Fundamentals of Physics w/ Calculus II - PHSX 217 Spring 2013
INSTRUCTOR:
Andrew Ware
andrew.ware@umontana.edu
Office: CHCB Room 130, Phone: 243-6221
Office Hours: M 10-11am, T 3-5pm, W 2-3pm, R 2-3pm
(and by appointment)
LECTURES:
Mo,Tu,We,Th 1:10 - 2:00 PM, CHCB 131
WEBSITE:
http://edugen.wileyplus.com/edugen/class/cls320102/
TEXTBOOK:
Fundamentals of Physics,
Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, 9th Ed.
OPTIONAL TEXT:
Quick Calculus, Kleppner and Ramsey, 2nd Ed.
PREREQUISITES:
PHSX 215 or equivalent, and M 171 (Calculus I)
COREQUISITES:
M 172 (Calculus II) and PHSX 218 (Phys. Lab. II w/Calc.)
OVERVIEW: This class is a continuation of Physics 215 and a good understanding of the material from
the first semester will be very helpful for this semester. It is essential that you keep up from the start as
the concepts in this course build on each other.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this course, students will: (1) Understand basic calorimetry
and phase transformation; (2) Be familiar with entropy and understand its role in limiting engine
efficiency; (3) Be able to perform Coulomb’s Law calculations; (4) Understand the differences between
electric field and electric potential; (5) Be able to apply Gauss’s Law to determine electric fields; (6)
Perform simple electric circuit analysis; (7) Be able to determine magnetic forces and fields in simple
geometries; (8) Be able to apply Lenz’s Law and Faraday’s Law; (9) Be familiar with the EM spectrum;
(10) Grasp the basics of geometrical optics; (11) Develop an understanding of interference; and (12)
Understand optical diffraction and the limitations it places on optical instruments.
HOMEWORK: I will assign reading that is recommended prior to each lecture and 5-10 problems per
chapter will be assigned through the Wileyplus course page. Complete solutions to these problems will
be provided after the due date of the assignment. No late homework will be accepted but you will be
able to drop your lowest 10 question scores. In addition, further practice problems and solutions will be
posted for your practice.
PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE: In class participation will involve the use of the iclicker. Some
questions will be posed during each lecture to gauge student understanding of the topics being
discussed. Some credit will be given for participation in this process and some for correctly answering
the questions posed. Your lowest 8 participation scores will be dropped from your average.
EXAMS: There will be four mid-term exams on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 PM on 2/19, 3/19,
4/16, and 5/7. These exams will be closed-book, closed-notes exams. You are allowed one 3”x5” note
card with equations and a calculator. There will be a comprehensive, 2-hour final exam from 3:20 – 5:20
PM on Thursday 5/16. You are allowed four 3”x5” note cards with equations and a calculator for the
final. Please do not miss any exams. Make-up exams will only be given under extreme circumstances
and with advanced notice.
LABORATORY: Each student must also register for one section of PHSX 218, a separate 1-credit hour
laboratory course. PHSX 218 sections are held Wed. 3:10 – 5:00 PM and Thu. 3:10 – 5:00 PM.
COURSE ACCOMADATION: This course is accessible to and usable by otherwise qualified students
with disabilities. To request reasonable program modifications, please consult with the instructor.
Disability Services for Students will assist the instructor and student in the modification process. For
more information, visit the Disability Services website at http://www.umt.edu/disability.
GRADING:
Homework:
Participation/Attendance:
Midterm exams:
Final exam:
20%
10%
40%
30%
(~14 @ 1.33% each)
(4 @ 10% each)
[This course can be taken for a traditional letter grade (A,B,C,D,F) only]
[Last day to drop/add classes with drop/add form is March 26]
Physics 217 – Course Schedule
Week
Chapter
1. 1/28 – 1/31
Chp. 18, Chp. 19
2. 2/4 – 2/7
Chp. 20
3. 2/11 – 2/14
Chp. 21, Chp. 22
4. 2/19 – 2/21
Chp. 22, Chp. 23
5. 2/26 – 2/28
Chp. 24, Chp. 25
6. 3/4 – 3/7
Chp. 25, Chp. 26
7. 3/11 – 3/14
Chp. 26, Chp. 27
8. 3/18 – 3/21
Chp. 28, Chp. 29
9. 3/25 – 3/28
Chp. 29, Chp. 30
4/1 – 4/4
Exam
Exam 1 (Chps. 18-20)
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Exam 2 (Chps. 21-25)
Tuesday, Mar. 19
Spring Break
10. 4/8 – 4/11
Chp. 30, Chp. 31
11. 4/15 – 4/18
Chp. 32, Chp. 33
12. 4/22 – 4/25
Chp. 34, Chp. 35
13. 4/29 – 5/2
Chp. 35, Chp. 36
14. 5/6 – 5/9
Chp. 36
15. 5/16
Topics
Temperature, heat & work,
kinetic theory, ideal gas
Entropy, 2nd Law,
engines, pV diagrams
Electric force,
electric field
Electric field and flux,
Gauss’ Law
Electric potential,
capacitance
Capacitors, electric current &
resistance
Electric power,
simple circuits
Magnetic field,
magnetic force
Faraday’s Law,
Lenz’s Law
Circuits, AC current,
transformers
EM spectrum, EM waves,
reflection & refraction
Image formation,
interference
Thin slit interference,
diffraction
Diffraction gratings,
Review
Finals Week
Exam 3 (Chps. 26-30)
Tuesday, Apr. 16
Exam 4 (Chps. 31-36)
Tuesday, May 7
Final Exam,
Thursday, May 16
3:20 – 5:20 PM