HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SOUTHWEST COLLEGE COURSE OUTLINE FOR
PHYSICS 1402-COLLEGE PHYSICS II SPRING 2011
Class Number 63510
Time and Location
5:30 PM-8:30 PM Monday and Wednesday, (Lectures on Mondays, Labs.
Wednesdays), West Loop Building.
Instructor
Dr. E. Daniel Akpanumoh
Office Hours: M, 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM, or by appointment
Office Phone: (713) 718-6781 (Can leave a message)
E-mail:edem.akpanumoh@hccs.edu
WebSites: http://swc2.hccs.edu/akpanumoh/; http://swc2.hccs.edu/natsci/
Course Description. A continuation of a Non-calculus Based Physics Course for
medical related majors, architecture majors, technology majors and other nonengineering and non-science majors. Topics include wave motion, electricity,
magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and topics in modern physics. Laboratory
exercises include selected topics on these topics. It is also a core curriculum course.
Course Intent
This course is a second semester course intended for those student who plan to pursue a
pre-professional program in Medical related fields, (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy,
Optometry, Ophthalmology, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Veterinary Medicine, etc.),
Physics, and other science majors, Architecture and technology. It can also be taken to
satisfy a Lab-based science core- curriculum course.
STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR PHYS 1402, COLLEGE
PHYSICS II
1. Students who successfully complete the course can describe oscillatory motion,
waves and sound; and apply the pertinent principles/equations in analyzing
and solving related problems.
2. Students who successfully complete the course can explain the basic principles
involved in electricity, electrical force, electric field, electrical power, direct
current circuits, alternating current and magnetism; and be able to analyze and
solve numerous related problems using these principles and the appropriate
equations.
3. Students who successfully complete the course can explain the fundamental
principles of geometrical and wave optics, and distinguish between the two
types of thin lenses; and be able to apply the appropriate equations to solve
numerous related problems.
4. In general student that complete the course successfully can apply the
pertinent principles mastered in this course in various performing various
related laboratory experiments which are components of this course.
ASSESMENTS
The successful student’s mastery of the above topics and related concepts will be
demonstrated by the ability to apply these principles in analyzing, and solving various
related problems in class exercises, quizzes, tests, assignments; and making a grade of
70% or better in all formal examinations to complete the course with a grade of C or
better.
PHYS 1402 COURSE OBJECTIVES
The above Stated Student Learning Outcomes will be achieved through the
following objectives:
 demonstrate their knowledge of oscillatory motion and simple harmonic
motion and identify the examples of simple harmonic motion in our
everyday life, and apply concepts in solving various related problems
 explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves
 demonstrate their understanding of wave terminologies such as wavelengths,
period, frequency and amplitude, as well as their graphical representations;
and the use of wave formula to perform related computations
 explain the properties and behavior of sound waves
 compare and contrast sound and electromagnetic waves in terms of
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frequency, wave speed, medium, wavelength and wave type
demonstrate their understanding of the principle of Doppler Effect and the
related apparent change in frequency due to the relative motion between
sound source and listener/observer by applying the related equations in
solving problems
demonstrate their knowledge of electric charges, their properties, electric
forces, electric field, electric forces by using these concepts in solving
related problems
demonstrate their understanding of electrical potential energy and potential
difference, capacitors and their properties by solving related problems using
these concepts
demonstrate their understanding of resistance to electric to the flow of
electric charges, currents, voltage and how they are related in Ohm’s Law
and electrical power by using the appropriate equations containing these
parameters in solving related equations
explain the principles and applications Superconductivity
explain the fundamental concepts of DC circuits, combinations of resistors,
Kirchhoff’s current and voltage rules and apply these concepts in analyzing
various DC circuits
demonstrate their knowledge of magnetism, its properties, its relationship
with electricity, the principles of electromagnetism, Faraday, Lenz and
Ampere’s Laws by using these knowledge in solving related problems
describe the working and design of generators, electric motors, their
properties and their use in everyday life
distinguish between alternating current ( AC) and direct circuits (DC)
demonstrate their understanding of the properties of AC, power production
