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DR. M. AGREST 

INTRODUCTORY  PHYSICS  I 
PHYS101090  & Labs L01, L03, L90
Text Books:
PHYSICS 
Sixth edition 
by 
J.D. Cutnell & K.W.Johnson

John Wiley & Sons, Inc 
Mikhail M. Agrest 
Lectures on Introductory Physics I
/revised/
Tavenner Publishing Company, 2004

ISBN 1-930208-91-X 
College of Charleston Physics Laboratory 101 Manual  
THIS 


COURSE IS:
An introductory physics course intended for those students who plan to take only one physics sequence. Subjects covered are: mechanics (vectors, linear and rotational motion, equilibrium, and gravitational fields); heat (mechanical and thermal; properties of solids, liquids, and gases); and wave motion. Upon completion of 101 with a grade of B or better and successful completion of MATH 120 a student may transfer to PHYS 202. Lectures three hours per week. 
Prerequisite:
PHYS 101L is a co-requisite or prerequisite.          PHYS 101 is a prerequisite for PHYS 102
NOTE:    A working knowledge of algebra and simple trigonometry is assumed.
ATTENDANCE


POLICY:
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You are expected to attend all classes and laboratory periods.


You are responsible for all materials covered in class and lab and all outside assignments. 
GRADING


SCALE:
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A   90-100 
B+   86-89 
B   80-85
C+   76-79 
C   70-75
D   60-69 
F   <60 
ONE-HOUR

TESTS:

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There will be three  (3)  one-hour tests.
The dates for the tests are in the syllabus.
Makeup of just one test of your choice is allowed. 
FINAL 

EXAM:

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There will be a three-hour written Final Exam. 


There are no exemptions from the Final exam.
The Final exam covers the entire semester's work.
GRADING 

POLICY:
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Your grade for the course is determined by: 

1. Average of the three  (3) one-hour tests. . . . .60 % 
2. Final Exam  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 30 % 
3. Homework & your work in class . . . . . . . .  . . . .5 % 
4. General impression of your work in class. .  . .5 % 
PREPARATION 

FOR CLASS:
You are expected to have read the assignment from your text for each class. 
ASSIGNED

PROBLEMS:
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Problems will be assigned from each chapter.
Some problems from each chapter will be collected and graded. 

Late homework will not be accepted.
LABS
A laboratory program to accompany  PHYS 101.
Laboratory three hours per week. 
PHYS 101 is a co-requisite or prerequisite for PHYS 101L. 
Lab. Reports
Lab. Reports are due next Lab.Session 
QUIZZES: 

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There will be a short quiz at the beginning of most labs. 

The quiz will be on the material from the previous lab. 
GRADING 


POLICY:
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Your grade for the LAB is determined by: 

1. Lab participation. .  . . . . . .  . .  . . . . . .  . .  . . . . . .  . .25% 
2. Lab reports . .  . . . . . .  . .  . . . . . .  . .  . . . . . .  . .  . . . 25% 
3. Lab quizzes  . .  . . . . . .  . .  . . . . . .  . .  . . . . . .  . .  . . .40% 
4. General impression of your work in class. . .  . . . . 10% 
   




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