Administrative Master Syllabus
Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
University Physics II (previously Engineering Physics II)
Course Prefix & Number:
PHYS 2426
Division & Department:
Life & Physical Science: Physics
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
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Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
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3
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Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
4.8
Equated Pay Hours:_____
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Catalog Course Description:
Continuation of PHYS 2425. Principles of physics for science, computer science, and
engineering majors, using calculus, involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including
circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics. Emphasis is placed on problem
solving. Laboratory experiments support theoretical principles presented in lecture; includes
experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
3
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Pre-Requisites:
PHYS 2425 with a grade of “C” or better and MATH 2414
Other (List)
Co-Requisites:
Signature
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Ramiro Acevedo
Kelley Whitley
Kevin Dees
Leigh Ann Collins
Tracy Emmons
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Date
Digitally signed by Ramiro Acevedo
DN: cn=Ramiro Acevedo, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Physics Department, email=acevedor@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.03.30 15:15:04 -05'00'
3/30/2016
Digitally signed by Kelley Whitley
DN: cn=Kelley Whitley, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Chemistry Department, email=whitleyk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.03.31 07:43:27 -05'00'
3/31/2016
Digitally signed by Kevin Dees
DN: cn=Kevin Dees, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Division Chair, email=kevind@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.03.31 08:42:05 -05'00'
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann Collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann Collins, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Vice President of Instruction, email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.06.16 11:38:31 -05'00'
Digitally signed by Tracy Emmons
DN: cn=Tracy Emmons, o=WCJC, ou=Instructional
Assessment, email=emmonst@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.05.03 11:22:10 -05'00'
3/31/2016
6-16-16
4/15/16
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
Lecture Outline:
Electric Charge and Electric Fields
Gauss’s Law
Electric Potential
Capacitance, Dielectrics, and Electric Energy Storage Electric Current and
Resistance
DC Circuits
Magnetism and Magnetic Fields
Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday’s Law
Inductance, Electromagnetic Oscillations, and AC Circuits Maxwell’s Equations and
Electromagnetic Waves Reflection and Refraction of Light
Image Formation
Lenses and Optical Instruments
Vibrations and Waves: Oscillations, Simple Harmonic Motion, Simple Pendulum
Sound
Laboratory Outline:
0. Syllabus, Introduction, Lab Orientation, Keeping a Lab Notebook
1. Static Electricity
2. Electric Field Mapping
3. Ohm’s Law
4. Series and Parallel Circuits
5. Kirchhoff’s Rules
6. Breadboarding Series and Parallel Circuits (optional)
7. Resistance of Wires
8. Capacitors and RC Circuits
9. Magnetic Field Mapping
10. Electromagnetic Induction
11. Uses of an Oscilloscope (optional)
12. Law of Reflection
13. Image Formation in a Plane Mirror
14. Law of Refraction
15. Dispersion and Total Internal Reflection
16. Optical Instruments
17. Speed of Sound
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
Lecture:
1. Articulate the fundamental concepts of electromagnetism,
including electrostatic potential energy, electrostatic potential,
potential difference, magnetic field, induction, and Maxwell’s
Laws.
2. State the general nature of electrical forces and electrical
charges, and their relationship to electric current.
3. Solve problems involving the inter-relationship of charged
particles, and electrical forces, fields, and currents.
4. Apply Kirchhoff’s Rules to analysis of circuits with potential
sources, capacitance, inductance, and resistance, including
parallel and series capacitance and resistance.
5. Solve problems in the electrostatic interaction of point
charges through the application of Coulomb’s Law.
6. Calculate the force on a charged particle between the plates
of a parallel-plate capacitor.
7. Apply Ohm’s law to the solution of problems.
8. Describe the effects of static charge on nearby materials in
terms of Coulomb’s Law.
9. Describe the components of a wave and relate those
components to mechanical vibrations, sound, and decibel level.
10. Use Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws to determine electromotive
forces and solve problems involving electromagnetic induction.
11. Articulate the principles of reflection, refraction, diffraction,
interference, and superposition of waves.
12. Solve problems applying the principles of reflection,
refraction, diffraction, interference, and superposition of waves.
13. Solve practical problems involving optics, lenses, mirrors,
and optical instruments.
14. Describe the characteristics of light and the
electromagnetic spectrum.
Outcomes assessed by:
Laboratory:
15. Demonstrate techniques to set up and perform
experiments, collect data from those experiments, and
formulate conclusions from an experiment.
16. Record experimental work completely and accurately.
17. Prepare laboratory reports that clearly communicate
experimental information in a logical and scientific manner.
18. Conduct basic laboratory experiments involving electricity
and magnetism.
