PHYS 1221 -- Proposed New Course

Intro Phys for Life Sci I

Introductory Physics for Life Science Majors I

4.0 to 4.0 credit(s)

The class exposes the student to physical principles and concepts, demonstrates how these principles can be applied to quantitatively describe natural phenomena, and provides the student with an opportunity to perform hands-on experiments and measurements that model how physical knowledge is obtained. The living world exists in the physical universe, and a complete understanding of biological processes is impossible without a firm foundation in the basic physical principles to which all systems, living and inorganic, must adhere. The basic principles of classical mechanics, fluid mechanics, and oscillations and waves will be examined, with particular emphasis to their application in biological systems, using mathematical analysis at the level of basic calculus. Prerequisite: High School or College Calculus

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4.0 hours per week

Every Fall, Spring & Summer

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LAB

4.0 credit(s) (Not allowed to bypass limits.)

4.0 credit(s) (Not allowed to bypass limits.)

Repetition not allowed.

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00078 - Phys 1201W/1301W/1401V/1501V

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No prerequisites

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New course proposed to replace 1201 to better meet needs of CBS students.

Aaron Wynveen

wynv001@umn.edu

PHYS Physical Sciences

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Because all knowledge in the physical sciences is empirically acquired, the laboratory component of the course is essential to properly expose students to the scientific method and the ways of knowing and thinking in the physical sciences. The lab component involves the formulation of scientifically sound predictions by the student, followed by empirical testing of the hypotheses through hands-on experimentation. Since the language of the physical world is mathematical, quantitative analysis of experimental data is an essential aspect of the lab experience. Physics, like all sciences, is a social endeavor, and students are exposed to cooperative problem solving, working in small groups with other students, in both the laboratory and discussion sections of the course.

