Valencia College Syllabus

Physics with Medical Applications

PHY1007C-28232

Fall 2023

Instructor info

Instructor: Dr. Jeremy Barton

Email: jbarton24@valenciacollege.edu    

Engagement (Office) Hours:

-          I will be available in a zoom meeting (open to everyone) Mondays at 9:30am-10:30am

-          After weekly zoom lecture (Tuesdays) I will also be available for 15-30 minutes for additional questions

-          Additionally, private zoom meetings can be set up by emailing me in advance

-          I will respond to emails as timely as I can, so please email me with any questions you have about the course, assignments, physics etc.

Course Description

Welcome to Physics with Medical Applications. In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of physics associated with the health field. Physics is a heavily interdisciplinary subject matter. And the goal of this course is to instill some understanding of physics as it may apply to health/medicine. Topics will include principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, and atomic physics applied to the health field, and real-life situations.  But at its core this is a physics course, and we will need to learn quite a bit of physics before we are able to understand some of its applications.

Prerequisites

MAC 1102 or MAC 1105 or two years of high school algebra.

This course will enable a student to understand the fundamental laws of physics to develop appropriate analytical thinking, problem-solving, and physics laboratory skills. 

Expectations and Recommendations

Math and Physics are both very cumulative in nature, it is important to not fall behind in the modules as catching up can be very difficult. I recommend spending at least half an hour every day actively writing/solving problems (doing the homeworks and labs counts toward this time)

I hope this will be a positive learning experience, and that maybe I can instill some interests in Physics for you.

Course Materials

Textbook- Open Access (Free) College physics textbook available

Textbook available on Openstax https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics

But, everything you will NEED you can find on CANVAS. The textbook mainly serves as an additional reference for study and additional practice problems. Please regularly check CANVAS for instructions and guidance, as well as reach out to me with questions. It will often be more important to follow the material within the modules on CANVAS then reference this textbook.

Grading Policy

1)         Homework - 25% of your class grade 

3)         Labs – 25% of your class grade.

4)         Tests – *25% of your class grade

5)         Final Exam – *25% of your class grade. (See below for final exemption policy)

*NOTE – Read below about how your test grade or final grade is replaced by the higher of the two.

Functionally your test average OR final exam is worth 60% but it is only the highest between the two that counts

Curves on tests and the final exam are possible, depending on average performance.

Grading Scale

Test average and Final exam “replacement” policy

*At the end of the semester the test grade (average of the three tests) or the final exam grade, whichever is higher will replace the other and be counted as both your test average and final exam score (50% total)

Here are some examples of this policy

Sally has a 72% as their test average, and then scores a 50% on the final. For their final grade calculation, I would treat Sally as having a 72% test average and a 72% on the final.

Joshua has a 68% test average, but then scores an 83% on the final exam. For their final grade calculation, I would treat Joshua as having an 83% test average and an 83% on the final exam.

*This means some of you may be eligible to skip the final exam entirely if your test average grade is high enough. I’ll explain this more specifically towards the end of the semester

For both labs and homework, the grade average will exclude the lowest assignment grade.

Students will have the opportunity to obtain extra credit points by completing an extra credit paper.

Course Design and Organization:

This is a hybrid module-based course. Therefore, all the information and course activities, such as lecture notes/videos, assignments, homework, projects, tests, etc., will be available in the corresponding module.  The lab portion of the course will be IN-PERSON on West Campus

Online courses and everyone’s busy schedules can make it tough to organize your time I encourage you to teach out to me if you need any help in this matter

Each Module will include:

-          A lecture powerpoint, which will cover the main module concepts, it will include illustrations, graphs, and in some cases, some problem with solutions. In the lecture notes, you will be able to find the solution for the conceptual homework. Keep in mind that some questions will not be verbatim definitions and may require some analysis of the figures/concepts.

-          A lecture video, once the live lecture is concluded and the video is uploaded

-          “Two” homeworks but really just a part 1 and 2, one of which, the conceptual homework, will be 15 or fewer multiple choice and true and false questions, you will have two attempts and your highest grade will be kept. The other one will be problems which you need to answer and upload a file in the assignment that shows your work/math. You can do this by typing out the work/math or by doing it by hand and scanning it/photographing it. Please make sure it is clearly visible. Exceptable file formats to upload are docx, pdf, JPEG and PNG . Apple users be careful CANVAS can not read some common apple specific files types such as pages, or heic.

Lab Portion of the Course is On CAMPUS

-          You need to attend one of the lab orientation meetings during the first week of class. This will help explain a lot of what is expected of you

-          Lab instructions, lab videos, lab pictures, lab instructions and a prelab will be provided either in modules within this course or on the separate lab CANVAS courses.

-          You need to make a reservation to go to the Lab On Campus. The reservation can be from Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The lab instructor will help you with the lab there.  I will not accept the lab report if the lab instructors do not confirm that you check the calculation with them. 

-          These reservations are made on a per lab basis. There are nine labs in total. Typically, the lab staff will have you schedule them a week or two ahead of time.

-          You will ideally complete these labs in groups of three. But since this course has no specific time requirements you may find you schedule does not align with anyone else and may schedule a lab session as an individual. But it is recommended that you find lab partners if possible.

Tests

We will have three tests and a final exam (same format as the tests) that will be available on CANVAS (online).

The tests will be available for two days (Wednesday and Thursday) and due at 11:59pm Thursday. Additionally, they will be time-limited to two hours. This means do not open and start the test until you know you have time to do it.

