Physics 212 Spring 2010

Policies                                                            Evaluation and Grading
Online Grade Review                                     Current Assignments

Instructor: Robert Philbin                             Office:            Davis 238, 846-5518

Census dates: January 28, 2008 is the last date to drop a class without penalty.
April 24, 2008 is the last day that a "W" can be assigned as a grade.

Course Title:  Calculus-Based Physics II with Lab

Course Number:       Physics 212 (5 credit hours)
 
Schedule:        MTWR 11:00 – 12:15 p.m.

Catalog Description:

Expands upon PHY 211 and examines thermodynamics, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, light and optics, and modern physics. The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on experiments.

Prerequisites: PHY 211 (D or better)

Policies and Attendance

Attendance is expected. Homework may be collected at the beginning of the class period; absentees may not submit homework outside of class except for bona fide emergencies. Schedule your appointments outside of all of your class hours. The policy for academic honesty published in the catalog (p28) applies to this course. No tobacco products are allowed in the physics lab.

Quizzes and exams must be taken at the scheduled times; missed quizzes and exams cannot be made up. Unannounced quizzes will be given. If you know ahead of time that you must miss a class, it is your responsibility to discuss that with me ahead of time.

Objectives

A.    Define each of the related vocabulary words. Recognize related symbolism. Recognize and differentiate related nomenclature. charge, electric field, voltage, capacitance, electron, proton, neutron, vacuum permitivity, dielectric current, resistance, battery, current density, resistivity, magnetic field, magnetic flux, inductance, vacuum permeability, frequency, period, wavelength, electromagnetic radiation; radio, microwave, IR, Vis, UV, x-ray, gamma-ray; c, Poynting vector, intensity; ray or pencil of light, index of refraction, dispersion, focal length, interference, diffraction, diffraction grating, photon, spectral line, atomic transition strong force; alpha decay, beta decay, neutron activation, fission, fusion isotope (Z&N), half-life, activity, rem, medical imaging technologies: radiogram, CAT, NMRI, PET

B.     Delineate concepts within a topic.

C.     Translate descriptive material to mathematical formulae.

electric field from a collection of charges, voltage from a collection of charges, voltage from electric field (and vice versa), capacitance from simple collection of conductors and dielectrics, magnetic field from a simple arrangement of current-carrying wires, current from changing magnetic flux, inductance of a simple system, given two of f,T,lambda, compute the intensity of an EM wave from E and B (and vice versa), compute the third reflection or refraction angle given incident angle, n1, n2 , images from focal length and setup angles of , diffracted rays from a 2-slit or diffraction grating, mass defect, nuclear stoichiometry, remaining radioisotopes given initial number and half-life or activity

D.    Translate mathematical formulae into charts, tables or graphs and other descriptive results.

E.     Collect and organize data in a systematic and organized manner.

F.      Describe the observations and draw conclusions from experimental criteria.

G.    Write a scientific report using conventional format.

H.    Read and evaluate problem statements.

I.       Apply known concepts to new situations.

J.       Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.

Evaluation and Grading

Homework

25%

Use complete sentences for Qs. Always explain.

Late homework is worth 50%

Laboratory Notebook

10%

see Lab Notes

Lab Reports

15%

see Reports
Late reports lose 10% per day late.

Quizzes/Tests

20%

cannot be made up (will drop lowest quiz)

Midterm and Final

15% each

1 pg notes allowed

Final grades follow 90, 80, 70, 60% cutoffs for A, B, C, and D, respectively.

Method of conducting class   Lecture, demonstration, laboratories, computer work.

Required Supplies and text  University Physics, Vol 2, by R. Wolfson, scientific calculator, bound lab notebook with grid ruling

Census Date:

February 1- Census date is the last date to drop a class without penalty.

Last Date to withdraw:

April 23 - This is the last day that a "W" can be assigned as a grade.

 

Integration of Critical Skills

Students will develop and demonstrate proficiency in reading technical material, computing (Excel spreadsheets and Internet research), and problem solving, especially quantitative problems.

TSJC Mission Statement:

Trinidad State Junior College enriches the academic, technical, and cultural life of our diverse community. We are committed to offering traditional and alternate approaches to education, providing quality instruction, and promoting lifelong learning.