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University of Minnesota PHYSICS 1221 SYLLABUS School of Physics and Astronomy (Semester) 1 COURSE INFORMATION PHYSICS 1221, Introductory Physics for Life Science Majors I, 4 credits Course Prerequisites: High School or College Calculus Instructor: Office: Contact information: Office hours: Lecture schedule: Lectures will meet MTW each week with Fridays (approximately 4 total) reserved for examinations. A weekly schedule of lecture and lab topics can be found at the end of this syllabus. Discussion / Laboratory Schedule: 1 hour discussion/2hours lab per week Discussion Laboratory TA Section Time Location* Section Time Location *Classroom information can be found in the class schedule through OneStop. TA office hours: TA?s hold office hours in Tate B25 beginning the second week of classes. The schedule will be posted outside of room B25. EXAMS AND FINAL Four group exams and individual exams will be held on Thursday and Friday, respectively, during weeks 4, 7, 10, and 13 of the semester. The final will be held on X. REQUIRED MATERIALS Textbook: Supplementary Readings Lab Manual: Lab problems, which are provided on Canvas, are included on the class webpage https://umn.instructure.com/courses/XXXX Lab Journal: A gridded notebook, e.g., U of MN 2077-S, which is available from the bookstore, will be required. A simple scientific calculator. University of Minnesota PHYSICS XXXX SYLLABUS School of Physics and Astronomy (Semester) 2 COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES This course satisfies a number of the University of Minnesota Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) as outlined at http://academic.umn.edu/provost/teaching/cesl_loutcomes.html. &#9679; Can identify, define, and solve problems. &#9675; Students will be asked to solve a variety of physical problems in class, on their homework, in lab, during their discussion sessions, and on exams. &#9675; Even though this course specifically will require students to apply a few natural laws and the abstractions of mathematics to describe diverse physical systems, students will learn general problem solving strategies that will be valuable to many of their future academic and career endeavors. &#9679; Have mastered a body of knowledge and a mode of inquiry. &#9675; In this course, students will consider the general topic of mechanics, specifically, kinematics, Newton?s laws and forces, energy, elasticity, fluid statics and dynamics, oscillations, waves, and many of their applications. The natural laws probed in mechanics constitute much of the foundation of the physical and life sciences and form the basis of many different technologies. &#9675; Problems exploring these topics will be addressed in a variety of ways as they are presented in many different formats; investigations employing experimental apparatus will be carried out in the lab component of the course; groups of students will consider context-rich problems during the discussion sessions; and students will work through homework sets that will develop a strong foundation in parsing information from text and discussions. &#9679; Can communicate effectively. &#9675; During lab sessions, students must form an argument, through data presentation and analysis, that they have successfully probed some physical topic. &#9675; Student groups will orally present and justify the results of physical questions that they have just explored in discussion sessions. &#9675; On exams, students must provide, in a well-reasoned manner, solutions to short answer problems. &#9679; Understand the role of creativity, innovation, discovery, and expression across disciplines. &#9675; Students will explore how the physical concepts discussed in this course were developed empirically and how these concepts have been applied to various systems yielding, e.g., much of today?s technology. &#9675; As a physics course geared toward students in the life sciences, students will explore how the concepts broached in this course relate to biological systems by solving relevant, biologically- themed problems. &#9679; Have acquired skills for effective citizenship and life-long learning. &#9675; The ability to think critically about problems that is nurtured in this course is relevant not only for academic and career development but also is a vital component of a well-rounded individual. University of Minnesota PHYSICS XXXX SYLLABUS School of Physics and Astronomy (Semester) 3 LIBERAL EDUCATION The class exposes the student to physical principles and concepts, demonstrates how these principles can be applied to quantitatively describe natural phenomena, and provides the student with an opportunity to perform hands-on experiments and measurements that model how physical knowledge is obtained. The living world exists in the physical universe, and a complete understanding of biological processes is impossible without a firm foundation in the basic physical principles to which all systems, living and inorganic, must adhere. The basic principles of classical mechanics, fluid mechanics, and oscillations and waves will be examined, with particular emphasis to their application in biological systems, using mathematical analysis at the level of basic calculus. The development of conceptual understanding of physical principles and their quantitative application are further deepened in the discussion section, where students practice problem solving skills. In addition, familiarity with the methods and findings of the physical sciences not only forms a crucial component of a common education, but also prepares students to be scientifically literate citizens. Because all knowledge in the physical sciences is empirically acquired, the laboratory component of the course is essential to properly expose students to the scientific method and the ways of knowing and thinking in the physical sciences. The lab component involves the formulation of scientifically sound predictions by the student, followed by empirical testing of the hypotheses through hands-on experimentation. Since the language of the physical world is mathematical, quantitative analysis of experimental data is an essential aspect of the lab experience. Physics, like all sciences, is a social endeavor, and students are exposed to cooperative problem solving, working in small groups with other students, in both the laboratory and discussion