PHY 108
GENERAL PHYSICS II
Fall 2012
Course Information
Instructors and Hours
Course Section:
Instructor:
Lecture Hours:
Lecture Room:
Office Hours:
Office:
Telephone:
e-mail:
PHY 108 MFC
Dr. Steve Durbin
Tu, Th: 6:25 – 7:45 PM
201 NSC
TBA
339 Fronczak
645-1024
sdurbin@buffalo.edu
Course Section:
Instructor:
Lecture Hours:
Lecture Room:
Office Hours:
Office:
Telephone:
e-mail:
PHY 108 A
Dr. Athos Petrou
M, W, F: 2:00 – 2:50 PM
201 NSC
TBA
327 Fronczak
645-6183
petrou@buffalo.edu
Course homepage: http://ublearns.buffalo.edu.
Topic Units/Learning Outcomes/Outcome Assessment
The table below lists the main topic units and student learning outcomes 1; the 3rd column
identifies the mode of assessment for each learning outcome.
TOPIC UNITS
Coulomb’s law
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The students are expected to
master the following:
Coulomb’s law. Electric force
between point charges; electric
force exerted by a charge
distribution on a point charge.
Conservation of charge. [1,3,5]
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OUTCOME
ASSESSMENT
Learning on topics is
assessed as follows:
HW1, quiz 1, exam 1
The bracketed numbers in the 2nd column give the correspondence to the Physics Department’s
undergraduate curriculum goals: [1] The basic laws of physics; [2] Critical thinking; [3] Problem solving;
[4] Laboratory skills; [5] General knowledge of the development of physics; [6] Contemporary areas of
physics inquiry; [7] Written and oral communication skills. Note that not all courses emphasize all of the
above goals.
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Electric field
Gauss’ law for the
electric field
Electric potential
Capacitors and
dielectrics
Electric current and
resistance
DC Circuits
Magnetic fields
Relation between
magnetic field and
electric current.
Induction
Electric field created by: i) a
point charge, and ii) a charge
distribution. Electric field lines.
Electric dipoles. [1,3,5]
Electric field flux. Gauss’ law.
Use of Gauss’ law to calculate
the electric field in various
geometries. [1,3,5]
Electric potential generated by:
i) a point charge and ii) a
charge distribution. Electric
potential energy of a charge
distribution. Equipotential
surfaces. [1,3,5]
Capacitance between two
conductors. Capacitors in series
and in parallel, equivalent
capacitance. Behavior of a
dielectric in an electric field.
Energy stored in the electric
field. [1,3,5]
Electric current, electric current
density. Ohm’s law. Ohmic
and non-Ohmic conductors.
Heat dissipation by a resistor.
[3]
Kirchhoff’s rules. Analysis of
simple DC circuits. Equivalent
resistance. Ammeters and
voltmeters. RC circuits. [3]
Magnetic force on a moving
charge. Magnetic force on a
wire. Magnetic field lines.
Cyclotron motion. Hall effect.
Magnetic dipole. [1,3,5]
Ampere’s law, law of BiotSavart. Magnetic field
generated by a straight wire, a
solenoid and a toroid coil.
[1,3,5]
Faraday’s law of induction,
Lenz’s rule. Energy stored in a
magnetic field. Inductance. RL
circuits. [1,3,5]
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HW2, quiz 2, exam 1
HW3, quiz 3, exam 1
HW4, quiz 4, exam 2
HW5, quiz 5, exam 2
HW6, quiz 6, exam 2
HW7, quiz 7, exam 3
HW8, quiz 8, exam 3
HW9, quiz 9, exam 3
HW10, quiz 10, final exam
Electromagnetic
oscillations and AC
currents
Maxwell’s equations,
magnetism
Electromagnetic oscillations in
an LC circuit. AC circuits.
Resonance in an RCL circuit.
Transformers, AC power
transmission. [3]
Gauss’ law for the magnetic
field. Complete Ampere’s law.
Magnetic materials. [1,3,5]
HW11, quiz 11, final exam
HW12, quiz 12, final exam
T.A. office hours will be announced and posted during the second week of classes. You
are encouraged to seek help from any lecture instructor or T.A. during his or her
scheduled office hours.
Required Textbook
Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, Fundamentals of Physics, 9th edition, Volume 2 for UB
(with WileyPlus for online homework and iClicker for in class quizes).
You have the following UB bookstore options:
a. TEXT WITH WILEYPLUS AND CLICKER. ISBN: 9781118066836
b. TEXT WITH WILEYPLUS.
