樱花动漫

AP Physics 1

Course Syllabus

Instructor: Chris Oglesby,   oglesch@richmond.k12.ga.us      (706) 772-8140

         Tutoring- Wed 2:35-3:15

What is AP Physics?

AP Physics is a college level science course taught in high school. The text used in this course is the same as one that is used at many colleges and universities throughout the U.S. This course does require more time and effort than any science course you have taken, and you will have a larger volume of reading to complete. The topics include Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermal physics, electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.

Text

      Giancoli, Douglas C. Physics: Principles with Applications. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Goals

1. Read, understand, and interpret physical information—verbal, mathematical, and graphical.
2. Describe and explain the sequence of steps in the analysis of a particular physical phenomenon or problem.
3. Use mathematical reasoning in a physical situation or problem.
4. Perform experiments and interpret the results of observations.

Required Materials

3-ring binder, loose leaf paper, textbook,  scientific calculator

Course Outline

The following is the general timeline we will follow. The chapters follow our textbook.

1. Mechanics (1/2 year)
2. Kinematics............................................................................11%
3. Motion in one dimension—Chapter 2
4. Motion in two dimensions
5. a) Projectile motion—Chapter 3
6. b) Uniform circular motion—Chapter 5
7. c) Torque and Rotational statics—Chapter 8
8. d) Angular momentum and its conservation—Chapter 9
9. Newton’s Laws of Motion—Chapters 4 and 9........9%
10. Static equilibrium—First law
11. Dynamics of a single particle—Second law
12. Systems of two or more bodies—Third law
13. Work, energy and power—Chapter 6.......................5%
14. Work and the work–energy theorem
15. Conservative forces and potential energy
16. Conservation of energy
17. Power
18. Systems of particles, linear momentum—Chapter 7 .........4%
19. Impulse and momentum
20. Conservation of linear momentum, collisions
21. Oscillations and gravitation—Chapter 11 ............6%
22. Simple harmonic motion
23. Mass on a spring
24. Pendulum and other oscillations
25. Newton’s law of gravity
26. Kepler’s laws
27. Heat, Kinetic Theory, and Thermodynamics (1 1/2 weeks)
28. Temperature and heat—Chapter 14..........................3%
29. Mechanical equivalent of heat
30. Specific and latent heat
31. Heat transfer and thermal expansion
32. Kinetic Theory and thermodynamics.............7%
33. Ideal gases—Chapter 13
34. a) Kinetic model
35. b) Ideal gas law
36. Laws of thermodynamics—Chapter 15
37. a) First law (pV diagrams)
38. b) Second law (heat engines)

III. Electricity and Magnetism (4 1/2 weeks)

1. Electrostatics—Chapter 16 ............................................... 5%
2. Charge, field, and potential
3. Coulomb’s law and point charge field and potential
4. Conductors and capacitors—Chapter 17 ..............4%
5. Electrostatics with conductors
6. Capacitors—parallel plates
7. Electric circuits..................................................................7%
8. Current, resistance, power—Chapter 18
9. Direct current circuits—Chapter 19
10. Magnetostatics—Chapter 20 ...........................................4%
11. Forces on moving charges in magnetic fields
12. Forces on current-carrying wires in magnetic fields
13. Fields of long current carrying wires
14. Electromagnetic induction and waves—

                          Chapters 21 and 22.........................................5%

1. Waves and Optics (3 1/2 weeks )
2. Wave motion (sound and physical optics)......10%
3. Properties of traveling and standing waves—Chapter 11
4. Doppler effect—Chapter 12
5. Superposition
6. Interference and diffraction—Chapter 24
7. Dispersion of light and the electromagnetic spectrum—Chapters 22 and 24
8. Geometric optics—Chapter 23........................................5%
9. Reflection and refraction
10. Mirrors
11. Lenses
12. Modern Physics (2 1/2 weeks)
13. Atomic physics and quantum effects

Chapter 27......................................................................................10%

1. Alpha particle scattering and Rutherford model
2. Photons and the photoelectric effect
3. Bohr model
4. Wave particle duality
5. Nuclear physics —Chapter 30....................................5%
6. Radioactivity and half-life
7. Nuclear reactions
8. Mass and energy effects

