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Atoms are Everything 1. What is the theme you propose for your group of courses? In what ways do you think

this theme speaks to issues important to our freshman population? To the University’s mission?

The theme of this cluster is that there are a few physical principles from which we can understand all the incredibly diverse phenomena that we observe in the Universe. The goal of physics is to uncover these basic principles. The three courses that compose this cluster give an overview of the progress that has been made in finding these ideas in the past few hundred years. This cluster is primarily intended for physics majors, but may also be useful for chemistry, geology, and engineering majors. Both the physics BA and BS degrees require four years of sequential course work. The courses in the freshman year are prerequisites for the courses in the sophomore year, and likewise for later years. It is nearly impossible for students who do not take physics in their freshman year to graduate in a timely fashion. Additionally, there are three freshman physics courses that have both a lecture and laboratory component and are five units each. With the addition of mathematics, composition, informational literacy, oral communication, and freshman seminar it is not practical for students to take an additional three electives. The “Atoms are Everything” cluster was started in 2012 and has had a significant impact on the academic progress of our students. Student who have started in the last three years are much more likely to be on a four-year academic track than in the past. We are also finding that these students are assimilating into the department culture much more quickly. By the end of their first year they not only know their fellow freshman physics majors well, but also in most cases are interacting with upperclassman and physics faculty. 2. List the three courses (prefix, number, title, units)

PHYS 1001 General Physics: Newtonian Mechanics and Oscillations (5) PHYS 1002 General Physics: Thermodynamics and Optics (5) PHYS 1003 General Physics: Electromagnetism (5)

3. Explain how the theme will be used to integrate course content in each course.

(Describe the contribution of each discipline’s perspective on the theme that will help create a coherent learning experience for the students.)

These three courses are tightly integrated based on the content. Each course will explore a different area of physics, but later material will build on early ideas. For example, angular momentum will be discussed in PHYS 1001 to explain the motion of ice skaters,

planets, and gyroscopes. In PHYS 1003 the same principle of angular momentum will be used to explain many properties of atoms and molecules. In this cluster the same professor will teach all three courses which will lend a practically cohesive nature to the classes. 4. Explain how each course in the proposed learning community will support student

learning of each of the lower division general education area learning outcomes and General Education requirements (passed by Academic Senate February 17, 2004). Please use the GE course application forms to address this question. (If the course has already been approved for GE credit, and the current application form was used, please attach a copy. If the course has not yet been approved for GE credit, the use of the application form will permit review for GE credit, even if the cluster application is not selected. (http://www.csuhayward.edu/ge/subcommitte/ge/learningoutcomes.htm).

These courses have already been approved for GE credit. Original applications for general education credit are attached. 5. Attach course outlines for the three courses. Each course outline should indicate how

the theme would be used in the course and any student activities that cross all three courses. (For example, will there be common reading(s) in the three courses? Will there be common assignments, or assignments on which students work the entire year? Will students keep a cluster portfolio? Etc.)

Course syllabi are attached.

Application for General Education Credit for Lower Division Physical Science (Area B1)

Course title General Physics: Newtonian Mechanics and Oscillations Course number_____PHYS 1001______ 1. Students will demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the physical sciences such as the nature and structure of matter, Earth’s place in the Universe, or the conservation of energy and matter. Students will learn the physical principles that govern most macroscopic objects.

• Position, velocity, and acceleration • Motion with constant acceleration • Vectors and two-dimensional motion • Force and Newton’s Laws • Static and Dynamics • Conservation of momentum • Conservation of energy • The theory of gravity • Angular momentum

2. Students will demonstrate the application of quantitative skills (such as statistics, mathematics and the interpretation of numerical graphical data) to physical science problems. The topics in this class are developed based on the mathematics of calculus. Students will develop advanced numeracy skills with which they will explore a variety of physical systems. Besides calculus students will use algebra and geometry on a weekly basis. Students will be expected to become proficient at reading and interpreting graphical data. Extensive in class examples will be given to develop these skills, and students will have weekly homework. Midterms and a final exam will be formatted such that students must demonstrate mastery of these quantitative skills. 3. Students will demonstrate a general understanding of the nature of science, the methods applied in scientific investigations, and the value of those methods in developing a rigorous understanding of the physical world. Students should be able to identify the difference between science and other fields of knowledge. Students should be able to distinguish science from pseudoscience. The nature of science and scientific investigation will be discussed by examining the historical evolution of different physical theories. For example, Newton developed the first theory of gravity in 1687 which successfully described many diverse phenomena in the natural world including the motion of the planets, the tides, and the path a ball takes when thrown through the air. However in 1915 Einstein developed his General Theory of Relativity, which totally altered our view of gravity and successfully explained exotic phenomena such as black holes and gravitational lensing.