ISBN: 9781118066829
c. TEXT ONLY: ISBN: 9780470944592
Grading
Grades on this course will be based on your scores on three midterm exams (your lowest
midterm exam will count for less), a comprehensive final exam, the homework
assignments, and in-class quizzes* as follows:
Highest midterm score:
Next midterm score:
Lowest midterm score:
Final exam score:
Homework score:
Classroom quizzes:
20 %
15 %
10 %
30 %
15 %
10 %
* Each student are expected to provide their own clicker.
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Letter grades will be assigned based on your cumulative numerical grade. To receive a
grade of B- or better you must have a relative ranking within your section of at least 50%.
Final grade distributions will depend on the overall performance of the class.
Homework
The homework in PHY 108 is computer based and uses the WileyPLUS system. This
system is based on problems at the end of each chapter and is algorithmic i.e. each
student will get a different set of numbers for the same problem. The students must
purchase the WileyPLUS package with the textbook or separately if you already have the
textbook. The WileyPLUS package contains the access code for each student as well as
instructions on how to enroll. You will be allowed four attempts on each problem. The
system will let you know whether you got the correct answer or not. If you have
difficulty with a particular problem you are strongly encouraged to go to the office hours
of either your lecture instructor or your recitation TA and get help so that you can attempt
to submit your solution again. Twelve homework problems will be assigned each week
and all of them will be graded.
To register yourself and to access the homework assignments, please use the following
URLs (make sure you register only once, and in your section):
Dr. Durbin’s section students: (T, Th)
http://edugen.wileyplus.com/edugen/class/cls282101/
Dr. Petrou’s section students: (M,W,F)
http://edugen.wileyplus.com/edugen/class/cls282100/
A tutorial on registration can be found at:
http://catalog.wileyplus.com/resources-and-support/students/register.html
Class Quizzes
One or more short quizzes will be given during most if not every class. The question on
each quiz will be on the material covered during the current or previous week. The
iClicker system will be used to record the quiz answer for each student. The correct
answer will receive five points, while two points will be given for trying. Each student
should use only one clicker. The students are expected to check their quiz grade from
time to time and report to their instructor immediately any problems. No makeup for
missed quizzes will be offered.
You must register your iclicker by going to: http://www.iclicker.com.
Exam Schedule and Content
Exam 1:
Saturday, September 29
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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Ch. 21, 22, and 23
Exam 2:
Exam 3:
Final Exam:
Saturday, October 20
Saturday, November 10
To be announced
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ch. 24, 25, and 26
9:00 – 11:00 a.m
Ch. 27, 28, and 29
Ch. 21-32
Ch. 30, 31, and 32 emphasized
Midterm exams will be conducted in several rooms on the North Campus. Examination
rooms will be announced in class and posted on the course home page.
Exam Policy
Exams will consist of problems similar to the worked example problems in the text and
the assigned homework problems. Exams will be closed book. You should bring with
you a pocket calculator to work out the answers to numerical problems. Cell phones
cannot be used as calculators. Make sure that the battery is charged! You may bring
with you one 8.5″× 11″ sheet of paper with equations from the textbook. At the end of
each midterm your equation sheet with your name on will be stapled onto your exam
paper and both documents will be handed in. No other written or printed materials are
allowed. Sharing of formula sheets or calculators is not allowed. During the exams all
cell phones must be turned off and kept stored away and out of reach. Frequent checks
will be made to insure compliance.
Full credit on exams will be awarded for complete solutions including drawing a figure
and deriving necessary formulas if appropriate, and for numerically accurate answers
with appropriate units and significant figures. Partial credit may be given for correct
derivations if the answer is numerically wrong due to arithmetic errors. No credit will be
given for equations written down at random or for numerical answers that are not
supported by a reasonably complete derivation. The best way to prepare for the exams is
to study the example problems and work out the assigned homework problems each
week. You should work as many additional problems from the text as you can. This is
the best way to ensure your understanding of the material.
Regrading
Exams will be graded and the solutions will be posted. You may request regrading of
specific parts of your exam by returning it to your lecture instructor in class or during
office hours within one week after it has been returned in class. This request should be
accompanied by a typed note specifying which problem parts you wish regarded and
why. The note should be attached to the exam. Only one regrade request will be allowed
for each exam. Do not write on your exam booklet or alter it in any way. Exams will be
randomly photocopied. Exams that have been tampered with or altered in any way will
not be regraded, and further appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
Missed Exams
You will be assigned a score of zero on any exam you miss. You may request a make-up
exam if you have a valid excuse. A valid excuse is a documented major emergency, or a
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written certification by a registered medical practitioner that you were unable to take the
exam due to illness. Conflicts with other academic activities might also be considered as
a valid excuse, but only if you inform the instructor before the exam. No makeup exam
will be given without written documentation. If you maintain a passing average on the
midterm exams and homework but miss the final exam with a valid excuse, you may
request an Incomplete (I) grade for the course. Incomplete work must be made up when
the course is offered again, and before the default deadline. A student who is not
maintaining a passing average cannot request an I grade.
