Chabot College
Fall 2001
Course Outline for Physics 4B
GENERAL PHYSICS II
Catalog Description:
4B - General Physics II
5 units
Thermodynamics, electric fields, electric currents, magnetic fields, and induced currents. Prerequisite:
Physics 4A and Mathematics 2 (both completed with a grade of "C" or higher). May be offered in Distance
Education delivery format. 4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
1.
analyze and solve a variety of problems often using calculus in topics such as:
a.
addition, subtraction, dot product and cross product of vectors;
b.
linear and rotational kinematics;
c.
dynamics;
d.
momentum;
e.
work, kinetic energy, and potential energy;
f.
rotational kinematics and dynamics;
g.
statics;
h.
gravitation;
i.
fluids;
j.
waves;
2.
operate standard laboratory equipment;
3.
analyze laboratory data;
4.
write comprehensive laboratory reports;
5.
understand the natural logarithmic function and its definition in terms of a Riemann integral;
6.
define and differentiate inverse functions;
7.
apply inverse function theory to define and derive properties of the exponential function from the
natural logarithm;
8.
apply inverse function theory to the trigonometric functions obtaining their derivatives;
9.
understand and use the hyperbolic functions and their inverses in differentiation and integration
environments;
10.
use standard techniques of integration such as integration by parts, trigonometric integrals,
trigonometric substitution partial fractions, rational functions of sine and cosine;
11.
graph polar equations and find area of regions enclosed by the graphs of polar equations;
12.
evaluate limits using L'hopital's rule;
13.
evaluate improper integrals;
14.
understand and use parametric representations of plane curves;
15.
construct polynomial approximation (Taylor polynomials) for various functions and estimate their
accuracy using an appropriate form of the remainder term in Taylor's formula;
16.
determine convergence of sequences;
17.
determine whether a series converges absolutely, converges conditionally or diverges;
18.
construct (directly or indirectly) power series representations (Taylor series) for various functions,
determine their radii of convergence, and use them to approximate function values.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
analyze and solve a variety of problems often using calculus in topics such as:
a.
thermodynamics;
b.
electrostatics;
c.
electric potential and potential energy;
d.
electric currents and DC circuits;
e.
magnetism;
f.
electromagnetic induction;
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Physics 4B, Page 2
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operate standard laboratory equipment;
analyze laboratory data;
write comprehensive laboratory reports.
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Temperature
Thermal expansion and conduction
Kinetic theory
Ideal gases
Laws of thermodynamics
Electric force and electric charge
The electric field
Gauss' Law
The electrostatic potential
Electric energy
Capacitors and dielectrics Electric energy
Currents and Ohm's Law
DC circuits
The magnetic force and field
Ampere's Law
Electromagnetic induction
Alternating current circuits
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture and discussion.
Problem solving.
Demonstrations.
Laboratory experimentation.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
a.
Weekly homework/question sets
b.
Laboratory reports (individual and group), including computer-based data acquisition and
analysis
c.
Special exercise worksheets, problem review, and computer simulations and tutorials; both
individual and group activities and research papers
d.
Participation in email and web-based instruction, discussion and tutorials. Internet research
on topics dealing with physics and its application to technology.
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a.
Quizzes
b.
Midterm examinations
c.
Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Physics for Scientists and Engineers Volume II, Serway and Beichner, Harcourt College Publisher, 2000
Special Student Materials:
None.
Revised 12-1-00