PES 213 General Physics III - Spring 2009
MW 3:05-4:20pm ENGR #101
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office and Hours: ENGR 244, (MT 12:30-1:30)
UCCS e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Site: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PES 112; Co-requisite: MATH 136
Text: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th
edition, by Tipler & Mosca
Course Description: A continuation of
PES 112. Topics covered include
fluid mechanics, waves,temperature,
heat and the first law of
thermodynamics, kinetic theory of
gases, entropy and the second law
of thermodynamics, geometrical
optics, interference, diffraction,
light, and quantum physics.
Attendance: Attendance will not be monitored. It is each student’s responsibility to
cover any material due to missed lectures. Call 255-3346 for school closures.
Homework: Homework will be due at the start of class. You will typically have at least
one week after homework is assigned. Study groups are acceptable and encouraged,
but homework should be based on individual effort and work and intermediate
calculations must be shown. Homework turned in after it is due is subject to a 10%
penalty per late class period. If extreme circumstances should present themselves,
consult with me as soon as possible. Each homework set will consist of around 5-7
problems from the chapter. Each problem will be assessed on a scale of 0 to 5, with
partial credit given for correct procedures and deductions taken for errors, missing
units or improper format.
Format for Homework: There are no required formats for homework. However, if
neatness or readability become an issue, feedback will be provided, followed by
deductions, if uncorrected.
Exams: Dates for exams are tentative, and may occur a week before or after the date
indicated below. At least a week’s notice will be given before the exam. There will
be no make-up exams. Exams are closed book, but calculators and a 3”x5” cue card
will be allowed. Exam 3 will be administered on the day of finals, and is not
cumulative.
Homework
Grades: In summary, your grade will be weighted as shown.
The letter grade ranges are posted on my website.
Exams (3)
Ranges include +’s and –‘s.
Disabilities: Students with disabilities should provide their letters of certification and
accommodation within the first two weeks of class. Special accommodations for tests
are required a week prior to the scheduled exam date.
Calculators: Calculators (and not computers) will be allowed during exams. There is no
required type of calculator, but is should be able to do scientific types of functions.
Questions, comments: It is my hope that you will feel comfortable asking questions in
class. Chances are that if you are unsure about some topic, there are others who have
a similar question. If you have relevant experience with a subject, please feel free to
share comments with the class.
Cell phones, classroom: Please show proper etiquette by turning cell phones to silent
mode and keeping conversation to a minimum during lecture. Please remain in the
classroom unless an emergency arises, since foot traffic in the class can be disruptive
to other students.
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PES 213 General Physics III - Spring 2009
MW 3:05-4:20pm ENGR #101
Significant Dates
Date
23-Mar to 29-Mar
13-May-2009
Event
Spring Break
Final Exam
Note
No class
1:40pm to 4:10pm
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Topic
Reading
Introduction and Overview
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Fluid Mechanics
Ch 13
Oscillatory Motion
Ch 14
Oscillatory Motion
Wave Motion
Ch 15
Sound Waves
Superposition and Standing Waves
Ch 16
Superposition and Standing Waves
Review
Exam 1
Temperature
Ch 17
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Heat and 1st Law of Thermo.
Ch 18
Heat and 1st Law of Thermo.
2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Ch 19
Heat Engines, Entropy
Thermal Properties
Ch 20
Spring Break
Spring Break
Thermal Properties
Review
Exam 3
Intro to Light and Optics
Ch 31
Intro to Light and Optics
Geometric Optics
Ch 32
Image Formation
Interference of Light Waves
Ch 33
Diffraction, Polarization
Quantum Theory
Ch 34
Quantum Theory
Review
Exam 2
* Dates (except holidays and final) are approximate, and subject to change. Dates of exams will be
announced a week prior to administration.