GSP 1010 Contemporary Physics

1. GSP 1010Contemporary Physics Part one of a four course sequence in science. GSC-1020--> GSG1030-->GSB1040

2. Syllabus GSP-1010Contemporary PhysicsTwo Semester Hours • Instructor: Dr. Thomas L. Rokoske • Tel: 262-7499 • Office: CAP Science 253 • Email: rokosketl@appstate.edu • Access with ASULearn or directly through:http://www.phys.appstate.edu/courses/tlr_scourses10.html.

3. Catalog Description This course presents a broad view of essential areas of contemporary physics. Ideas of modern physics are presented at an introductory level with the necessary classical physics needed for their understanding. Topics include electromagnetism, gravitation, conservation laws, quantum physics and nuclear physics. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.

4. LECTURE Introduction, Big Bang Force and Motion Momentum and Conservation Work and Energy Electromagnetic Stuff Waves, Optics & Light Quantum Theory, Atoms Uncertain Micro World LABORATORY Measurement of Physical Quantities Introduction to Motion Force and Motion Sound Waves in Air Using a Spectroscope Ohm’s Law Natural Radioactivity OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT

5. METHODOLOGY - Lecture • Instructor initiated discussion of the concepts using demonstrations and math. • There will be a review on how to analyze word and algebraic problems (done in Lab). • At the end of each lecture each student will fill out a Minute Feedback Paper • These will be discussed at the beginning of the next class or by email.

6. METHODOLOGY - Laboratory • Students will perform six laboratories which investigate physical phenomena. • Students will use the apparatus to make scientific measurements of these parameters and they will be recorded on a personal computer. • Students will work in groups of two and each student will hand in a laboratory report

7. COURSE REQUIREMENTS • Students are required to read the assigned readings from the text and lab manual. • Each student will take one hour test and a two hour final examination (outside time.) • Each Student will work out and submit the assigned homework in WebAssign. • There will be announced and unannounced quizzes.

8. EVALUATION AND GRADING • GSP 1010 is a separate course and is graded independently from GSC 1020. The course grading on the following percentages: • 20% Hour Test • 30% Laboratory (Lab work, reports and quizzes) • 35% Comprehensive Final Exam • 15% Quizzes, Homework, etc.

9. Attendance/Participation Policy • Lecture attendance is expected. • Roll will be taken with circulated Roster Sheet • Lecture and Laboratory Sessions are … • Cell Phone, iPhone, and MP3/4 Dead Zones. • Using a cell phone, iPhone, Android, etc during a test results in a zero. • Arrive on time and be ready to start at the beginning of each session. • Missing one or more labs without an excuse will • constitute a failure of the entire course.

10. Attendance/Participation Policy • You may be excused from the lecture or laboratory for legitimate reasons. • Excuses can be presented to the instructor either prior or no later than one week after returning from a missed session. • If an hour test is missed a grade of zero will be assigned. With a proper reason, it may be excused no later than one week after return. • Course web site found using ASULearn or http://www.phys.appstate.edu/courses/tlr_scourses10.html

11. REQUIRED READING • Required Reading is from the class assignments stated on the class schedule. • These assignments should be read before coming to class or to the laboratory. • Students are required to have a copy of the text, lab manual, calculator and WebAssign. • **** UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS **** • This course is the first of an set of four for the GEN EDUCATION Science Requirement. • It carries no credit for a science major.

12. WHY STUDY SCIENCE? • The basic goal of studying science is to learn about our observable universe and everything within it. • Divisions: • NATURAL SCIENCES • (Understanding of the universe through interactions between matter and radiation.) • SOCIAL SCIENCES • (Interactions between living beings.)

13. Natural Sciences • Physics - the study of the structure of matter, the nature of radiation and its interaction with matter. There is an attempt to develop a unified description of the fields of force. • Chemistry - a study of the composition and properties of substances and those reactions which change those substances. • Biology - the study of living organisms. It is divided into Botany (plant life) and Zoology (animal life).

14. Specific Natural Sciences • Astronomy - a study of the origin, evolution, composition, distance and motion of all bodies and matter in the universe. • Geology - a study of the structure of the earth’s crust and the formation and development of its various layers, included are the different rock types, movement of water, minerals and early forms of life found as fossils in rocks

15. Specific Natural Sciences • Medicine - the study of diagnosing, treatment, curing and preventing disease, relieving pain, improving and preserving health in humans. • Meteorology - the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena including weather, climate and their forecast. • Oceanography - the study of the ocean and its influence on humans.

16. Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences • Astrophysics Astrochemistry • Astrobiology Biochemistry • Biophysics Biomedicine • Chemical Physics Physical Chemistry • Geophysics Physical Geology • Material Science Environmental Science

17. PHYSICS DIVISIONS • MATTER - (Microstructure) • Atomic, Nuclear, Elementary Particles • MATTER - (Macrostructure) • Liquids, Solids, Gases, Plasmas • RADIATION - Acoustical, Mechanical (collisions), Thermal, Electrical, Magnetic, Electromagnetic (Radio, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible, Ultraviolet, Gamma) Gravitational (waves), Nuclear (particle and wave emission,)

18. Read This: FEDERAL FUSES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.