PHY 142.001 Introductory Physics II – Spring 2013 Instructor: Dr. Chamaree de Silva Office: SEB 244 Office Hours: TR 1.00 – 3:00 Office Phone: (478) 301-2770 E-mail: desilva_c@mercer.edu Lecture: MWF 12:00 - 12:50, SEB 144 Lab: 001: R (3.05 – 5.45), SEB 217 (Instructor: Dr. Jose Balduz) Required Text: Physics 4th Ed. James S. Walker. 2010. Physics 142 is the second course in the two semester sequence of introductory, algebra-based physics sequence. To take this course you must have taken Physics 141 and Mathematics 133 or equivalent since knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is required to solve problems discussed in this class. You should spend at least two hours out of class for each hour in class to completely master the material covered in lectures. Solving Technical Problems There are two stages in learning how to solve technical problems: Stage 1: Understanding a solution to a problem when it is presented Stage 2: Formulating the solution If you do not do the homework yourself, you may only reach Stage 1. While achieving Stage 1 is necessary, points in the course are awarded only for achieving Stage 2. Aptitude, Persistence, and Success Your success in many endeavors, including this course, largely depends on your aptitude and your persistence. Your aptitude is determined by your genes and your environment. You had little control over your environment during your formative years, and you never had any control over your genes.You, however, control your persistence: how long you are willing to work and how hard you are willing to work. “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan `press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." Calvin Coolidge PHY 142 – Syllabus – Spring 2013 de Silva Page 1/4 Seven Keys to Success in PHY 142 The two most important keys to success are as follows: 1. Be able to work every homework problem correctly before taking a quiz or an exam. 2. Learn to apply the basic concepts and not just memorize solutions to specific problems. Five additional keys to success are as follows: 3. Read the chapter. 4. Review each lecture the same day it is given. 5. Attempt every homework problem in each assignment by yourself. Homework problems are not graded, but quizzes and exams may contain a subset of these problems. Have a perfect answer key for each homework assignment to study for quizzes and exams. 6. Explain key concepts you learned to your peers in small groups. Take turns. Discuss the solutions to homework problems. 7. Talk to your instructor during office hours, even if it is about the new Mercer football team. Grading The course grade is based on your performance on three midterm exams, ten in-class quizzes, laboratory write-ups, and a comprehensive final examination. There will be twelve quizzes with the two lowest scores being dropped. There will be no make-up quizzes, and first two missed quizzes will be counted as dropped scores. If you miss more than two quizzes, they will be counted towards your grade. Exams are closed-book, and a formula sheet will be provided by the instructor. Missed exams which are excused by the instructor may be made up. However, if no alternate arrangements were made beforehand, this will be allowed only if the student has an official excuse: e.g., a note from a Dean's office, or a detailed doctor’s note. The maximum possible score in PHY 142 is 1000 points (100%). There will be no extra credit. The points are distributed as follows: Laboratory: 200 points (20%) Ten 15-point quizzes: 150 points (15%) Three 150-point midterms: 450 points (45%) Final exam: 200 points (20%) Grades: A (90 and above), B+ (85-89), B (80-84), C+ (75-79), C (70-74), D (60-69), and F (below 60) PHY 142 – Syllabus – Spring 2013 de Silva Page 2/4 Class Policies Attendance Policy: Attendance is not mandatory. However, students are solely responsible for learning the materials covered in the missed classes. Class Etiquette: You are expected to conduct yourself in a respectful manner to your fellow classmates and the instructor. The instructor may ask you to leave the classroom/lab if your behavior is disturbing to the instructor or other students. Honor Code: You are bound by the Mercer honor code. The College’s academic misconduct policy will be followed. All work, for which a grade is received, must be the original work of the student without aid or assistance of another party, or any printed and or electronic data/information. Academic misconduct cases will be referred to the honor council and the student will automatically receive a grade of incomplete (I) pending a ruling by the honor council. Cell Phones: Out of courtesy for all those participating in the learning experience, all cell phones must be kept in your pocket/backpack with power/ringer off before entering any classroom, lab, or formal academic or performance event. Warning will be given for the first-time violation. If a student keeps violating the policy, one may be asked to leave the room by the instructor. Documented Disability Statement: Students requiring accommodations for a disability should inform the instructor at the close of the first class meeting or as soon as possible. The instructor will refer you to the Disability Support Services Coordinator to document your disability, determine eligibility for accommodations under the ADAAA/Section 504 and to request a Faculty Accommodation Form. Disability accommodations or status will not be indicated on academic transcripts. In order to receive accommodations in a class, students with sensory, learning, psychological, physical or medical disabilities must provide their instructor with a Faculty Accommodation Form to sign. Students must return the signed form to the Disability Services Coordinator. A new form must be requested each semester. Students with a history of a disability perceived as having a disability or with a current disability who does not wish to use academic accommodations are also strongly encouraged to register with the Disability Services Coordinator and request a Faculty Accommodation Form each semester. For further information, please contact Carole Burrowbridge, Disability Services Coordinator, at 301-2778 or visit the Disability Support Services website at http://www.mercer.edu/studentaffairs/disabilityservices. PHY 142 – Syllabus – Spring 2013 de Silva Page 3/4 January 09 Wed 11 Fri 14 Mon 16 Wed 18 Fri 21 Mon 23 Wed 25 Fri 28 Mon 30 Wed First day Rotational Dynamics and Static Equilibrium (CH 11) CH 11 CH 11, Quiz #1 CH 11 MLK Jr. Day Waves and Sound (CH 14), Quiz #2 CH 14 CH 14 CH 14, Quiz #3 February 01 Fri 04 Mon 06 Wed 08 Fri 11 Mon 13 Wed 15 Fri 18 Mon 20 Wed 22 Fri 25 Mon 27 Wed CH 14 No class EXAM #1 (Chapters 11 & 14) Geometrical Optics (CH 26) CH 26 CH 26, Quiz #4 CH 26 CH 26 Physical Optics: Interference and Diffraction (CH 28), Quiz #5 CH 28 CH 28 CH 28, Quiz #6 March 01 Fri 04 Mon 06 Wed 08 Fri 11 Mon – 15 Fri 18 Mon 20 Wed 22 Fri 25 Mon 27 Wed 29 Fri EXAM #2 (Chapters 26 & 28) Electric Charges, Forces, and Fields (CH 19) CH 19 CH 19, Quiz #7 Spring Break Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy (CH 20) CH 20 CH 20 Electric Current and Direct-Current Circuits (CH 21) CH 21, Quiz #8 Good Friday April 01 Mon 03 Wed 05 Fri 08 Mon 10 Wed 12 Fri 15 Mon 17 Wed 19 Fri 22 Mon 24 Wed 26 Fri 29 Mon CH 21 CH 21, Quiz #9 EXAM #3 (Chapters 19, 20, & 21) Magnetism (CH 22) CH 22, Quiz #10 CH 22 CH 22 Relativity (CH 29), Quiz #11 CH 29 Quantum Physics (CH 30) CH 30, Quiz #12 Review FINAL EXAM 2:00 – 5:00 PHY 142 – Syllabus – Spring 2013 de Silva Page 4/4