Course Title: Physics

Credit: One period for two semesters, one half credit each semester
Instructor: Mr. Amundson
Prerequisites: Pass physical science, algebra and geometry with a C or better or obtain the consent of the
instructor.
Course Description: This course is designed for those intending to pursue higher education at the technical
college or university level, especially those intending to pursue a career in engineering, physical sciences,
electronics, or related field. High school physics is a year long course which eposes the student to the study
s!ills, lab s!ills, and !nowledge re"uired of a person entering physics at the college level. Topics that will be
studied include measurement, motion, vectors, forces, energy, heat, sound, light and electricity.
Class Objectives:
#n the Physics class you shall$
%. better understand the in"uiry method of problem solving.
&. learn some of the 'argon and symbols used in physics.
(. learn data analysis techni"ues.
). learn information and data presentation techni"ues.
*. learn some of the facts and laws of the physical world.
+. learn problem solving techni"ues involving physical type "uantities
,. learn how energy and forces relate to everything you do or eperience.
Ground Rules
I. MAK !P "ORK:
Ma!e up wor! will be completed within two days of the day of return. -ince assignments are readily available
on the internet you should not re"uire more time. Any assignment, "ui. or test attempted after this timeframe
will not be counted for grade unless a special arrangement has been made with Mr. Amundson prior to the
absence. Mitigating circumstances may be considered. Habitual absence on the scheduled dates of
tests/"ui..es is not favorable to you. Habitual absence is considered missing two or more tests/"ui..es in a
"uarter. Ma!e up for tests/"ui..es missed in such a circumstance will be a uni"ue test/"ui. designed for the
occasion.
#ACATIO$ %IT!ATIO$%:
0acations during the school year are not desirable, however sometimes not avoidable. #f you are ta!ing a trip,
vacation or other planned absence you are still responsible for ma!ing up wor! that is missed including all
labs and tests.
II. P$%& P$CI'%& CA'C!'ATOR% A$D PAPR:
1hen you come to class, you are epected to bring with you, your tetboo!, your writing instrument,
noteboo!s, completed assignments, and assigned calculator. 2ailure to do so will count against your grade.
Required Materials
% -piral 3oteboo! 4at least ,5 pages for your assignments and note ta!ing6
% Pen or Pencil 47ou may only use blac! or blue pens or pencils.6
% Calculator 4-cientific, has regular functions plus scientific notation,
trig functions and log functions6
III. A%%IG$M$T%:
Assignments are given to eplore and practice the concepts of this class and as such are essential to
learning the concepts. Assignments will be given for in class wor! to be completed as part of a team effort
and given as homewor! to be completed individually. All assignments are to be completed by everyone and
not 'ust the recorder of the team. # epect assignments to be completed on time, with your best effort.
Assignments are to be brought to class when you come. #f your assignment is not up to acceptable
standards you may be re"uired to redo it. Assi(n)ents& lab reports and ot*er paper +or, are to be -ree
o- an. (ra--iti& dra+in(s or ot*er )ar,in(s t*at are not part o- t*e ans+ers or intended/acceptable
responses to require)ents. %uc* ite)s s*all render an assi(n)ent un(radable.
Readin( Assi(n)ents 8 The written word is an essential and fundamental way in which !nowledge is
transmitted and gained. 7ou are preparing to ta!e the net step to higher education and need to be able to
gain as much information as possible from the written tet. Consider your reading assignment as vital as
your written assignments. To help ensure that you are ta!ing the appropriate actions with respect to the
necessary reading there will be specific written assignments and "ui..es to assess your actual reading of the
tet. These concepts may not be covered in lecture and your success will be determined by your efforts to
read and ac"uire this information from the reading assignments.
I#. ID$TI0ICATIO$ O0 "ORK
All of your wor!, separated from a noteboo!, is to be clearly identified with your name of record, the
assignment which is being responded to and the date it was performed.
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OT1R R!'%:
Restroo) 2rea, 8 -ince we are on an eight period day there is no formal brea! time. Please ma!e
your rest room visit at the beginning of class after you have chec!ed in and informed me of your intentions.
Please limit this visit to three minutes. #f you need a rest room brea! during class, please as!.
2ood, candy or beverages are not allowed. 1ater is allowed if you bring it in a clear, colorless
container. 1ater may be withdrawn if it becomes a problem in the classroom.
Tardy ; 7ou are epected to be in the room at the bell. #f you are not, you will be counted as tardy.
Additionally you are epected to move promptly to your assigned seat.
<ress ; 7ou must dress in a safe and non;distracting manner. A general rule is that the torso should
be covered from the shoulders to the !nees.
<es!tops 8 <es!tops are for supporting your materials as you write or draw on them. T*e. are not
-or +ritin( on33 PRIOD3333
:ehavior ; # have found that optimum behavior is rooted in a healthy respect for self and others and a
willingness to assume a reasonable amount of responsibility. #f you show respect and are responsible you
will do well in this class.
These are ways in which # consider respect and responsibility correctly implemented.
=espect
>sing language that is courteous and free of vulgar or profane epressions
1riting only on items epressly designed to be written on 4e.g. paper 3OT TH9 <9-?@@6
Politely see!ing permission to spea! and tal!ing in a moderate voice level
Only tal!ing about mathematics during class time
Properly utili.ing materials and e"uipment including your own
2ollowing directions with "uiet acceptance
=esponsibilities
Preparing assignments on time,
=eporting to the classroom on time,
Promptly getting to wor! on assignments
>sing given class time to wor! on assignments or other approved pro'ects,
=epresenting only your wor! as your own.
(Revised 8/15/2014)