AP Physics C Liberty High School, Hillsboro, OR (PCC PHY 213 General Physics (Calculus)) ACADEMIC YEAR: 2013 2014 See http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/calendar.html and http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/documents/studenthandbook.pdf for the Dual Credit Schedule. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Milt Scholl OFFICE/ROOM: Liberty High School, Rm. 130, 21945 NW Wagon Way, Hillsboro, OR, 97124 PHONE: 503-844-1250 EMAIL: schollm@hsd.k12.or.us HOURS: School Days, 7:45 3:45 Monday to Friday TEXT: Fundamentals of Physics 6 th Edition, Halliday (ISBN 0-471-33235-6), and Physics for Scientists and Engineers 3rd Edition, Giancoli (ISBN 978-0132431064) MATERIALS: Composition Book (for notes), Binder (for Homework & Handouts), Scientific Calculator POSTINGS: Handouts, including answers to tests and handouts, as well as tutorials and links to useful information can be found on the class group on www.edmodo.com. See Dr. Scholl for the class code. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of AP Calculus AB or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus AB, and previous successful completion of General Physics class. COURSE DESCRIPTION: AP Physics C is designed for college bound students who are interested in majoring in the science or engineering fields and who are interested in a very thorough study of physics. AP Physics C follows the guidelines established by College Board, which mirrors a college level introductory calculusbased physics course. This part of the course focusses on study of Electricity & Magnetism (Electrostatics, Conductors & Capacitance, Electric Circuits, Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism). Physics is an exploration of various scientific
concepts that are at the foundation of our technological society. A primary objective of this course is to instill in the student an appreciation for physics, an understanding of the natural world and the universe, and hopefully a desire for further learning. COURSE GOALS: By the end of this course students are expected to understand the following Big Ideas: o Changes in the natural and designed world are caused by interactions. Interactions of an object with other objects can be described by forces that can cause a change in motion of one or both interacting objects. o The interaction of an object with other objects is governed by conservation principles such as the conservation of mass, energy, mass energy (nuclear interactions), electric charge and linear momentum. o Interactions of an object with other objects can be described and explained by using the concept of the transfer of energy from one object to another, both within a defined system and across the boundary of the system. Energy transfers across the boundary of a system can change the energy within the system. o Attractive and repulsive interactions at a distance (e.g., gravitational, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic) can be described by using the concept of fields. After successful completion of AP Physics, students will be able to: 1) Apply knowledge of electricity and magnetism to explain natural physical processes and related technological advances. 2) Use an understanding of calculus along with physical principles to effectively solve problems encountered in everyday life, further study in science, and in the professional world. 3) Design experiments and acquire data in order to explore physical principles, effectively communicate results, and critically evaluate related scientific studies. 4) Assess the contributions of physics to our evolving understanding of global change and sustainability while placing the development of physics in its historical and cultural context. QUIZZES AND EXAMINATIONS: Contact me in advance if you cannot make an exam. NO CELL PHONES, LAPTOP COMPUTERS, TABLETS, E-DICTIONARIES, TRANSLATION DEVICES OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE TO BE USED
IN CLASS AT ANY TIME (ESPECIALLY DURING EXAMS), WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CALCULATORS. EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCE MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: Any test, quiz, or other assignment that a student misses due to an unexcused absence will be considered late and subject to the late work policy. Any student with an excused absence on a day a homework assignment is due (or a quiz or test day) will be expected to turn in the assignment (or complete the quiz or test) on the day he or she returns to class. Missed in-class assignments (with the exception of lab experiments) will need to be made up. All missed class notes must be obtained from a fellow student. Exceptions to these make-up work policies may be made in the event of special circumstances such as a long term illness or serious emergency. Note: On the day you return to class, it is YOUR responsibility to ask about the completion of make-up work due to absences. It is to your advantage to e-mail me when you are absent to obtain the day s work. Be proactive. All