College Physics II Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

PHYS-1402-001 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

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

• College Physics, 1st Ed, by Etkina, Gentile, and Van Heuvelen
  • eText and MasteringPhysics access provided by Amarillo ISD
  • paper copy of textbook available on request
• ​College Physics: Algebra & Trig, 3rd Ed, by Hecht
  • ​available in the classroom

Supplies

The following supplies should be brought to class every day:

• 2 bound composition notebook with “quadrille” (g

  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.

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  1. \ Explain and apply the concepts of electrostatics and electric fields.
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  2. \ Explain and utilize the principles of current, resistance, and voltage in circuits.
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  3. \ Explain and apply the concept of magnetic fields.
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  4. \ Explain and apply the concept of electromagnetic waves.
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  5. \ Know and utilize the principles of reflection and refraction in optical system.
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  6. \ Explain and apply the concepts of geometric optics and image formation.
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  7. \ Explain and apply uses of optical instruments.
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  8. \ Explain the concept of special relativity.
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  9. \ Explain the basic concepts of quantum mechanics.
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  10. \ Explain the basic principles of atomic structures.
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  \ After completing the lab part of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

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

  Student Rights and Responsibilities

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  In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

  If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

  Expected Student Behavior

  Students are expected to be respectful to everyone in the classroom and exhibit responsibility with behavior as well as assignments.  Students are expected to work hard to understand the physics they are learning and attend tutorials if needed.  Students are expected to be on time to class and have their materials every day. Electronic devices may only be used during class with permission from the instructor.

  Grading Criteria

  This one-semester college course will be taught over an entire high school year. At the high school there are two semesters so the final course grade will be an average of 6 6-Weeks Grades (85%) and 2 Semester Exams (15%).

  Six Weeks Grades – 85% of final grade

  • Tests (200 pts) – 1 each 3 weeks (3-Wk assessment and 6-Wk assessment)
  • Formal Labs (200 pts) – 1 per six weeks
  • Informal Labs (100 pts) – 1-2 per six weeks
  • Daily Work and Homework (10 pts) – 2-4 per week

  Semester Exams – 15% of final grade

  • fall semester exam in December
  • spring semester exam in May

  Additional Information

  • ALL students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive final exam at the end of each semester. Test questions will be similar to those on the AP Physics 2 Exam.
  • Work missed due to an absence is to be made up in a timely manner.  You are allowed one day per day of school missed for a non-school-related absence.  If you miss class due to a school activity the work will be turned in before the absence or the day immediately following the absence.  Please contact your instructor as soon as possible.
  • Students may correct lab reports to earn back ½ of the points that were lost. Corrections MUST be done during a scheduled tutoring session within ONE WEEK of the due date.

  GRADING SCALE

  • A – 89.5-100%
  • B – 79.5-89.49%
  • C – 69.5-79.49%
  • D – 59.5-69.49%
  • F – 0-59.49%

  Attendance

  Since this is a dual-credit course at a high school, attendance is required per the Texas Education Code.

  Work missed due to an absence is to be made up in a timely manner.  You are allowed one day per day of school missed for a non-school-related absence.  If you miss class due to a school activity the work will be turned in before the absence or the day immediately following the absence.  Please contact your instructor as soon as possible if you have questions or need an extension.

  Calendar

  The class calendar will be on AISD's Blackboard web site at www.blackboard.amaisd.org since students enrolled in this course are also high school students and not all students in the high school course have access to the AC Blackboard calendar.

  Students should keep up with homework assignments on the MasteringPhysics class calendar.

  Tests will be administered the 3rd and 6th week of each grading period following Amarillo High School's testing schedule and as required by AHS administration.

  This class will follow AISD’s calendar for AP Physics 2.

  FALL SEMESTER
  Six Weeks	Topic
  1	Electrostatics Six Weeks Test – Monday of the 6th Week
  2	DC Circuits Six Weeks Test – Tuesday of the 6th Week
  3	Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction No Six Weeks Test this grading period.
  Fall Semester Exam (last week of school in December)

   

   

  SPRING SEMESTER
  Six Weeks	Topic
  4	Thermodynamics; Fluids Six Weeks Test – Wednesday of the 6th Week
  5	Fluids; Optics Six Weeks Test – Thursday of the 6th Week
  6	Quantum Physics; Nuclear Physics No Six Weeks Test this Six Weeks.
  Spring Semester Exam (last week of school in May)

  Additional Information

  This course follows the AP Physics 2 Framework in addition to the state requirements for Physics 1402.

  A tutorial schedule is posted outside of each physics teacher’s classroom.

  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM