SYLLABUS  PHYS 1112 A  Summer 2011
Lecture: 8:00 am-9:40 am, Lectures, M~F; 10:00 am~12:40 pm. Labs, MW; Math/Physics Building 2023
Textbook: College Physics 8th ed., by Young & Geller
Course Description: A trig-based introduction to electromagnetism, circuits, and optics. Prerequisites:
Trigonometry.
Goals and Objectives:
This course is designed to develop problem solving skills related to electricity, magnetism, and optics.
Coulomb’s Law, Gauss’s Law, Ohm’s Law, Ampere’s Law and Faraday’s Law will be studied. Geometric and
physical optics, light reflection, diffraction, and interference will be introduced. Some aspects of modern
physics will be briefly discussed.
Grading Policy
You will have one grade for both 1112/lecture (80%) and 1114/lab (20%).
Your grade for the 1112 will be determined by your scores on the following items:
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Tests: During the semester you will be given 4 tests. The lowest test score may be dropped and the three highest
scores applied toward to your final grade. If you miss a single test for whatever reason then that test becomes your
drop test. Makeup test will be given only if more than one test is missed with reasonable excuses. Each test will
count 20% of your final grade (60% maximum from the tests).
Final exam: The final exam will count 25% of your final grade. The final exam will be given at the time specified by
the University with NO exceptions.
Random quizzes will also be given with additional credits (maximum 6 pts ea added to the tests, no makeup quiz).
Online homework will be assigned for each chapter. The homework will count 15% for your grade (course ID:
MPWANG27549)
You grade for the 1113 will be determined by your lab reports (70%) and lab final (30%)
The final grades that will be assigned based on these averages are as follows:
A ___________ 100-88%
B ___________ 87-76%
C ___________ 75-65%
D___________ 64-55%
F ___________ Below 55%
I strongly recommend that you do as many problems (found at the end of each chapter) as you possibly can. Suggested
problems (may overlap with the online homework) for each chapter will be assigned and the corresponding solutions will
be posted on my website (go to http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/~xwang then click Teaching).
Attendance Policy
Attendance will be taken in this class. You can miss the class 5 times for whatever reason without penalty, and then you
will lose one point for every missing in your final grade (without reasonable excuses). The test problems come mainly
from the material covered in class. Random quizzes will also be given with additional credits, as mentioned above.
Hence, it is unwise to misses many classes.
Instructor: Dr. Xiao-jun Wang
Office: MP Building 2008
Office Hours: 2:00 pm-4:30 pm, TuTh, or by appointment
Phone: 912- 478-5503
E-mail: xwang@georgiasouthern.edu
DATE
Week 1
6/27-7/1
Week 2
7/5-8
Week 3
711-15
Week 4
7/18-7/22
Week 5
7/25-28
SUBJECT
17 Electric Charge and Electric Fields
18. Electric Potential and capacitance
19. Current, Resistance, and DC Circuits
Review Chapter 1 through 4; 7/1: Test 1
7/4: Independence Day, No classes.
20. Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces
21. Electromagnetic Induction;
22. Alternating Current
Review chapter 20 through 22; 7/8: Test 2
23. Electromagnetic Waves
24. Geometric Optics;
Review chapter 23 through 24; 7/15: Test 3
25. Optical Instruments
26. Interference and Diffraction
Introduction to Modern Physics (Selected topics, Ch27~30) April 30th: Last day of the class
Review chapter 25 through 26; 6/22: Test 4
Introduction to Modern Physics (Selected topics, Ch27~30)
Review all chapters
Wednesday, July 27th: Last day of the class; Review all chapters
Final Exam (Thursday, July 28th, 8:00 am – 9:50 am)
--Have a relaxed summer!--
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17-19
20-22
23-24
25-26
27-30
SYLLABUS  PHYSICS 1114A  Spring 2011
1. Summary of the Course
Lab Manuel:
Elementary Laboratory in Physics, First Semester Experiments, Department of Physics, GSU
All or some of the following labs will be performed in the semester:
Electric Fields
Ohm's Law
Wheatstone Bridge
Galvanometer Characteristics
Voltmeter and Ammeter Construction
RC Time constant
Electromagnetic Induction
Magnetic Filed Measurements: The Solenoid
The Capacitance Bridge
AC Circuits Characteristics
Index of Refraction
Focal Length of Lenses
Wavelength of Laser Light (Demo)
Final Exam
2. Grading Policy
Your grade for the course will be determined by your scores on the following items:
 Lab Reports: Reports are due 5:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday for the labs performed on Monday and Wednesday,
respectively. All data sheets must be signed by lab assistant or instructor when lab is done. The lab reports will be
worth 70% to the final grade.
 Final: Final exam will be given in week of 7/25. It will be worth 30% to the final grade.
 Your lab grade will contribute 20% to your overall class grade.
You are required to attend lab every time. Any missed lab or exam will result in a zero for that grade unless a formal
excuse (for reasons of a serious illness, court appearance, athletic travel, or family emergency) presents.
Tips for making good grades on your reports:
1.
Turn in the report on time
2.
Use formal cover page and fill ALL the items (The page can be downloaded from my website
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/~xwang)
3.
Show the sample calculations
4.
Write neatly with clean drawing
5.
Make straight line STRAIGHT
6.
Present the steps for exercises
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Give the results with correct units and significant figures
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Do error analysis when the percentage error is over 15%
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Have a brief summary/conclusion
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Attach the original date sheet and turn the report at due day
11.
You get an A in the report 