Introduction to Physics II
Course
Prefix, Number, Title, Credit Hours
Phys
113/113L, Introduction to Physics II, lecture and laboratory, 4 cr.
University
Name
Northern
Academic
Term, Year
Spring,
2008
Course
Meeting Time and Location
10:00 –
10:50, MWF Classroom: MJ112
11:00 –
11:50, MWF Laboratory: MJ112
Name:
Dr. Duane Dolejsi
Office
location: MJ-111
Office
hours: 1 –
2:50 PM, MWF
Office
phone number: 626-2456/626-2467
Email
address: dad@northern.edu
Catalog
description
PHYS 113-113L. Introduction to Physics II.
This course is the second course in a two semester algebra-level sequence,
covering fundamental concepts of physics. Topics include classical mechanics,
electricity, magnetism, sound, light, optics and some modern physics concepts.
Prerequisite: PHYS 111. 4 credits.
The intent of this
course is to introduce students to the principles and methods of physics and to
show them how these principles are applied in order to explain the phenomena of
the physical world. The laboratory experiences and demonstrations will give the
students insight into how experimentation leads to the discovery of new
scientific principles. Cooperative
attitudes will be nurtured through the use of group activities. In addition to the knowledge base developed
in physics (see topics list later in this document), use of computer
technologies are integrated through out the entire course. The use of these
technologies are intended to impart the following specific skills: ability to
use a web browser to access on-line information; ability to use bulletin
boards; ability to download files; ability to use software packages for
graphing, digital video analysis, and simulations; and ability to use software
packages for data acquisition and analysis.
PHYS 111/111L
Technology skills
As mentioned in the “Additional course description”, we
make extensive use of computer technologies in this course. Some familiarity with Windows Based computer
operations (pointing, clicking, dragging, loading programs, and saving files) is
assumed as well as basic familiarity of web browser usage.
Course Learning Goals or
Objectives: This course addresses the
System General Education GOAL #6:
Students will understand the fundamental principles of the natural
sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry to investigate the natural
world.
Student Learning
Outcomes: As a result of this course,
students will:
1. Demonstrate the scientific method in a
laboratory experience;
2. Gather and critically evaluate data using the
scientific method;
3. Identify and explain the
basic concepts, terminology and theories of the selected natural sciences;
4. Apply selected natural science concepts and
theories to contemporary issues.
Description of Instructional
Methods: Class is scheduled to meet
for three two-hour periods per week. You will be assigned groups for classroom
and laboratory activities. I will minimize lecture to allow time for
interactive lecture demonstrations, problems, examples, and cooperative group
discussion & activities. Additional Course resources include the
“Core Concepts in Physics CD-ROM”, “Student Tools CD-ROM”, WebAssign, WebCT, Serway’s
internet site, and Physics Now.
Serway
& Faughn, College Physics, 7th
ed (ISBN:0-534-99723-6)
Supplementary
materials
Gordon, Teague
& Serway, Study Guide and Student
Solutions Manual, College Physics, 7th ed.
Class attendance policy: The student is responsible for any material and laboratory/activities missed due to absence from class. Attendance is necessary in order to perform the laboratories, activities, and exams.
Cheating and
plagiarism policy: Students who violate the rules concerning academic
dishonesty (Section II, subsections B.1.a, b, and c of the Student Disciplinary
Code) should be aware that members of the faculty may initiate one of the
following options:
A. Give the student a failing grade for the test or project involved in the violation.
B. Give the student a failing grade in the course. (An instructor’s grade of ‘F’ for academic dis- honesty will override a ‘W’ that has been given for a student’s withdrawal from the class.)
C. Do neither A nor B, but file a written complaint with the Vice President for Academic Affairs for the initiation of disciplinary proceedings as described in the section of this handbook entitled Judicial Structure and Procedures.
D. Do either A or B, and file a written complaint as set out in item C above.
Make-up policy: If an absence is unavoidable, make‑up exams and laboratories should be arranged as soon as possible upon the student's return. Make-up laboratory activity guides as well as practice sheets may be downloaded from the NSU WebCT server.
