Chipola College - Spring 2011
PHY 1054C - General Physics II
Prerequisite : PHY 1053C (General Physics I).
Instructor : Dr. Jeff R. Bodart
Text : College Physics–Serway&Faughn (8th Ed.-Saunders College Publishing)
INSTRUCTOR WEB SITE: www.chipola.edu/instruct/science/Bodart
Course Description: A continuation of PHY 1053 intended primarily for students majoring in biology, pre-medicine, predentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry, pre-agriculture, pre-forestry, or medical terminology. Topics covered are static
electricity, magnetism, direct current circuits, alternating current circuits, light, and nuclear physics, with laboratory
applications of these topics.
Attendance : You are expected to attend all lectures since some material may be discussed which is not in the text. In
addition, anyone not present during a quiz, exam, or when homework is collected will receive zero credit unless the absence
is arranged ahead of time. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to arrange to make up an excused absence promptly.
Homework and Quizzes : The lecture will closely follow the material covered in the book. You are expected to read the text
as topics are covered in the lecture. In order to be prepared for the exams, you should keep up in class and work all lecture
problems as they are covered or assigned. It is recommended that you work additional chapter problems and examples in
order to gain confidence in your problem-solving abilities. Periodic unannounced quizzes may be given throughout the term
typically consisting of one or two questions related to the suggested chapter problems. You can expect 7-10 quizzes, of
which the lowest score will be dropped in the final grading. Homework may at times be assigned and collected which will
count towards your quiz grade.
Exams : Exams will cover the lectures and reading assignments up to the date of the test. No credit will be given for a
missed exam and there will be no makeup exams unless the absence is prearranged. The exams are designed to test your
problem-solving skills and understanding of the material covered. The exams will contain three to four problem-solving
questions with the possibility of additional short answer format questions. You are strongly encouraged to work through the
solutions of previous exam examples posted on the PHY1053-1054 section of the instructor's web site.
Laboratory : There is a required laboratory section in which some of the topics discussed in class will be examined in an
applied situation. No make-up labs will be offered and lab reports must be bound (in a notebook or folder) and turned in
together when called for at the end of the semester. Laboratory exercises include electric field mapping, voltage/resistance
measurements with the DMM, DC circuits, oscilloscopes, and AC circuits. In the final lab sessions, you will be expected to
complete a group project which demonstrates some aspect of magnetic fields learned from class (power supplies and some
material support will be provided in the lab). The lab will not meet during the week the class takes a field trip to the
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee.
Final Exam : The final exam will be a comprehensive review of all the material covered in class. It will be of the same
format as the regular exams and contain approximately 5 problems. The actual date of the final will be confirmed in class at
a later time.
Grading : Your final grade will be determined using the following percentage weights and grading scale.
Quizzes
10%
Lab
15%
Exams
50%
Final Exam
25%
Grading Scale :
93-100
A
70-82
C
83-92 B
60-69
D
Office Hours : I will be happy to answer any questions you have either during the regular class meeting or during the lab. If
you need additional help, I will be available for individual instruction during my regular office hours. Please feel free to
visit my office if the subject matter is unclear or if you need help with your problem-solving techniques. If you cannot make
my regular office hours, we can arrange a mutually convenient time. Tutors may be available in the ACE Lab for help in
problem-solving.
Science Club Seminar Series
The Chipola Science Club sponsors a series of science seminars which feature experts within the community who speak on
topics of scientific or professional interest. You are encouraged to attend these special lectures and take advantage of bonus
credit opportunities which may be applied to your exams. The Science Club provides a hub for students with similar
interests to discuss their career choices and participate in campus activities. You may consider membership in the Science
Club as a way to meet future study partners, compete against other organizations for club recognition, or perhaps become
involved in an interesting science project.
Along with the practice problems, the instructor site has links to interesting physics and astronomy web pages. Feel free to
contact me via email at: bodartj@chipola.edu
Tentative Lecture Schedule - PHY 1054C
SPRING 2011
Week of:
Topic
January
10
Electric Forces and Electric Fields, Chapter 15
18
Electric Forces and Electric Fields, Chapter 15 (continued)
24
Exam 1
Electrical Energy, Chapter 16
31
Electric Capacitance, Chapter 16 (continued)
Feb.
7
14
21
28
March
April
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
April 29 - May 3
Electric Capacitance, Chapter 16 (continued)
Exam 2
Current and Resistance, Chapter 17
Current and Resistance, Chapter 17 (continued)
DC Circuits, Chapter 18
Exam 3
Magnetism, Chapter 19
Magnetism (continued), Chapter 19
Exam 4
Induced Voltages and Inductance, Chapter 20
AC Circuits and EM waves, Chapter 21
AC Circuits and EM waves, Chapter 21 (continued)
SPRING BREAK
Exam
Reflection and Refraction of Light, Chapter 22
Reflection and Refraction of Light, Chapter 22 (continued)
Quantum Physics, Chapter 27
Final Exams
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