Alabama School of Fine Arts Advanced Placement Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 2015-2016 Syllabus INSTRUCTOR: Walter Uhoya TEXT: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th Ed., by Paul Tipler, 2008 (published by W. H. Freeman and Company). SUPPLEMENTAL TEXT(S) BOOK: Fundamentals of Physics., by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, (published by John, Willey, and Sons). COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop a correct conceptual understanding of fundamental concepts of physics, to develop analytical, problem solving, computational, and experimental skills, and to prepare them for both the AP exam and any entry level college physics course with integrated calculus. The expectations of this course meet or exceed those standards established for Physics for Scientists and Engineers which university students take in the first two years of college. High school students usually take this course because they are interested in a career in STEM, that is Sciences (such as physics, chemistry), Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. During Spring 2016 semester we will cover topics from electricity and Magnetism mechanics, chapters 21 to 30 of the main course book (Paul A. Tipler, Physics for Scientist and Engineers, Vol 2, 6th ed (2008). These topics will be covered at the calculus-based level, and use of calculus in problem-solving and derivations increases as the course progresses. Approximately one week will be spent on each chapter. The first week will be dedicated to the review of Mechanics. The course outline with corresponding unit and chapter references in the order that they will be covered is given shown below: COURSE DESCRIPTION AND SEQUENCE: Review of Mechanics (Unit 1 to Unit 7): Unit 1, Measurements and Mathematical Tools (Chapter 1) Unit 2, Kinematics Motion in one dimension (Chapter 2): Unit 3, Newton s Laws and Their Applications (Chapters 4 and 5): Unit 4, Work, Energy and Power (Chapter 6 and 7) Unit 5, System of Particles and Linear Momentum (Chapter 8) Unit 6, Circular Motion and Rotation (Chapter 9) Unit 7, Oscillations and Gravitation (Chapter 11 and 14) NOTE: We will revisit chapter 14: Simple harmonic motion (kinematics, dynamics and energy relationships of mass on a spring), pendulum and other oscillations Electricity and Magnetism (Unit 8 to 14) Unit 8, Charge and Electric Field Chapter 21: Electric Charge, Electric Forces, and Electric Field Electrostatic behavior of macroscopic objects, electrostatic devices, conductors, point charges,
Coulomb s law, sketching electric field of arrangements of point charges Unit 9, Gauss s Law Chapter 22, Gauss s Law Distributed charge (linear, areal, volume charge densities), electric flux, finding electric field of symmetrical charge distributions using Gauss s Law Unit 10, Electric Potential Chapter 23, Electric Potential; Chapter 23, Potential and Field Electrostatic energy, work, potential and potential difference, equipotential maps Unit 11, Capacitors Chapter 24 Conductors and dielectrics, capacitors (parallel plate, spherical, cylindrical), networks of capacitors Unit 12, DC Circuits Chapter 25, Current and Resistance; Chapter 25, Fundamentals of Circuits Current, resistance, power, Ohm s law, circuits, networks of resistors, Kirchhoff s rules, RC circuits including transients, terminal voltage Unit 13, Magnetostatics Chapter 26 and 27, Magnetic Fields Magnetic fields, forces on charges and wires in magnetic fields, Ampere s Law, Biot-Savart Law Unit 14, Induction and Maxwell s Equation Chapter 28, Electromagnetic Induction; Chapter 29, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves; Chapter 30: Maxwell s Equation Magnetic flux, induction, Faraday s and Lenz s laws, inductance, LR and LC circuits, Maxwell s equations REQUIRED MATERIALS Bring starred (*) items to class each day. Binder with organized sections* - All handouts, tests, and quizzes should be in here in chronological order. Graphing Calculator * Pen or Pencil and eraser* Highlighter Protractor and 30 cm rule or 15 cm rule. Separate composition notebook for labs. Notebook for class notes and homework solutions* Physics Coursebook by Tipler *(The book will be provided to you in class). GRADING POLICY: Your overall grade per quarter will be determined as follows: 40 % Comprehensive Tests and Unit Test 30 % Homework assignments, class problems, clicker, and pop quizzes 10 % Participation, student notes, and binder 20 % Projects, laboratory investigations, and reports
TEST, FINAL EXAM, QUIZZES, HOMEWORK AND READING ASSIGNMENTS: Expect two or three comprehensive tests, one comprehensive final exam, and, at least, five quizzes per semester. Tests and final exam will always be announced. Unit tests will usually cover two units outlined in the course sequence above, and will be worth 100 points. These unit tests are cumulative and comprehensive, and any important material previously covered may be included. If you have concerns about tests, it is a good idea to see me a few days BEFORE the test. Quizzes (some announced, some unannounced) are often related to the previous week s homework problems, reading assignments and class room examples. For you do well, it is recommended that you study and work out problems for at least 50 minutes for several nights before a major test or exam. There will be a homework assignment for each chapter. A homework assignment consisting of 5 to 12 problems will be assigned and turned in approximately once a week. There will be required reading assignments daily. You will be assigned materials to read or a short video to watch, make your own student notes and attempt some problem. The reading assignments will be graded periodically for quality on a 10 point scale, 10 being the highest. CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES, EXPECTATIONS, AND STUDY GUIDES: Before beginning each unit a study guide will be given, and these will include reading and written assignments, completion dates, and an approximate daily schedule for the unit. The objectives for each unit will also be included on each study guide. These objectives are determined by the class syllabus and College Board and will provide a basis for reviewing for the AP test. My class will more often be student-centered; class time will be spent mostly in class discussions, group work, student presentations, labs, and demonstration. During Class Time, You are expected to: follow all school policies as described in the student handbook cooperate with the teacher and fellow students. be respectful of yourself and others. use class time only for activities related to class act in a way that promotes learning (both your own and others) whenever you are involved in a class activity, both in the classroom and out accept responsibility for your own behavior to follow all rules described in the lab rules and safety contract LABORATORY ASSIGNMENTS: Laboratory experiences are essential to study of physics. In this course, hand on laboratory investigations will be conducted in class (about twelve labs per year or one lab per topic). These labs are designed to prepare you to be able develop a model for a physical problem and design experiments to test or verify the model; observe and measure real phenomena; organize, display and critically analyze data; analyze sources of error and critically determine uncertainties in measurements; draw inferences from observation and data; and Communicate/present results, including suggested ways to improve experiments and proposed questions for further study.