19. Relate physical observations and measurements involving
electricity and magnetism to theoretical principles.
20. Evaluate the accuracy of physical measurements and the
potential sources of error in the measurements.
21. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of
electricity and magnetism.
22. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting
laboratory experiments involving classical mechanics.
Lab outcomes assessed by:
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Class work, homework assignments,
quizzes and/or exams,
posters/graphs/charts, oral
Data entries, lab reports, lab quizzes,
homework assignments and/or exam
questions
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Douglas C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists & Engineers, 4th edition, Pearson
(required)
Scientific calculator (optional at Instructor’s discretion)
Online homework software (optional at Instructor’s discretion)
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IV. Suggested course maximum: ________
lecture
V. List any specific or physical requirements
beyond a typical classroom required to teach
and
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the course.
lab
Physics laboratory classroom required
for the lab component of the course
VI. Course Requirements/Grading System—Describe any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Lecture average:
Exam average (3 or 4 exams)
30–55%
Other (homework, quizzes, projects, etc.)
0–25%
Laboratory average: (based on Laboratory average below)
25%
Final Exam average: (includes at least 50% comprehensive material)
20–25%
100% course total
Laboratory average:
Lab notebooks
Other (lab reports, exercises, quizzes, etc.)
Lab final (optional)
20–75%
25–80%
0–25%
100% lab total
The overall course
grade is assigned as
specified by the
college:
A = 90–100,
B = 80–89,
C = 70–79,
D = 60–69, and
F = below 60.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
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No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
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Critical Thinking
✔
Communication
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Empirical & Quantitative Skills
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Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course
• If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
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Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area:
Life & Physical Sciences
PHYS 2426
Course Prefix & Suffix: __________________
Core Objective: Critical Thinking Skills—to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of
information
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective:
SLO Status Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
Learning Activity
Assessment
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Solve problems involving the inter-relationship of
fundamental charged particles, and electrical forces,
fields,and currents.
lecture and class
lab reports, exams,
discussion, labs,class
quizzes, homework
work, (Electrostatics Lab) assignments
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Apply Kirchhoffs Rules to analysis of circuits with
potential sources, capacitance, inductance, and
resistance,including parallel and series capacitance
and resistance.
class discussions,
labs,class work
(All lab assignments)
Ex: Circuits Lab
formal lab report,
lab quiz,
homework assignment,
exam
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Ramiro Acevedo
Department Head: _______________________________________________________
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013)
(Modified from Collin College)
11-14-13
Date: ____________________________
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Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area:
Life & Physical Sciences
PHYS 2426
Course Prefix & Suffix: ____________________
Core Objective: Communication Skills—to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written,
oral and visual communication
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective:
SLO Status Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
Learning Activity
Assessment
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Prepare laboratory reports that clearly communicate
experimental information in a logical and scientific
manner.
class discussions,
labs,class work
(All lab assignments)
formal lab report,
lab quiz,
homework assignment,
exam
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Articulate the principles of reflection, refraction,
diffraction, interference, and superposition of waves.
class discussions,
labs,class work, team
project (Optics Lab)
formal lab report, poster
presentation, oral
presentation, teamwork
rubric
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Ramiro Acevedo
Department Head: _______________________________________________________
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013)
(Modified from Collin College)
11-14-13
Date: ____________________________
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Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area:
Life & Physical Sciences
PHYS 2426
Course Prefix & Suffix: ____________________
Core Objective: Empirical and Quantitative Skills—to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts
resulting in informed conclusions
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective:
SLO Status Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
Learning Activity
Assessment
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
Class work, homework,
labs (Ex: Circuits Lab)
formal lab report,
lab quiz,
homework assignment,
exams
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Apply Kirchhoffs Rules to analysis of circuits with
potential sources, capacitance, inductance, and
resistance, including parallel and series capacitance
and resistance.
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Calculate the force on a charged particle between the Class work, homework,
plates of a parallel-plate capacitor.
labs (Ex: Capacitor Lab)
class work, homework,
quizzes, exams
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Ramiro Acevedo
Department Head: _______________________________________________________
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013)
(Modified from Collin College)
11-14-13
Date: ____________________________
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Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area:
Life & Physical Sciences
PHYS 2426
Course Prefix & Suffix: ____________________
Core Objective: Teamwork—to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support
a shared purpose or goal
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective:
SLO Status Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
Learning Activity
Assessment
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Articulate the principles of reflection, refraction,
diffraction, interference, and superposition of waves.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
class discussions,
labs,class work, team
project (Optics Lab)
formal lab report, poster
presentation, oral
presentation, teamwork
rubric
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Ramiro Acevedo
Department Head: _______________________________________________________
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013)
(Modified from Collin College)
11-14-13
Date: ____________________________
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