sections of the course. GRADING Your course grade will be based on the following components: Homework and/or Clicker Response: 10% Laboratory: 15% Scores of the three best quizzes: 45% (= 3 x 15%) Final Exam: 30% Homework is assigned each week and is collected the following week in discussion. (or online?) Lab grade based on pre-lab questions, TA evaluation during lab, and post-lab ?Apply Your Knowledge? questions. All these are provided on the Canvas course site. Each quiz consists of two parts: a group portion held during a Thursday discussion, and an individual portion held on the following Friday. The group portion accounts for 25% of the quiz grade, whereas the individual portion accounts for the remaining 75% of the quiz grade. Upon calculating your final numerical grade, you will receive a letter grade of: A: &#8805; 90% A-: &lt; 90% or &#8805; 85% B+: &lt; 85% or &#8805; 80% B: &lt; 80% or &#8805; 75% B-: &lt; 75% or &#8805; 70% C+: &lt; 70% or &#8805; 65% C: &lt; 65% or &#8805; 60% C-: &lt; 60% or &#8805; 55% University of Minnesota PHYSICS XXXX SYLLABUS School of Physics and Astronomy (Semester) 4 D+: &lt; 55% or &#8805; 50% D: &lt; 50% or &#8805; 45% F: &lt; 45% or Lab grade &lt; 60% (You must pass lab to pass the course!) Resolving grading disputes: If you are dissatisfied with a grade you have received for any component of the course, express your complaint in a well-written paragraph and give it to me along with the relevant papers. I will consider the issue and give you the result as soon as possible. DO NOT WRITE ON YOUR GRADED EXAM. ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance to lab and discussion sessions is mandatory. Failure to attend lab without a valid excuse will result in the loss of points for that day?s lab assignment. Missing a discussion session without a valid excuse will result in a five-point deduction on the subsequent group quiz. If you must miss a lab section, please make arrangements with your Teaching Assistant in advance to attend another lab section, if possible. DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES ATHLETES must provide their official University of Minnesota athletic letter containing the approved competition schedule to their instructor and the staff in office 148. Away exams will be arranged with the athletic adviser traveling with the team. Accommodations will be made for official university sports only (i.e. no accommodations will be made for intramurals, club sports, etc.) DISABILITY SERVICES: If you have accommodations for this course, please provide the staff in office 148 with a copy of your accommodation letter for the current semester. Exams will be arranged according to accommodations and sent to the testing center for administration. MANDATORY POLICY INFORMATION [REFERENCES/LINKS VERSION FOLLOWS] &#61623; Student conduct code http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Code_of_Conduct.pdf &#61623; Scholastic Dishonesty See student conduct code &#61623; Disability Accommodations http://ds.umn.edu/student-services.html &#61623; Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Classroom http://www.policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/STUDENTRESP.html &#61623; Appropriate Student Use of Class Notes and Course Materials http://www.policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/STUDENTRESP.html &#61623; Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/MAKEUPWORK.html University of Minnesota PHYSICS XXXX SYLLABUS School of Physics and Astronomy (Semester) 5 &#61623; Grading and Transcripts http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/GRADINGTRANSCRIPTS.html &#61623; Sexual Harassment http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/SexHarassment.pdf &#61623; Equity, Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Equity_Diversity_EO_AA.pdf &#61623; Mental Health and Stress Management http://www.mentalhealth.umn.edu MANDATORY POLICY INFORMATION [FULL TEXT VERSION FOLLOWS] Student Conduct Code The University seeks an environment that promotes academic achievement and integrity, that is protective of free inquiry, and that serves the educational mission of the University. Similarly, the University seeks a community that is free from violence, threats, and intimidation; that is respectful of the rights, opportunities, and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University; and that does not threaten the physical or mental health or safety of members of the University community. As a student at the University you are expected adhere to Board of Regents Policy: Student Conduct Code. To review the Student Conduct Code, please see: http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Student_Conduct_Code.pdf. Note that the conduct code specifically addresses disruptive classroom conduct, which means &quot;engaging in behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor&#39;s ability to teach or student learning. The classroom extends to any setting where a student is engaged in work toward academic credit or satisfaction of program-based requirements or related activities.&quot; Scholastic Dishonesty You are expected to do your own academic work and cite sources as necessary. Failing to do so is scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarizing; cheating on assignments or examinations; engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission; submitting false or incomplete records of academic achievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering, forging, or misusing a University academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures, or data analysis. (Student Conduct Code: http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Student_Conduct_Code.pdf) If it is determined that a student has cheated, he or she may be given an &quot;F&quot; or an &quot;N&quot; for the course, and may face additional sanctions from the University. For additional information, please see: http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/INSTRUCTORRESP.html. University of Minnesota PHYSICS XXXX SYLLABUS School of Physics and Astronomy (Semester) 6 The Office for Student Conduct and Academic Integrity has compiled a useful list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to scholastic dishonesty: http://www1.umn.edu/oscai/integrity/student/index.html. If you have additional questions, please clarify with your instructor for