GENERAL PHYSICS II - PH 222-2C (Fall 2012) Course webpage: http://people.cas.uab.edu/~mirov/SMirov_Teaching_Page22.htm Instructor: Prof. Sergey B. Mirov 934-8088 (CH 421B), E-mail: mirov@uab.edu Office Hours: Tuesday, 3:00-5:00 pm in CH 421B and by appointment. Course Prerequisite: Physics PH 221. Required Co-requisites: You must enroll in lab (PH 222L) and any recitation section associated with PH 222 (see below) during the same semester you take PH222-2C (lecture). Failure to enroll for all three components by the drop date on August 22, 2012 will result in being automatically dropped from this course. Last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of "W" is October 26, 2012. Lecture PH222-2C: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00am-12:15 pm, Campbell Hall (CH) Room 301. Attendance in lecture will be periodically checked. Recitation PH222R: Students are required to register and attend the recitation. These begin the week of August 20. PH 222R C3 Thursday 12:30 PM - 01:20 PM, PH 222R C4 Thursday 03:30 - 4:20 PM, PH 222R X2 Tuesday 12:30 - 01:20 PM. You should come to recitation period prepared for a short 10- or 15-minute Quiz on material previously covered in class. Quizzes may not be given at each class meeting, but will NOT be announced ahead of time. These will be in open-book/open-notes format, BUT they will also be strictly limited in time. Lab PH222L: As of Spring 2010, the UAB Department of Physics will no longer allow students to use grades made in a lab section from a previous semester when retaking any of the courses in the PH201-202 or PH221-222 course sequence. Lab begins the week of August 20. Assignments, protocol, due dates, and grading of labs will be discussed in the first lab meeting. You are required to get the lab manual materials which are available in the campus bookstore before the first day of lab. Course Description: This second term of calculus-based Physics will cover electric charge, electric field, electric potential, capacitance, current, circuits, magnetic fields, induction, alternating current and circuits, electromagnetic waves, optics, interference and diffraction phenomena. We will use trigonometry, vectors, differential and integral calculus as tools to quantify our study. It is essential that you keep up with the material covered; do not try to catch up after a lapse of several lectures. Course Text: Halliday, Resnick &Walker, Fundamentals of Physics, 8e Edition, (2008, Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 978-0-47004472-8). This class uses the online WebAssign system for homework problems. You are responsible for buying a WebAssign key either with the text book, separately at the bookstore, or online). Please make sure you are buying a correct code, as codes for different subjects do not work with this book. If you are looking online for textbooks, please make sure you are buying the correct version as the publisher makes several different ones. There is also a 9th edition of this book available, so please make sure that you buy the right edition as they are not exactly the same (homework problems are different). Tests and Exams: Three in-class tests and one comprehensive final exam (2.5 hours) will be given. Textbook and notebooks are not allowed in the exams. One letter-size formula information sheet is allowed. A calculator may be used. The tests & exams will be based on problems related to (but often with important differences) homework problems and problems discussed in class. The intent of the test & exam problems will be to test your understanding of physics principles and to test your ability to apply these principles to practice. To do well on the tests & exams, you should do the reading assignments before class, pay attention to lectures, and personally work all of the homework problems when they are assigned. The tests & exams will be graded on a step-by-step basis, with partial credit awarded for correct steps and techniques even if the answer is wrong. Full credit