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The prerequisite for Physics I is MATH140: (C or better).
The prerequisite for Physics II is PHYS121: (C or better).

As you will quickly realize, physics is much more than memorizing a series of isolated facts and equations.
I urge you keep up with the rigorous workload.

Physics I will cover chapters 2-13 in your textbook. {Volume I}.

Physics II will cover chapters 14 and 20-27 in your textbook. {Volume II}.

You are expected to carefully follow the schedules, due dates, and instructions on the course website.

Basic Course Requirements:

1. Study all assigned material and complete all assigned activities for each course chapter .

2. Complete online chapter homework assignments using MasteringPhysics.

3. Complete laboratory asignments. Labs are done at home and reports are submitted online.

4. Complete three exams. All exams are taken in person at the Testing Center.
     You must show a Photo ID to take an exam.

If you live far away from any of the three BCCC locations, it is your responsibility make arrangements
with the testing center to take exams near your home by arranging for an off-site proctror.

Bring your calculator and pencils to these two hour exams.

You are not permitted to bring any notes or other reference material into an exam.

I will provide a list of useful and relevant constants and equations for each exam.

Required Course materials:

A MasteringPhysics Student Access Code is required for this course.

Essential University Physics, 1st Edition, by Richard Wolfson
This is a two volume paperback set. {available with student access code at the BCCC school bookstore}.
If you get a used book, you will have to purchase the student access code online.
The same code can be used for both physics I and physics II.

Schaum's Outlines: College Physics 10th edition, by F Bueche and E Hecht
This a single (very inexpensive) paperback that will be used for Physics I and Physics II.
It is an extensive collection of standard physics problems with clear, complete, solutions.
It is also available at the BCCC school bookstore.

Graphing Scientific Calculator: Texas Instruments model TI83+ (or equivalent)

Various laboratory supplies: cm ruler, protractor, graph paper, string, etc. will be required to complete some assignments.

Your course grade will be based on:

A    Online Homework Assignments {MasteringPhysic s } = 15% of your final grade

B    Laboratory Assignments = 10% of your final grade {labs are done at home}

C    Three Exams @ 25% each = 75% of your final grade {taken at the BCCC Newtown testing center}

If you miss a exam, it can be made up only if you provide documented extenuating circumstances.

You should review all relevant catalog information and regulations.
Pay particular attention to the rules regarding grading, cheating, plagiarism, sexual harassment, and last day to withdraw.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with the Bucks County Community College policy and equal access laws, appropriate academic accommodations can be made for students eligible for such support. Students are encouraged to register with the Disability Services Office (215-968-8463) to verify their eligibility for appropriate accommodations. Please speak to your instructor about any requests for academic accommodations or other concerns as early in the semester as possible.

Reference to Cheating & Plagiarism Statement in Catalog

The expectation at Bucks County Community College is that the principles of truth and honesty will be rigorously followed in all academic endeavors. This assumes that all work will be done by the person who purports to do the work without unauthorized aids. In addition, when making use of language and some idea not his or her own, whether quoting them directly or paraphrasing them into his or her own words, the student must attribute the source of the material in some standard form, such as naming the source in the text or offering a footnote. (Source: BCCC Catalog, College Policy Regarding Cheating and Plagiarism)

Student’s Responsibility to Retain Course Materials

Students are always responsible for retaining copies of their own work and/or correspondence, including that posted to a web course space. Student access to a Bucks County Community College web course space is available only during the stated semester/session as indicated by the College’s academic calendar. All web course sites, including content, are routinely removed form the server at the conclusion of each semester/session.