PHYS122-Spring 2012ScheduleSpring2012PHYS122 David Buehrle Spring 2012 301.767.2313 [email protected] Title: Fundamentals of Physics II Lecture: Tuesday 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM Thursday 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM, Rm 1410 Textbook: Knight, Jones, Field: College Physics, 2e Physics is a science which attempts to unify elements of the natural world by means of observation, mathematics, and the use of precise language. Using methods developed by physicists, we can describe many events that occur in our everyday lives. The principles of physics provided a basis for most of the technologies that are an essential part of modern life. In this sense, physics is practical. Many laws developed by physicists, such as the law of conservation of energy, are of tremendous practical importance. These same laws also help physicists understand the very tiny constituents of matter as well as the motions of giant clusters of galaxies. Thus the study of physics helps us understand some fundamental relationships between the matter in our surroundings and the evolution of the universe. In this sense physics is profound. You began your own exploration of the natural world using some of the concepts, tools, and methods commonly employed by physical scientists when you took Physics 121. Phys 121 dealt with motion of particles and rigid bodies with in small and large systems. We will now focus attention on mechanical oscillations, waves, and electromagnetism. These phenomena are of particular importance when we think of two important senses, hearing and seeing. Math Background The use of algebra and trigonometry are essential in this class. In addition, you need to recall the essentials of vector algebra and interpreting graphs. Your first assignment will be to help assess your competency with the math.Homework Weekly homework problems are listed below. Be sure to note that there are problems from the textbook as well as online exercises. The online exercises are accessed through MasteringPhysics. I have observed in the past that there is a strong correlation between the steady effort needed to successfully complete homework and performance on examinations. Although we will not collect and grade homework, there will be several quizzes using homework problems directly. The hourly examinations will have similar problems as well. Solutions to all homework assignments will be available on ELMS. Assessments 1. There will be two examinations, each lasting a full period. Dates are in the schedule below. 2. You will have ten 10-minute quizzes during discussion (Q on schedule) 3. A final exam will take place at the end of the course 4. Ten laboratory experiments are scheduled. All must be done. You must complete and submit a report for every experiment 5. Your grade will be based on the following: Quizzes 10% Online Homework Assignments 15% Lab Reports 25% Hourlies 25% Final Exam 25% Extra Help Feel free to call my office phone anytime. The best way to communicate is via email. Your TA will post his office hours The Slawsky Clinic offers free tutoring for those who may need additional help improving their problem solving skillsWeek Date Subject Assignment1 Th Jan 26 Review 121 Online Assignment 12 T31M/W/Th Tutorial 1 / Lab 0 Th Feb 2 14 Oscillations 14 – 3, 7, 17, 20, 26, 47, 513 T Feb 7 14/15 Mechanical Waves 15 – 2, 13, 24, 27, 34M/W/Th Tutorial 2 / Lab 1 Online Assignment 2Th 9 15 Sound 15 – 41, 43, 50, 55, 774 T Feb 14 16 Wave Interference 16 – 7, 10, 15, 16, 23M/W/Th Tutorial 3 / Lab 2 Online Assignment 3Th 16 16 Standing Waves 16 – 28, 34, 45, 565 T Feb 21 17 Light 17 – 2, 4, 8, 12M/W/Th Tutorial 4 / Lab 3 Online Assignment 4Th 23 17 Light 17 – 15, 21, 26, 29, 316 T Feb 28 18 Ray Optics 18 – 1, 8, 10, 16M/W/Th Tutorial 5 / Lab 4Th Mar 1 18 Ray Optics 18 – 21, 26, 41, 437 T Mar 6 EXAM IM/W/Th Tutorial 6 / Lab 5Th 8 20 Electric Charge 20 – 3, 15, 238 T Mar 1320 E-Field20 – 28, 30, 35, 36M/W/Th Tutorial 7 / Lab 6 Online Assignment 5Th 1520 E-Field20 – 40, 64, 659 T Mar 20 SPRING BREAKM/W/ThTh 2210 T Mar 27 21 Potential 21 – 10, 17, 24, 29M/W/Th Tutorial 8 Online Assignment 6Th 29 21 Potential 21 – 37, 45, 5812 T Apr 3 22 Current 22 – 10, 13, 21, 32M/W/Th Tutorial 9 / Lab 7 Online Assignment 7Th 5 22 Resistance 22 – 37, 45, 5813 T Apr 10 23 Circuits 23 – 12, 17, 24, 36M/W/Th Tutorial 10 / Lab 8 Online Assignment 8Th 12 23 Circuits 23 – 43, 55, 7514 T Apr 17 EXAM IIM/W/Th Tutorial 11 / Lab 9Th 19 24 B-Field 24 – 4, 15, 26, 2815 T Apr 24 24 B-Field 24 – 31, 39, 47, 52M/W/Th Tutorial 12 / Lab 10 Online Assignment 9Th 26 EM Induction 25 – 15, 29, 5816 T May 1 EM Induction Online Assignment 10M/W/Th Tutorial 13Th 3 Special Relativity17 T May 8 Quantum MechanicsTh May 10T May 15 FINAL
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