Class Hours:     3

  Credit  Hours:              4

Lab Hours:       3

Date Revised:       Fall 2009

 Week        Topics Covered in Group Activity                     Laboratory

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

Group Experiment #1

12.7 Dynamic Balance

Newton’s Second Law Applied

12.8 Spin and Orbital Angular Momentum

to Rotational Motion

12.9 Gyroscopic Motion

Test 1

3

Chapter 13, Gravitation

13.1 Newton’s Law of Gravitation

13.2 Gravitational and Inertial Mass

Group Experiment #2

13.3 The Gravitational Field Strength

Rotational Equilibrium:

13.4 Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion

Calculation of Supports

13.5 Continuous Distribution of Mass

Reactions of a Loaded Beam

Historical Note: Background to Principia

4

Chapter 14, Solids and Fluids

14.1 Density

14.2 Elastic Moduli

Group Experiment #3

14.3 Pressure in Fluids

Center of mass

14.4 Archimedes’s Principle

14.5 The Equation of Continuity

14.6 Bernoulli’s Equation

Test 2

5

Chapter 15, Oscillations

15.1 Simple Harmonic Oscillation

Group Experiment #4

15.2 The Block-Spring System

Archimedes’ Principle

15.3 Energy in Simple Harmonic Notion

Buoyancy

15.4 Pendulum

6

Chapter 16, Mechanical Waves

16.1 Wave Characteristics

Group Experiment #5

16.2 Superposition of Waves

Hooke’s Law

16.3 Speed of a Pulse on a String

16.4 Reflection and Transmission

16.5 Traveling Waves

Test 3

7

Chapter 16, Continued…

16.6   Traveling Harmonic Waves

Group Experiment #6

16.7   Standing Waves

Speed of Transverse Waves

16.8   Resonant Standing Waves on a String

(In Stretched Strings)

16.9   The Wave Equation

16.10 Energy Transport on a String

16.11 Velocity of Waves on a String

8

Chapter 17, Sound

17.1 The Nature of Sound Waves

Group Experiment #7

17.2 Resonant Standing Sound Waves

Speed of Longitudinal Waves

17.3 The Doppler Effect

(Sound Speed Measurement)

17.4 Interference I Time: Beats

17.5 Velocity of Longitudinal Waves in a Fluid

17.6 Sound Intensity

Test 4

9

Chapter 18, Temperature, Thermal Expansion, and

Gas Law

18.1 Temperature

Group Experiment #8

18.2 Temperature Scales

Coefficient of Thermal

18.3 The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

Expansion of Solids

18.4 The Equation of State of an Ideal Gas

18.5 Constant-Volume Gas Thermometer

18.6 Thermal Expansion

10

Chapter 19, First Law of Thermodynamics

19.1 Specific Heat

Group Experiment #9

19.2 Latent Heat

Specific Heat Measurement

19.3 The Mechanical Equivalent of Heat

19.4 Work in Thermodynamics

19.5 First Law of Thermodynamics

Test 5

11

Chapter 19, Continued…

19.6 Application of The First Law of Thermodynamics

Group Experiment #10

19.7 Ideal Gases

 Heat Transport (Conduction)

19.8 Speed of Sound

19.9 Heat Transport

12

Chapter 20, Kinetic Theory

20.1 The Model of an Ideal Gas

Group Problem Session

20.2 Kinetic Interpretation of Pressure

20.3 Kinetic Interpretation of Temperature

20.4 Specific Heats of an Ideal Gas

Test 6

13

Chapter 20, Continued...

20.5 Equipartition of Energy

Group Problem Session

20.6 Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution of Speeds

20.7 Mean Free Path

20.8 Van der Waals Equation: Phase Diagrams

14

Chapter 21, Entropy and The Second Law of Thermodynamics

21.1   Heat Engine, Kelvin-Planck Statement of the 2^nd Law

21.2   Refrigerators and the Clausius Statement of the 2^nd Law

21.3   Equivalence of the Kelvin-Planck & Clausius Statements

21.4   Reversible and Irreversible Processes

Group Problem Session

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

15

Final Exam Period

     The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the principles of physics as basis for their continuation of studies in Science and Medical profession. At work sites, the graduates often need to work with equipment that work by the virtue of physics principles. Examples are traction equipment, X-ray machines, sonogram, blood pressure measurement devices, etc. The examples and problems selected for the course give the students the necessary knowledge and skills to read and analyze scientific data with proper understanding of the units involved and the type of physical quantity measured. The first few chapters lay down the foundation that is absolutely necessary to understand the physical quantities that appear in later chapters and are often seen on equipment used in medicine or industry. On this basis, after finishing this course, students will be able to:

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 programs.

       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 the solutions to the 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),  and

8

use computers with appropriate software during class or lab as a boost to the learning process (Technology Literacy Outcome).

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.

Students are primarily evaluated on the basis of test/quiz type assessments and homework as outlined on the syllabus and supplement distributed by the instructor.

A

The following formula is used to evaluate the course grade:

Course Grade = (0.75)x(Theory Grade) + (0.25)x(Lab Grade)

B

Theory Grade = 0.80(Tests + Quizzes + H.W. ) + 0.20(Comprehensive Final)  

Tests count (80%), quizzes (10%), and homework (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.

C

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.

D

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.

E

Grading Scale:   (91-100: A),  (87-91: B+),  ( 81-87 : B),  (77-81: C+),  (70-77:C), and (60-70: D)

Attendance: College Policy mandates that a student be present for at least 75% of the scheduled class and lab meetings in order to receive credit for the course.

Final Exam:  Final Exam must be taken during the Final Exam Week.  No early Final Exam will be given.

Lab Reports: No late lab report will be accepted and there are No Lab Make-ups

1

Newton’s Second Law Applied to Rotational Motion

2

Rotational Equilibrium: Supports Reactions of a Loaded Beam

3

Center of Mass

4

Archimedes’ Principle: Buoyancy

5

Hooke’s Law

6

Speed of Transverse Waves in a Stretched String

7

Speed of Longitudinal Waves (Sound) in a Fluid (Air)

8

Coefficient of Thermal Linear Expansion of Solids

9

Specific Heat Measurement

10

Heat Transport (Conduction)