PH115 - SPRING 2016
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PH115 - SPRING 2016
Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics II
Department of Physics
University of South Alabama
Professor: Dr. Romulus Godang
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Office Hours: ILB 106 MWF 8:00-9:30 AM
Phone: (251) 460-6224 Ext: 2133
Email: godang@southalabama.edu
Web: http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/physics/godang.html
Meeting Schedule
• Class: MTWF 10:10-11:00 AM ILB 250
Class Materials
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Lecture: Physics, 4th Ed by James Walker
Mastering Physics: http://www.masteringphysics.com/
Format: Web-enhanced
Laboratory: Physics Experiments for PH114 and PH115 by USA Physics Department
Tutoring: Physics and computer laboratory ILB 245
Web: http://www.southalabama.edu/physics/lectures/godang/PH115/
If you have any questions regarding the course material please see me or make an appointment
Description
This course addresses the fundamental concept of physics. Second semester of a two-semester introductory course in algebra/trigonometry-based physics with laboratory and recitation. This course
covers electrostatics, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic fields and forces, Faraday’s Law, AC circuits, geometrical optics, interference and diffraction of light, the special theory of relativity, quantum
physics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Students must take PH115L concurrently and pass the lab.
The PH115L grade is a component of the PH115 course grade. Prerequisites: PH114.
Corequisite: PH 115L.
Attendance
Attendance in class is mandatory. It will be checked and taken. An official record of all meetings
will be kept. There is a bonus of 5% to the final exam for students who attend all meetings. If you
miss any meeting you will not get the 5% bonus. Students are allowed to miss a maximum of three
meetings. Each additional meeting that is missed will result in a final grade reduction of 0.1% for
each missed meeting.
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Test and Final Examination
There are three 50-minute tests. The test problems consist of conceptual problems and detail
calculation problems. As per department policy, one missed test may be made up only if you have
submitted a valid, written excuse to the professor within 48 hours of the missed test. The missed
test will be given at the end of semester. The missed-test problems are generally more difficult than
the regular scheduled tests and it will cover all materials during the semester.
There will be a comprehensive final examination. The final exam will cover all materials during
the semester. It is a two-hours comprehensive exam. The final exam date has a fixed schedule. It
will be changed in an extreme circumstances. Request for relief from three or four final examinations
on the same day must be submitted in a formal writing to the dean of college at least two weeks prior
to the first day of final examinations. In the Spring semester the second exam may be rescheduled.
Homework Assignments
The assigned homework problems will be graded. Detailed information regarding the homework
assignments can be found at http://www.masteringphysics.com/. Students have to register
first in order to access the homework assignments. Late homework assignment will not be graded.
The course ID for this class is GODANG115SPR2016. Please use your USA’s email account to
register. Students need to do “The Introduction to MasteringPhysics” assignment in order to be
familiar with the mastering-physics system. This assignment is for a practice guideline only and will
not be graded.
Laboratory
The laboratory is a mandatory portion of this class. You have to pass the laboratory requirement
grade (“D” or better) in order to pass the course. If you missed the laboratory for an accused reason
the laboratory may be made up with an official approval from the lab instructor.
If you have previously completed the course with satisfactory the lab requirement grade, you
may request to have the lab requirement to be waived. You need to see the physics department
secretary for the lab waiver as soon as possible since it must be processed at the beginning of the
semester.
Grading Policy
The grade composition (see Table 1) and the grade scale (see Table 2) are shown below.
The final grade is calculated using the following formula:
Final Grade = 0.17 × HW + 0.48 × Tave + 0.15 × Lave + 0.20 × Fexam
where HW is the homework, Tave is the average score of all three tests, L ave is the average score of
the laboratory reports, and Fexam is the final exam score.
Final Exam will be given on Monday May 2, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Dishonesty on homework, test, and final exam will result in a failing grade.
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Change in Course Requirements
Not all classes progress at the same rate thus course requirements might have to be modified as
circumstances dictate. You will be given written notice if the course requirements need to be changed.
Students will be given adequate notification if changes are made.
Academic Disruption Policy
I expect all of you to be cordial, courteous, and respectful of faculty members and fellow students.
