Physics I: Syllabus, Policies, and Academic Integrity Guide

Physics I: Syllabus and Course Policies

Course Overview

This document outlines the structure, schedule, and academic policies for a college-level introductory Physics I course. The course covers fundamental concepts in mechanics, including kinematics, dynamics, energy, and rotational motion.

• 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, 15th Edition, Addison-Wesley (2019)

• Supplementary Textbook (Optional): Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday & Resnick

Grading Policy

• Midterm 1: 25%

• Midterm 2: 25%

• Final Exam: 35%

• Attendance: 15%

Remedial Exam: Not given in this course.

Attendance Policy

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

• Students must attend in person. Absences require official documentation for make-up eligibility.

• Make-up exams are scheduled and announced by the Registrar's Office.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

All students are expected to adhere to the university's Student Code of Conduct. Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, and collusion, is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.

• Plagiarism: Defined as using someone else's written statements or ideas without proper acknowledgment.

• Students must not use documents prepared by current or previous students or instructors without proper citation.

• Both intentional and accidental plagiarism are violations.

For more information, refer to the Student Code of Conduct and Classroom Code of Conduct.

Types of 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 unintentionally.

Example: Copying sentences or phrases from a source without quotation marks or proper citation, even if the source is mentioned elsewhere, constitutes accidental plagiarism.

To avoid plagiarism, always use quotation marks for direct quotes and paraphrase ideas in your own words, providing appropriate citations.

Reference for Academic Integrity

• Avoiding and Detecting Plagiarism: A Guide for Graduate Students and Faculty. The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2012. Web. <http://www.gc.cuny.edu/CUNY_GC/media/CUNY-Graduate-Center/PDF/Publications/AvoidingPlagiarism.pdf>.

Semester Schedule (Tentative)

The following table outlines the weekly topics and corresponding chapters in the textbook. This schedule is subject to change; students should check the course website for updates.

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, 5)	11	Dynamics of Rotation (Ch. 10)
5	Applying Newton's Laws (Ch. 5)	12	Oscillations (Ch. 13)
6	Work and Kinetic Energy (Ch. 6)	13	Periodic Motion (Ch. 14)
7	Potential Energy, Energy Cons. (Ch. 7)	14	Final Exam (All-Inclusive)

Key Topics and Concepts

• Units and Vectors: Understanding SI units, dimensional analysis, and vector operations.

• Kinematics: Describing motion in one, two, and three dimensions using position, velocity, and acceleration.

• Newton's Laws: Fundamental laws governing the motion of objects.

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

• Rotation and Rigid Bodies: Rotational kinematics and dynamics, moment of inertia, and torque.

• Oscillations and Periodic Motion: Simple harmonic motion and related phenomena.

Example Equations

• Kinematic Equation (1D): $x = x_0 + v_0 t + \frac{1}{2} a t^2$

• Newton's Second Law: $F = m a$

• Kinetic Energy: $K = \frac{1}{2} m v^2$

• Work-Energy Theorem: $W = \Delta K$

• Rotational Kinetic Energy: $K_{rot} = \frac{1}{2} I \omega^2$

• Simple Harmonic Motion: $x(t) = A \cos(\omega t + \phi)$

Additional info:

• Students are expected to regularly check the course website for updates, assignments, and exam information.

• All assignments must be completed individually unless group work is explicitly permitted.

• Proper citation and academic honesty are essential for all submitted work.