Physics 202 Section 01: General Physics
Spring, 2009
Dr. Timothy Black
DeLoach Hall 214A
Username: fizix
962-7607
blackt@uncw.edu
course web site: http://people.uncw.edu/private/blackt/phy201
Password: ###666
lab web site: http://people.uncw.edu/private/blackt/fizix202labs
Course Description: PHY 202. General Physics (4) Prerequisite PHY 201. Corequisite: MAT 162. Second
semester of a two semester calculus-based introduction to the fundamental principles of physics for the physical and
mathematical sciences. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, circuits, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic
waves, and geometric and physical optics. Four lecture and two laboratory hours each week.
Text: Fundamentals of Physics, 8th edition, by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker
Class hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:30–1:45 p.m. and Wednesdays: 11:00–11:50 a.m.
Office hours: Wednesdays, 10:00–10:50 a.m., and by appointment.
Grading: Grades will be assigned according to the following weights;
Tests (3): The lowest test score will
be worth 12%, the other two will be
weighted 24% each, for a total of
Final Exam:
Labs
Special Events:
Attendance:
60%
30%
10%
3 points
±2 points
All tests, including the final, will be "floated" to obtain a class average of at least 78.
Course Subject Matter: Electricity, DC Circuits, and Magnetism and Physical Optics. In addition, we will review
certain topics in mathematics of particular value to the study and practice of physics. These include vector cross
products, coordinate systems and coordinate transformations, and integrals in one, two, and three dimensions.
Topic
Chapter
Topic
Chapter
Electric Charge
22
Magnetic Fields
29-30
Electric Fields
23
Magnetic Induction
31
Gauss’ Law
24
Maxwell’s Equations
32
Electric Potential
25
AC Circuits
33
Capacitance
26
Electromagnetic Waves
34
DC Circuits
27-28
Geometric Optics
35
Physical Optics
36-37
Tests: In-class exams will be given February 4th, March 4th, and April 8th, from 7:00-8:50 p.m.
Final Exam: The final exam will be given on Thursday, April 30 th, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: This is not a complete list of all you will be asked to study and encouraged to learn.
However, after successfully completing this lecture and laboratory course you should at least be able to:
1.
2.
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4.
The student will demonstrate the ability to think critically and to use appropriate concepts to analyze
qualitatively problems or situations involving the fundamental principles of physics. [SAN 1]
The student will demonstrate the ability to use appropriate mathematical techniques and concepts to obtain
quantitative solutions to problems in physics. [SAN 2, QRE 1, QRE 2]
Students will demonstrate basic experimental skills by the practice of setting up and conducting an
experiment with due regards to minimizing measurement error. [SAN 2, QRE 2, QRE 3]
Students will demonstrate basic communication skills by working in groups on laboratory experiments and
the thoughtful discussion and interpretation of data. [SAN 3, QRE3]
These learning objectives satisfy the Common Student Learning Outcomes of University studies for Scientific
Approaches to the Natural World and Quantitative and Logical Reasoning as listed below.
University Studies – Scientific Approaches to the Natural World
SAN 1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic scientific principles, theories, and laws as well as an
awareness of the changing nature of science.
SAN 2. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific hypotheses and theories using rigorous methods
(including statistical and mathematical techniques).
SAN 3. Demonstrate the ability to write and speak critically about the essential questions addressed by the
natural sciences, using the conventions and language of one of those disciplines.
University Studies – Quantitative and Natural Reasoning
QRE1. Create, solve and interpret basic mathematical models.
QRE2. Make sound arguments based on mathematical reasoning and/or careful analysis of data.
QRE3. Effectively communicate the substance and meaning of mathematical problems and solutions.
Student Opportunities to Learn: Both lecture and laboratory classes are provided to meet these learning
objectives. Students are assigned reading from the assigned text, laboratory experiments, and homework sets. These
all contribute to the student thinking about the course content. Students learn problem solving techniques in the
classroom and then apply these methods in homework, which contains a significant number of quantitative
problems. In the lab students complete laboratory experiments covering topics from the lecture material in which
they explore basic concepts in physics, acquiring both qualitative and quantitative data using the laboratory
equipment provided and present their quantitative data. Students collect and analyze data. They report verbally and
in written language the experimental data, results, and assessment of reliability though communication with each
other and reporting to the instructor.
Methods of Assessment: Assessment is accomplished with a variety of formats, such as exams, laboratory reports,
homework assignments, or in-class quizzes. Assessment in the lab is accomplished using laboratory reports,
participation, and the assessment of laboratory skills during the execution of the labs.
Academic Honor Code: All members of UNCW's community are expected to follow the academic Honor Code.
Please read the UNCW Honor Code carefully (as covered in the UNCW Student Handbook). Academic dishonesty
in any form will not be tolerated in this class. Please be especially familiar with UNCW's position on plagiarism as
outlined in the UNCW Student Handbook. Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty in which you take someone
else's ideas and represent them as your own.
Student Disabilities: UNCW Disability Services supplies information about disability law, documentation
procedures and accommodations that can be found at http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/disability/.To obtain
accommodations the student should first contact Disability Services and present their documentation to the
coordinator for review and verification.
Campus Respect Compact. UNCW has recently instituted a Respect Compact to affirm our commitment to a civil
community, characterized by mutual respect. The Compact is posted in each classroom and can be accessed at:
http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/pdc/documents/SeahawkRespectCompact.pdf