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Course:
University Physics II (PHY 242)
Credits:
5 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisite:
first semester calculus, PHY 241 or PHY 243
Corequisite:
multivariable calculus
Semester:
Fall 2011
Course content and pace: Both content and pace are set by the State of Ohio and are
equivalent to the content and pace of equivalent courses in other state universities.
By completing this course, you will partially fulfill the Natural Sciences requirement of General
Education. In this course critical thinking and quantitative literacy will be promoted. For more
information, see page 6.
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Instructor: Dr. Petru S. Fodor
Office: 115 Science Building
Phone: (216) 523 7520
E-mail (BEST WAY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME): p.fodor@csuohio.edu
Lectures: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:45 – 10:50 am (Main Classroom BU 106)
Office hours: Monday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Wednesday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The best alternative is
to send me an e-mail and set up an appointment. Otherwise you are welcome to stop by anytime
when I am in the office.
Webpage: https://bbce8.csuohio.edu/MACAuth/Login8Servlet (Blackboard site access for this
class). Attachment A gives you information on how to access this website.
Required Materials
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Textbook: “Fundamentals of Physics – Part 3&4 (or Volume 2)” – 9th Edition by D. Halliday, R.
Resnick and J. Walker. Many of the assignments for the class will be drawn form the textbook, so
it is advisable to have easy access to it.
Laboratory Manual – “Physics 242/244 Lab Manual”
WileyPlus access. WileyPlus is the web-based evaluation system associated with the textbook.
Your quizzes and homework will be web based and you will need the WileyPlus individual access
codes to submit them. Attachment B gives you information regarding on how to get access to
WileyPlus. If you have any questions or encounter any problems with this feature of the textbook
support site, please contact me or Dr. J. Walker. (j.walker@csuohio.edu)
Objectives
University Physics II is an introduction to Electricity and Magnetism for students in the physical
sciences and engineering related programs. Consequently, the emphasis will be on developing problem
solving skills and understanding the basic concepts and definitions used in the study and application of
Electricity and Magnetism. On a more general note, the class will encourage logical reasoning and
independent thinking.
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Specific objectives for the class will be for the students to learn and understand how to:
 Apply Gauss’s and Coulomb law to solve electrostatics problems.
 Map the electric fields of a given charge distribution (continuous or discrete).
 Calculate the capacitance of simple systems and that of networks of capacitors.
 Analyze dc electric circuits in terms Kirchhoff’s and Ohm’s laws.
 Calculate the magnetic flux through given surfaces. Solve motion problems for charge
particles, loops, and other systems in magnetic fields.
 Calculate the magnetic fields produced by different current distributions using the laws of Biot
- Savart and Ampere.
 Apply Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws to describe electromagnetic induction.
 Analyze voltage – current relations in simple RL, LC and RLC circuits.
 Calculate the electromagnetic waves speed of propagation in vacuum and various materials.
Compute the flow of energy due to electromagnetic waves through a surface.
 Use the Huygen’s principle and Snell’s law to trace light propagation through different
materials and interfaces. Calculate the transmission through systems containing polarizing
plates at different angles.
 Calculate the interference and diffraction patterns.
The above objectives will be achieved through:
 understanding of the fundamental nature of the scientific endeavor.
 learning that science is empirical, relying on verifiable observation and reproducible
experience.
 learning to appreciate how scientific knowledge is used to explain real-world phenomena.
 interpreting and evaluating data obtained through experiments and observations.
