Physics 231
Fall 2008
Electricity and Magnetism
DC & AC Circuits
Physics 231
Lecture 0-1
Fall 2008
Course Basics
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
Email:
Web Page:
Dr. Stephen J. Daunt
218 Nielsen Physics Bldg.
974-7847
sdaunt@utk.edu
http://www.phys.utk.edu/daunt/EM/P231.html
Office Hrs:
09:00-10:00am MW or by Appointment
Physics 231
Lecture 0-2
Fall 2008
Textbook
• Required:
Young & Freedman, University Physics, 12th
Edition with Modern Physics
• Suggested:
Schaum’s Outline Series: Physics for
Engineering and Science; Electromagnetism
Physics 231
Lecture 0-3
Fall 2008
Grades
• 2 Hour Exams:
No Makeup exams!
• Final Exam: Comprehensive
• Laboratory:
• Homework: written and Mastering
Physics
No Extensions or Makeups
20%
15%
30%
35%
• Grade Scale:
Physics 231
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
F
90 and above
85 and above
80 and above
75 and above
70 and above
60 and above
below 60
Lecture 0-4
Fall 2008
Exams
Exams are Closed Book
One sided full page “cheat sheet” allowed for
constants,
formulas, etc.
Exam Schedule
Test I: Sept. 29
Test II: Nov. 5
Final: Dec. 8
*** Dates are provisional ***
Changes, if any, will be announced in class
Physics 231
Lecture 0-5
Fall 2008
Course Assumptions
• Familiarity with Calculus and Calculus concepts
• Kinematic Motion
• Energy Considerations
Work
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Conservation of Energy
• If needs be
review material from Chapters 1 –12 of textbook
Physics 231
Lecture 0-6
Fall 2008
Material To Be Covered
Reading/Lectures
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Physics 231
Subject Material
Introduction, Electric Charges/Fields
Gauss’s Law
Electric Potential
Capacitance and Dielectrics
Current, EMF, Resistance
DC Circuits
Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Forces
Sources of Magnetic Fields
Electromagnetic Induction
Inductance
AC Circuits
EM Waves & Maxwell’s Eqts.
Lecture 0-7
Fall 2008
Course Notes
• Course notes are posted to web page
• It is expected that students will have read
the material before coming to class
Physics 231
Lecture 0-8
Fall 2008