The Final Exam may be time-limited to two and a half hours

Test and Final Exam Dates

Valencia College Core Competencies

"The faculty of Valencia College has identified four core competencies that define the learning outcomes for a successful Valencia graduate. These competencies are at the heart of the Valencia experience and provide the context for learning and assessment at Valencia College. You will be given opportunities to develop and practice these competencies in this class. The four competencies are:

1.      Think - think clearly, and creatively, analyze, synthesize, integrate and evaluate in the many domains of human inquiry

2.      Value - make reasoned judgments and responsible commitments

3.      Communicate - communicate with different audiences using varied means

4.      Act - act purposefully, effectively and responsibly."

"Valencia College is committed to providing each student a quality educational experience. Faculty members have set high standards of instruction for themselves and for you. If you have a problem in a class, your first step is to talk to your instructor. If you are still dissatisfied, you may talk with the academic dean of the division for your class. We will work together to resolve any issues that arise."

Important Dates

-       : Drop/Refund Deadline Aug. 28th

-       : Withdrawal Deadline "W" Grade Oct. 27th

Attendance

You must respond to at least one academic activity (for example the syllabus quiz) before the drop/refund deadline.

Policies and Procedures

Withdrawal Policy

A student is permitted to withdraw from a class on or before the withdrawal deadline of approximately mid-term, as published in the College calendar. A student is not permitted to withdraw from a class after the withdrawal deadline. 

A faculty member is permitted to withdraw a student from the faculty member's class up to the beginning of the final exam period, for violation of the faculty member's attendance policy, as published in the faculty member's syllabus. A 6Hx28:4-07 5 of 5 faculty member is not permitted to withdraw a student from their class as a response to student conduct which falls under the jurisdiction of the Student Code of Conduct (6Hx28:8-03).

A student who withdraws from a class before the withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of "W." A student who is withdrawn by a professor at any time before the start of the final examination period will receive a grade of "W." A student who is withdrawn for administrative reasons at any time will receive a grade of "W" or other grade as determined in consultation with the professor. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of "F."

Students on financial aid should consult an advisor or counselor before withdrawing from a course; there may be financial implications to the student. 

For more information about Valencia Policies and Procedures, go to: https://valenciacollege.edu/about/generalhttps://valenciacollege.edu/about/general-counsel/policy/counsel/policy/

Academic Resources

We want you to stay connected to the latest academic resources we have available for you during this transitional time.

West Campus Bookstore:

Campus Store will be open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Campus store window pick-up will be available Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Downtown Campus

The Campus Store at the Downtown Campus is owned and operated by Barnes & Noble and will continue to operate online for the Fall 2022 term. Visit the Campus Store website for the Downtown Campus for more information and to order online.

Customer Service Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 407-299-5000, extension 5310 onlineorder@valenciacollege.edu

Academic Advising:

•        Call: 407-582-1507

•        Email: advising@valenciacollege.edu

•        Visit https://valenciacollege.edu/students/student-services/support.php for links and information on how to get connected to each of the following:

                        o   Virtual Answer Center or Virtual Advising Center (online Zoom access): Monday-Thursday

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Enrollment Services:

•        (phone access): Monday-Thursday 8a-6p and Fridays 9a-5p (407-582-1507)

Financial Aid:

Contact FinAidOffice@valenciacollege.edu for their financial aid questions, as well as for potential assistance with financial support

As a reminder, you can review the full list of student services hours of operation, which was provided in a past Grove Article for the Roadmap to Reopening.

Learning Support Statement

Learning Support Services provides students with academic support through distance tutoring, face to face tutoring at the campuses, writing consultations, library services, and resources. Tutoring is offered in most academic disciplines including math, science, foreign languages, English for academic purposes (EAP), computer programming and writing assistance for any course.  Assistance with library research can be accessed online through Atlas or the tutoring LibGuide.  For more information on how to access tutoring and library research assistance, please visit the college-wide Learning Support Services LibGuide at: www.valenciacollege.edu/tutoring  

Please note: Brainfuse is our new  24/7 online tutoring and learning hub, which is available to all of Valencia's students.  This service is best used as a back-up to Valencia's Distance Tutoring service, not as a replacement.  Brainfuse is accessible through Canvas or by visiting www.valenciacollege.edu/tutoring.

Health and Safety Protocols and Plans

Vaccines are strongly recommended for everyone who is eligible to receive one. Valencia is partnering with the state and local health departments to provide over 70 on-campus vaccine clinics between now and the end of September. The clinics are open to anyone (students, families, community members) and provide the vaccine at no charge. o   More information on vaccines can be found at: https://valenciacollege.edu/about/coronavirus/covid-19https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvalenciacollege.edu%2Fabout%2Fcoronavirus%2Fcovid-19-vaccine.php&data=04%7C01%7Cipadron1%40valenciacollege.edu%7Ce3f5316630364127ef0f08d96286c3b0%7C0e8866953d1741a88544135b0a92a47c%7C1%7C0%7C637649153300002873%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=aqBBcQuslLELmPkoN9tj1S26h9juXTLEMoevujMYt9E%3D&reserved=0vaccine.php  (scroll down to see a listing of all on-site clinics).

o   To learn about vaccine safety, you can use this libguide created by Valencia librarians: https://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/COVID19Vaccines/home

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 Masks are expected, but not required, indoors on Valencia campuses. Valencia has ordered tens of thousands of masks which will be available in classrooms, building entrances, and other easily accessible locations.

Cleaning and Sanitization protocols are robust and in place. The facilities team has installed over 2,000 hand sanitizer dispensers and continues to implement cleaning protocols to keep our facilities clean.