Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Week #10 Exam unit #3; Easter Break March 30-April 2 Week #11 Chapter #15 Temperature, heat & expansion Week #12 Chapter #16 heat transfer Chapter #17 Change of phase Week #13 Chapter #18 Thermodynamics Exam Unit #4 Chapter #19 vibration and waves Week #14 Chapter #20 Sound Chapter #22 electrostatics Week #15 Chapter #23 electric current Chapter #24 magnetism Week #16 Chapter #25 properties of light Exam unit #5 Special Topics Chapter #32 the atom & the quantum Chapter #33 atomic nucleus & radioactivity Chapter #35 Special theory of relativity Chapter #36 general theory of relativity Week #17 Final exam May 7 th 3:00-5:00pm General Education Goals/Objectives: This course meets General Education Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between physics and their environment and the role of science in their lives. Specific objectives include: 1) Demonstrates the application of the scientific method of inquiry (Objective #1). 2) Demonstrates an awareness of the role of science in everyday life (Objective #3) Relationship to Campus Theme: This course addresses the campus theme by incorporating the role that physics plays in our everyday life and the impact it has on our natural world. In addition, students will use technology to conduct labs as well as study how technology can be used in physics. The course will address the role of physics in their everyday life as well as in their future. Classroom Policies: The use of calculator software on cell phones, tablets and laptops will not be permitted on exams. There will be a 30% deduction for any exam not taken on time unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor, and the exam must be made up within one week. Labs & Quizzes cannot be made up, unless special circumstances exist and prior approval has been made with the instructor. Early Warn Attendance Policy will be followed! Cell phone and related technology are prohibited in the classroom at all times. Be respectful of other students, technicians, instructors, and guests. Academic Integrity: All students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity. Dishonesty in the classroom or laboratory and with assignments, quizzes and exams is a serious offense and is subject to disciplinary action by the instructor and college administration. For more information, refer to the Student Handbook. Student Email Policy: Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official form of communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important information conveyed via campus email rests with the student.