PHYC 2AC

PHYC 2AC: Introductory Physics I - Calculus Supplement

Course Number: PHYC 2AC

Units: 0.5

Fully online and asynchronous

Prerequisite: MATH 100A or MATH 110A or placement in MATH 100B or 110B

Pre/Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: PHYC 2A

Acceptable for credit: CSU and UC

Course Description: PHYC 2AC expands on topics covered in PHYC 2A, with applications of calculus to problems in physics. Together with PHYC 2A and 2AL, PHYC 2AC may meet lower division requirements for life science majors at various universities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Apply derivatives to solve a variety of classical mechanics problems.
Apply integrals to solve a variety of classical mechanics problems.

Instructor

Instructor: Jill Evans (she/her/hers)

Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in Science 192 or by appointment

Preferred Contact: Canvas Inbox

Secondary Contact: jevans@ccsf.edu. If you send an email, please include PHYC 2AC in the subject line of the e-mail.

I check my inbox and email frequently and will respond within 24 hours, usually sooner.

Textbook

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
University Physics, Volume 1 from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-20-4

You have several options to obtain this book:

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

You will need a scientific or graphing calculator for this course and access to Canvas through a computer or mobile device.

Canvas

CCSF uses the Canvas online learning platform. You can check your grades, send direct messages, complete assignments, and more on Canvas. Use https://ccsf.instructure.com/ to log into Canvas directly.

Topics

1. Kinematics
  1. Velocity as the time derivative of position
  2. Acceleration as the time derivative of velocity
  3. Kinematic equations derived using calculus
  4. Optimization techniques
2. Work and power
  1. Work as the path integral of force
  2. Power as the time derivative of work
3. Momentum and impulse
  1. Force as the time derivative of momentum
  2. Impulse as the time integral of force
4. Extended objects
  1. Center of mass of a rigid body
  2. Rotational inertia of a rigid body
5. Oscillations
  1. Simple Harmonic Motion
  2. Velocity and acceleration of an object in simple harmonic motion

Assignments

We will cover one module per week with homework assignments due weekly.

We will have one midterm exam and one final exam covering a range of topics. All homework assignments and exams will be given asynchronously through Canvas.

DSPS and ADA

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

I personally can not make the decision to give extra time for tests but please let me know as soon as you can if you require accommodations with DSPS. I am happy to work with them to provide extra time for testing.

DSPS is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodation process. The Disabled Students Programs and Services office is located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 323 and can be reached at (415) 452-5481. DSPS counseling services can be arranged at all campuses by appointment.

Academic Honesty

You may use any resources available to you and you may work with other students on the weekly discussions and quizzes.

You may use your notes, your textbook, and any course material I've provided during the exams, but you are not allowed to look for answers on the internet and you are not allowed to ask for help from others during exams. The exams are meant to showcase what you have learned to do.

Cheating is, for example:

seeking help from another person with or without their knowledge on an exam
giving help to another student with or without their consent on an exam
sharing notes during an exam
looking at another student's paper during an exam

Cheating will be dealt with severely in this course. All work you submit should be your own work. If you are caught cheating during an exam (copying, using extra notes, providing assistance, etc.) you will be given a grade of zero for that assignment and will be referred to the Office of Instruction for further discipline.

Drop Policy

I will drop students who are enrolled in the class but fail to turn in any of the assignments associated with module 1 by the census deadline. After that, I will drop a student who fails to turn in two consecutive weeks' worth of work.

However, it is ultimately the student's responsibility to drop the class to avoid fees or a failing grade.

Gender Equity Statement

CCSF does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition and immigration status.

Pronouns & Preferred Name

I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records.

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