Resignation Dates
Last day to drop a course: September 1, 2012
Last day to add a course: September 4, 2012
Last day to resign: November 9, 2012
Home Page
This course has a home page at http://ublearns.buffalo.edu. Check out the home page
for general information, announcements, homework problem solutions, examination
solutions, and grades. Students who are not officially registered for the course should let
the instructors know so that they are allowed access to the course homepage.
Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations to enable you to
participate in this course, such as note takers, readers, or extended time on exams and
assignments, please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources, 25 Capen Hall (7452608), and also see your lecture instructor during the first two weeks of class.
Academic Integrity
Students are responsible for abiding by the academic integrity policies of the University.
Academic dishonesty will be prosecuted to the fullest extent.
Class Decorum
The main rule for class is consideration to your fellow students. No disruptive behavior
will be tolerated. No texting or phone calls are allowed. Laptops are not allowed unless
specified by the instructor.
Repeat enrollment
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The Faculty Senate has adopted the newly formed Course Enrollment Control Policy
which allows academic units to control enrollment in certain limited capacity (impacted)
courses.
PHY 108 has been designated as "limited enrollment" course, which means that the
enrollment in this course is limited by the number of student positions available. Selfregistration in PHY 107 in the Fall and Spring semesters will be limited to those students
who are taking the course for the first time. Thus, repeat enrollment may be difficult or
impossible in the Fall and Spring semesters, and students who plan to repeat the course
for any reason should plan to register for the course in the Summer.
Repeat enrollment is defined as: a student who was previously enrolled in the course at
UB, or who transferred an equivalent course to UB, who received either a letter grade of
'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' or 'F' and qualified values thereof (e.g. 'A-', 'D+'); or a grade of 'P', 'S', 'U',
'I', 'J', 'N', or 'R'. The only case in which a student may self-register for a repeated course
is when the student has taken an Administrative Withdrawal for an entire previous
semester, so that all the grades for that semester were registered as 'W'.
PHY 108 Fall 2012
Calendar, Reading Assignments & Homework Deadlines
Note: Homework must be submitted before 11:00 p.m. on due day
Dates
Reading
8/27 - 8/31
9/4 – 9/10
9/11 – 9/19
9/18 – 9/24
Ch. 21
Ch. 22
Ch. 23
Ch. 24
10/1 – 10/5
10/8 – 10/10
10/11– 10/17
Ch. 25
Ch. 26
Ch. 27
10/22 – 10/26
10/29 – 11/2
11/5 – 11/13
Ch. 28
Ch. 29
Ch. 30
Homework Problems
HW1:1,2,9,11,13,14,25,33,38,51,52 ,57
HW2: 4,9,11,15,19,27,53,55,58,59,66,81
HW3: 3,5,13,19,24,27,31,36,39,42,45,71
HW4: 6,9,15,17,19,21,25,37,43,45,51,62
Exam 1: Sat. 9/29 , 9:00– 11:00 am
Covers Chapters 21, 22, and 23
HW5: 5,11,14,21,28,33,34,38,44,45, 47,54
HW6: 2,3,11,12,13,16,20,25,27,33,47,53
HW7: 7,11,15,20,22,23,40,44,51,53,62,64
Exam 2: Sat. 10/20 9:00 – 11:00 am
Covers Chapters 24, 25, and 26
HW8: 3,7,13,22,33,43,45,46,49,55,56,59
HW9: 8,11,12,23,29,40,43,44,47,48,61,62
HW10: 3,4,7,19,34,35,37,46,52,53,62,67
Exam 3: Sat. 11/10, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Covers Chapters 27, 28, and 29
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Homework
Due
Date
9/5
9/12
9/27
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/20
11/14– 11/20
Ch. 31
11/26 – 11/30
12/3– 12/7
12/10 – 12/17
Ch. 32
HW11:2,12,15,24,28,29,30,41,47,53,57,63
Thanksgiving Break: 11/21 – 11/23
HW12: 3,5,11,13,25,30,31,34,35,41,48,51
Review
Final exam Covers Chapters 21 - 32
Ch. 30, 31, and 32 are emphasized
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11/28
12/5