in AC circuits, voltage drops across a resistor, capacitor and inductor in AC
circuits, resonance in AC circuits by applying their concepts in solving
various problems
describe how electro-magnetic (EM) waves are generated and received
demonstrate their knowledge of the properties of EM waves and EM
spectrum and the wave equation by using these principles in solving
problems
explain the dual nature of light, the principles of refraction, reflection, index
of refraction, Snell’s Law and total internal reflection
solve related problems using the appropriate equations
state the properties of image formations by flat/pain mirrors
distinguish between converging and diverging mirrors, virtual and real
images, and upright and inverted images
use mirror formula to solve numerous geometrical optics problems
identify converging and diverging lenses
apply the lens equations to solve related problems including combination
lenses
explain the wave nature of light and Young’s Double Slit experiments
demonstrate their understanding of behavior of light as a wave including
interference, diffraction, polarization, etc; by applying these properties in
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solving related problems
 describe the various optical instruments including the camera, the various
parts of the human eye, the magnifying glass, compound microscope and
telescopes
 explain the defects of the eye and correctional measures including farsightedness, short-sightedness, cataract, stigmatism and glaucoma
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Students who score 70% and above in examinations, assignments, lab work are
considered to have successfully completed the course.
Course Prerequisites
College Physics I (PHYS 1401). Any students without the required prerequisite should
consider withdrawing from the course, otherwise such student will have serious
problems in the course all semester and may not pass the course.
Required Text
Serway, Raymond A., & Faughn, Jerry S. (2005) College Physics 8th Edition,
Brooks/Cole- Thomson Learning, Inc., Pacific Grove, CA.
Optional Study Guide
Gordon, John., Teague, Charles, Serway, Raymond A. Student Solutions Manual &
Study Guide, Volume 2, 8th Edition
Optional Lab. Manual
Edmonds, Dean S. (1997). Cioffair’s Experiments in Physics, 10th Edition. Houghton
Mifflin Company, Boston, New York
Examinations
Three regular exams and a compulsory comprehensive final will be administered
during the semester. Note: Exams will consist of Multiple Choice, principles/
explanations, and word problems.
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Make-up Examination
No Make-up Exams will be given during the semester. Students are advised to take
the exams when scheduled. A student cannot miss more than one exam. Please note
that the course materials become more challenging as the class progresses.
In case a student misses an exam, then FINAL EXAM grade will count twice.
Please be very careful, this is not an advisable option rather it is a big gamble as
the final exam is comprehensive, That is the final examination will contain all
materials covered in the course for the entire semester. For a student who shows a
remarkable improvement in the course by doing very well in the final exam, that
will be taken into consideration in determining that student’s final course grade.
Final Course Grade and Grading Scale
OPTION 1:
The final Course grade will be computed as follows:
Exam I…………………………….13.333 %
Grading Scale
Exam II……………………………13.333 %
Exam III.……………………..……13.333 %
B = 80-89 %
Research Project…………………...10 %
C = 70- 79 %
Quizzes………………………………………10%
Lab. & Lab. Reports……………….20%
D = 60-69%
F = < 60 %
A = 90-100 %
Final Exam………………………….20 %
Total
100%
OPTION 2:
Exam. 1…………………………… 16.66%
Exam. 2. …………………………... 16.66 %
Exam 3………………………………16.66 %
Lab. & Lab. Reports………………..20.00 %
Option 3:
Exam.1…………10.0%
Exam.2………….10.0 %
Exam.3………….10.0 %
Quizzes…………..10%QQ
Lab. & Reports……... 20%
Project Design………..20%
Quizzes………………………………...10%
Final Exam…………………………..20 %
Total
100%
Final Exam……………20%
Total…………………100%
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Attendance Policy
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HCCS Attendance Policy is stated On the class schedule: “Students are expected to
attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for materials covered during their
absences, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with instructors for make-up
assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors. Although it is the
responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has a full
authority to drop a student for excessive absences. A student may be dropped from a
course for excessive absences after the student has accumulated in excess of 12.5 % of
the hours of instruction (including lecture and laboratory time).” Note that 12.5% is
about 4 classes or labs for a 4 semester hour course such as this one. Although we are
all victims of circumstances beyond our control, you should be fully aware of the
required attendance policy which is set by the school. Effort will be made to
accommodate certain situations. However each student should try and inform the
instructor in the event of such situations arising.
