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Physics 220 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers: The Mechanics of Solids and Fluids - David Michaels

Course:Physics for Scientists & Engineers: The Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
Professor:David Michaels
Email:david.michaels@canyons.edu
Format:
  • Hybrid
Course Length:
  • 16 Week

Introduction

Newton

• This hybrid course is equivalent to the lecture-based class; an identically transferable course.

• This course is UC/CSU Transferable and meets the AA/AS Degree

Course Description

  • First semester of calculus-based physics for scientists and engineers, covering topics in mechanics of solids and fluids.
  • Identical course to in-class lecture section with online lecture material.  
  • Presents a calculus-based introductory study of particle and rigid body statics and dynamics, vibrational motion, and fluid mechanics.

What to Expect in this Course

• This is a hybrid course:

  • Weekly labs are in the physical classsroom.
  • Weekly in-class and online HW
  • Exams will take place during lab time in the physical classsroom.
  • All lecture material and assignments (lecture notes, videos, HW, etc..) for this hybrid course is found online on the Canvas course webpages.  You will be using the course webpages on Canvas every week--you should be logging into Canvas at least three times a week.  A tremendous amount of multimedia resources are available for you; multimedia lectures, problem solving videos, and various animations are posted for each week's material.  Expectation that you are regularly watching the posted videos, using the various resources available to you, 

 

 

Types of Assessments

• Examinations will be held in the lab room.

• Weekly MasteringPhysics homework,

• Weekly lab assignments and groupwork

Textbook Information

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with MasteringPhysics 4th ed.

➡ Loose-leaf packaged option is the cheapest.

• Required: Purchase of Mastering Physics for homework (if not already packaged with the text).  An ebook of the text can also be purchased through MasteringPhysics, as an option.

➡ https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringphysics/

  • Required: Purchase the 220 Hybrid ILL Book before the first lab. Available at the bookstore.

Other Relevant Course Information

• A mandatory orientation will take place during the first hour of the first lab.

• Required: review all posted lecture and video material in preparation for the first lab.


Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

  • CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
  • CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 01/25/2022 Sub#: 1246