Course Outline for Physics 122
Physics Supplemental Instruction

Effective: Fall 2003
SLO Rev: 02/01/2017
Catalog Description:

PHYS 122 - Physics Supplemental Instruction

0.50 - 1.00 Units

An individualized course with tutorial assistance from an instructor, student tutor, in basic Physics computations designed to develop self-confidence and prepare the student for problem solving in the normal navigation of physics courses.
Pass/No Pass
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 1.00 27.00 - 54.00 0.00 27.00 - 54.00
Total 0.50 - 1.00 27.00 - 54.00 0.00 - 0.00 27.00 - 54.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. apply concepts of and solve problems in physics;
  2. solve problems collaboratively;
  3. demonstrate increased awareness of learning styles in order to enhance success in Physics.
Course Content:
  1. Concepts of and problem solving techniques in physics
  2. Collaborative problem solving
  3. Student review of personal physics learning strategies
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Individualized instruction
  2. Instructor and tutor facilitated collaborative learning groups
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Problem #2: The turntable of a record player rotates at a rate of 33 1/3 rev/min and takes 60.0 sec to come to rest when switched off. Calculate: a) the magnitude of its angular acceleration b) the number of revolutions it makes before coming to rest
  2. Problem #3; A tire of mass 10 kg and moment of inertia 80.0 kg m2 rotates about a fixed central axis at a rate of 600 rev/min. It has a diameter of 1.1 meters and is 12 cm in thickness. What is the kinetic energy of the tire?
  3. Class participation
  4. Example problems Problem #1: Note: In this first problem I want you to take the information given and create problem (that is…create a question using the information) and them answer the question. Angular acceleration á = 5.00 rad2 Time = 8 sec Starts from rest Rotates 10 revolutions
  1. Oral interchange and written exposition of material discussed
  2. Final portfolio
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Apply concepts of and solve problems in physics
  2. Solve problems collaboratively
  3. Demonstrate increased awareness of learning styles in order to enhance success in Physics
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Hewitt, Paul G (2001). Conceptual Physics Hardcover (9th). Addison-Wesley Pub Co.
  2. Young, Hugh D., Roger A. Freedman, T. R. Sandin, A. Lewis Ford (1999). Sears and Zemansky's University Physics (10th). Addison-Wesley Pub Co.
  3. Walker, James S (2001). Physics Washington State University.
Discipline:
Physics/Astronomy*