PELLISSIPPI STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASTER SYLLABUS
MECHANICS & HEAT W/ LAB II  PHYS 1320
Class Hours: 3.0						Credit Hours: 4.0
Laboratory Hours: 3.0						Revised: Fall 09
Catalog Course Description:
	A calculus-based introduction to mechanics and heat. This course is a continuation of Mechanics and Heat I.  It covers rigid body equilibrium, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, ideal gas behavior, oscillatory motion, and acoustics.  Course includes 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory applications.
Entry Level Standards:
	Students registering for this course must have a strong background in calculus and trigonometry.
Prerequisite:
	PHYS 1310
Co-requisite:
	MATH 1920
Textbook (s) and Other Course Materials:
	University Physics, by Harris Benson, Revised Edition. Physics 2010 Lab Manual plus a few handouts.
I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis:
	Week				Topic
	1				Chapter 12, Angular Momentum & Statics 12.1 The Torque Vector 12.2 Angular Momentum 12.3 Rotational Dynamics 12.4 Conservation of Angular Momentum 12.5 Conditions for Static Equilibrium
	2				Chapters 12, Continued…. 12.6 Center of Gravity 12.7 Dynamic Balance 12.8 Spin and Orbital Angular Momentum 12.9 Gyroscopic Motion Test 1 Group Experiment #1 Newton’s Second Law Applied to Rotational Motion
	3				Chapter 13, Gravitation 13.1 Newton’s Law of Gravitation 13.2 Gravitational and Inertial Mass 13.3 The Gravitational Field Strength 13.4 Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion 13.5 Continuous Distribution of Mass Historical Note: Background to Principia Group Experiment #2 Rotational Equilibrium: Calculation of Supports Reactions of a Loaded Beam
	4				Chapter 14, Solids and Fluids 14.1 Density 14.2 Elastic Moduli 14.3 Pressure in Fluids 14.4 Archimedes’s Principle 14.5 The Equation of Continuity 14.6 Bernoulli’s Equation Test 2 Group Experiment #3 Center of mass
	5				Chapter 15, Oscillations 15.1 Simple Harmonic Oscillation 15.2 The Block-Spring System 15.3 Energy in Simple Harmonic Notion 15.4 Pendulum Group Experiment #4 Archimedes’ Principle Buoyancy
	6				Chapter 16, Mechanical Waves 16.1 Wave Characteristics 16.2 Superposition of Waves 16.3 Speed of a Pulse on a String 16.4 Reflection and Transmission 16.5 Traveling Waves Test 3 Group Experiment #5 Hooke’s Law
	7				Chapter 16, Continued… 16.6 Traveling Harmonic Waves 16.7 Standing Waves 16.8 Resonant Standing Waves on a String 16.9 The Wave Equation 16.10 Energy Transport on a String 16.11 Velocity of Waves on a String Group Experiment #6 Speed of Transverse Waves (In Stretched Strings)
	8				Chapter 17, Sound 17.1 The Nature of Sound Waves 17.2 Resonant Standing Sound Waves 17.3 The Doppler Effect 17.4 Interference I Time: Beats 17.5 Velocity of Longitudinal Waves in a Fluid 17.6 Sound Intensity Test 4 Group Experiment #7 Speed of Longitudinal Waves (Sound Speed Measurement)
	9				Chapter 18, Temperature, Thermal Expansion, and Gas Law 18.1 Temperature 18.2 Temperature Scales 18.3 The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics 18.4 The Equation of State of an Ideal Gas 18.5 Constant-Volume Gas Thermometer 18.6 Thermal Expansion Group Experiment #8 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Solids
	10				Chapter 19, First Law of Thermodynamics 19.1 Specific Heat 19.2 Latent Heat 19.3 The Mechanical Equivalent of Heat 19.4 Work in Thermodynamics 19.5 First Law of Thermodynamics Test 5 Group Experiment #9 Specific Heat Measurement
	11				Chapter 19, Continued… 19.6 Application of The First Law of Thermodynamics 19.7 Ideal Gases 19.8 Speed of Sound 19.9 Heat Transport Group Experiment #10  Heat Transport (Conduction)
	12				Chapter 20, Kinetic Theory 20.1 The Model of an Ideal Gas 20.2 Kinetic Interpretation of Pressure 20.3 Kinetic Interpretation of Temperature 20.4 Specific Heats of an Ideal Gas Test 6 Group Problem Session
	13				Chapter 20, Continued... 20.5 Equipartition of Energy 20.6 Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution of Speeds 20.7 Mean Free Path 20.8 Van der Waals Equation: Phase Diagrams Group Problem Session
	14				Chapter 21, Entropy and The Second Law of Thermodynamics 21.1 Heat Engine, Kelvin-Planck Statement of the 2nd Law 21.2 Refrigerators and the Clausius Statement of the 2nd Law 21.3 Equivalence of the Kelvin-Planck & Clausius Statements 21.4 Reversible and Irreversible Processes 21.5 The Carnot Cycle 21.6 The Gasoline Engine (Otto Cycle) 21.7 Entropy 21.8 Entropy and The Second Law 21.9 The Availability of Energy 21.10 Entropy and Disorder Group Problem Session
	15				Final Exam Period
II. Course Objectives*:
	A.			explain Metric and American units and systems and perform various conversions between the two, (The gauges at work sites often use both types of units),(V.1 & V.3)
	B.			Describe the motion of a body and calculate the necessary parameters by using equations of motion in a practical situation,(V.1 & V.4)
	C.			Analyze force-motion relations in a practical situation ,(V.1 & V.4)
	D.			calculate the work done by a force as well as energy calculations and conversion to heat (calories),(V.1 & V.4)
	E.			explain different forms of energy and their conversion to each other as well as the Principle of Conservation of Energy in practical situations at work sites,(V.1, V.2, V.3,& V.4)
	F.			apply the laws of conservation of energy and momentum, (V.2, V.3,& V.4)
	G.			calculate the parameters involved in the motion of a rotating object such as particle separators (centrifugal separating devices),(V.2 & V.4)
	H.			apply the laws of fluid pressure and density to measure the necessary parameters in a practical situation at work, (V.1 & V.3)
	I.			make temperature measurements in different scales and convert and use them for heat and energy calculations with or without phase change,(V.3)
	J.			apply the equations for thermal expansion of solids, liquids, and gases, (V.3)
	K.			Describe oscillatory motion by measuring wavelength, amplitude, and the phase of motion of mechanical waves such as sound, (V.1 & V.3)
	L.			apply the knowledge of sound parameters such as frequency, wavelength, and in interpreting the signals on measurement devices in sonography and ultrasound, (V.3)
	M.			apply the conditions of static equilibrium to find the forces acting on an object in a given situation, (V.1 & V.3) and
	N.			use the concept of torque of a force to analyze the static equilibrium of a rigid body. (V.3)
*Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the university parallel program.
