Physics I Syllabus and Academic Integrity Guidelines

Physics I: Syllabus and Academic Policies

Course Overview

This document outlines the structure, schedule, and academic policies for a college-level Physics I course. The course covers fundamental topics in mechanics, including kinematics, dynamics, energy, and rotational motion. It also details grading, attendance, and academic integrity expectations.

Course Information

• Course Title: Physics I

• Instructors: Alper Kiraz, Menderes Işık

• Teaching Assistants: TBA

• Course Web Site: https://learn.hub.ku.edu.tr/

• Textbook (Required): University Physics by Young and Freedman, vol.1 15th Ed., Addison-Wesley (2019)

• Supplementary Textbook (Optional): Fundamentals of Physics by D. Halliday, R. Resnick and J. Walker, Wiley (current edition)

Semester Schedule (Tentative)

The following table summarizes the weekly topics and corresponding chapters in the textbook:

Week	Subject (Chapter in Book)	Week	Subject (Chapter in Book)
1	Units and Vectors (Ch.1)	8	Rotation and Rigid Bodies (Ch.9)
2	Kinematics in 1D (Ch.2)	9	Rotation and Rigid Bodies (Ch.9)
3	Kinematics in 2D and 3D (Ch.3)	10	Dynamics of Rotation (Ch.10)
4	Newton's Laws (Ch.4)	11	Dynamics of Rotation (Ch.10)
5	Applying Newton's Laws (Ch.5)	12	Periodic Motion (Ch.14)
6	Work and Kinetic Energy (Ch.6)	13	Periodic Motion (Ch.14)
7	Potential Energy, Energy Cons. (Ch.7)	14	Final Exam (All-Inclusive)

Grading Policy

• Midterm 1: 25%

• Midterm 2: 25%

• Final Exam: 35%

• Attendance: 15%

Attendance Policy

• Attendance is mandatory and will be recorded at each lecture.

• Students are required to attend all lectures in person.

• Absences with an official excuse approved by the university are eligible for a make-up exam.

• Remedial Exam is not given in this course.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

Students are expected to adhere to the university's Student Code of Conduct, which prohibits cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and impersonation. All assignments must be completed individually or by the assigned team, without unauthorized assistance.

• Plagiarism: Defined as using someone else's written statements or ideas without proper acknowledgment. This includes both intentional and accidental plagiarism.

• Intentional Plagiarism: Deliberately copying another's work and presenting it as one's own.

• Accidental Plagiarism: Failing to properly paraphrase or cite sources, even if unintentional.

To avoid plagiarism:

• Use quotation marks for direct quotes and cite the source.

• Paraphrase ideas in your own words and provide proper references.

• Do not use materials prepared by instructors or other students without proper citation.

For more information, refer to the university's academic policies and the guide: Avoiding and Detecting Plagiarism.

Key Physics Topics Covered

• Units and Vectors: Understanding physical quantities, SI units, and vector operations.

• Kinematics: Describing motion in one, two, and three dimensions.

• Newton's Laws: Fundamental laws governing force and motion.

• Work and Energy: Concepts of work, kinetic and potential energy, and conservation of energy.

• Rotational Motion: Dynamics of rotating bodies, torque, and angular momentum.

• Periodic Motion: Oscillatory systems and simple harmonic motion.

Example: Newton's Second Law

• Definition: The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

• Formula:

$F = ma$

• Application: Used to solve problems involving forces and motion in both linear and rotational systems.

Additional info:

• Some academic context and topic explanations have been added to make the notes self-contained and suitable for exam preparation.