the course. Your instructor can respond to your specific questions regarding what would constitute scholastic dishonesty in the context of a particular class-e.g., whether collaboration on assignments is permitted, requirements and methods for citing sources, if electronic aids are permitted or prohibited during an exam. Disability Accommodations The University of Minnesota is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. Disability Services (DS) is the campus office that collaborates with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. If you have, or think you may have, a disability (e.g., mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory, or physical), please contact DS at 612-626- 1333 to arrange a confidential discussion regarding equitable access and reasonable accommodations. If you are registered with DS and have a current letter requesting reasonable accommodations, please contact your instructor as early in the semester as possible to discuss how the accommodations will be applied in the course. For more information, please see the DS website, https://diversity.umn.edu/disability/. Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Classroom Using personal electronic devices in the classroom setting can hinder instruction and learning, not only for the student using the device but also for other students in the class. To this end, the University establishes the right of each faculty member to determine if and how personal electronic devices are allowed to be used in the classroom. For complete information, please reference: http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/STUDENTRESP.html. Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences Students will not be penalized for absence during the semester due to unavoidable or legitimate circumstances. Such circumstances include verified illness, participation in intercollegiate athletic events, subpoenas, jury duty, military service, bereavement, and religious observances. Such circumstances do not include voting in local, state, or national elections. For complete information, please see: http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/MAKEUPWORK.html. Appropriate Student Use of Class Notes and Course Materials Taking notes is a means of recording information but more importantly of personally absorbing and integrating the educational experience. However, broadly disseminating class notes beyond the classroom community or accepting compensation for taking and distributing classroom notes undermines instructor interests in their intellectual work product while not substantially furthering instructor and student interests in effective learning. Such actions violate shared norms and standards of the academic community. For additional information, please see: http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/STUDENTRESP.html. University of Minnesota PHYSICS XXXX SYLLABUS School of Physics and Astronomy (Semester) 7 Grading and Transcripts The University utilizes plus and minus grading on a 4.000 cumulative grade point scale in accordance with the following: A 4.000 - Represents achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements A- 3.667 B+ 3.333 B 3.000 - Represents achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements B- 2.667 C+ 2.333 C 2.000 - Represents achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect C- 1.667 D+ 1.333 D 1.000 - Represents achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements S Represents achievement that is satisfactory, which is equivalent to a C- or better. For additional information, please refer to: http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/GRADINGTRANSCRIPTS.html. Sexual Harassment &quot;Sexual harassment&quot; means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual&#39;s work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment in any University activity or program. Such behavior is not acceptable in the University setting. For additional information, please consult Board of Regents Policy: http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/SexHarassment.pdf Equity, Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action The University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs and facilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. For more information, please consult Board of Regents Policy: http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Equity_Diversity_EO_AA.pdf. Mental Health and Stress Management As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance and may reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. University of Minnesota services are available to assist you. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via the Student Mental Health Website: http://www.mentalhealth.umn.edu. University of Minnesota PHYSICS XXXX SYLLABUS School of Physics and Astronomy (Semester) 8 TENTATIVE WEEKLY LECTURE AND LAB SCHEDULE Wee k Lecture Topics and Relevant Reading Lab topic 1 Introductions, vectors, and 1-D Kinematics (OS Chapters 1, 2, and 3) Diagnostics 2 2-D Kinematics (OS Chapters 3 and 4) Uncertainty 3 Newton?s Laws and Forces (OS Chapter 5) 2-D motion 4 Applications of Newton?s Laws (OS Chapter 6) Forces 5 Statics and Elasticity (OS Chapter 10.7, 12) Resistive Forces in Fluids 6 Statics (OS Sec. 12) and Energy and Work (OS Chapter 7) Energy, Work, and Power 7 Energy Conservation (OS Chapters 7 and 8) Torque and Static Systems 8 Ideal Fluids (OS Chapter 14) Elasticity 9 Fluid Mechanics and Forces (OS Chapter 14 and Supplement) Buoyancy and Pressure in Static Fluids Cohesive and Adhesive Forces in Liquids 10 Oscillations (OS Chapter15) Cohesive and Adhesive Forces in Liquids 11 Traveling Waves (Chapter 16) Oscillations and Resonance 12 Wave Interference (Chapter 16) and Sound (Chapter 17) Standing Waves and Sound 13 Sound (Chapter 17) and Light Waves (Supplement and OSV2 Chapter 16 and OSV3 Chapter 1) Interference and Diffraction of Light 14 Interference in Light and Its Applications (OSV3 Chapters 3 and 4) Diffraction Gratings and Spectra 15 Radioactive Decay and Review Diagnostics University of Minnesota PHYSICS XXXX SYLLABUS School of Physics and Astronomy (Semester)

Ron Poling

This class was developed in coordination with CBS to meet the needs of life sciences students (non physics major course)

No - not for majors

Replacing existing PHYS course per request of CBS