Last Day For Administrative & Student Withdrawal
April 21st, 2011 is the last day for student to withdraw from the course and receive a
grade of “W” in the course. It is the responsibility of any student contemplating on
dropping the course to do so by or before that day. I recommend that any student
planning to drop the course should discuss his/her performance in the course with me
first before dropping. Sometimes it may not be as bad as it looks. "NOTICE: Students
who repeat a course three or more times may soon face significant tuition/fee
increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. If you are
considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer
with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading
and writing homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course participation, and
opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available."
A STUDENT CAN NO LONGER ASK THE INSTRUCTOR TO WITHDRAW
HIM/HER FROM A CLASS AFTER THE LAST DAY FOR
ADMINISITRATIVE & STUDENT WITHDRWAL. ANY STUDENT WISHING
TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS MUST DO SO BEFORE OR BY THE LAST
DAY FOR WITHDRWAL. THIS IS A NEW RULE FROM THE COLLEGE
AND THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. A student who fails
to withdraw by due date will automatically receive the grade of F since the
instructor cannot with him/her after that date. Please take note of this new
requirement.
Besides, there is a new law in Texas which stipulates that beginning fall 2007, an
undergraduate student attending any Public College/universities in Texas is
allowed to have a maximum of six (6) withdrawals in his/her records prior to
getting his/her first degree.
HCCS Sexual Harassment Policy
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HCC shall provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of sexual
harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is not tolerated at
HCC. Any student who feels that he or she is the victim of sexual harassment has the
right to seek redress of the grievance. HCC provides procedures for reviewing and
resolving such complaints through its Grievance Policy. Substantiated accusations may
result in disciplinary action against the offender, up to and including termination of the
employee or suspension of the student. In addition, complainants who make accusations
of sexual harassment in bad faith may be subject to equivalent disciplinary action.
Disability Support Services (DSS)
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange a reasonable accommodations must contact the
Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester.
Once this is established and documented, reasonable accommodations and/
modifications will be provided to that student. It is recommended that you contact the
DSS Office at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the term. You may make
appointment at your convenience by contacting the following Dr. Becky Hauri at (713)718- 7909.
Also visit the ADA web site at:
http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/index.htm Faculty Handbook/Faculty
Orientation is also available at
http://www.hccs.edu/students/disability/faculty.htm
Scholastic Honesty
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling
the course requirements. Certain penalties and/or disciplinary actions may be initiated
by the college system officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” on the
particular
assignment, a failing grade in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or
dismissal from the college system. Scholastic dishonesty include cheating on a test,
assignment and other dishonest acts.
Tutoring Service
Free tutoring is available. The Tutoring Schedule will be posted early in the semester.
Any student having problems in the course should seek help from the instructor as much
as possible first, and then make time to attend the tutoring sessions. Past experience
seems to indicate that some students wait until it is too late before seeking for help.
Please don’t be that student. You have the best opportunity to complete this course with
a passing grade, but you must work hard. This is not an introductory course, rather it is
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a college course. Remember the effort you put into this course will certainly pay off.
Online Tutoring Service:
There is an on-line tutoring service at: www.hccs.askonline.net.
This service will be available just about 24 hours in a day. However if you
happen to be wanting help late at night, you may not the response until the
following morning.
