Instructor:  Mr. Steve Wignall
Planning:  4th Period
Phone:  643-2988

Course Description:  The study of physics as it relates to the real world.

Text:  Principles of Technology, Physics and ECI Lab Manual for PT

Prerequisites:  Currently in Algebra II or have taken Algebra II.

Student Needs:  Scientific Calculator, Large 3-ring Notebook, and paper.  Occasionally
other materials may needed for special projects that will not be provided by the instructor.

Course Requirements:

 1.  Absences:  More than four unexcused absences will result in attendance
hearings and possible loss of credit for class.  When a student is absent it is his or her
responsibility to contact the teacher and make arrangement for make-up of missed
assignments.  The student has 1 day for each day missed to complete missed work. Late
work will not be accepted!  Labs can not always be made up because of time
requirements and alternate forms of  make-up work may be assigned.

 2.  Tardies:  Student should be seated and ready to learn when bell rings.  If
student is entering room when bell rings or after they will be counted tardy.  If another
teacher was holding you after class have them give you a pass to bring with you.

 3.  Students will:
      Contribute positively to the class
      Actively participate in all class and lab activities
      Sucessfully and in a timely manner complete all quizzes, tests,
      assigned lab work, and any other assigned course work and activities
      Display a positive and respectful attitude towards safety,
      other students, and the lab equipment and facility
      Maintain a neat and orderly work area
      Successfully complete the Units for each term

Lab Rules:

 1.  Don't be late for class.
 2.  Don't be disruptive in class.  This includes when I'm lecturing or when we're
      working in groups.
 3.  No inappropriate language or actions in class.
 4.  No food or drinks in class.
 5.  No cheating.
 6.  You break it, you pay for it.
 7.  Follow all safety rules when doing labs or activities.

Results of not following the class rules could result in detention, suspension,
or eviction from class or school.

Course Outline:

I.  Force and "force-like" quantities
 a.  in mechanical systems
 b.  pressure in fluid systems
 c.  voltage in electrical systems
 d.  temperature difference in thermal systems

II. Work
 a.  in mechanical systems
 b.  in fluid systems
 c.  in electrical systems

III. Rates in technology
 a.  mechanical speed, velocity, angular velocity and acceleration
 b.  factors affecting fluid flow rates
 c.  electrical current and AC frequencies as rates
 d.  factors affecting heat flow rates

IV. Forms of resistance in technical systems
 a.  static, kinetic and rolling friction
 b.  fluid drag
 c.  fluid resistance (both liquid and gases)
 d.  electrical resistance and the Ohm
 e.  thermal conductivity and thermal resistance

V.  Potential energy and work
 a.  gravitational
 b.  elastic
 c.  using fluid pressure

VI. Power
 a.  linear power and rotational power in mechanical systems
 b.  pneumatic and hydraulic power
 c.  electrical power
 d.  power in thermal systems

VII. Force Transformers- force can be change from one form to another
 a. mechanical, fluid, and electrical

Grading

We will have many activities in Physics including worksheets, labs, quizzes, tests, and
notebooks.  On each activity there will be a score given in the form of a fraction.  For
example, 7/10 means you received seven points out of ten possible points.  The "points
possible" value depends on the how much work and effort an activity will require.
Quizzes may be 10-12 points, labs may be 25-30, and tests may be 40-50 points.

 You should always know your grade in Physics.  Just keep your own record of
points you earn and the points possible.  Then compute the ratio shown below:

  total points earned/
  total points possible     =       ratio x 100   (express as a percent)

    Ratio (%)             Grade
    93-100                   A
    86-92                     B
    77-85                     C
    70-76                     D
    Below 70                F

Attendance is important.  Many demonstrations, class discussions, and lab activities will be
available only during regular class time.  Your active involvement in the course will be
taken account when worksheets, labs, and tests are graded.

Closing Statement:  Everyone in this class starts with a clean slate.  I don't care what
grades you received in other science classes.  I do expect you to work hard and put forth
the effort to succeed in this class.   If you are not willing to work and put the time into
learning the material, you may want to reconsider taking this class.  Physics is not all fun
and games.  The projects some of you have seen us do in previous years such as bridges,
rockets, and many others, were only done after study of the mechanics of these systems
and follow-up analysis after their completion.  Physics can be a great learning experience
for you whatever your goals, but the excitement and interest must exist in you for this to
happen.