Tentative Schedule of Topics
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Week #6
Week #7
Week #8
Week #9
Week #10
Week #11
Week #12
Week #13
Week #14
Week #15
Electric Charge and Coulomb’s Law
Electric Fields
Gauss’ Law
Electric Potential
Exam #1 (Ch. 21, 22, 23), Capacitance
Current and resistance
Electric circuits
Magnetic Fields
Exam #2 (Ch. 24, 25, 26, 27), Currents and magnetic fields
Magnetic fields due to currents, Faraday’s – Lenz Law
Faraday’s – Lenz Law, Inductors
Electromagnetic oscillations, Maxwell’s equations
Exam # 3 (Ch. 28, 29, 30), Electromagnetic waves
Geometric optics, Wave optics (interference)
Wave Optics (interference & diffraction)
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Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapters 29
Chapters 29, 30
Chapter 30
Chapters 31, 32
Chapter 33
Chapters 34, 35
Chapters 35, 36
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Tentative schedule of assignments and exams
Week
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Day
Date
Event
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
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Wednesday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
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Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
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Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
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Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
August 29
31
September 2
5
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30
October 3
5
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10
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31
November 2
4
7
First day of class
Wednesday
9
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
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Wednesday
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Wednesday
Friday
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Wednesday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
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December 2
5
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December 14
Labor Day – No class
Quiz #1 – deadline, Homework #1 - deadline
Last day to drop
Quiz #2 – deadline
Homework #2 - deadline
Quiz #3 - deadline
Homework #3 - deadline
EXAM #1, Quiz #4 - deadline
Homework #4 - deadline
Quiz #5 - deadline
Homework #5 - deadline
Columbus Day – No class
Quiz #6 – deadline, Homework #6 - deadline
Quiz #7 – deadline
Homework #7 - deadline
EXAM #2, Quiz #8 - deadline
Homework #8 - deadline
Quiz #9 - deadline
Homework #9 - deadline
Last day to withdraw
Quiz #10 - deadline
Homework #10 - deadline
Quiz #11 - deadline
Homework #11 - deadline
EXAM #3, Quiz #12 - deadline
Homework #12 - deadline
No class - Thanksgiving
Quiz #13 - deadline
Homework #13 - deadline
Quiz #14 - deadline
Homework #14 - deadline
Quiz #15 - deadline
Final Exam 8:30 am – 10:30 am
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Grading
The final grade is a weighted average of:
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
Quizzes (15)
Homework (14)
Final exam
Laboratories
11.5%
11.5%
11.5%
7.5%
14%
24%
20%
Total
100 %
Possible No. of Points
115
115
115
75
140
240
200
1000 Points
Thus, the total number of points available in the course is 1000. Usually, the number of points required
for different grades is the following (the distribution might vary slightly from class to class):
A and A- range (more than 900 total points in the class)
B+ and B range (more than 800 total points in the class)
B-, C+ and C range (more than 700 total points in the class)
D (between 500 and 700 total points in the class)
F (less than 500 total points in the class)
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The homework and the three midterms will emphasize problem solving, data interpretation using
graphs, tables and equations, and sound use of calculus. Thus, on the overall at least 48.5% of the
final grade will be based on proficiency on quantitative literacy.
The quizzes, the final exam, and the laboratories will test the ability to critically interpret data
presented in class, observations and real world phenomena. Thus, on the overall at least 51.5% of
the final grade will be based on testing critical thinking.
Examinations
There will be three midterm exams and a final exam. For the tentative dates for these examinations
please see the “Tentative Schedule of Assignments and Exams” section. The midterms and the final
exam are closed book exams. You are allowed to bring in a sheet of paper (8.5 x 11 in) with formulas
and comments that you think you might need. The material covered in the examinations is as follows:
EXAM # 1 – Chapters 21, 22, 23 and 24 (1 hour during the class time)
EXAM # 2 – Chapters 25, 26 and 27 (1 hour during the class time)
EXAM # 3 – Chapters 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 (1 hour during the class time)
FINAL EXAM – Comprehensive (2 hours)
Occasionally, you might not be able to come to an exam on the scheduled date and time. If you notify
me with at least 24 hours before the exam, there will be no penalty and you will be given the
opportunity to take the test at another time.
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In case of an emergency closing of the University during a midterm test period, the test will be given
on the next time the class meets. If CSU is closed on the day of the final examination, the exam will be
rescheduled according to the following CSU official policy: “In case of an emergency closing of the
University during a final examination period, the following regulations will apply: the regular
examination schedule will be observed for the days(s) remaining when the University reopens. The
first missed examination day will be scheduled on the next weekday following the normal examination
period, the second missed on the following weekday, etc. A missed Saturday examination will be
scheduled on the following Saturday.”
