Principles of Physics II Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

PHYS-2426-001 Principles of Physics II

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 and MATH 2414

Course Description

Principles of physics for science, computer science and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light and optics. Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light and optics; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)

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On Campus Course

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~~PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS   
Fourth Edition
by Douglas C. Giancoli
            
LABORATORY MANUAL FOR PHYSICS 2426
by Y.Sun

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Student Performance

~~        After completing the lecture part of this course, students will be able to demonstrate Knowledge of following topics:
1. Articulate the fundamental concepts of electricity and electromagnetism, including electrostatic potential energy, electrostatic    potential, potential difference, magnetic field, induction, and Maxwell’s equations.
2. State the general nature of electrical forces and electrical charges, and their relationship to electrical current.
3. Solve problems involving the inter-relationship of electrical  charges, electrical forces, and electrical fields.
4. Apply Kirchhoff’s laws to analysis of circuits with potential sources, capacitance, and resistance, including parallel and series capacitance and resistance.
5. Calculate the force on a charged particle between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor.
6. Apply Ohm’s law to the solution of problems.
7. Describe the effects of static charge on nearby materials in terms of Coulomb’s law.
8. Use Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws to find the electromotive forces.
9. Describe the components of a wave and relate those components to mechanical vibrations, sound, and decibel level.
10. Articulate the principles of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference and superposition of waves.
11. Solve real-world problems involving optics, lenses, and mirrors.
       After completing the lab part of this course, students will be  able     to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:

1. Prepare laboratory reports that clearly communicate experimental information in logical and scientific manner.
2. Conduct basic laboratory experiments involving electricity and magnetism.
3. Relate physical observations and measurements involving electricity and magnetism to theoretical principles.
4. Evaluate the accuracy of physical measurements and the potential sources of error in the measurement.
5. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of electricity and magnetism.
6. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving electricity and magnetism.

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Grading Criteria

~~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 both lecture and lab classes. None of them is optional. Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievment.

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Additional Information

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Required Evaluation Activities:  
4 Major Tests                                 40%
12 Laboratory Reports                   15%
12 Problem Assignments               20%  (no late homework will be accepted)
Attendance                                     5%
Final Exam                                     20%

~~Make-up Policy:

The four major tests are all in-class tests. If a student misses one major test, the grade of the missing test will be replaced with the grade of the final exam. No makeup test will be given. If a student does not miss any of the major tests, the grade of the final exam, if higher, will replace the lowest grade of the four major tests.