Four exams will be given. Each exam will be composed of 7-8 problems. You will choose 5 of these problems for solution. Downloadable practice tests are available on WebCT.
A laboratory journal will be maintained by each laboratory group. This will be checked and graded three to four times during the semester. Laboratory activity guides and practice pages are available for download on the NSU WebCT server. We will be making use of Computer based data acquisition, Digital Video Analysis, Computer Simulations, and Graphing Software.
The System General Education criteria are
assessed in the following manner: students
will:
1) Demonstrate the scientific method in a
laboratory experience (assessed by laboratory hands-on experiences and the
laboratory journal)
2) Gather and critically
evaluate data using the scientific method (assessed by laboratory hands-on
experiences and the laboratory journal)
3) Identify and
explain the basic concepts, terminology and theories of the selected natural
sciences (assessed by the exams and problem assignments)
4) Apply selected
natural science concepts and theories to contemporary issues (assessed by the
exams and problem assignments.
Performance standards/grading policy:
Course grade will be determined 50% by exams, 20% by homework, 30% by laboratory and practice pages. The laboratory and practice pages will be graded on a group basis. Work is due by 5:00 p.m. on the day indicated by the instructor. Late work drops in value by 10% for each succeeding class meeting up to a maximum of 50%. Exceptions to this policy may be granted for unusual circumstances and university activities.
The following grading scale is used: A = 90-100%, B =
80-89%, C =70-79%, D = 60-69%, F = less than 60%.
Freedom
to Learn and Academic Freedom
Under Board of Regents and University
policy student academic performance may be evaluated solely on an academic
basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards.
Students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered
in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but
they are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which
they are enrolled. Students who believe that an academic evaluation reflects
prejudiced or capricious consideration of student opinions or conduct unrelated
to academic standards should contact the academic dean administratively in
charge of the class to initiate a review of the evaluation."
Nonetheless academic freedom as the freedom of faculty to teach the knowledge encompassed by their academic disciplines is vital to successful education, and thus must be defended. As stated in the Higher Education Agreement, “Academic freedom in its teaching aspect is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the teacher in teaching and of students to freedom in learning. It includes the freedom to perform one's professional duties and to present differing and sometimes controversial points of view, free from reprisal.” This academic freedom must be shielded against harassment and limitation in accordance with the words and spirit of the Higher Education Agreement.
Furthermore, students bear the responsibility to become informed on the subject matter of the course and base their comments on a coherent understanding of these materials. The mastery of these materials will constitute the basis for judgments of academic achievement and performance in this course.
Tentative Course Outline/Schedule:
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Thermal Physics – Chapter 10 |
Jan 23 – 28 (Days 01 - 03) |
|
Electric Forces & Electric Fields - Chapter 15 |
Jan 30 – Feb 04 (Days 04 – 06) |
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Electrical Energy and Capacitance – Chapter 16 |
Feb 06 – 11 (Days 07 – 09) |
|
Exam #1 (Chapters 10, 15, 16) |
Feb 13 (Day 10) |
|
Current and Resistance – Chapter 17 |
Feb 15 – Feb 22 (Days 11 – 13) |
|
Direct Current Circuits – Chapter 18 |
Feb 25 – 29 (Days 14 – 16) |
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Magnetism – Chapter 19 |
Mar 03 – Mar 07 (Days 17 – 19) |
|
Exam #2 (Chapters 17 - 19) |
Mar 10 (Day 20) |
|
Induced Voltages and Inductance – Chapter 20 |
Mar 12 – 26 (Days 21 – 23) |
|
Alternating Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves – Chapter 21 |
