the solar system
Week #2
Martin Luther King Day Jan. 16
th
No Class
Chapter #2 & 3 - Motion in one dimension
Week #3
Chapter #4- Force, Newton’s Laws of motion
Week #4
Exam Unit #1
Week #5
Chapter #6- momentum, work
Week #6
Chapter #7- energy, conservation of energy, power
Week #6
Chapter #8- rotational motion
Week #7
Chapter #9- gravity
President’s Day Feb 20
th
– No Classes
Week #8
Chapter #10 projection and satellite motion
Exam Unit #2
Week #9
Chapter #11- Atomic nature of matter & Chapter #12- Solids
Spring Break March 13-17
Week #10
Chapter #13- liquids & Chapter #14- gases