assignments and handouts will be posted on www.edmodo.com. GRADING: Grades are a reflection of what a student knows, understands, and can do as measured by Oregon State and Hillsboro School District Curriculum Standards in the following areas: o Formative Assessments (20% of total grade) - Practice assessments (e.g. class activities, homework, etc.) o Summative Assessments (80% of total grade) - Evaluation assessment (e.g. quizzes and tests, special projects, specific writing assignments, & formal lab write-ups ) Grade A (100%-80%) B (79%-60%) C (59%-40%) D (39%-20%) F (19%-0%) Level of Proficiency Indicates a student has demonstrated an advanced level of mastery. Indicates a student has demonstrated a highly proficient level of understanding. Indicates a student has demonstrated a proficient level of understanding. Indicates a student has demonstrated a beginning or emerging level of understanding. Indicates a student has demonstrated failing work which does not meet minimum expectations and demonstrates lack of
I Incomplete understanding and competence. Indicates insufficient evidence to make an accurate determination of level of understanding. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Any student who cheats will receive an automatic grade of zero for that assignment or exam. Communication of any nature during exams is unacceptable and will result in automatic point deductions. Plagiarism is also considered to be cheating. Plagiarism is defined as copying another person s written work (more than three words in a row) and not properly crediting the source. I may also choose to lower your course grade to F in accordance with the guidelines contained in the Hillsboro School District s Student Handbook and in PCC s Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (ASPCC). ATTENDANCE/GUIDELINES: Regular attendance is essential to academic success. Please see me if you have any attendance problems. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what work was done in class, what assignments were made, and to learn the material. READING AND STUDY HABITS: This is a college-preparatory inquiry science course designed to prepare students for additional science classes as well as for AP Physics at Liberty High School. With this level of rigor required by a college-level course, there are certain expectations. They are as follows: o Be responsible: This means arriving to class on time, with materials, following directions, and being ready to learn. o Be respectful: This means respecting one another, the property of others, the room, the equipment, and yourself. o Be safe: This is especially important in a science laboratory. Students will need to follow ALL safety instructions and procedures. Failure to follow safety protocol will result in removal from class, and possible failure. o Focus on Academics: Class time is Physics time maintaining that focus is a key to success. o Participate: Willingness to do labs, asking questions, and being involved in class activities. o Be willing to work in and out of class: Because physics permeates the universe, it is all around and there will be things that need to be completed outside of class and the classroom. o Have fun: Understanding how the universe works is an awesome experience.
FLEXIBILITY STATEMENT: The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class situations. ADA STATEMENT: If you require specific instructional accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.
SCHEDULE OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES Second Semester (Electricity and Magnetism): Electric Charge and Electric Fields: Electric field and field lines, Coulomb s law, point and continuous charge distribution, motion of charged particles in an electric field Gauss's Law: Electric flux, Gauss s law and various continuous charge distributions Electric Potential: Electric potential and calculations of various charge distributions, equipotential lines and surfaces, electric fields and potential difference, electric potential energy Capacitance: Capacitance, determining capacitance (parallel plate capacitor, cylindrical capacitor, spherical capacitor), capacitors in series and in parallel, potential energy and energy density, dielectrics Current and Resistance: Current, resistance, Ohm s Law, resistivity, power Circuits: Electromotive force, resistors in series and parallel, Kirchoff s rules, RC circuits Magnetic Fields: Magnetic field, magnetic force on a moving charge, magnetic force on a current carrying wire Magnetic Fields Due To Currents: Biot-Savart law, magnetic field of a long straight wire or circular loop, force between parallel wires, Ampere s law, solenoids and toroids Induction And Inductance: Magnetic flux, Faraday s law, Lenz s law, induced emf and electric fields, inductors and self-inductance, RL circuits, magnetic energy Magnetism of Matter: Maxwell s Equations, Gauss law for magnetic fields, Maxwell s extension of Ampere s law, Maxwell s Equations (after the AP Physics C Test) Introduction to Particle Physics and Quantum Mechanics