Labs

            Labs are a very important part of any science course.  The laboratory portion of AP Physics  consists of college-level experiments that may be similar in nature to previous labs, but build on acquired knowledge and require the student to think critically and apply concepts learned in class to complete the lab. The labs begin open-ended with a problem stated. Using guided student inquiry, the students will develop a lab procedure for testing the problem and analyzing the results. A minimum of two labs will be completed each marking period. Time will be allotted in class to conduct the experiments and record data.  The students will be required to analyze results and prepare the report outside of class. Each student will prepare a lab report following the steps of the scientific method.  The student should prepare two complete copies of the lab report, one to turn in to the instructor and one to be kept in a 3-ring binder.  Colleges are more likely to award credit for AP Physics if the student can provide documentation of appropriate lab experiences.  This notebook will serve as this documentation.

Labs to be completed (dry labs) (the number of days in parenthesis represents the allotted class time to complete data collection; all analysis and reporting will be done outside of schedule class and lab time):

            General Labs

                        Measurements (1day)

                        Vectors (1 day)

            Velocity and Acceleration

                        Graphing Motion (1 day)

                        Measuring Velocity (1 day)

            Two-Dimensional Motion

                        Projectile Motion (2 days)

            Newton’s Laws

                        Force and Acceleration (1 day)

                        Acceleration (1 day)

                        Coefficient of Friction (2 days)

Work, Momentum and Energy, Circular Motion

                        Conservation of Momentum in Explosions (1 day)

                        Work and the Inclined Plane (1 day)

                        Centripetal Force (2 days)

            Forces, Simple Harmonic Motion

                        Torque (1 day)

                        Hooke’s Law (1 day)

                        Simple Pendulum (1 day)

            Heat

                        Specific Heat of a Metal (2 days)

                        Heat of Fusion/Heat of Vaporization (1 day)

            Electricity and Magnetism

                        Ohm’s Law (1 day)

                        Parallel Circuit (1 day)

                        Series Circuit (1 day)

                        Series and parallel Circuits (1 day)

                        Magnetic Fields (1 day)

                        Electromagnetic Induction (1 day)

            Waves and Optics

                        Snell’s Law (1 day)

                        Curved Mirrors (2 day)

                        Convex and Concave Mirrors (1 day)

Assessment Criteria

Quizzes, Classwork, 樱花动漫work, Labs 50%

            Quizzes will be given several times each week, and will contain questions and problems from reading assignments, current and previously covered material, and homework questions.

Classwork:

Classwork consists of in-class problems and exercises, as well as participation in class discussion and demonstrations.

樱花动漫work:

            樱花动漫work problems and questions will be assigned from the textbook and from AP Released Exams.

Labs:

            See “Lab” description above. Lab reports are due one week after completion of in-class data collection.

Tests: 50%

            Tests will be given at the end of each unit (approximately two or three each marking period). The format of the tests will follow the format of the AP exam.

1. Multiple-choice questions
2. Free-Response problems
3. Lab-based questions (based on completed labs or designing your own lab to test concepts)

Make-up Assignments:

Any time you miss any part of class, you are responsible for getting assignments and notes.  You must have a written excuse to be able to make up assignments.    If you miss a lab, you must schedule a time with me to complete it.  If you miss a test, you will be expected to take the test on the day that you return unless you make other arrangements with me.

My Help:

If you need any help with any material we cover, please see me.  The sooner you make me aware of any problems, the better.  I am here to help you.  Do not wait until the day before the test to come and ask me questions.  I am available most every day after school until 3:15

Grade recovery/grade repair will be offered if a student does not earn a passing grade at the end of the nine weeks.  Grade recovery/grade repair can be earned once a student shows mastery of the specific content for that nine weeks grading period. To show “mastery” a student must earn a passing score on  a teacher made assessment. The assessment will be given after the student completes a series of take-home assignments over the content of that nine weeks period.

Classroom Expectations:

            Attendance:  Do not be tardy for class:  All RCBOE policies and procedures will be strictly enforced.  Refer to the CCHS Student Handbooks for additional information on attendance.

Cellphones, tablets and other such devices are not allowed to be used during class.  If a student is caught with such a device it will be confiscated and may be turned in to the administration.

            Classroom Behavior:   Be in seat and ready to go to work when bell rings.  Keep your hands to yourself.  Do not disrupt the learning/teaching process. Respect yourself, other students, and the school.  All class room behavior problems will be dealt with in accordance with the CCHS student handbook.