“The only source of knowledge is experience” – Albert Einstein.

Let’s have some experience together on the information below to earn some knowledge on Physics 007!

Course Title/ Number : General Physics Part II: Ph 007 : (Lec. & Lab)

Unit(s) & Transferability : 4 units, transferable to UC, CSU.

Prerequisite : Physics 006 with a grade 'C' or higher.

Instructors : Lecture : Rupa De

Contact :  ([email protected]),

Lab : Prof. Virgil Shields

Contact (shieldvb@attc.edu, [email protected]).

Class hours & location : Lectures : Mon, 3:00  - 6:10 p.m. on zoom, Labs : Wed, 3:00 - 6:10 p.m. on zoom. Office hours : Mon - 2:30 to 3:00 p.m.(for lecture), or by appointment.

Course description: This is the second course of a two semester sequence in General Physics and covers the  fundamental principles and applications of Vibration and Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, Optics, and Modern Physics at the algebra/trigonometry level of mathematical sophistication. The laboratory includes both quantitative and qualitative experiments which permit students to verify, illustrate, and deduce various laws of physics. This part of physics is required in the fields of Health Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Dentistry, Optometry, Nursing, Geology, and Architecture. It also meets the General Education (Science) requirements.

As we are going through an online environment, it may be a good idea to become familiar with using Canvas as well as some important guidelines presented on the page :LATTC | New Students.

To avail the EOPS services please visit :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOzYGryiqXwand the eligibility form is available at :Extended Opportunity Programs and Services | LATTC

Textbook : College Physics by R. A. Serway and C. Vuille; Cengage Learning, 10th Ed., 2015.

ISBN- 13: 978 – 1285737034.

Lab handbook : Physics 7 Lab handouts/ handbook will be assigned by instructor during/ before each lab session.

Students’ learning outcomes (SLOs) : After finishing the course students should be able to

1.  demonstrate knowledge on the basic aspects of the laws of Physics (on Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics) and apply them to solve real life problems,

2.  explain the basic properties of matter in terms of atomic structure,

3. have an understanding of applications of Physics on health sciences,

4.  correlate natural phenomena as the outcome of laws of Physics.

I(.)mportant dates : If you have no other way but to drop the course please do so officially before due dates as mentioned in Spring 2021 Calendar :https://www.lattc.edu/campus-life/events

• Last day to add/ enroll the class with a permission code – Monday, Feb. 20

• Last day to drop the class without ‘W’ – Monday, Feb. 20

• Last day to drop the class with refund (no fee) – Sunday, Feb. 19

• Last day to drop the class with a ‘W’− Sunday, May 07

Tentative Class Schedule :

Disclaimer : The syllabus and course schedule are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Attendance policy : Students are expected to attend every class meeting on zoom, to arrive on time, and stay    active throughout the entire class period. Students may be dropped from class for failure to attend the class on the first meeting. Following the college’s attendance policy an instructor may exclude a student who is absent for more hours than the class meets per week or 20% of the total class hours. In addition, an instructor may equate three or more late arrivals or early departures from the class as an absence for purposes of class attendance. Your absence exceeding these criteria will result in deduction of points from  your final grade, no exceptions. Even on zoom you may not want to come to the class with a food container in hand (snacks are okay). If, for any reason, you can’t attend an entire class session, it’s your responsibility to inquire about the course materials that you missed and make it up. Lecture topics and/ or lab experiments can’t be repeated.

Cell phone or other electronics policy : You’re required to turn your cell phones off unless you are attending    the zoom session using your phone. [Ifyou receive an emergency call/ text message that you can’t wait until the end of the class to respond to, please step outside the classroom to finish your conversation]. You may    apply for a “chromebook scholarship” in case you need a computer with webcam. During each test session, you’re required to turn your camera on showing clearly your surrounding failing which will result in a 4% deduction of your test scores.

Grading: Grading will be done ‘on a curve’ . Your course grade will be based on your performance on 4 tests,  home works, and on your overall classroom “attitude” . You may be allowed for only one make up test with a valid reason. Please note that the grading policy does not change based on your “requirement” on getting accepted in a college of your choice. Your grade depends on how well you are capable of earning it.            Approximate grading may be as follows:

4 Tests at each 4th week (including final)        … .     200 points

Lab … . … .       … .       … .       … .       … .        50 points

Homework and classroom performances  … .       … 100 points

2 research papers / Write-ups … .                … .          50 points  Total                                                                           400 points.

Typical minimum scores required are: A 90%, B 80%, C 65%. D 40%.

Materials required : A scientific calculator, TI-30X or equivalent, is recommended in each class meeting. Cell phones or programmable