PHYSICS 242
WINTER QUARTER
2004
LECTURE - In general, the lectures will be designed to supplement as well as help clarify material covered in the text. Problem solving will be the primary focus of the lectures. To assist in preparing you to derive maximum benefit from the lectures, reading material and homework problems will be assigned that must be completed and handed in prior to each lecture.
RECITATION - The recitation class is scheduled in order that you may receive more individualized attention to questions that may arise than is possible in the lecture. The meetings will be conducted on a "give and take" basis, and you are expected to participate actively in the discussions that arise. You will find that a much greater benefit will be derived from the discussions if you have a reasonable familiarity with the material to be covered. Again, to assist you in this process, homework in addition to that due in the lectures will be assigned that must be completed and handed in at the start of each recitation.
LABORATORY - The laboratory is a very important part of physics since experimentation is the ultimate source of all our knowledge about our environment. The experiments you will perform were chosen with an eye toward giving you the "flavor" of the experimental method as well as to supplement the lectures.
EXAMINATIONS - Two hourly exams a comprehensive final exam will be given during the quarter.
GRADING - Exam I100
Exam II 100
Final Exam 200
Quizzes 60
Homework 40
500
The lowest homework grade out of the total assigned will be dropped. Therefore, there will be no late homework accepted. If for a documented serious reason you miss an examination, you may request special permission to take a make-up examination. At the end of the quarter as grades are being assigned, it is always found that a number of students fall near the "break points" between grades. For the students who fall close to these points, recommendations of the recitation instructor (which will include attendance, effort on the homework, and class participation) and a careful analysis of the final examination will be used as a guide in the assignment of the letter grade.
GENERAL COMMENTS - Please staple your homework papers together. If you have difficulties with the material you are urged to seek help (sooner rather than later). You can go to the lecturer, recitation instructor, help room (203 Fawcett), Computer Aided Instruction Room (012 Library Annex) or another student; but the ultimate responsibility for understanding the material is the student's.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR PHYSICS 242 WINTER QUARTER 2004
MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY1/3
Chapter 23
Electric Fields / 1/5
Chapter 23 / 1/7
Chapter 23
1/10 Chapter 24
Gauss’ Law / 1/12
Chapter 24 / 1/14
Chapter 25
Electric Potential
1/17
Holiday / 1/19
Chapter 25 / 1/21
Chapter 25
1/24 Chapter 26
Capacitance / 1/26
Chapter 26 / 1/28
Chapter 26
1/31
Exam I / 2/2
Chapter 27
Current and Resistance / 2/4
Chapter 28
Direct Current Circuits
2/17
Chapter 28 / 2/9
Chapter 28 / 2/11
Chapter 29
Magnetic Fields
2/14
Chapter 29 / 2/16
Chapter 30
Magnetic Field Sources / 2/19
Chapter 30
2/21 Chapter 31
Faraday’s Law / 2/23
Chapter 31 / 2/25
Chapter 32
Inductance
2/28
Exam II / 3/2
Chapter 33
Alternating Currents Circuits / 3/4
Chapter 33
3/7
Chapter 33 / 3/9
Chapter 30
Magnetism in Matter / 3/11
Chapter 34
Electromagnetic Waves
THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE IN ROOM 109 OELMAN ON
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 8:30 - 10:30