Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus
Syllabus: PS208-01, Spring 2016
Instructor: Dr. Quentin G. Bailey
Office: AC1-256
Phone: 777-3932
Email: baileyq@erau.edu
Lectures: MWF 3:00-3:50 pm
Room: B60-60A
Office hours: M-F 1:30-2:30 pm, TTH 10:30-11:30 am, W 10:30-11:00 am, or by appointment
Textbook: University Physics by Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedman (14th ed.)
Course website: http://mercury.pr.erau.edu/~baileyq/ps208.html
Course Description
Fluids, temperature, heat, first and second laws of thermodynamics, wave motion, acoustics. Prerequisite: PS215 or PS150;
Corequisite: MA242.
Course Goals
This course is required for the Space Physics and Astronomy Programs. It is the second of a three-semester sequence of
introductory classical physics, designed to provide the student with a solid foundation for more advanced course-work in
physics and astronomy in preparation for his/her future career.
Attendance
Don't miss class! If you do have a university-sanctioned absence or a medical absence, it is your responsibility to arrange a
time with the instructor to perform any missed work.
Homework – Mastering Physics
Problem solving is an essential part of this course. You are expected to learn how to solve the assigned homework
questions, and any additional related problems that I work out in class. We will be using the online Mastering Physics J
program for homework assignments (www.masteringphysics.com). If you have not previously used Mastering Physics in
PS215 or PS150, you will need to obtain an access code either from your existing textbook, the campus bookstore, or
online. The course ID for PS208 is PS208S16.
You will enter your homework answers into the Mastering Physics site and receive immediate feedback on the correctness
of the solutions. If your answer is incorrect, you have several additional opportunities to enter a correct answer, with a small
penalty for each wrong answer. Homework assignments will be due roughly once a week. They will be available well
ahead of time. Late homework may be accepted on a case-by-case basis with a legitimate excused absence (e.g., offcampus athletic, academic, or military activities, significant illness, etc.)
Your first resource in approaching homework problems should be the textbook and the class notes – in particular I
recommend that you look for similar example problems that are in the textbook and the class notes. Using the internet for
“solutions” is not a reliable method. If you do not go through the problem solving process you will not gain the knowledge
and skills you need to perform well on the exams.
èPlease don’t hesitate to come see me for help on the homework problems or if you have any technical difficulties
with the mastering physics software.
èKeep a homework notebook where you work out the problems! Bring this with you to ask questions!
Homework – Paper
In order to assess your problem-solving methods, I will also assign paper homework after each mastering physics
assignment. This will be posted on the course website along with the due date. The paper homework will consist of one
problem based on the previous homework assignment.
Lecture Tools
What is Lecture Tools?
Lecture tools is a tool integrated in CANVAS where you as the student can actively participate in class with the
course materials, lecture materials, student to student, and instructor to student.
Instructors can ask students questions about the course materials, and students respond using their mobile
device!
WARNING: Please DO NOT use your mobile devices for anything other than Lecture Tools during class – checking
facebook, playing games, etc. can be extremely distracting to other students and the professor, and I will ask you to
leave the classroom if this is a problem.
NOTE: I will post homework due dates, solutions, practice exams, and other items on the course website. Please be sure to
check your email periodically for emails to the class.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is a requirement for passing this course. In other words, students who cheat on any coursework will
receive a failing grade for the entire course. Cheating includes (but is not limited to): Copying homework, exchanging any
information with another student during exams, using any materials on a test other than a pen and/or pencil. In addition,
students who cheat will be reported to the University Administration and/or Student Judiciary Committee so that
appropriate University-level sanctions can be applied in accordance with the “Student Rights and Responsibilities” section
of the Student Services Handbook/CD.
Students with Disabilities
ERAU is committed to the success of all students. It is University policy to provide reasonable
accommodations to students with disabilities who qualify for services. If you would like to discuss
and/or request accommodations, please contact Disability Support Services in Building 49, extension
6750, or 928-777-6750.
Continuity Planning
In the event of a temporary campus closure, the course will continue electronically via the course website and email.
Holidays
Spring semester holidays: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 7-11 (Spring break).
Weights towards course grade
Homework-MP
15%
Homework-paper
10%
Exam 1
20%
Exam 2
25%
Final Exam
30%
---------------------------------Total:
100%
Meaning of letter grade
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 90%
C = 70 - 80%
D = 60 - 70%
Learning Outcomes (from the university syllabus):
1. Define: General Properties of Matter, Simple Harmonic Motion, Postulates of kinetic theory, the first and second law of
thermodynamics, entropy, basic temperature scales, specific heats at constant pressure and at constant volume, and Laws of
Reflection and Refraction.
2. Solve problems involving: Oscillatory motions involving small linear or rotational displacement, Bernoulli's equation for
laminar flow, standing and traveling waves, Doppler shifts, constructive and destructive interference, entropy, first and
second law of thermodynamics, one and two dimensional thermal expansion for isotropic and non isotropic materials, and
calorimetry.
3. Analyze efficiencies of heat engines that utilize different cycles such the Carnot cycle, Sterling cycle, etc.
4. Calculate Vrms for gases using kinetic theory, the average momentum for particles of such gases and the temperature of
these gases.
5. Explain the differences between kinetic theory and thermodynamics.
6. Discuss the application of the kinetic theory leading to the equipartition of energy and to the ratio of specific heats of
monatomic, diatomic and polyatomic gases and of solids.
Tentative Course Outline (and chapter sections to be covered)
Chapter 12 Fluid Mechanics (Sections 12.1-12.5)
Chapter 13 Gravitation (Sections 13.1-13.5, 13.8)
Chapter 14 Periodic Motion (Sections 14.1-14.8)
Exam 1 (20%) During class
Chapter 15 Mechanical Waves (Sections 15.1-15.8)
Chapter 16 Sound and Hearing (Sections 16.1-16.9)
Chapter 17 Temperature and Heat (Sections 17.1-17.7)
Chapter 18 Thermal Properties of Matter (Sections 18.1-18.6)
Exam 2 (25%) During class
Chapter 19 The First Law of Thermodynamics (Sections 19.1-19.8)
Chapter 20 The Second Law of Thermodynamics (Sections 20.1-20.8)
Comprehensive Final Exam (30%)
Location: B60-60A, Time: 8:00-10:00am, Saturday, April 30th