Once you have accessed the above webpage, then
(i)Use your own HCCS email address
(ii)Choose a user name and password YOU will remember
(iii) Put your HCC student ID number in the indicated box
POP QUIZZES
Pop quizzes will be administered regularly to test the student’s comprehension of course
materials. These are intended to be “wake-up calls” to the student and will not be
recorded or counted against the student.
Assignments:
Practice problems are assigned from the text after every chapter is covered.
Students are strongly advised to attempt as many as these problems as possible. In
general, students who fail to do these assigned problems do not do well in the
course.
Laboratory Policy:
All students are required to participate in all lab exercises and turn reports for all.
There will be no lab make-up. The Lab. average will be based on the number of
Lab. Experiments done in class during the semester and not on how many lab
reports you have turned in or participated in. Your grade for a missed lab will
automatically be zero for any missed labs. /lab. reports. Therefore you are
responsible for making sure that you participate in all lab exercises and turning in
the reports on time. Please pay particular attention to the due date for the reports.
No lab reports will be accepted more than one week after the due date.
LAB REPORT FORMAT
1. Reports are due one week after the experiment has been done. THERE ARE
NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT. Please do not procrastinate.
2. On separate sheet of blank paper you should write your name course/class
title, time and days of class meeting, and lab title.
3. The Objective of the lab should be clearly stated and the caption
“OBJECTIVE” should be underlined.
4. The Caption “EQUIPMENT” should also be underlined and the equipment
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listed.
5. A summary of the Theory should also be stated.
6. A summary of the Procedure/Method should also be stated. Please be precise.
7. All data collected during the lab should be reported on the data table provided
on Lab Manual.
8. All questions and all required computations should be attempted on space
provided on the Lab Manual. Please leave none blank unless otherwise stated.
9. Each lab should contain Conclusion and Observations/Remarks about the lab.
10. Please try and submit a NEAT and WELL ORGANIZED REPORT for good
grade. NOTE!! Each Lab. Report must have a “Write-Up” which is worth 20%
of the Lab. Report Grade
11. After completion of lab report, please staple together all the copies before
submitting your final report.
12. There is NO LAB MAKE-UP. You can only report on the lab you actually
participated in.
13. Please observe all equipment and Lab Safety Rules.
14. At the end of every lab, each group should appoint a member to clean up and
return the equipment where the instructor directs.
15. Absolutely no copying of Lab Reports are allowed. Please beware!
There is always a temptation to copy somebody else lab report. Don’t do it. If you
are caught, you and the person you copied from will be penalized.
16. Have fun during the Lab, but do not be carried away.
Tentative Syllabus & Exam Schedule for PHYS 1402 Spring 2011.
Week
Topics To Be Discussed
Reference Chapters
1.
Vibrations and Waves
Chapter 13
2.
Sound
Chapter 14
Lab. 1
Experimental & Data…..
Electric Forces & Electric Fields
Chapter 15
Lab. 2
Simple Harmonic Motion
Electrical Energy & Capacitance
Chapter 16
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4.
5. EXAMINATION I , February 14, 2011
CHAPTERS 13-16,
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Lab. 3
Speed of Sound
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Currents and Resistance
Chapter 17
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Direct Current Circuits
Chapter 18
Lab. 4
Electric Field
Direct Current circuitscontd.
Chapter 18
Lab. 5
Ohm’s Law.
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Magnetic Forces
Chapter 19
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SPRING BREAK
MARCH 14 – 20, 2011
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Induced Voltages and Inductance
Chapter 20
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EXAMINATION 2, March 28, 2011
CHAPTERS 17 - 20
Kirchhoff’s Rule
Lab. 6.
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Last Day To drop with a Grade of “W”
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Alternating Currents & EM Waves
April 21, 2011, 4:30 PM
Chapter 21
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Reflection and Refraction of Waves
Chapter 22
14.