will be awarded only if the right answer is obtained for the right reason. Quizzes: You should come to recitation period prepared for a short 10- or 15-minute quiz on material previously covered in class. Quizzes may not be given at each class meeting, but will NOT be announced ahead of time, and, when given, will be given at the end of the period. These will be in open-book/open-notes format, BUT they will also be strictly limited in time; “winging it” won’t work -- come prepared. Homework: Homework is electronically processed via an internet website: http://www.webassign.net/uab/login.html It is important to enter this web page ASAP, successfully authenticate using your BlazerID, and after that you will be automatically added to your roster. You are strongly advised to start homework as soon as a problem set is given. It is absolutely critical to work these problems yourselves when they are assigned, since this will help to lock in understanding of the physical principles learned from class and the textbook and develop problem-solving skills, which will be necessary for any type of success on the exams. Do not fall into the trap of just reading over or memorizing homework solutions, this will generally be of little or no use for solving the exam problems. Developing the necessary problem solving skills will only come from personally going through the struggle of working homework problems yourself. In order to solve homework problems, you need internet access and a web browser. Students who do not have internet access can use computers in Stern Library and Physics Labs (Campbell Hall 4th floor). Day schedule when 4th floor labs are open for use by students enrolled in PH222 will be set up by Dr. Todd Devore (CH468A, phone 934-4295, E-mail: devore@uab.edu ). Related UAB core learning outcomes: Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts in electro-magnetism and optics and the ability to apply this knowledge and mathematical skills in calculus and vectors for quantitative reasoning and problem solving. Course learning objectives: • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of electro-magnetism and optics. • Demonstrate ability to interpret data and apply the knowledge of the fundamental electro-magnetism and optics concepts as well as quantitative reasoning and mathematical analysis skills to effectively solve problems. You should be able to: 1) read a description of the problem and translate nonscientific prose into the language of physics, identifying key physical variables that point to a solution; 2) set up a figure or diagram to assist in analyzing the problem: 3) determine a relationship between the given physical quantities and the ones to be found; 4) carry out mathematical operations to arrive to a solution. • Demonstrate (in the associated laboratory) the ability to collect, evaluate and communicate scientific information Measurement of learning objectives: Homework problem sets and exams will be used regularly to measure understanding of the fundamental concepts presented as well as students’ abilities to apply this understanding to problems in electro-magnetism and optics. Both, problem sets and exams also provide an opportunity to evaluate the progression of students’ understanding of physical concepts and problem solving skills. Composition of final course grade: Attendance Homework: Lab 3 Interim Tests Quizzes Final Exam (2.5 hr) TOTAL: 5% 10% 15% 15+15+15=45% 5% (unannounced, open notes) 20% 100% (50 pts) random check (100 pts) (150 pts) (150+150+150=450 pts) (50 pts) (200 pts) (1000 pts) A: 90% or above B: 80%-89% C: 70%-79% D: 60%-69% F: 59% and below Early Alert System (EAS): The early alert system is a notification I will use during the months of August/December to indicate that your performance is at or below a “D” in this class. EAS is designed to help students be more successful academically at UAB. If you receive an email with EAS in the title, please open it, read it and take advantage of the support that UAB