Physics 122: General Physics II1
Summer 2016
Class Location: Workman Center 109
Class Times: MTWR 9:00 – 9:55am
Recitation: Workman 113, W 5:00 – 6:55pm
Instructor: Stipo Sentic [steepo sentich]
email: stipo.sentic@student.nmt.edu
Office: Workman 315
Office hours: TR 10:00am – 12:00pm or by appointment
Webpage: infohost.nmt.edu/∼ssentic/phys122.html
Introduction:
Welcome to the second semester of General Physics. During this course, you will learn the basic
laws governing the propagation of light, electrostatics (the effects of stationary electric charges), and
electrodynamics (the effects of moving electric charges). Pre-requisites for this course: PHYS 121 and
MATH 131; co-requisites: PHYS 122L and MATH 132.
The summer session is 8 weeks long; we will cover about 2 chapters each week. Attendance of the
freshman physics classes is required, both for the main class and recitation. Missing some of the classes
due to unforeseen circumstances is permissable. However, you should be vigilant to attend the classes
because they might contain material not mentioned in the book. For the recitation section, attendance
will be taken by the weekly quiz and participation.
Using cellphones, tablets, computers, mp3 players, and similar electronic devices during class is prohibited. Set your phone to ’vibrate’ for the case of RAVE emergency notifications.
Required Textbook:
“Physics for Scientists and Engineers”, D. C. Giancoli, Fourth edition, with Mastering Physics
supplement. (You do not need the with Modern Physics version, but it’s OK if you have it.)
Homework Assignments:
In this class, we will have both written homework and Mastering Physics assignments, both of
which will be assigned every Monday and Thursday. For each assignment you have one week,
with the written homework due by class time and the Mastering Physics by 11:59pm the same day the
written portion is due.
For the written homework that you turn in, it must be in your own writing though you are allowed
and even encouraged to work in small groups on homework assignments. Always show all important
intermediate steps and include physical units! The online homework will allow you total of 6 tries for
each question, and hints are offered if needed.
Late written homework will only be accepted for full credit on the day they are due! After the due
date, no late homework will be accepted. The only exceptions will be made under special circumstances
for individual students and have to be brought to my attention ahead of time!
To sign up to the class via Mastering Physics (http://www.masteringphysics.com/) use the Course ID:
MPSENTIC92360 (Please enter this ID exactly—when signing up—to avoid administrative issues).
Exams:
We will have 3 exams throughout the semester, spaced roughly equally in time and given during
recitation sessions. The third exam will be given on July 29, 2015 and with the main part of it being
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Syllabus template graciously provided by Tina Gueth.
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over material covered since the second exam, while the rest will be comprehensive (covering the entire
semester). Basic calculators are allowed and even encouraged. All the exams will be closed book and
closed notes. However you will be allowed to bring a “cheat sheet” for each exam. This sheet can
consist of writing on only one side of a 8.5 by 11 inch piece of paper. I will provide information prior
to each exam for what you are responsible. I would recommend using this to create your cheat sheet.
The idea is that you do not memorize all the relevant equations, but that you are able to apply, and
use, the equations correctly during an exam. I require that you turn in your cheat sheet at the end
of each exam. I will return them with your graded exam to enable you to use them again with the
comprehensive part of the last exam.
Grading:
Your grade will be based upon homework (40%), three exams (each 15%), recitation and participation (15%).
Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
06/13
06/20
06/27
07/04
07/11
07/18
07/25
08/01
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06/16:
06/23:
06/30:
07/07:
07/14:
07/21:
07/28:
08/04:
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35;
22;
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28;
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23; Exam 1 (Optics)
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27; Exam 2 (Charge/Force/Field/Potential)
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review; Exam 3 (Circuits, Magnetic Field, Induction)
Getting Help:
There are several resources to get help when you have difficulty with problems or concepts covered
in class. I encourage you to work with other students but always share the workload fairly and do not
blindly copy answers of other students. I am also happy to answer any questions you might have either
during class time or during my office hours. Feel free to email me to ask questions at any time as well.
The Office for Student Learning is going to provide some tutoring help for physics 122 on a limited
basis due to the summer session. Do take advantage of these resources.
Academic Honesty:
You are responsible for knowing, understanding, and following New Mexico Tech’s Academic Honesty Policy for undergraduate students, found starting on page 68 of the NMT Undergraduate Catalog.
http://www.nmt.edu/images/stories/registrar/2015-2016 UNDERGRADUATE Catalog FINAL.pdf
Disability Services:
New Mexico Tech is committed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Required and
reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals can be requested. Individuals are invited to make
their needs known to the Office of Counseling and Disability Services (OCDS) as soon as possible.
Please call (575) 835-6619 to schedule an appointment.
Counseling Services:
New Mexico Tech offers mental health and substance abuse counseling through the Office of Counseling and Disability Services (OCDS). The confidential services by licensed professionals are free of
charge. Please call (575) 835-6619 to schedule an appointment.
Campus Police and the Emergency Notification System:
Include campus police phone number (575-835-5435) at the top of your contact list in case of
emergencies. If you have not done so yet, please register for the Emergency Notification System at this
link: http://www.nmt.edu/cat-campus-police/4002-emergency-notification-system
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