Application for General Education Credit

for Lower Division Physical Science (Area B1) Course title General Physics: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism Course number_____PHYS 1002______ 1. Students will demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the physical sciences such as the nature and structure of matter, Earth’s place in the Universe, or the conservation of energy and matter. Students will learn the physical principles that govern electricity and magnetism.

• Simple harmonic motion and resonance • Electric charge and the electric field • Electrical circuits • Magnetism and the magnetic field • Electromagnetic induction • Electromagnetic waves • AC circuits • Theory of Relativity


Application for General Education Credit for Lower Division Physical Science (Area B1)

Course title General Physics: Optics and Modern Physics Course number_____PHYS 1003______ 1. Students will demonstrate broad science content knowledge in the physical sciences such as the nature and structure of matter, Earth’s place in the Universe, or the conservation of energy and matter. Students will learn the physical principles that govern most microscopic objects and the theory of light.

• Work, heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics • Heat engines, refrigerators, entropy • Waves • Interference and diffraction • Optics • Hydrogen atom • Wavefunctions and the Uncertainty Principle • Periodic table • Nuclear physics


PHYSICS 1001 Instructor Jason Singley Office South Science 251 Phone 885-3482 Email [email protected] Office hours M, W, F: 10:00 – 10:30, and by appointment Study Session Fridays 1:00 – 3:00, S Sci 247 Text Physics for Scientist and Engineers, Knight, 3rd edition Lab Manual Available on BlackBoard Notebook Science Notebook. Course Goals Physics is the study of the world we live in at its most fundamental

level. In this four-quarter series we will attempt to understand such varied topics as the atomic structure of matter, how electric motors work, and why an ice skater speeds up as she tucks into a spin. The first quarter will focus on the laws of motion, what we call Newtonian mechanics. In addition to these topics, this quarter you will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. These skills will be invaluable to you during the remainder of the sequence, and later when you encounter “real world” problems in your career. You should not approach this subject as a list of equations to be memorized, then regurgitated as needed. Physics is about understanding a few basic and universal principals. Out of these basic ideas we try to understand all the complex processes we observe in the world.

Grading Lab 20% Midterm 1 15% Final 25% Quizzes 25% Midterm 2 15% A 85 – 100 B 70 – 84 C 55 – 69 D 40 – 54 F 0 – 39 Plus and minus grade will be applied within these ranges at the instructors discretion. In-Class Time In order to be successful in this course it is critical to come to

class. In class we will discuss reading assignments, review homework problems, develop problem-solving skills, and prepare for exams. You will have the opportunity to work with your peers during most classes on group activities. Power point slides as well

as audio will be available for you to review after class on black board.

Textbook For each class meeting about 10 pages of reading will be assigned

from your textbook. You should read this material before coming to class. It is strongly recommended that you take notes while reading your textbook. A tutorial on critical reading and note taking strategies is available on BlackBoard. You are required for all of the material covered within the assigned reading, some of which will not be discussed in class.

Homework A key way in which you will learn the material and develop the

skills covered in this class is by working on homework. About ten problems will be assigned from the book each week. While some of these problems will be very challenging, only by struggling with these can you expect to learn the material. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively on homework and to ask questions about homework problems in class, in office hours, and in the weekly study session.

Quizzes At the start of class on most Mondays we will have a quiz based on

the previous weeks homework assignment. Make-up quizzes will not be given for students who arrive late or miss class. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped before calculating your grade for the quarter.

Laboratory The laboratory is an integral part of this course. We will do nine

labs throughout the quarter, and your lab grade will be based on your top eight scores. Make-up labs will not be allowed. Students who fail to complete at least six laboratory exercises will receive an F for PHYS 1001.

