course outline

PHYSICS@HORTON

PHYSICS 12

COURSE OUTLINE

l Course Description l Text l Lab Fee l Outline l Evaluation l Classroom Expectations l Labs&Assignments l Quizzes&Tests l Classmark l Extra Help l Missed Time l Academic Integrity l Advanced l Supplies

PHYSICS 12 (PHY12)
Physics 12 is primarily intended to provide the necessary background for the further study of the sciences at universities, technical schools, and community colleges. However, it is also appropriate for students who will not study more science, as it presents a way of understanding the physical world and processes of science. (Why Take Physics?)

Students will be given the necessary learning opportunities to: understand the basic concepts of Physics and their applications within our society, apply scientific reasoning to problem solving, and develop learning skills to be used throughout life. Computers will be used extensively for the exploration of simulations, the collection of experimental data, and the subsequent analysis of the data obtained. The internet will provide a means for students to keep up to date in the world of Physics.

Course recommendations: Successful completion of PHY11 and MAT11 is expected and students should be enrolled in MAT12 or Pre-Calculus.

ADVANCED PHYSICS 12 (ADVPHY12)
This is an enriched version of PHY12, intended to challenge students with above average ability and with a particular interest in science. This would provide an excellent background for further work in science at the university level.

The topics are the same as those covered in PHY12, however, students are expected to make use of more advanced problem solving skills, to take a more mathematical approach to problems, and to work more independently. In addition to the standard topics, there may be opportunity to explore other timely or interesting topics. This course is recommended particularly for students who will be required to study Physics at university. A project will be assigned each term. Students will be introduced to the use of computers in the collection and analysis of data and research into various physics topics.

Course recommendations: Successful completion (with honours) of ADVPHY11 and ADVMAT11 is expected and students should be enrolled in ADVMAT12, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.

TEXT:

McGraw-Hill Ryerson's PHSYICS

LAB FEE:

OUTLINE:

Introduction
Force, Motion, Work, & Energy
Fields
Waves & Modern Physics
Radioactivity

EVALUATION:

TERM 1 ~ 35%
TERM 2 ~ 35%
APEF EXAM ~ 30%

TERM evaluations are given below

PHY12	PHY12ADV
Tests 40%	Tests 40%
Quizzes 10%	Quizzes 10%
Labs 20%	Labs 15%
Assignments 20%	Assignments 15%
Classmark 10%	Classmark 10%
****	Project 10%

CLASSROOM
EXPECTATIONS:

· Students are expected to be on time for class, to be prepared for class, and to be respectful of others.
· There are to be no hats and no headphones worn in this room.
· Please do not bring personal stereos, cell phones, make-up kits, skateboards, or food/drinks (including bottled water) to class…..this room is a science lab/computer lab.
· Bookbags/backpacks are to be left at the door.
· Students who ask to use the phone, washroom, fountain, etc. during class are a disruption. Please utilize recess, lunch and time between classes for this purpose.
· Please refrain from writing on tables, books, and/or computers/accessories.

LABS/ASSIGNMENTS:

These are to be passed in at the beginning of class on the date due. LABS/ASSIGNMENTS printed off at the beginning of the class will be considered LATE!!! Late labs/assignments will be penalized 1pt. if passed in by 3:30pm on the due date and 2pt. if passed in on the following day. Items passed in within 2 days after the due date will be marked, but the mark will be recorded as zero. PLEASE USE YOUR AGENDA TO HELP YOU ORGANIZE & PASS WORK IN ON TIME!!!!! Due dates are clearly posted in the lab and also on yourhomework.com (course id#19108). This homework web page can be also accessed through my web page.

QUIZZES/TESTS:

If you are absent for a test, you should be prepared to write a make-up test at lunch on the day you return if an acceptable written excuse is provided. If an acceptable excuse is not provided, then that test will count as zero. Your test dates are known well in advance, so please avoid making appointments on test days, if possible. No make-ups will be provided for quizzes. The low quiz mark will be dropped and a missed quiz will count as the low quiz. Dates are clearly posted in the lab and also on yourhomework.com

CLASSMARK:

Your classmark will reflect your attitude toward learning and your use of classtime. Classwork/homework is to be completed as requested. Computer accounts may be suspended if computers are not used appropriately.

EXTRA HELP:

Extra help will be available on a daily basis in the morning and at noon. It is best to check with me as I may occasionally have noon duty or meetings. Please sign up in my agenda on the front counter.

MISSED TIME:

If you are absent for a class, it is your responsibility to contact a member of your class prior to your return and make arrangements to get any notes. Any handouts will be provided, however, it is your responsibility to request them. If there was a lab during your absence, then you may be required to make it up at noon. This depends on the number of classes spent working on the lab. Assignments and labs are due at the same time as the rest of the class, except if you are absent on the due date. Be sure to pass anything in as soon as you return to school if you missed the due date.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

If it becomes apparent that a student has cheated on quizzes/tests/exams, has copied labs/assignments/projects, or has not referenced material, then a mark of zero will be assigned for that work. Please refer to p26 of Student Agenda.

ADVANCED:

The content covered in ADV will be basically the same as in Physics 11, however, the ADV students will be expected to apply more advanced problem solving skills throughout ALL aspects of the course. You will also be expected to work more independently, to complete a project each term and to attend occasional lunch seminars.

SUPPLIES:

Binder, looseleaf, pencil, ruler, protractor, graph paper, disc, scientific calculator, print credit.

Course Description l Text l Lab Fee l Outline l Evaluation l Classroom Expectations l Labs&Assignments l Quizzes&Tests l Classmark l Extra Help l Missed Time l Academic Integrity l Advanced l Supplies

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