PHY2054: Physics without Calculus II Summer A, 2015 Instructors Prof. Wenzhi Li Office: CP226 Wenzhi.Li@fiu.edu Office Hours: Mo, We 2:15-3:30PM, Fri. 11:00-12:00 AM; Prof. Lori Rodriguez Office: CP 202 LLeRodri@fiu.edu Office Hours: to be announced in class Textbook Online access Class meeting time and room Course ID College Physics - 9 th Ed by Hugh D. Young (ISBN 10: 0-321- 73317-7; ISBN 13: 978-0-321-73317-7) http://www.masteringphysics.com Mo,We 12:00PM - 2:15PM, College of Business Complex155 Fr 1:15PM - 4:45PM, Viertes Haus 131 PHY2054SummerA2015 Overview PHY 2054 is the second half of the physics without calculus sequence. It covers electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics. Basic Math (algebra, trigonometry) should be taken prior to this course. Requirements In developing this course, proficiency in the fundamentals mathematical concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry was assumed. Even though the fundamental ideas of physics were given precedence over the rote memorization of facts it must be emphasized that this is a foundation course for scientists and engineers. It is therefore quite rigorous and should definitely not be regarded as an easy A class. A willingness to work hard should be regarded as a prerequisite for success. You should dedicate at least 8 hours per week outside of class time to studying physics. 1
Course outline Prof. Li Prof. Rodriguez Note: Subject to change at the instructors decision Month-Day Topic Text Chapters May 11 Electric charges and electric field 17.1-17.5 May 13 Electric charges and electric field 17.6-17.9 May 15 Electric potential and capacitance 18.1-18.5 May 18 Electric potential and capacitance 18.6-18.7 May 20 Current, resistance, and direct-current circuits 19.1-19.4 May 22 Current, resistance, and direct-current circuits 19.5-19.7 May 22 Exam 1 (Last two hours of the Friday Chapters 17.1-19.4 (Friday) class) May 25 Memorial Day (University Closed, no class) May 27 Magnetic Field and Magnetic forces 20.1-20.5 May 29 Magnetic Field and Magnetic forces 20.6-20.11 June 1 Electromagnetic Induction 21.1-21.4 June 3 Exam 2 Chapters 19.5-21.4 June 5 Electromagnetic Induction / Electromagnetic 21.5, 21.7-21.10, 23.1-23.6 waves June 8 Electromagnetic waves 23.7-23.10 June 10 Exam 3 Chapters 21.5-23.10 June 12 Geometric optics 24.1-24.5 June 15 Geometric optics / Optical Instruments 24.6, 25.1-25.4 Optical Instruments June 17 Interference and diffraction 26.1-26.4 June 19 Interference and diffraction 26.5-26.8 June 19 Exam 4 (Last two hours of the Friday Chapters 24.1-26.8 (Friday) class) Note: Please note that due to the dynamic nature of the course outline, it is understood that the professors have the authority and the responsibility to change, add, or omit any material contained therein, without previous notice, as is needed throughout the course Home Learning 20% of your course grade will be based on assignments available on the online tutorial/homework website at www.masteringphysics.com. It is essential that you familiarize yourself with the website since it contains a great deal of information to help you master this course. As soon as you have access, complete the introductory practice assignment to learn how to complete questions and submit them for credit. To use the website: Purchase the text package or the student access kit or the access code (online). Go to www.masteringphysics.com Click on the image of the book recommended for this course (College Physics, 9 th edition) If you are accessing the site for the first time: click on Register and enter the access code that came with your text. This is a printed code supplied with your book and found 2
under the pull-tab inside your Mastering Physics Student Access Kit. It is valid for registering one student. If the tab in this kit has been pulled back, the code may no longer be valid. If you buy a secondhand textbook, any code supplied with it is probably no longer valid. In either case, you can purchase a Student Access Code online using a credit card for ~$66.00 by clicking on BUY NOW. Don t forget to consider this additional cost when negotiating the price of a second hand book. After entering your code complete your registration with your last name, first name and student id number exactly as they appear in Panthersoft. This allows me to correlate your work in mastering physics with your in-class exams. You may choose anything you like as your login id. Make sure you enter your email address correctly. If you forget your password, this is the email address that your password information will be sent to. Your Student ID is your FIU Panther ID. Once you are registered, your code is valid for 18 months. You won't need to buy another student access code to register for a second course using the mastering physics website. You would, however, have to add this semester's course using the new course ID. You must add this course to have full access to the online assignments. The Course ID for this course is: PHY2054SummerA2015 You cannot edit this field after you record it, so please pay very careful attention to entering the code accurately. If you register but don't enter the course ID, you