Exams Exams will test both your qualitative knowledge as well as your

quantitative problem solving skills. Midterm 1 will cover chapters 1-4, Midterm 2 will cover chapters 5-8 and the final will be cumulative, covering chapters 1-12. The exams will be closed book, closed notes.

Tentative Exam Midterm 1 – October 18 Dates Midterm 2 – November 13 Final – December 9, 11:00 – 12:50 Make-up Exams (1) Instructor must be notified before the exam. (2) Adequate, documented reason required for a make-up exam. Blackboard I will use Blackboard to post class announcements, course

materials, as well as your grades. Please check this site regularly. Academic honesty Students are expected to work independently on all quizzes,

midterms, and the final exam. Notes and books are not allowed on midterms or the final exam. Cheating will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating will receive a 0 on that assignment. More than one instance of cheating will result in a failing grade for the course. Please review the section on academic dishonesty in the university catalog.

Disabilities If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss your

approved academic accommodations, or if you would need assistance in the event of an emergency, please make an appointment to meet with me to discuss this as soon as possible.

Emergencies If you hear an emergency/evacuation alarm or are told to evacuate,

walk quickly to the nearest stairway. Take your car keys and wallet or purse, because you may not be allowed to re-enter the building right away. Be quiet so that you may hear any commands. Follow instructions. Once outside, move away from the building. Do not return until the Building Safety Assistants (wearing yellow caps & orange vests) announce that it is permitted.

Student Learning Outcomes After completing PHYS 1001, students will • understand the fundamental concepts of motion.

• be able to solve problems about motion in a straight line.

• know what vectors are and what they are used to represent and be able to manipulate

them mathematically.

• be able to solve problems about motion in a plane.

• understand the connection between forces and motion.

• be able to solve linear force-and-motion problems.

• be able to use Newton’s Third Law to understand how objects interact.

• be able to solve problems involving circular motion.

• be able to understand and apply the concepts of impulse and momentum.

• be familiar with the concept of energy and be able to apply a basic energy model.

• understand the principle of conservation of energy and use it so solve problems

involving motion.

• understand the motion of rotating objects and be able to solve problems involving torques and angular acceleration.

Tentative Schedule

Date Day Chapter Topic Reading Lab Sep-25 1 1 Introduction and assessment Sep-27 2 1 Describing motion 1.1 - 1.8 Sep-30 3 2 Displacement and velocity 2.1 - 2.3 1. Kinematics I

Oct-2 4 2 Acceleration and free fall 2.4 - 2.5 Oct-4 5 2 Problem solving 2.6 - 2.7 Oct-7 6 3 Vectors 3.1 - 3.4 2. Kinematics II Oct-9 7 4 2-D motion 4.1 - 4.2

Oct-11 8 4 Projectile motion 4.3 - 4.4 Oct-14 9 4 Circular motion 4.5 - 4.7 3. Forces I Oct-16 10 5 Introduction to forces 5.1 - 5.3 Oct-18 11 1 - 4 Midterm 1 Oct-21 12 5 Newton's Laws 5.4 - 5.7 4. Forces II Oct-23 13 6 Newton's 2nd Law 6.1 - 6.2 Oct-25 14 6 Weight and friction 6.3 - 6.4 Oct-28 15 6 Drag and problem solving 6.5 - 6.6 5. Circular motion Oct-30 16 7 Interacting objects 7.1 - 7.3 Nov-1 17 7 Newton's 3rd Law 7.4 - 7.5 Nov-4 18 8 Circular motion revisited 8.1 - 8.2 6. Collisions Nov-6 19 8 Fictitious forces 8.3 - 8.4

Nov-8 20 8 Non-uniform circular motion 8.5, Part 1 Summary

Nov-11 21 Holiday No lab Nov-13 22 5 - 8 Midterm 2 Nov-15 9 Momentum and impulse 9.1 - 9.3 Nov-18 23 9 Conservation of momentum, χ2 9.4 - 9.6 7. Projectile motion Nov-20 24 10 Mechanical energy 10.1 - 10.3 Nov-22 25 10 Conservation of energy 10.4 - 10.7 Nov-25 26 11 Work and potential energy 11.1 - 11.5 8. Pendulum Nov-27 27 11 Thermal energy 11.6 - 11.9 Nov-29