Homework
There will be 14 homework assignments in this class. The homework is web-based and will require
access to the WileyPlus feature associated with the Wiley support site for the textbook. Typically, the
homework will be made available every Thursday, beginning with the first week and should be
submitted by the evening of the following Wednesday.
Quizzes
There will be 15 quizzes in this class. The quizzes are web-based and will require access to the
WileyPlus feature associated with the Wiley support site for the textbook. Typically, the quizzes will
be made available every Tuesday, beginning with the first week and should be submitted by the
evening of the following Monday.
Laboratories
You will attend a laboratory session every week in the Physics Department teaching labs, where you
will do an experiment. During the first lab session you will be given the laboratory session policy
regarding attendance. If you miss more labs than allowed by this policy you will receive the
grade F. In case you cannot make it to a laboratory session, please contact your teaching assistant or
the lab manager Tara Peppard (t.peppard@csuohio.edu) (Phone: (216) 523 7584 or (216) 687 2076).
Extra - credit
Throughout the course you will make use of remote student response systems during the class time,
both to actively participate during the lectures as well as to review previously presented material. Your
incorrect answers will not affect your final grade in this class, but correct answers will be awarded with
extra points which might contribute positively to your grade.
Special notes
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This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. All changes will be announced
in class.
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The dates of the tests are only informative and can be changed at anytime based on the instructor
decision.
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In the learning environment provided by this class it is essential to respect your classmates and the
instructor. Differences of viewpoint and concerns should not be expressed in a disruptive manner.
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If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are
encouraged to contact me and the Office of Disability Services, University Center, Room 304,
Phone: (216) 687-2015, as early as possible. More information about this office can be found at:
http://www.csuohio.edu/clc/disability/.
Natural Science Requirements
As a course that serves for partial fulfillment of the Natural Science requirement of General Education,
the PHY 242 course satisfies the following criteria:
1. Course must foster general breadth of knowledge and develop foundational skills and abilities.
The course must be at the 100-200 level offered by one or more of the departments in the natural
sciences.
2. Course must expose the student to all facets of the general scientific method used in natural
sciences to build scientific principles in an effort to understand the natural world around us in a
systematic and coherent fashion.
3. Course must also contain components emphasizing tools and approaches that are critical in
science inquiry including general experimentation design, precision, observation, data-driven
reasoning and analysis, logic, and deduction.
4. Laboratory courses must translate the broad concepts of the scientific method addressed in
lecture courses into practice; courses in this category should provide opportunities for students to
approach scientific problems, critically analyze preliminary data, formulate hypotheses, and test
them with appropriate experiments.
Skills promoted
The PHY 244 promotes the following skills:
- Critical thinking. Criteria:
1. At least 15% of the student’s grade in the course is based on an evaluation of critical
thinking.
2. Require students to attain skills beyond lower-level knowledge, thereby requiring:
a. higher-order thinking (analysis, synthesis, evaluation); OR
b. skills that involve the use of content knowledge (e.g. finding information to solve a
problem); OR
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c. the recognition of the importance and usefulness of knowledge and skills gained in the
course (e.g. recognize the ability to and importance of working with others to solve
intellectual problems).
- Quantitative literacy. Criteria:
1. At least 15% of the student’s grade is based on an evaluation of quantitative literacy.
2. Address at least the first three objectives outlined below.
1. Interpret mathematical models such as formulae, graphs, tables, and schematics and
draw inferences from them.
2. Represent and interpret mathematical information that is presented symbolically,
visually numerically, or verbally.
3. Use arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, statistical models and technology or appropriate
combinations of these to solve problems.
4. Estimate and check answers to mathematical problems in order to determine their
reasonableness, identify alternatives, and select optimal results.
5. Recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical models and be able to explain those
limitations in context.
3. Provide explicit instruction in quantitative methods and quantitative reasoning.
4. Involve quantitative work distributed over the course of the semester.
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