The University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Academic Disruption is found in the Lowdown, the student handbook. http://www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicdisruption.shtml:
Disruptive academic behavior is defined as individual or group conduct that interrupts or interferes
with any educational activity or environment, infringes upon the rights and privileges of others, results in or threatens the destruction of property and/or is otherwise prejudicial to the maintenance
of order in an academic environment.
Common examples of disruptive student behavior include sleeping in class, routinely entering
class late or departing early, personal hygiene problems impacting others, repeatedly talking in class
without being recognized, physical display of anger (such as throwing books or other items), and the
use of cell phones or pagers. Cell phones and/or pagers are to be turned off, or put on silent before
coming to class.
Academic Honor Code
The University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Student Academic Conduct Policy is found in
The Lowdown http://www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicconductpolicy.shtml: The University of South Alabama is a community of scholars in which the ideals of freedom of inquiry, freedom
of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom of the individual are sustained. The University is
committed to supporting the exercise of any right guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution and
the Code of Alabama and to educating students relative to their responsibilities. Any dishonesty
related to academic work or records constitutes academic will result in a falling grade in the course.
Accommodations for Disabilities
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students with bona fide disabilities will be
afforded reasonable accommodations. The Office of Special Student Services (OSSS) will certify a
disability and advise faculty members of reasonable accommodations. If you have a specific disability
that qualifies you for academic accommodations, please notify the instructor/professor and provide
certification from the Office of Special Student Services. OSSS is located at 5828 Old Shell Road at
Jaguar Drive, (251-460-7212).
Online Writing Support
The University of South Alabama provides online writing tutoring services through SMARTHINKING, an online tutoring service. SMARTHINKING is available at http://services.smarthinking.com.
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DATE
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3/14-20
3/21
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CHAPTER
19-Electric Charge
19-Coulomb’s Law
19-Electric Fields
Recitation
Holiday
19-Electric Fields
20-Electric Potential
Recitation
20-Electric Potential
20-Capacitance
21-Current&Resistance
Recitation
21-Kirchoff’s Rule
21-Circuits
22-Magnetic Fields
Chapters 19-21
22-Ampere’s Law
Holiday
22-Solenoids
23-Magnetic Flux
23-Faraday’s Law
23-Inductance
24-RC Circuits
Recitation
24-RLC Circuits
24-RLC Circuits
25-Electromagnetic Waves
25-Polarization
26-Spherical Mirrors
26-Refraction
26-Thin Lens
Chapters 22-25
26-Thin Lens
27-Microscope
27-Telescope
27-Optical Instruments
Midterm Grade
Holidays
28-Interference
28-Interference
28-Diffraction
Recitation
HW/TEST/FINAL
LAB
HW 1
Lab Introduction
Martin Luther King
HW 2
Lab 1
HW 3
Lab 2
HW 4
Test 1
Lab 3
Mardi Gras
HW 5
HW 6
Lab 4
HW 7
Lab 5
HW 8
Test 2
Lab 6
HW 9
Lab 7
Spring Break
HW 10
Lab 8
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DATE
3/28
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CHAPTER
29-Special Relativity
29-Relativistic Momentum
29-General relativity
Recitation
29-Photoelectric Effect
30-Compton Effect
30-Uncertainty Principle
Recitation
30-Uncertainty Principle
31-Models of Atom
31-Bohr Model
Chapters 26-30
31-Hydrogen Atom
31-Atom Radiation
32-Radioactivity
32-Nuclear Fission
32-Nuclear Fusion
32-Elementary Particles
Review
Chapters 19-32
HW/TEST/FINAL
LAB
HW 11
Lab 9
HW 12
Lab 10
HW 13
Test 3
Lab 11
HW 14
Lab 12
All
Final Exam on Monday
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Table 1: Grade Composition
Source
Attendance
Homework
Three Tests at 16% each
Laboratory
Final Examination
Percentage (%)
Mandatory
17
48
15
20
Table 2: Grade Scale
Percentage (%)
90–100
80–89
70–79
60–69
< 60
Others
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
University Policy