University Physics II
Course
Prefix, Number, Title, Credit Hours
Phys
213/213L, University 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 213-213L. University Physics II. This course is the second course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, and optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 211. 4 credits.
Additional course description
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 211
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 &
Jewett, Principles of Physics, 4th
ed (ISBN: 0-534-49143-X)
Supplementary
materials
Gordon, McGrew, & Serway, Student Solutions Manual & Study Guide to
Accompany Principles of Physics, 4th ed, Vol II. (ISBN: 0-534-49147-2)
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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Mechanical Waves - Chapter 13 |
Jan 23 – 28, Days 1 - 3 |
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Superposition & Standing Waves - Chapter 14 |
Jan 30– Feb 04, Days 4 - 6 |
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Fluid Mechanics – Chapter 15 |
Feb 6 – 11, Days 7 - 9 |
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Exam #1 (Chapters 13-15) |
Feb 13, Day 10 |
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Electric Forces & Fields – Chapter 19 |
Feb 15 – 22, Days 11 - 13 |
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Electric Potential & Capacitance – Chapter 20 |
Feb 25 – 29, Days 14 - 16 |
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Current and DC Circuits - Chapter 21 |
Mar 03 – Mar 07, Days 17 - 19 |
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Exam #2 (Chapters 19-21) |
Mar 10, Day 20 |
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Magnetic Forces & Fields - Chapter 22 |
Mar 12 – 26, Days 21 - 23 |
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Faraday’s Law & Inductance - Chapter 23 |
Mar 28 – Apr 02, Days 24 - 26 |
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Electromagnetic Waves - Chapter 24 |
Apr 04 – Apr 09, Days 27 - 29 |
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Exam #3 (Chapters 22-24) |
Apr 11, Day 30 |
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Reflection and Refraction of Light - Chapter 25 |
Apr 14 – 18, Days 31 - 33 |
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Image Formation by Mirrors and Lenses - Chapter 26 |
Apr 21 – 25, Days 34 - 36 |
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Wave Optics – Chapter 27 |
Apr 28 – May 2, Days 37 - 39 |
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Exam #4 (Chapters 25-27) |
May 5 @ 9:45 AM, Day 40 |
Problem Assignments: (WebAssign)
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Problem Assignments: |
Due Date: |
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Chapter 13: |
Jan 30 |
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Chapter 14: |
Feb 6 |
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Chapter 15: |
Feb 13 |
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Chapter 19: |
Feb 25 |
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Chapter 20: |
Mar 03 |
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Chapter 21: |
Mar 10 |
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Chapter 22: |
Mar 28 |
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Chapter 23: |
Apr 04 |
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Chapter 24: |
Apr 11 |
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Chapter 25: |
Apr 21 |
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Chapter 26: |
Apr 28 |
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Chapter 27: |
May 5 |
Laboratory Schedule
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Lab 01: Waves Simulation Lab 02: Speed of Sound (Computer Data Acquisition) |
Chapter 13 Jan 23 – 28, Days 1 - 3 |
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Lab 03: Standing Waves on Strings (Computer Data Acquisition) Lab 04: Sound Waves and Beats (Computer Data Acquisition) |
Chapter 14 Jan 30 – Feb 04, Days 4 - 6 |
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Lab 05: Pressure vs Depth and Archimedes Principle (Computer Data Acquisition) Lab 06: Bernoulli’s Principle Simulation (Computer Graphing) |
Chapter 15 Feb 06 – Feb 11, Days 7 - 9 |
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Lab 07: Electric Field Hockey Simulation Lab 08: Electric Fields and Gauss’s Law Simulation |
Chapter 19 Feb 15 – 22, Days 11 - 13 |
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Lab 09: Equipotentials and Electric Fields Lab 10: Capacitors |
Chapter 20 Feb 25 – 29, Days 14 - 16 |
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Lab 11: Ohm’s Law (Computer Data Acquisition) Lab 12a & b: Resistances in series and parallel and RC Circuits (Computer Data Acquisition) |
Chapter 21 Mar 03 – Mar 07, Days 17 - 19 |
Laboratory Schedule (Continued)
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Lab 13: Magnetic Forces Simulation Lab 14a & b: Magnetic Fields due to currents and in a Coil (Computer Data Acquisition) |
Chapter 22 Mar 12 – 26, Days 21 - 23 |
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Lab 15: Induced Currents Lab 16: RL Circuits (Computer Data Acquisition) |
Chapter 23 Mar 28 – Apr 02, Days 24 - 26 |
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Lab 17: Light intensity vs distance (Computer Data Acquisition) Lab 18: Polarization of Light (Computer Data Acquisition) |
Chapter 24 Apr 04 – Apr 09, Days 27 - 29 |
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Lab 19: Snell’s Law Simulation Lab 20: Ray Optics, reflection and refraction (Spreadsheet) |
Chapter 25 Apr 14 – 18, Days 31 - 33 |
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Lab 21: Spherical Mirrors Lab 22: Lenses (Spreadsheet) |
Chapter 26 Apr 21 – 25, Days 34 - 36 |
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Lab 23: Diffraction and Interference Simulation Lab 24: Double Slit Interference and Diffraction Grating |
Chapter 27 Apr 28 – May 2, Days 37 - 39 |