Holiday

Dec-2 28 12 Rotational motion 12.1 - 12.4 9. Craters Dec-4 29 12 Torque 12.5 - 12.8 Dec-6 30 12 Angular momentum 12.9 - 12.11 Dec-9 1 - 12 Final

PHYSICS 1002 Instructor Jason Singley Office South Science 251 Phone 885-3482 Email [email protected] Office hours M, W, F: 10:00 – 10:30, and by appointment Study Session Fridays 1:00 – 3:00, S Sci 247 Text Physics for Scientist and Engineers, Knight, 3rd edition Lab Manual Available on BlackBoard Notebook Science Notebook. Course Goals This course will build on the concepts developed in Physics 1001.

We will begin by studying oscillations and fluids, which will require an application of nearly all of the concepts covered in PHYS 1001. We will then spend a few weeks extending the study of energy we started last quarter as we explore the field of thermodynamics. The second half of the quarter will be devoted to the study of waves with an emphasis on understanding the behavior of light. In addition to these new subjects, you will continue to refine the critical thinking and problem solving skills you developed in Physics 1001.


class. In class we will discuss reading assignments, review homework problems, develop problem-solving skills, and prepare for exams. You will have the opportunity to work with your peers during most classes on group activities. Power point slides as well as audio will be available for you to review after class on black board.

Textbook For each class meeting about 10 pages of reading will be assigned from your textbook. You should read this material before coming to class. It is strongly recommended that you take notes while reading your textbook. A tutorial on critical reading and note taking strategies is available on Black board. You are responsible for all of the material covered within the assigned reading, some of which will not be discussed in class.









Tentative Exam Midterm 1 – January 31 Dates Midterm 2 – March 3 Final – March 19, 11:00 – 12:50 Make-up Exams (1) Instructor must be notified before the exam. (2) Adequate, documented reason required for a make-up exam. Blackboard I will use Blackboard to post class announcements, course


midterms, and the final exam. Notes and books are not allowed on quizzes, midterms or the final exam. Cheating will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating will receive a 0 on that assignment. More than one instance of cheating will result in a failing grade for the course. Please review the section on academic dishonesty in the university catalog.



Emergencies If you hear an emergency/evacuation alarm or are told to evacuate,

walk quickly to the nearest stairway. Take your car keys and wallet or purse, because you may not be allowed to re-enter the building right away. Be quiet so that you may hear any commands. Follow instructions. Once outside, move away from the building. Do not return until the Building Safety Assistants (wearing yellow caps & orange vests) announce that it is permitted.

Student Learning Outcomes After completing PHYS 1002, students will • understand the dynamics of oscillating systems.

• be able to represent simple harmonic motion both graphically and mathematically.

• understand and be able to apply Archimedes’ Principle to calculate the buoyant force

on objects in a fluid.

• be able to apply Bernoulli’s equation to systems with fluid flow.

• understand the assumptions of the ideal gas law and be able to apply it to predict physical properties of an ideal gas law system.

• understand the general mechanisms by which energy can be transferred into or out of a system.

• understand the physical properties that impact how a materials temperature responds to heat transfer.

• be able to describe the concept of entropy and explain why all macroscopic process are irreversible.

• understand the basic function of heat engines and refrigerators and be able to describe what ultimately limits the efficiency of these devices.

• be able to describe the basic properties of waves.

• be able to apply the principle of superposition to describe the superposition of waves.

