DR. M. AGREST 
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INTRODUCTORY  PHYSICS  I 
PHYS101001  & Labs L01
Text Books:
COLLEGE PHYSICS 
Fourth edition 
by 
 Jerry Wilson & Anthony J. Buffa 
PRENTICE HALL 
Mikhail M. Agrest 
Lectures on Introductory Physics I
Tavenner Publishing Company, 2002. 
154 pages with illustrations; 
ISBN 1-930208-67-7 
College of Charleston Physics Laboratory 101 Manual  (Summer'03) 
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 two (2)  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 two (2) 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% 
H A V E   A    G O O D   S E M E S T E R 
Title 
P101001
Departmental 
 Information
Contact info 
Summer '03
General info
Course 
calendar 
P101001 & L01
The Honor System
Classroom 
Code of Conduct
Physics and Astronomy courses
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