OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
College Physics II - (PHY132)
Instructor: Dr. Soma Dey
Email: sdey@oakton.edu
Office hours: M-R: 30 mins after class meets
Semester: Sum 2009
Office: Room # B208
Leave phone messages or material for mail box at Faculty Support Office, room B206, (847)-635-1435. You can also meet me after class.
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Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Name
Credits
Lectures
Labs
PHY
132
College Physics II
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3
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Prerequisite:
Phy131.
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Course Description:
Course continues PHY 131. Content includes sound, mechanical waves, electrostatic forces, capacitance, electric current, voltage, resistance,
magnetism, Faraday’s law, electrical instruments and electrical safety; light, geometric and physical optics, and optical instruments.
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Learning Objectives:
A.
General Education Objectives. After successful completion of this course, students will have practiced and enhanced their ability to do the
following.
i.
To become proficient in setting up and solving physics problems using basic mathematics.
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To formulate predictions of the outcomes of experiments based on scientific reasoning and past experiments.
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To carry out experiments to test hypotheses by analyzing and interpreting data while taking into account errors in the measurement process.
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To demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the history and development of current physical laws and theories.
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To evaluate the validity of statements, that try to explain physical phenomena, by differentiating between fact and opinion.
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To develop and compare alternate solution to problems in physics.
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To communicate experimental results effectively through the writing of laboratory reports.
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To carry out laboratory exercises by working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in small groups.
B.
Course Specific Learning Objectives. After successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following at an acceptable
level.
1. Demonstrate the ability to specify the conditions necessary for producing static electric charges and to be able to interpret various static electric
phenomena.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of capacitors and understand the relationship between voltage, charge and capacitance.
3. Demonstrate the ability to connect simple circuits using voltage sources, wires and resistances and be able to measure and calculate voltage
drops, currents, and resistance.
4. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of D.C. and A.C. circuits and understand how, voltmeters, ammeters, multimeters and ohmmeters are
connected and interpreted.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical safety.
6. To be able to explain phenomena relating to RC, RL and RLC circuits, especially exponential growth and decay.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between electricity and magnetism, particularly electromagnetic induction, Ampere's Law and
Faraday's Law.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the origin of light as electromagnetic waves, and demonstrate a basic knowledge of geometric optics including
ray tracing, reflection, Snell's laws, critical angle and common optical devices such as the eye, telescope, microscope, prism and camera.
9. To be able to describe and explain diffraction, interference, dispersion, resolution, spectrum, polarization and scattering.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of sound as a wave and an understanding of interference of sound, including beats.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the Doppler Effect as applied to light and sound.
V.
A.
Outline of Topics:
Waves
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Sound
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Wave Motion and Types of Waves
Energy Transported
Intensity versus Amplitude
Reflection and Transmission
Standing Waves and Resonance
D.
Intensity and Decibels
The Ear and its Response to Sound
Strings and Columns
Interference, Beats and the Doppler Effect
Static Electricity
Insulators and Conductors
Coulomb’s Law
The Electric Field
Electric Fields and Conductors
Gauss’s Law
Electric Potential
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Electric Potential Energy and Potential Difference
Equipotential Lines and Surfaces
Energy and the Electron Volt
Capacitance and Dielectrics
The Electrocardiogram
Electric Charge and Electric Field
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Electric Currents
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F.
The Battery
Electric Current
Ohm’s Law and Resistance
Power
Household Circuits and Alternating Current
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Electromotive Force and Terminal Voltage
Resistors in Series and Parallel
Kirchhoff’s Rules
Capacitors in Series and Parallel
Resistor-Capacitor Circuits
Electric Hazards
Ammeters and Voltmeters
J.
Geometric Optics
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Magnets and Magnetic Fields
Sources of Magnetic Fields
Force on Charged Particles
Solenoids and Electromagnets
Ampère’s Law
Motors
The Ray Model of Light
Reflection
Refraction and the Index of Refraction
Thin Lenses and Ray Tracing
Magnification
The Wave Nature of Light
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Huygen’s Principle and Diffraction
Interference and the Double Slit
Dispersion
Polarization
Optical Instruments
Electromagnetic Induction
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Maxwell’s Equations
Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Energy in Electromagnetic Waves
Magnetism
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Inductance
Energy Stores in the Magnetic Field
Inductor-Resistor Circuits
Electromagnetic Waves
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DC Circuits
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Induced EMF
Faraday’s Law, and Lenz’s Law
Generators
Transformers and Transmission of Power
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Cameras
The Human Eye
Magnifying Glass
Telescopes and Resolution
Methods of Instruction:
Lecture combined with laboratory instruction will be used throughout the course. Lecture will contain demonstrations, problem solving alone and in groups
and discussions. Laboratory will include a short lecture explaining the day’s particular experiment (although the student should have read the lab
beforehand), conducting relevant experiments in small groups, discussing questions provided by the instructor or included in the lab manual, and beginning
the lab report to be handed in by the end of lab if time allows.