• understand diffraction and interference of light waves. • be able to describe the three basic models of light. • be able to describe and apply reflection and refraction to image formation. • understand how the human eye and cameras produce images

Tentative Schedule

Date Day Chapter Topic Reading Lab Jan 6 1 14 Introduction and simple harmonic motion 1. Harmonic Motion Jan 8 2 14 Dynamics of oscillators 14.1 - 14.4

Jan 10 3 14 Damped and driven oscillators 14.5 - 14.8 Jan 13 4 15 Fluids 15.1 – 15.2 2. Fluids

Jan 15 5 15 Buoyancy 15.3 – 15.4 Jan 17 6 15 Fluid Dynamics 15.5 – 15.6

Jan 20

Holiday

No Lab Jan 22 7 16 Temperature 16.1 - 16.3 Jan 24 8 16 Ideal Gas 16.4 - 16.6

Jan 27 9 17 1st Law of Thermodynamic 17.1 – 17.3 3. Temperature Jan 29 10 17 Calorimetery 17.4 – 17.6 Jan 31 11 14 - 16 Midterm 1

Feb 3 12 17 Heat Transfer 17.7 – 17.8

4. Heat & Thermal Energy

Feb 5 13 18 Molecular dynamics 18.1 – 18.3 Feb 7 14 18 Entropy 18.4 – 18.6

Feb 10 15 19 Engines and refrigerators 19.1 – 19.2 5. Sound Waves Feb 12 16 19 Ideal gas engines 19.3 – 19.4 Feb 14 17 19 Carnot cycle 19.5 – 19.6

Feb 17 18 20 Waves 20.1 – 20.4 6. Standing Waves

Feb 19 19 20 Sound and light waves 20.5 – 20.7 Feb 21 20 21 Superposition of waves 21.1 – 21.4

Feb 24 21 21 Interference 21.5 – 21.8

7. Diffraction and Interference

Feb 26 22 22 Interference of light 22.1 – 22.3 Feb 28 23 22 Diffraction 22.4 – 22.6

Mar 3 24 17 - 22 Midterm 2

8. Reflection and Refraction

Mar 5 25 23 Reflection and refraction 23.1 – 23.3 Mar 7 26 23 Image formation 23.4 – 23.5

Mar 10 27 23 Lenses and mirrors 23.6 – 23.8 9. Lenses and Mirrors Mar 12 28 24 The camera 24.1 – 24.2 Mar 14 29 24 Vision 24.3 – 24.5

Mar 19 14 - 24 Final

PHYSICS 1003 Instructor Jason Singley Office South Science 251 Phone 885-3482 Email [email protected] Office hours M, W, F: 10:00 – 10:30, and by appointment Study Session Fridays 1:00 – 3:00, S Sci 247 Text Physics for Scientist and Engineers, Knight, 3rd edition Lab Manual Available on BlackBoard Notebook Science Notebook. Course Goals This course will build on the concepts and skills developed in

Physics 1001 and 1002. The entire quarter will be devoted to the study of electricity and magnetism. The understanding of these intertwined topics has had a profound impact on human society over the past 100 years. Our focus will be on the basic theory of electric and magnetic fields culminating in the development of Maxwell’s Equations, the crowning achievement of 19th century physics. We will also examine several applications in electric circuits that can be found all around us. As we encounter these new topics we will draw heavily on our understanding of forces and energy developed in earlier quarters. Additionally, you will continue to refine the critical thinking and problem solving skills you developed in Physics 1001 and 1002.


class. In class we will discuss reading assignments, review homework problems, develop problem-solving skills, and prepare for exams. You will have the opportunity to work with your peers during most classes on group activities. Power point slides as well

as audio will be available for you to review after class on black board.

Textbook For each class meeting about 10 pages of reading will be assigned

from your textbook. You should read this material before coming to class. It is strongly recommended that you take notes while reading your textbook. A tutorial on critical reading and note taking strategies is available on Black board. You are responsible for all of the material covered within the assigned reading, some of which will not be discussed in class.









Tentative Exam Midterm 1 – April 25 Dates Midterm 2 – May 19 Final – June 9, 11:00 – 12:50 Make-up Exams (1) Instructor must be notified before the exam. (2) Adequate, documented reason required for a make-up exam. Blackboard I will use Blackboard to post class announcements, course


midterms, and the final exam. Notes and books are not allowed on quizzes, midterms or the final exam. Cheating will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating will receive a 0 on that assignment. More than one instance of cheating will result in a failing grade for the course. Please review the section on academic dishonesty in the university catalog.



Student Learning Outcomes After completing PHYS 1003, students will • be familiar with basic electric phenomena and be able to use the charge model to

interpret simple electrical experiments.