Mirrors and Lenses
Chapter 23
Lab. 7
Lab. Handout
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Waves Optics
Chapter 24
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EXAMINATION 3 : April 25, 2011
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CHAPTERS 21- 24
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Optical Instruments
Chapter 25
Lab. 8 (Optical Labs)
Lab. Handouts
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PROJECT DUE DATE: May 4, 2011
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REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAMINATION
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Comprehensive FINAL EXAM. May 9, 2011
PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES
Physics is not a “spectator’s game!” In order to complete the course successfully, a
student must be prepared to solve many problems on his/her own time. This hopefully
should help the student to do well in the exams. A student should spend 2-3 hours in
preparation for every stipulated hour of lecture. It is worth noting that problem solving
skill cannot be acquired by simply watching the instructor work the problems in class.
The student must practice solving problems on his/her own.
Simple because the professor may explain the materials so well during the lecture, do
not make the big mistake of not looking over the lectures and practice working the
problems worked by the professor in class. You should also prepare for class by at least
reading the materials of the new chapter to be covered before coming to class. Avoid
the mistake of studying from exam to exam, that is, only looking over and preparing for
the exam a day or so before the exam.. You cannot do well in physics this way., though
this method may work in other subjects, IT NEVER WORKS IN PHYSICS. You have
to be constantly studying right from the very first time the materials are covered in class
by the professor.
No matter how good a student you may be, no matter how many A,s you have made in
all other subjects, remember you are taking a course that requires the highest degree of
learning including critical thinking, analyzing, evaluating, reasoning, logic, problem
solving, mathematics, you name it. So what may have worked in all those other courses
such as memorizing the materials and expecting to remember them during the exam,
will never work in physics. You must roll down your sleeves and get down to working
the problems over and over again until you understand them. If you follow these
guidelines, you will certainly discover that learning physics is fun and you will
complete the course with a good grade.
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Some Useful Hints
1. Read the problem very carefully and make sure that you understand the
wording of the problem
2. Make a list of all known/given parameters and all unknown parameters from
the problem. This is the starting point. Without this crucial step, you are lost.
3. If possible, draw diagrams of all forces involved, label them, and assume their
directions.
4. Use the appropriate theories to write down the correct equation(s) that relate
the unknown(s) with the known(s) parameters. Note that in some instances
more than one equation may be needed.
5. Solve the equation(s) using the pertinent algebraic techniques.
6. Once an answer has been obtained, do not stop there, but ask yourself the
question, “ given the information of the problem is my answer correct?” If
possible double- check your work to correct any possible errors made during
the process. It is a lot of fun to solve problems and arrive at the correct
answers. It makes you feel good about yourself. However if you fail to get the
correct answer after one trial, do not give up. Try and try again. If still
unsuccessful then it is time to seek help. HAVE FUN LEARNING PHYSICS
THIS SEMESTER.
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PHYS 1402 (College Physics 2) Problem Assignments
CHP. 13: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 31, 35, 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 45, 49, 62
CHP. 14: 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 23, 24, 25, 27+ more
CHP. 15: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 21, 26, 27
CHP. 16: 1, 27, 33, 35, 37, 33, 35, 39, 42, 61
CHP. 17: 10, 13, 15, 17, 18, 22, 25, 27, 28, 39, 33, 34, 44, 47
CHP. 18: 1, 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 29, 33, 36
CHP.19: 2, 3, 7, 13, 17, 22, 25, 26, 28
CHP. 20: 3, 5, 45, 46, 53 ++++ more
CHP. 21: 1, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39
CHP. 22: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36, 39 + more
CHP. 23: 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 29, 31, 33, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47
CHP. 24: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 +++ more
CHP. 25: Will be assigned later
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+++++… indicates that more problems will be assigned from other sources.
Students are strongly advised to attempt these problems on their own. Even
though home work is not collected and graded, past experience shows that students
who do not do their assigned home work usually do not do well in the course.
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