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College Physics II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor

Yufeng Sun (Curriculum Vitae)

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Course

PHYS-1402-004 College Physics II

Prerequisites

College Physics I or instructor consent

Course Description

A continuation of PHYS 1401 with both lecture and laboratory components covering topics in electricity, magnetism, optics and introducing Modern Physics.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbook:

College Physics (Fifth Edition) by Serway and Faughn

 Laboratory Requirements:

College Physics II (Laboratory Manual for College Physics 1402) by Y. Sun

Supplies

Laboratory Notebook/Journal

Student Performance

After completing the lecture part of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the learning objectives listed in the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain and apply the concepts of electrostatics and electric fields.
  2. Explain and utilize the principles of current, resistance, and voltage in circuits.
  3. Explain and apply the concept of magnetic fields.
  4. Explain and apply the concept of electromagnetic waves.
  5. Know and utilize the principles of reflection and refraction in optical system.
  6. Explain and apply the concepts of geometric optics and image formation.
  7. Explain and apply uses of optical instruments.
  8. Explain the concept of special relativity.
  9. Explain the basic concepts of quantum mechanics.
  10. Explain the basic principles of atomic structures.

After completing the lab part of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

  1. Conduct basic laboratory experiments involving electromagnetics, optics, photoelectric effect, and atomic spectra.
  2. Prepare laboratory reports that clearly communicate experimental information in a logical and scientific manner.
  3. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.
  4. Evaluate the accuracy of physical measurements and the potential sources of error in the measurements.

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Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to behavior in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment.

Any student caught cheating a test will receive a grade of zero with no chance of the final replacing the grade.

For not distracting the attention of the instructor and other students, your cell phone or pager should be turned off during class time. 

Grading Criteria

Required Evaluation Activities:

5 Exams                         

Problem Assignments                        

Laboratory Assignments  

Final Examination   25%


 

Grading Criteria/Grading Scale:

The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:

 A:90 or above,    B:   89-80,    C:  79-70,    D:   69-60,    F: 59 or below

Attendance

 It is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.

It is the student’s responsibility to make up any missed assignments.  One lab grade will be dropped at the end of the semester.  If the student is unable to attend a lab session, that grade will be dropped or the lowest lab grade will be used if all labs are completed.

Calendar

     Physics 1402-004, College Physics II Lab Fridays, Science Lab 309

 

 

Week

Date

Activity

1

01/09 - 01/13

Ch 9:  Solids and Fluids

Test 1(Chapter 9)

2

01/17 - 01/20

Ch 15:  Electric Forces and Electric Fields

Experiment:  Faraday ice pail and charge production

3

01/23 - 01/27

Ch 16:  Electrical Energy and Capacitance

Experiment:  Electric Field Mapping

4

01/30 - 02/03

Ch 17:  Current and Resistance

Experiment:  DC Circuit

5

02/06 - 02/10

Ch 18:  Direct Current Circuits

6

02/13 - 02/17

Test 2 (Chapters 15- 18)

Ch 19:  Magnetism

Experiment. Magnetic force on a current carrying wire

7

02/20 - 02/24

Ch 19:  Magnetism

Experiment:  Charge-to-mass ratio of electrons

8

02/27 - 03/02

Ch 20:  Induced Voltages and Inductance

Experiment:  RL circuit

9

03/05- 03/09

Ch 21:  Alternating Current Circuits

Experiment:  RLC circuit

10

03/12 - 03/16

Spring Break Vacation

Spring Break Vacation

11

03/19 - 03/23

Review Ch19-21

Test 3(Chapters 19-21)

Experiment:  Reflection and refraction

12

03/26 - 03/30

Ch 22:  Reflection and Refraction of Light

Experiment:  Spherical mirrors and lenses

13

04/02 -04/05

Ch 23:  Mirrors and Lenses

Test 4(Chapters 22 and 23)

14

04/09 - 04/13

Ch 26:  Relativity

Experiment:  Photoelectric Effect

15

04/16 -04/20

Ch 27:  The Photoelectric Effect

Experiment:  Emission spectra

16

04/23 - 04/27

Ch 28:  Atomic Physics

Test 5 (Chapters 26, 27 and 28)

17

04/30 - 05/04

Review for Final Exam

18

05/07 – 05/11

Final Exam (TBA)

Additional Information

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