College Physics 2 ( PHY-112)
Course Syllabus
Course: College Physics 2Webpage:
Instructor: Dino A. EdmondsRoom: SM216
Phone:314-513-4382Email:
Office Hours:will be posted on my door
PHY111is a 4 credit hour course including 1 credit hour for lab
Prerequisite:College Algebra or equivalent
Text:Physics7th edition
Author:Cutnell and Johnson
Course Objectives
- Students will understand the concept of electric charge, Coulomb’s Law, and the principle of superposition.
- Students will understand the concept of electric fields, as well as its relationship to electric potential.
- Students will understand the relationship between electric fields and electric flux, and be able to use Gauss’s Law to determine the electric field of charged objects.
- Students will understand the function of resistors, capacitors and inductors in a circuit.
- Students will be able to analyze simple circuits to determine potential differences, currents, and power consumption.
- Students will understand the what causes magnetic fields and the forces they impose on moving charges.
- Students will understand the electromagnetic spectrum, and how mirrors and lenses are used to manipulate light.
ADAStatement
If any student in this class has a need for a special testing arrangement, note-taking assistance or other accommodations because of a documented disability, please feel free to discuss this with me privately. The college has professionals to guide, counsel, and assist students with disabilities. The ACCESS Office (513-4551) will evaluate and approve your accommodation needs.
Grading
The final grade you receive for this course will be computed in the following manner:
BEST 3 OF 4 TEST GRADES45%
QUIZZES20%
LAB GRADE20%….. A passing grade in this category is required
FINAL EXAM15%
The usual grade distribution is as follows:
90%-100%...... A
80%-90%...... B
70%-80%...... C
60%-70%...... D
0%-60%...... F
The instructor reserves the right to alter this grade distribution but only in favor of the student.
Grading Category Details
Attendance
Attendance will be taken on a daily basis at the beginning of class. Absences result in a lowering of your overall grade. See ‘Grading’ for details. Excessive absence will result in a failing grade. Excessive absence is defined by the college as missing two times the number of weekly class meetings. Deductions from your grade will occur for absences. After your third absence, you overall graded will be lowered by 2% for each absence.
Tests
You are allowed one hand-written 4 X 6 inch formula card as an aid for each test. For the final, you get four cards. A scientific calculator and a writing instrument are the only other materials that are allowed on your desks. NO make-up tests are allowed for any reason. Because of this, the lowest test grade is automatically dropped.
Tests will consist of worked out problems and partial credit may be given. Problems will be similar to problems in the book, examples done in class, laboratory experiments, and have questions based on reading material.
Homework
Homework will not be collected, but suggested homework will help on the tests and quizzes.
Quizzes
Quiz problems will consist of homework problems and example problems in the book. NO make-up quizzes are allowed are allowed for any reason. Because of this, the lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
Lab Work
NO make-up labs are allowed for any reason.Because of this, the lowest lab report grade will be dropped.
INTRODUCTION- FlorissantValley has a unique laboratory. You do not have a set time to do the lab, but are able to come in at any time the lab is open. (See Lab Hours below) There is always a faculty member or a student worker available for questions and help. You simply follow the procedures listed in your laboratory instructions (provided or downloaded) for the lab assigned that week.
LAB REPORT GRADING - Laboratory reports will be graded on organization, neatness, completeness, accuracy in following procedures, and accuracy of results. After being graded, make sure you read my comments, so you don’t make the same mistake twice. If you have a question regarding my grading, by all means, ASK!
TURNING IN LAB REPORTS - Laboratory Reports will be due by 9:30pm on the Monday following the week in which the lab was assigned. Turn your report in to the lab worker. You may turn the lab in early.
Lab Hours (SM252)
Mon-Thurs: 9:00am -3:00pm5:00pm-10:00pm
Fridays: 9:00am - noon
Saturdays: 9:00am -noon. Not every Saturday, this is volunteered time by Dr. Burkhardt.
NOTE: These times may change after this syllabus is written. Look at the schedule outside the lab. If the school is closed, the lab is closed.
Lab Experiments - How to take data and write a report
Taking Data
- Three students at a time may work together to take data only. NO more than three.
- Do not wait until the end of the week or you may find yourself waiting on someone.
- Always read each laboratory procedure step all the way through before you do it.
- You can only do the lab the week in which it is assigned. The report is due the following Monday evening.
- Yours is not the only class to use the lab. Be considerate of others. Clean your area, leave it as you left it.
- You must have your own 3 ½ inch disk or flash drive to save data on.
- Read the laboratory procedure before you try to do the lab, it will help tremendously.
Lab Report
In most of your labs you will be taking data, analyzing the data, usually graphing, and getting a result. You should treat the lab as if you are the first person to ever do the experiment. The report must be neatly written (typed) and well organized!
Your report is to be written on lined paper. You may type it if you wish. Typed reports (including equations) will receive a 5% bonus. If I cannot read it easily, I will not grade it. .
Results Table
Summarize your results in a table. This comes after your calculations, but before your conclusion. This should include your results and the %difference of that result with the known/accepted value when there is one. Don’t forget units! Here’s an example:
Quantity / Experimental Value ( m/s 2 ) / Accepted Value( m/s 2 ) / % difference
Acceleration due to Gravity / 9.45 / 9.81 / 3.67%
Conclusion
Don’t write a book; be short, to the point, neat, and understandable. It should be written if full sentences. It should include such things as:
Did your results not compare with the known value? Why?
Is there a source of error in the laboratory procedure? What is it? How could it be improved?
Was there a subtle point of physics that this lab brought out into the open for you?
NOTE: ‘Human error’ is NOT an acceptable answer for your result being off.
Order of Report
The cover sheet should be first (data on the back), your laboratory report next (calculations, results table, conclusion). If there are pre-lab questions for the lab, attach them at the end. Turn in your completed report to the lab worker in the lab.
Schedule:Exam and labs dates are subject to change. Changes will be announced in class.
Week (date is Monday) / Lab (data MUST be collected during this week) / Lab Report Due (9:30pm) / Exams / AnnouncementWEEK 1Aug 20
WEEK 2Aug 27 / Computer Analysis / Sep 5
WEEK 3Sep 3 / Electric Fields / Sep 10 / Sep 3 - Labor Day
WEEK 4Sep 10 / Exam 1
WEEK 5Sep 17 / Measurement of Capacitance / Sep 24
WEEK 6Sep 24 / Ohm’s Law / Oct 1
WEEK 7Oct 1 / RC circuits / Oct 8
WEEK 8Oct 8 / Exam 2
WEEK 9 Oct 15 / Kirchhoff’s Laws / Oct 22 / Oct 15 - Midterm grades
Oct 16 - Service Day
WEEK 10 Oct 22 / e/m for the electron / Oct 29
WEEK 11Oct 29 / Magnetic force on a wire / Nov 5
WEEK 12Nov 5 / Exam 3 / Nov 9 – Withdrawal deadline
WEEK 13Nov 12 / Reflection and Refraction / Nov 19
WEEK 14Nov 19 / Thin Lenses / Nov 26 / Nov 22-25 Thanksgiving
WEEK 15Nov 26 / Interference / Dec 3
WEEK 16Dec 3 / Exam 4
Finals WeekDec 10
* Final Grades due Dec. 17