will not have access to the entire Mastering Physics website, including our specific assignments. If you were registered previously with mastering physics, then log in to your account as usual and click on change your password and other personal information. Enter the new course ID in the appropriate box. Online help is available under the Help tab on the Mastering Physics website. Due dates: Weekly assignments are due no later than 11:59 pm on Sunday of each week. You will lose 10% for each day that an assignment is late. This means that after 10 days, you will receive zero credit. Exams There will be four non-cumulative exams given in class (see the table for grades below). The exams may consist of multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended response questions. Each chapter in the text ends with a chapter summary which reviews the major points described in the chapter. These, along with the assignments from the Mastering Physics website, should be of great help in preparing for exams. No review sheets will be produced. Each of the exams and the homework will contribute 20% toward your final grade. Take special note of the following: a. You will not be permitted to take the exam if - You arrive more than 30 minutes late for an exam, or - Anyone has finished and left the exam room b. All exams are mandatory so please plan accordingly. Arrange your schedule so that you can attend the exams on time. Makeup exams are given only under extreme circumstances, including documented illness/medical emergency or pre-approved university activity, but not transportation difficulties or work/vacation conflicts. You 3
must provide a signed paper note explaining why you missed the exam and necessary documentation justifying your absence in order to be considered for a makeup. Make-up exams will only be given to students who are currently passing the course with a C. There will be only one, comprehensive make-up exam. It will be given immediately after the final exam to students who have been pre-approved by the instructor. c. Cheating on exams will not be tolerated and will be reported according to established university procedures. Students should carefully read the section of the student handbook entitled "academic misconduct". Academic misconduct will be reported as prescribed in this handbook. d. All exams are closed book, and no notes are allowed. A formula list will be provided by the professors. Grades Course Requirements Weights Homework 20% 1 st exam 20% 2 nd exam 20% 3 rd exam 20% 4 th exam 20% Total 100% Letter grade Range Letter grade Range A 85 100 C 55 59 A- 80 84 C- 50 54 B+ 75 79 D+ 45 49 B 70 74 D 40 44 B- 65 69 D- 35 39 C+ 60 64 F 00 34 Disability Notice If you have a disability and need assistance, please contact the Disability Resource Center (University Park: GC190; 305-348-3532) (North Campus: WUC139, 305-919-5345). Upon contact, the Disability Resource Center will review your request and contact your professors or other personnel to make arrangements for appropriate modification and/or assistance. Religious Holidays The University's policy on religious holy days as stated in the University Catalog and Student Handbook will be followed in this class. Any student may request to be excused from class to observe a religious holy day of his or her faith. 4
Rules, Policies, and Academic Misconduct It is expected that interactive learning and teaching will enrich the learning experience of all students, and that each student will work in partnership with the professor to create a positive learning experience for all. Student engagement is a necessary condition for an effective learning experience, and includes contributions to debate and discussion (if any), positive interactive learning with others, and an enthusiastic attitude towards inquiry. Everyone is expected to be a positive contributor to the class learning community, and students are expected to share the responsibility of teaching each other. Statement of Understanding between Professor and Student Every student must respect the right of all to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students must adhere to a standard of academic conduct, demonstrating respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. As a student taking this class: - I will not represent someone else s work as my own. - I will not cheat, nor will I aid in another s cheating. - I will be honest in my academic endeavors. - I understand that if I am found responsible for academic misconduct, I will be subject to the academic misconduct procedures and sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook. Failure to adhere to the guidelines stated above may result in one of the following: - Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the University, preventing readmission to the institution. This sanction shall be recorded on the student's transcript. - Suspension: Temporary separation of the student from the University for a specific period of time. By taking this course, I promise to adhere to FIU s Student Code of Academic Integrity. For details on the policy and procedures go to ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT (Section 2.44). 5