PES 213 General Physics III
Spring, 2006
MW 1:40p-2:55p ENGR #239
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office and Hours: ENG 244, by appointment (MW 11-12, or by appt.)
UCCS e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Site: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Prerequisite: PES 112; Co-requisite: MATH 136
Credit Hours: 3
Text: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th edition, by Serway & Jewett
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.
GRADING
Exams: Exam material will be taken primarily from the book, but will include some
information discussed in class. There will be three unit exams given during the semester,
each counting as 25% of your grade each. I will give you at least a week’s notice as to
the exact date of the exam as well as the material you will be responsible for on each test.
The last of these exams will be administered on the day of finals. Unless arrangements
have been made prior to any exam, missed exams will count as a zero.
Homework: An important component of learning physics, in addition to lecture and
reading, is application. Homework problems will be given for each chapter of study.
Each problem will be worth up to 5 points. The assignment will generally be due a week
after it is assigned. Late homework will not be accepted. Assignments will be given in
class and will also be posted on the website above.
Attendance: Attendance will not be monitored. It is each student’s responsibility to
cover any material due to missed lectures.
Grades: In summary, your grade will be based on the following:
Evaluation
Exam 1
Exam 2
Homework
Exam 3
Approximate Date
20-Feb
22-Mar
Approximately weekly
15-May 1:40 PM to 4:10 PM
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%
The grade ranges will be A: 90-100%, B: 80-89%, C: 70-70%, D: 60-69%, F: Below
60%. UCCS permits grades to be further specified using +’s and –‘s.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Reasonable accommodation: 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.
Calculators: Calculators will be of great utility for this course. Calculators will be
allowed during exams, if desired. Computers are not allowed to be used for exams.
PDAs may be used with approval.
Cell phones, PDAs, talking, leaving the classroom: Please show respect to the other
members of the class by turning off the sound on cell phones and PDAs. Imperative
phone calls should be taken outside the classroom. Also, keep conversation to a
minimum during the lecture so that others can hear clearly. Please remain in the
classroom unless an emergency arises, since foot traffic in the class can be disruptive to
other students.
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. I would like the class to be as interactive as possible. If you have
relevant experience with a subject, please feel free to share comments with the class.
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Introduction, Oscillations and Mechanical Waves [Chapters 14-18] (Jan 18-Feb 20)
II. Light and Optics [Chapters 35-38] (Feb 22–Mar 22)
III. Thermodynamics/Relativity [Chapters 19-22] (Apr 3 – May 1)
Significant Dates
Date
Mar 27 – Mar 31
May 15 (Monday)
Event
Spring Break
Final Exam
Note
No class
1:40 PM to 4:10 PM
* Dates (except holidays and final) are approximate, and subject to change. Dates of exams will be
announced at least a week prior to administration.
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Topics, Read-ahead and Exam Schedule*
18-Jan
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Introduction and Overview
Fluid Mechanics
--Ch 14 - Fluid Mechanics
Oscillatory Motion
Ch 15 - Oscillatory Motion
Wave Motion
Ch 16 - Wave Motion
Sound Waves
Ch 17 - Sound Waves
Sound Waves
Superposition and Standing Waves Ch 18 - Superposition and Standing Waves
Superposition and Standing Waves
Review
Exam
Intro to Light and Optics
Ch 35 - Geometric Optics
Geometric Optics
Image Formation
Ch 36 - Image Formation
Interference of Light Waves
Ch 37 - Interference of Light Waves
Interference of Light Waves
Diffraction, Polarization
Ch 38 - Difraction Patterns & Polarization
Diffraction, Polarization
Review
Exam #2
Spring Break
Spring Break
Temperature
Ch 19 - Temperature
Heat and 1st Law of Thermo.
Ch 20 - Heat and 1st Law of Thermodynamics
Heat and 1st Law of Thermo.
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Heat Engines, Entropy
2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Ch 21 - Kinetic Theory of Gases
Ch 22 - Heat Engines, Entropy (1st half)
Ch 22 - 2nd Law of Thermodynamics
2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Quantum Theory
Review
Final Exam
* Dates (except holidays and final) are approximate, and subject to change. Dates of exams will be
announced a week prior to administration.
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