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Instructional Materials:
Textbook:
Title
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Physics, principles with applications
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Author
Edition
Publisher
ISBN
Douglas C. Giancoli
6th Edition, 2005
Pearson Prentice Hall
0130606200
Laboratory Manual: Available online; www.oakton.edu/~sdey/phy132/lab
Calculator: Any scientific calculator; calculators will be provided by the instructor for classroom use only.
VIII. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Grading scale
A: 365 and above
B: 325- 364
C: 265 – 324
D: 205 – 264
F: below 205
Grade determination
Laboratory Reports
Test
Quiz
Attendance
TOTAL
10 x 10 points = 100 points
4 x 50 points = 200 points
8 x 10 = 80 points
30 points
410 points
Note:
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There will be NO comprehensive final examination.
Out of the 9 quizzes, the 8 best scores will be accounted for in the total points.
Each lab report is due the subsequent lab class. You are expected to submit 10 lab reports throughout the semester.
Late Lab reports will NOT be accepted under any circumstances other than medical emergencies (doctor’s note required).
Quizzes gauge your level of comprehension of the subject matter during the lecture/ problem solving sessions. Pay particular attention to these
sessions and make sure you understand them. Otherwise ask questions!!!
There are NO make-up labs, quiz or test. You are expected to come to class on time. Class activity may be held at the beginning of class. If you are
late, extended time will not be provided.
Keep all papers that are returned to you. In the event of a suspected error about your grade you will need them to document your score.
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Attendance will be taken twice each class: at the beginning (6.15 p.m.) and at the end of class period. You earn 2 points for each day
you are present. Please try to be present for all the classes; there is scope for earning 8 extra points !!!
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The student is responsible for any class missed.
Units are very important in Physics. Make sure you use proper units when solving problems in tests and in lab reports. If you miss a unit, you will loose
points.
Changes to syllabus may be made when deemed appropriate by the instructor.
Additional items of Note:
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Please switch off your cell-phones and beepers before entering class. Food is NOT allowed during the class. Drinks maybe allowed. No hats/caps or
cell phones allowed during tests and quizzes. Students found to be disturbing/distracting the class will be asked to leave the classroom. Tardiness is
not acceptable.
Academic Integrity:
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This
code prohibits:
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cheating,
plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
helping others to cheat,
unauthorized changes on official documents,
pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint
is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be
established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years. Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be
found in the Student Handbook.
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Other Information:
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request
accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The
College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program. Limited tutoring services are available through the Learning Center.
Tentative Course schedule
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WEEK
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
June 22
Discussion of syllabus,
Lecture: Ch 11, Ch 12.4
June 23
Lecture: Ch 16
Lab 1: Air Column
Resonance
June 24
Quiz 1 (Ch 11, 12.4)
Problem solving: Ch 16
Lecture: Ch 17
June 25
Quiz 2 (Ch 16)
Problem solving: Ch 17
Lab 2: Potential Lab
2
June 29
Review Ch 16, 17
Quiz 3 (Ch 17)
Test 1: 16, 17
June 30
Lecture: Ch 18;
Lab 3: Ohm’s law
July 1
Problem solving: Ch 18
Lecture: Ch 19;
July 2
Problem solving: Ch 19
Quiz 4 (Ch 18)
Lab 4: Emf and terminal
voltage
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July 6
HOLIDAY
July 7
Review Ch 18, 19
Lab 5: Series and
parallel circuit
July 8
Quiz 5 (Ch 19)
Test 2: 18, 19
Lecture: Ch 20
July 9
Problem Solving: Ch 20;
Lab 6: Kirchoff’s law
July 14
Problem solving: Ch 21
Lecture: Ch 22
July 15
Quiz 7 (Ch 21)
Review Ch 20, 21
Lab 8: Electromagnetic
induction
July 22
Quiz 9 (Ch 24)
Review Ch 23, 24
Lab 10: Wave nature of
light
July 16
Lecture: Ch 23
Test 3: 20, 21
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July 13
Quiz 6 (Ch 20)
Lecture: Ch 21
Lab 7: RC circuit
July 20
Problem solving: Ch
23
Quiz 8 (Ch 22, Ch 23)
Lab 9: Optics
July 21
Lecture: Ch 24
Problem solving: Ch 24;
July 23
Test 4: Ch 23, 24
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