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PHYSICS 170: College Physics Laboratory I Spring Semester, 2009
PHY 170 is the laboratory portion of the two semester sequence in College Physics. Corequisite PHY 130. Experimental techniques of physics introduced by studying quantitative situations, error analysis, graphical analysis, small computer calculations, and linear measurements. UP (University Program). This course satisfies the University Program Group II-B Laboratory requirement. Required: Textbook, Physics Laboratory Manual, F. M. Phelps, McGraw Hill 2003 Calculator with statistical package such as the TI-36X Solar Protractor, 30 cm Clear ruler Graph paper, 10 mm/cm and 3 cycle log log paper. Laboratory Notebook with quadrille pages (graph paper pages) Lab Notebook: All data obtained in class must be recorded in your laboratory notebook. Start each experiment on a new page. Always state the name of your lab partner, and the date. An important part of any scientific work is a signed and dated manual in which your work is recorded. It becomes a legal document when properly verified by a supervisor. Lab Reports: A detailed laboratory report must be written for each experiment following exactly the format given in the lab manual. Experiments 6, 8 and 12 must be typed on a word processor. Other lab reports may be done by hand but most students find that doing all reports on a word processor saves time and effort. Supervising Professor: Dr. Fiala, Dow 211, is responsible for all sections. Any questions or concerns you may have with any aspect of the course usually can be resolved easily and quickly if you contact him. ADA. (American Disabilities Act). CMU provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in educational programs, activities, or services. Students with disabilities which require accommodation to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should contact Dr. Fiala as early as possible AI. (Academic Integrity). Campus policies concerning Academic Integrity will be strictly observed during all exams and quizzes. Although data collection is a group activity, students must do calculations and reports independently. Presentation of copied work will result in 0 Credit on the assignment and may lead to disciplinary action. CC. (Classroom Civility). The CMU policy on classroom civility requires each student to help create an environment during class that promotes learning, dignity, and mutual respect for everyone. Students who speak at inappropriate times, engage in loud or distracting behavior, use inappropriate language, use cell phones, pagers, come to class late, depart early, are verbally abusive, are aggressive, disrespectful, defiant, etc. SHALL BE REMOVED FROM CLASS AND SUBJECTED TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UNDER THE CODE OF STUDENT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.
THE BASIC COURSE GOALS:
Final grades are determined according following table:
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