Mar 28 – Apr 02 (Days 24 – 26) |
|
Reflection and Refraction of Light – Chapter 22 |
Apr 04– Apr 09 (Days 27 – 29) |
|
Exam #3 (Chapters 20 - 22) |
Apr 11 (Day 30) |
|
Mirrors and Lenses – Chapter 23 |
Apr 14 – 18 (Days 31 – 33) |
|
Wave Optics – Chapter 24 |
Apr 21 – 25 (Days 34 – 36) |
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Optical Instruments – Chapter 25 |
Apr 28 – May 02 (Days 37 – 39) |
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Exam #4 (Chapters 23 – 25) |
May 05 @ 9:45 AM (Day 40) |
Problem Assignments(WebAssign):
|
Problem Assignments: |
Due Date: |
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Chapter 10 |
Jan 30 |
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Chapter 15 |
Feb 06 |
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Chapter 16 |
Feb 13 |
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Chapter 17 |
Feb 25 |
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Chapter 18 |
Mar 03 |
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Chapter 19 |
Mar 10 |
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Chapter 20 |
Mar 28 |
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Chapter 21 |
Apr 04 |
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Chapter 22 |
Apr 11 |
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Chapter 23 |
Apr 21 |
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Chapter 24 |
Apr 28 |
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Chapter 25 |
May 05 |
Laboratory Schedule
|
Lab 01: Boyle’s Law: Pressure Volume Relationship in Gases (Computer Data Acquisition and Graphing) Lab 02: Pressure – Temperature Relationship in Gases |
Jan 23 – 28 (Days 1 – 3) Associated with Chapter 10 |
|
Lab 03: Electric Field Hockey (Computer Simulation) Lab 04: Motion of Charges in an Electric Field (Computer Simulation) |
Jan 30 – Feb 04 (Days 4 – 6) Associated with Chapter 15 |
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Lab 05: Equipotentials and Fields Simulation and Lab. Lab 06: Capacitor Simulation and Electronic Measurements of Capacitors in Series and Parallel. |
Feb 06 – 11 (Days 7 – 9) Associated with Chapter 16 |
|
Lab 07: Ohms Law (Computer Data Acquisition and Graphing) Lab 08: Resistance and Resistivity (Computer Data Acquisition & Graphing) Xtra Credit: Electrical Energy (Computer Data Acquisition and Graphing) |
Feb 15 – Feb 22 (Days 11 – 13) Associated with Chapter 17 |
|
Lab 09: Measurements of Resistance in Series and Parallel Lab 10: Charging and discharging in an RC circuit (Computer Data Acquisition and Graphing) Xtra Credit: Series and Parallel Circuits (Computer Data Acquisition and Graphing) |
Feb 25 – 29 (Days 14 – 16) Associated with Chapter 18 |
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Lab 11: The Magnetic Field in a Coil (Computer Data Acquisition and Graphing) Lab 12: Magnetic Field of a Permanent Magnet (Computer Data Acquisition and Graphing) |
Mar 03 – Mar 07 (Days 17 – 19) Associated with Chapter 19 |
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Lab 13: Induced Currents Lab 14: RL Circuits (Computer Data Acquisition and Graphing) |
Mar 12 – Mar 26 (Days 21 – 23) Associated with Chapter 20 |
Laboratory Schedule (Continued)
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Lab 15: AC Circuits, Part 1 - Filters Lab 16: AC Circuits, Part 2 – Resonant Circuits Xtra Credit: Transformers (Computer Graphing) |
Mar 28 – Apr 02 (Days 24 – 26) Associated with Chapter 21 |
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Lab 17: Light, Brightness, and Distance (Computer Data Acquisition and Graphing) Lab 18: Reflection and Refraction Laboratory |
Apr 04 – Apr 09 (Days 27 – 29) Associated with Chapter 22 |
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Lab 19: Focal Length of Lenses Laboratory Lab 20: Spherical Mirrors |
Apr 14 – 18 (Days 31 – 33) Associated with Chapter 23 |
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Lab 21: Polarization of Light Lab 22: Double Slit Diffraction and Multiple Slit Diffraction Using Gratings and Lasers Lab |
Apr 21 – 25 (Days 34 – 36) Associated with Chapter 24 |
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Lab 23: Microscope and Telescope Lab 24: The Grating Spectrometer |
Apr 28 – May 02 (Days 37 – 39) |