College Physics II Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

PHYS-1402-DC002 College Physics II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: College Physics I or instructor consent

Course Description

Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory activities will reinforce lecture content.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

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Textbooks

Textbook:
\ College Physics (Fifth Edition) by Serway and Faughn

Laboratory Requirements:
\ College Physics II (Laboratory Manual for College Physics 1402) by Y. Sun
\ Laboratory Notebook/Journal

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Learning Objectives:
\ Upon successful completion of this course (lecture portion), students will:
\ 1. Solve problems involving the inter-relationship of fundamental charged particles, and electrical forces, fields, and currents.
\ 2. Apply Kirchhoff’s Rules to analysis of circuits with potential sources, capacitance, inductance, and resistance, including parallel and series capacitance and resistance.
\ 3. Solve problems in the electrostatic interaction of point charges through the application of Coulomb’s Law.
\ 4. Solve problems involving the effects of magnetic fields on moving charges or currents, and the relationship of magnetic fields to the currents which produce them.
\ 5. Use Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws to determine electromotive forces and solve problems involving electromagnetic induction.
\ 6. Articulate the principles of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, and superposition of waves.
\ 7. Describe the characteristics of light and the electromagnetic spectrum.

Upon successful completion of this course (lab portion), students will:
\ 1. Develop techniques to set up and perform experiments, collect data from those experiments, and formulate conclusions from an experiment.
\ 2. Demonstrate the collections, analysis, and reporting of data using the scientific method.
\ 3. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks, and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
\ 4. Solve problems involving the inter-relationship of fundamental charged particles, and electrical forces, fields, and currents.
\ 5. Apply Kirchhoff’s Rules to analysis of circuits with potential sources, capacitance, inductance, and resistance, including parallel and series capacitance and resistance.
\ 6. Solve problems in the electrostatic interaction of point charges through the application of Coulomb’s Law.
\ 7. Solve problems involving the effects of magnetic fields on moving charges or currents, and the relationship of magnetic fields to the currents which produce them.
\ 8. Use Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws to determine electromotive forces and solve problems involving electromagnetic induction.
\ 9. Solve problems applying the principles of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, and superposition of waves.
\ 10. Solve practical problems involving optics, lenses, mirrors, and optical instruments.

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Grading Criteria

Required Evaluation Activities:
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\ 4 Exams     
\ Problem Assignments       
\ Laboratory Assignments  
\ Final Examination   25%
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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.

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