PES 2130 General Physics III - Fall 2015
MW 4:45-6:00 pm ENGR #103
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office & Hours: OCSE A-418, (Mon 11-12:15, Tue
12:15-1:15, Wed 6:15-7:15)
UCCS e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Site: http://www.uccs.edu/rgist
Prerequisite: PES 1120; Co-requisite: MATH 2350
Text: University Physics, 13th ed., by Young and
Freedman (Ch12,14-20,33-36,40)
On-line Homework (optional): Mastering Physics
Course Description: A continuation of PES
1120. 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 the Snow Line (255-3346) for school closures. Arrangements should be
made in advance for absence due to religious or spiritual observances.
Homework: Students may choose from either traditional homework (hand-written and individually
graded) or on-line homework (assigned and graded on-line via the Mastering Physics program at
www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com). You will typically have at least one week after homework is
assigned to complete it and submit it in class or electronically via the Mastering Physics program.
Study groups are acceptable and encouraged, but homework should be based on individual effort.
Early homework submission is rewarded and late homework is subject to a penalty. 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.
Exams: Dates for exams are tentative. At least a week’s notice will be given before the exam. There will
be no make-up exams. Any missed exam will result in a grade of zero. Excuses for illness, family
emergencies, or religious observances must be communicated to the instructor prior to the missed
exam, if possible. 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.
Grades: In summary, your grade will be weighted as
Homework average
20%
shown. The letter grade ranges are posted on my
Average of exams (3)
80%
website. Ranges include +’s and –‘s.
Disabilities: Students with a disability who require accommodations should provide a letter of
accommodation from Student Enrichment Services (MH 105, x3354) within the first two weeks of
the semester. Accommodations requests for tests are required a week prior to the scheduled exam.
Calculators: Calculators will be allowed during exams. Some problems may require you to show your
work, including formulae used.
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.
Academic Integrity: Exact duplication of the homework or exam solutions of others (including other
students, instructors, or solution manuals) is considered a violation of the UCCS academic integrity
policy. Violation of this policy may result in consequences ranging from a zero on the assignment up
to failure of the course, depending on the particular situation.
PES 2130 General Physics III - Fall 2015
MW 4:45-6:00 pm ENGR #103
Significant Dates
Date
Sept 7-8
Nov 25-27
Dec 16, 2015
Event
Labor Day Holiday
Thanksgiving Break
Final Exam
Note
No class
No class
5:20 pm to 7:20 pm
Course Schedule*
Date
24-Aug
26-Aug
31-Aug
2-Sep
7-Sep
9-Sep
14-Sep
16-Sep
21-Sep
23-Sep
28-Sep
30-Sep
5-Oct
7-Oct
12-Oct
14-Oct
19-Oct
21-Oct
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Topic
Ch12: Fluid Mechanics
Ch12: Fluid Mechanics
Ch14: Periodic Motion
Ch14: Periodic Motion
Labor Day Holiday
Ch15: Mechanical Waves
Ch15: Mechanical Waves
Ch16: Sound and Hearing
Ch16: Sound and Hearing
Review
Exam 1
Ch17: Temperature & Heat
Ch17: Temperature & Heat
Ch18: Thermal Properties of Matter
Ch18: Thermal Properties of Matter
Ch19: 1st Law of Thermodynamics
Ch19: 1st Law of Thermodynamics
Ch20: 2nd Law of Thermodynamics
HW Due
Ch 12
Ch 14
Ch 15
Ch 16
Ch 17
Date
26-Oct
28-Oct
2-Nov
4-Nov
9-Nov
11-Nov
16-Nov
18-Nov
23-Nov
25-Nov
30-Nov
2-Dec
7-Dec
9-Dec
16-Dec
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Wed
Topic
HW Due
Ch20: 2nd Law of Thermodynamics Ch 19
Review
Exam 2
Ch 20
Ch33: Nature & Propagation of Light
Ch33: Nature & Propagation of Light
Ch34: Geometric Optics
Ch34: Geometric Optics
Ch 33
Ch35: Interference
Ch35: Interference
Ch 34
Thanksgiving Holiday
Ch36: Diffraction
Ch36: Diffraction
Ch 35
Ch40: Quantum Mechanics
Review
Ch 36
Exam 3
Ch 18
* Dates (except holidays and final) are approximate, and subject to change. Dates of exams will be announced a week prior to
administration.
We'll be covering chapters 12, 14-20, 33-36, & 40 in University Physics, by Young, 13th ed. Those
chapters are in any of the following versions of the text:
ISBN 978-0-321-89744-2
(preferred text)
ISBN 978-0-321-89796-1
ISBN 978-0-321-89810-4
ISBN 978-0-321-69659-5
ISBN 978-0-321-73041-1
University Physics 13th ed., (bound) with Mastering Physics
and eText (in UCCS bookstore)
University Physics 13th ed., (bound)
University Physics 13th ed., Loose-leaf version
Mastering Physics and University Physics 13th ed., eText
University Physics 13th ed., eText
Optional On-line Homework: www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringphysics
Mastering Physics Course ID: PES2130FALL2015GIST