III. Instructional Processes*:
Students will:
	1.			learn in a cooperative mode by working in small groups with other students and exchanging ideas within each group (or sometimes collectively) while being coached by the instructor who provides assistance when needed (Active Learning Strategy),
	2.			learn by being a problem solver rather than being lectured (Active Learning Strategy),
	3.			explore and seek solutions to given problems that measures his/her level of accomplishment (Active Learning Strategy),
	4.			visit industry sites or will be visited by a person from industry who applies the concepts being learned at his/her work site (Transitional Strategy),
	5.			gradually be given higher- and higher-level problems to promote his/her critical thinking ability (Active Learning Strategy),
	6.			search for the solution to the assigned projects by examining the available software and resources. (Transitional Strategy),
	7.			get engaged in learning processes such as projects, mentoring, apprenticeships, and/or research activities as time allows (Transitional Strategy),
	8.			use computers with appropriate software during class or lab as a boost to the learning process (Technological Literacy Outcome)
*Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference TBR’s goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process.
IV. Expectations for Student Performance*:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
	1.			apply the physics concepts to theoretical and practical situations (A through K),
	2.			estimate an unknown parameter in a given practical situation by using the physics principles involved, (B, D, E, F, G, H, and I),
	3.			recognize and identify the use of equipment and machines from the units used in their gauges, (A),
	4.			master energy calculations to estimate energy requirement and feasibility in a given situation, (D, E, and F),
	5.			perform necessary conversion between Metric and non-metric units and systems (A),
	6.			apply the kinematics equations to describe motion, (B and C),
	7.			apply the kinetics equation in force-motion situations (B and C),
	8.			calculate the work done, energy involved, and energy conversions in a given problem (D, E, and F),
	9.			solve problems involving circular motion as well as torque, energy, and momentum calculations (E, F, and G),
	10.			solve temperature and heat problems with or without phase change, (I),
	11.			solve problems involving heat effect and thermal expansion in solids, fluids, and gases (J),
	12.			solve problems in oscillatory motion in order to find the parameters involved (K and L),
	13.			solve and analyze fluid pressure, air pressure, and density problems (H),
	14.			apply a vector approach where vector quantities are involved (M),
	15.			resolve a vector into two components graphically and analytically (M), and
	16.			apply force and torque equilibrium concepts in solving rigid-body problems (M, N, and O).
*Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above.
V. Evaluation:
	A. Testing Procedures:
			Students are primarily evaluated on the basis of test/quiz type assessments and homework as outlined on the syllabus supplement distributed by the instructor. The following formula is used to evaluate the course grade: Course Grade = (0.75) x (Theory Grade) + (0.25) x (Lab Grade) Theory Grade = 0.80 (Tests + Quizzes + H.W. ) + 0.20 (Comprehensive Final)                                       (80%)     (10%)     (10%) The number of tests may vary from 5 to 7.  The percentages given for tests, quizzes, and homework may vary depending on the instructor. Final Exam must be taken during the Final Exam Week.  No early Final Exam will be given.
	B. Laboratory Expectations:
		Laboratory Grade = (the sum of reports grades) / (the number of the reports). 10 experiments* are designed for the course. Each experiment requires a report that must be at least spell-checked. Procedures for a standard lab report will be given by your instructor. To avoid a ZERO Laboratory Grade, at least 6 reports must be turned in.  No late lab report(s) will be accepted and there are No Lab Make-ups.
	C. Field Work:
		Site Visits: The necessary site visits will be announced as the arrangements are made. Evaluation will be based on of attendance as well as the visit report.
	D. Other Evaluation Methods:
		N/A
	E. Grading Scale:
		91-100 :  A          77-81 : C+  87-  91  : B+        70-77 : C 81-  87  : B           60-70 : D
VI. Policies:
	A. Attendance Policy:
		Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course.  Individual departments/programs/disciplines, with the approval of the vice president of Learning, may have requirements that are more stringent.
	B. Academic Dishonesty:
		Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.  Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class.  In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course.
	C. Accommodations for disabilities:
		Students who need accommodations because of a disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated should inform the instructor immediately, privately after class or in her or his office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 134 or 126 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153. More information is available at www.pstcc.edu/departments/swd/.