offers to all students. UAB is committed to ensuring that students receive academic support and are aware of the resources available that will help assist them in successfully completing their degree program. Other course policies: To do well on the tests & exams, you should attend and stay focused at the lectures, do the reading assignments of notes and textbook before class, and personally work all of the homework problems when they are assigned. Homework due is strictly enforced by a computer. No late homework will be accepted. There will be no make-up tests & exams except for the most extraordinary circumstances (documented illness, etc.). Tentative Schedule: # Date Text 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Aug. 16 (Th) Aug. 21 (Tu) Aug. 23 (Th) Aug. 28 (Tu) Aug. 30 (Th) Sep. 4 (Tu) Sep. 6 (Th) Sep. 11 (Tu) 9 10 11 12 13 14 Sep. 13 (Th) Sep. 18 (Tu) Sep. 20 (Th) Sep. 25 (Tu) Sep. 27 (Th) Oct. 2 (Tu) 15 16 Oct. 4 (Th) Oct. 9 (Tu) Oct.11-14 Oct. 16 (Tu) Oct. 18 (Th) Oct. 23 (Tu) Oct. 25 (Th) Oct. 30 (Tu) Nov. 1 (Th) Nov. 6 (Tu) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Nov. 8 (Th) Nov. 13 (Tu) Nov. 15 (Th) Nov. 20 (Tu) Nov. 21-25 Nov. 27 (Tu) Nov. 29 (Th) Dec. 4 (Tu) Dec. 6 (Th) Dec 11 (Tu) CH 21 (1-6) CH 22 (1-7) CH22 (8-9) CH23 (1-4) CH 23 (5-9) CH 24 (1-7) CH 24 (8-12) CH 25 (1-8) TEST 1 Grades Test 1 Statistics CH 26 (1-7) CH 27 (1-5) CH 27 (6-9) CH 28 (1-10) CH 29 (1-6) TEST 2 Grades Test 2 Statistics CH 30 (1-5) CH 30 (6-12) Fall Break CH 31 (1-5) CH 31 (8-11) CH 32 (5-8) CH 32 (9-11) CH 33 (1-5) CH 33 (6-9) TEST 3 Grades Test 3 Statistics CH 34 (1-5) CH 34 (6-9) CH 35 (1-4) CH 35 (5-8) Thanksgiving holidays CH 36 (1-4) CH 36 (5-10) Review for final Weather make-up day FINAL GRADES Topics Electric Charge – Lecture Notes Electric Fields – Lecture Notes Electric fields – Lecture Notes, Gauss Law – Lecture Notes Gauss Law – Lecture Notes Electric Potential – Lecture Notes Electric Potential – Lecture Notes Capacitance – Lecture Notes TEST 1 over Chapters 21-24 – Correct Solution Current and Resistance – Lecture Notes Circuits – Lecture Notes Circuits – Lecture Notes Magnetic field – Lecture Notes Magnetic fields due to currents – Lecture Notes TEST 2 over chapters 25-28 Correct Solution Induction and inductance – Lecture Notes Induction and inductance – Lecture Notes No classes Electromagnetic oscillations and alternating current – Lecture Notes Electromagnetic oscillations and alternating current – Lecture Notes Maxwell’s equations; Magnetism of matter – Lecture Notes Maxwell’s equations; Magnetism of matter – Lecture Notes Electromagnetic waves – Lecture Notes Electromagnetic waves – Lecture Notes TEST 3 over chapters 29-32 Correct Solution Images – Lecture Notes Images – Lecture Notes Interference – Lecture Notes Interference – Lecture Notes No classes Diffraction – Lecture Notes Diffraction – Lecture Notes Review for final Weather make-up day FINAL EXAM Over Chapters 21-36 (10:45 am-1:15 pm) # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 WebAssign Problems (HRW 8th Ed) 2, 7, 28, 29, 43, 54, 60 5, 9, 14, 24, 27, 34, 45, 78, 86 9, 19, 27, 40, 41, 50, 51 5, 12, 19, 35, 47, 64, 65, 70 2, 9, 12, 21, 25, 34, 49, 70 2, 16, 20, 22, 25, 41, 43, 71 5, 7, 19, 26, 32, 37, 43, 62, 86, 89, 94 3, 9, 11, 20, 28, 39, 43, 48, 49, 59, 84 3, 6, 19, 28, 31, 40, 43, 45, 55, 63, 85 1, 4, 5, 26, 33, 36, 45, 52, 56, 63, 83 2, 4, 11, 13, 21, 24, 29, 33, 43, 45, 59, 74 6, 14, 17, 25, 54, 71 6, 40, 45, 51, 52, 57, 58, 65, 73, 76, 77 1, 2, 7, 41, 47, 89, 110, 112, 114, 119 1, 5, 21, 25, 35, 38, 83, 88 3, 5, 10, 21, 29, 44, 47, 90, 112 CH 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Pgs 575 - 579 598 - 604 621 - 627 647 - 655 675 - 681 700 - 704 726 - 734 757 - 763 782 - 790 818 - 825 855 - 860 883 - 888 915 - 923 949 - 957 981 - 989 1014 - Open Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 16 Close Sept 11 Sept 11 Sept 11 Sept 11 Oct 2 Oct 2 Oct 2 Oct 2 Nov 6 Nov 6 Nov 6 Nov 6 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 11