Most of the labs will be student driven, where the students will have to develop their own hypothesis and experiment, collect and analyze data, perform calculations, and then form conclusions from that data and their observations. The student will be expected to work collaboratively in groups to collect data for the labs. Once the data has been collected, every student is to analyze the data and write his or her own lab report individually. The report should include: a title, your name and names of your group members, statement of the problem, hypothesis or derivations model to be tested, a discussion or outline of the experimental procedure, the recorded raw data and observation, a discussion or outline of the data analysis and a conclusion including error analysis and topics for further study. Students are required to keep a portfolio with all of their raw data, graphs, and completed lab report. Each section of your lab report will be graded using a three point scale where 3 is maximum, and 0 is minimum as shown in the table below, and total score converted into percentage. Lab Report Scoring Guide Name: Lab Title: Levels Task 3-Complete and Exceptional Format N/A Typed, double-spaced, dated, partner names, appropriate references to borrowed materials. Introduction Experimental Procedure/Met hods and Materials Apparatus Diagram Background information making connections with the discipline or historical info 2-Complete 1-Partial 0-Unsatisfactory Statement of purpose. Discussion of lab answers the question: Why this lab? Includes development of the model and/or discussion of the theoretical background and predictions/hypothesis. N/A All items listed, named correctly, used appropriately. A brief description of the method. Very well done original work. Diagram clearly illustrates equipment, setup, and variables measured. N/A Introductio n incomplet e, or inaccurate. Some items misnamed or unlisted, method unclear Diagram is unclear or, incomplet e, Sloppily done or identifying information missing. Not present. Not present, or some items used inappropriately. Not present, inaccurate, or does not identify variables
Observations and Raw Data Data Analysis and Processed Data with Error Analysis (if applicable) Presentation of Data (final models graphs; equations) Lists a reasonable uncertainty for each type of measurement and explains how determined. Processed data shows special insight. All models were written in physics terms, with a brief explanation of derivation process. Presents all raw data in an appropriate (usually tabular) format, with correct units, graphs of raw data with labels, best-fit (may be sketched graphs). Enough data is presented to make conclusions. Sample calculations showed (one of each type), processed data presented in an appropriate (usually tabular) format, with correct units. Variables on appropriate axes with units, reasonable best-fit shown, mathematical model/equation for each best-fit, all graphs linear, reasonable interpretation of slope, intercept and area (where appropriate), brief quality analysis. Data incorrect or missing units or other informatio n. Insufficient data presented. Sample calculation s incomplet e, unclear, or incorrectly done. Poorly labeled, unclear, non-linear, poorly interpreted. Incomplete. Not present, but you did need to process data. Incomplete, present. not Conclusion Exceptionally well-written or shows unusual insight. In paragraph form: identifies new terms and concepts, explains the model(s), compare results with predictions/hypothesis, discusses quality of results, suggests a mechanism that explains results, makes recommendations for improvements or additional study Incomplet e or inaccurate. Not present.
These labs must be neat and orderly, and the student s own work. Up to 10 will be deducted from your total scores if you misuse lab equipment or if you fail to participate equally in group work or if your work is untidy. Virtual interactive lab experience using PhET Simulations during which students observe and manipulate computer-generated objects, data, or phenomena will be used in some cases to supplement laboratory experience. LATE WORK: It is the responsibility of the student to turn in work on time. Any work not handed in on time will lose 25% credit for each class day late up to a maximum penalty of 75%. Late work will not be accepted after 5 days past the due date. ABSENCE AND TARDY: ASFA Absence and Tardy policy outlined in ASFA student handbook will be enforced. A tardy in my class is defined as not being in class when the class begins. You must stay in class all the time during my class time except for an emergency; therefore, visit the restroom before coming to class. Note that it is a school policy that several tardy and/or class absence will lead to a student being placed on probation. CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM: You are expected to present your honest work. If you cheat or plagiarizes any persons work, you will receive a zero for the assignment or test and will be referred to the school administrator for disciplinary action. APPOINTMENTS FOR STUDENT HELP/TUTORING: My goal is for you to succeed and I shall always be available to help you with class related problems during school hours, before school, after school, and during my lunch period but you must make an e-mail appointment. INDISCIPLINE AND CELL PHONES: Any kind of indiscipline will not be tolerated in my class. In addition, you must not use cell phones in my class at times other than those designated by me. Those designated are times when students may use their cell phones for online based investigations and simulations, calculators, compasses, etc. A discipline referral will be submitted if you use your phone without my permission. COMMUNICATING WITH STUDENTS AND PARENTS: I believe that communication between parents and teachers is extremely helpful for students to succeed. Email is the preferable method of communication between me, students and parents.