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Physics 1230: Light and Color

Instructor: Joseph Maclennan CLASS 1 - Introduction to PHYS1230

Light in our World

Useful things we will learn about


How cameras and digital cameras work How printers work How your eye and vision work How to calculate your prescription How we see in color Can you believe your eyes - optical illusions

Instructor: TAs in Help Room:

Professor Joseph Maclennan Basement of this building

What you will need: Text Seeing the Light by Falk, Brill and Stork Clicker bring to class everyday. Available in the bookstore. Use to check your understanding, borderline grade. Calculator bring to class everyday. Access to internet - all class info on the course website

Prerequisites: High school algebra. The class will not use trigonometry, but will use algebra frequently as well as working with some graphs and scientific notation.

Q. What is point of this class?


A. Understanding how the world around you works by studying Light and Color

Presented in terms of things around you: Color, painting, vision, cameras, rainbows, glasses

all sorts of other wonderful stuff to help you


1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. Website with all class info. iClickers Computer simulations (physics games) Exam reviews Help room Nifty in-class experiments Special project

More Information about the Course


Physics 1230 website, source of all knowledge! http://www.colorado.edu/physics/phys1230
Syllabus Weekly Reading Assignments Weekly Homework Assignments Course Calendar Lecture Notes Office hours

Class rules to ensure fruitful learning environment

- No cell phones, no hairdryers, no newspapers in class

- Lots of physics discussion during clicker questions - 1 hour and 15 minute class (it does not end at 12 or 12:05!!)

Break Time
Introduce yourself to your neighbors.

iClickers

Go to iClicker slides

How will we tackle this material?


Two options:

Emphasis is on understanding and applying concepts!

How do you think you learn physics best?


a. b. c. d. e. f. Listening to lecture Reading the textbook Doing the homework Discussing physics with others Seeing a demonstration Other

Guiding principles (basis for how course is run)

1. People understand concepts better by seeing them in action and thinking about them than by passively listening. 2. Understanding physics (& solving problems that develop understanding) is a learned skill, like cooking, or skiing. It takes time, effort, and practice. YOU CANNOT LEARN by just listening or watching!!!!!! 3. People learn best by thinking about topics and discussing them with others.

Physics is all about applying concepts!


Physics is not collection of facts. Is way of thinking. Only you can teach yourself to think! Analyzing, applying concepts, solving problems.

Grade based on total number of points earned.

Classwork & Grading


100 POINTS 100 100 100 100 400 POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS

HOMEWORK (ONLINE) EXAM 1 EXAM 2 EXAM 3 TOTAL

Your final grade may be fine tuned based on your participation in class.

GRADING

HOMEWORK (ONLINE) EXAM 1 EXAM 2 EXAM 3 TOTAL

100 POINTS 100 100 100 100 400 POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS

Missed exam policy: Missed exam policy: You need a signed note from a doctor if you miss an exam. Your grade will then be determined from the average of the exams you did take. Special project: ALL students can choose a special project/paper to do at home that is
related to the course. This project can be used to obtain extra credit for the course. You must contact Prof. Maclennan to get topic approval. Your project must be summarized in a paper at least 5-pages long, including text, figures, and references. The paper can be shorter if you do a hands-on project. The special project is due during the last week of class, but it can be handed in early.

Weekly checklist for best learning (and grade):


1) Was there reading assigned this week? Did I do it? 2) Did I come to class and bring my clicker? 3) Did I submit my homework on time? 4) Is there an exam this week? If so, the review will be the class before the exam.

Reading Assignment Chapter 1 for Thursday

Homework Assignment Homework #1 will be handed out this Thursday

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