• be able to use Coulomb’s Law and the principle of superposition to calculate the net force on a charge from other point charges.

• understand the field model and the concept of a field.

• be able to calculate the electric field from continuous charge distributions and know the electric field for common charge distributions.

• understand the importance of symmetry and be able to use Gauss’s Law to calculate the electric field of several charge distributions with high symmetry.

• understand the concept of the electric potential and be able to calculate the electric potential for both point charges and continuous charge distributions.

• understand the relationship between the electric field and electric potential.

• be able to analyze simple capacitor circuits.

• be able to use the charge model to explain electrical current and explain electrical resistance.

• be able to understand and analyze series and parallel circuits.

• be familiar with basic magnetic phenomena and the dipole model of magnetism.

• understand the connection between moving charges and magnetic fields and be able

to calculate the magnetic field due to different geometries of currents. • to understand the experimental evidence for inductions and be able to apply Lenz’s

Law and Faraday’s Law • understand that electric and magnetic fields are interdependent and be able to

interpret Maxwell’s Equations.

Tentative Schedule

Date Day Chapter Topic Reading Lab March 31

Holiday No Lab

April 2 1 25 Introduction, Assessment, Charge Model

April 4 2 25 Coulomb’s Law 25.1 – 25.4

April 7 3 26 The Electric Field 25.5 - 26.2 1. Polarization April 9 4 26 Continuous Charge Distributions 26.3 – 26.5

April 11 5 26 Charge Motion in an Electric Field 26.6 – 26.7 April 14 6 27 Flux 27.1 – 27.3 2. Brewster’s Angle

April 16 7 27 Gauss’s Law 27.4 – 27.6 April 18 8 28 Electric Potential Energy 28.1 – 28.3

April 21 9 28 The Electric Potential 28.4 – 28.6

3. Electric Field Mapping

April 23 10 28 Potential of Multiple Charges 28.7 April 25 11 25 - 28 Midterm 1

April 28 12 29 Potential and Field 29.1 – 29.3 4. Electricity April 30 13 29 Capacitors 29.4 – 29.7

May 2 14 30 Current 30.1 – 30.4 May 5 15 30 Resistance, Introduction to Circuits 30.5 – 31.2 5. Transistor

May 7 16 31 Series and Parallel Circuits 31.3 – 31.6 May 9 17 31 RC Circuits 31.7 – 31.9

May 12 18 32 Magnetism 32.1 – 32.3 6. The Oscilloscope

May 14 19 32 Ampere’s Law 32.4 – 32.7 May 16 20 32 Magnetic Forces 32.8 – 32.10

May 19 21 29 - 32 Midterm 2

7. Electron Orbits in a Magnetic Field

May 21 22 33 Induction 33.1 – 33.3 May 23 23 33 Faraday’s Law 33.4 – 33.7

May 26

Holiday

No Lab May 28 25 33 LC and LR Circuits 33.8 – 33.10 May 30 26 34 Maxwell’s Equations 34.1 – 34.4

June 2 27 34 Electromagnetic Waves 34.5 – 34.7 8. AC Circuits June 4 28 35 AC Circuits 35.1 – 35.3 June 6 29 35 Review 35.4 – 35.6

June 9 25 - 35 Final

Approved by Department Chairs: __________________________________________ __________ __________ Signature Department Date __________________________________________ __________ __________ Signature Department Date __________________________________________ __________ __________ Signature Department Date Approved by College Dean/Associate Dean from each participating college1 __________________________________________ __________ Signature Date __________________________________________ __________ Signature Date __________________________________________ __________ Signature Date Signatures of three faculty members: Ideally, the person who will teach the courses will participate in the cluster planning. However, recognizing the staffing difficulties departments face, the faculty member who plans the cluster must agree to provide a thorough orientation to the expectations and methods developed for the learning community to the actual instructor. We each agree, if selected, to meet on for six hours during the following three days for an end-of-Spring workshop on interdisciplinary curriculum, pedagogy and course integration _____________________. ______________________________________________ _________________ Signature Date ______________________________________________ _________________ Signature Date ______________________________________________ _________________ Signature Date

1 While Colleges do not approve courses for GE, College approval assures support for departmental participation.

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