TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
3100 CLEBURNE STREET - HOUSTON, TEXAS 77004
Title
Semester
Course Number
Class Room
Lecture
Instructor
Office
Office Phone
E-Mail
Home-Page
College Physics II
Spring 2016
PHYS 238, Section: 02
Spearman Technology Building, Room 243
M, W, F 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Dr. Mark Harvey
Spearman Technology Building, Room 205
713 313-1864
harveymc@tsu.edu
http://physics.tsu.edu/People/HomePage.php?Tag=Physics_Harvey_Mark
Textbook
College Physics, Serway/Vuille
ISBN-13: 978-1-285-73703-4
Tenth Edition
Homework Resource
https://www.webassign.net/student.html
Office Hours: M, W
T, Th
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Course Objective: The objective of this non-calculus based introductory physics course is to
teach the student a basic understanding of electricity and magnetism. The study of optics and
sound will be optional.
Homework: There will be homework problems assigned at the completion of each chapter. All
problem assignments from the designated textbook will be completed through WebAssign. This
resource will make it more convenient to grade students, as well as provide them with additional
tutoring resources. Students will have one week to register and pay. You can buy the access
code without having bought the book; however, having access to the textbook is important since
it will be a reference for better understanding issues discussed through WebAssign.
All homework problems in the textbook will be recorded through WebAssign. The final
homework grade will be computed by dividing the total number of points you earned by the
maximum number of points possible. Thus, the homework assignments will not be equally
weighted. Opportunities to earn bonus points will be offered throughout this course.
WebAssign HomeWork: start at https://www.webassign.net/student.html
Username: t-number
Institution: texsu (lower case)
Password: T-number
AN EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION 1
You’ll have two weeks to purchase a code to keep your account active for the rest of the
semester. We’ll use web-assign for homework and other communication as warranted. Please
check your page frequently!
Tutors: Depending on department resources, tutors will be made available.
Quizzes: There will be several quizzes given over material covered during lecture.
Exam Policy: Three Exams and a Final will be given. All exam questions will require
demonstration of critical thinking skills. If there is no work associated with the answer to a
problem on an exam – there is no credit! Partial credit will be awarded if there is sufficient
evidence that the student has the right idea, but made a simple arithmetic/algebraic mistake.
Course Content: Chapters 13 and 15 – 21 will be covered. Optional chapters that may be
covered include chapters 14 and 22 – 24. There will be approximately 8 – 10 homework
assignments within this course on “Web Assign.”
Attendance Policy: Class attendance is Mandatory! Attendance will be taken at the beginning
of every class. For every unexcused absence, 10% per academic hour will be deducted from
your final grade. Six unexcused absences may result in automatic failure. Excessive
tardiness will not be permitted. Students who are not on time will not be allowed entry
into the class. Also, cell phone and/or computer usage is NOT permitted during class time.
Important Dates:
First Day of Classes
Midterm Week
Last Day to Drop
Last Day of Classes
January 19, 2016
March 5, 2016 – March 11, 2016
April 8, 2016
May 6, 2016
Grading: The final grade is based on three in-class tests during lecture period, one (two hour)
final exam, homework assignments and quizzes. The lowest of 3 the in-class test grades will be
dropped. The grading percentages for all assignments follow below:
1. Best two of three in-class test;
2. Homework Assignments;
3. Final Exam;
4. Quizzes;
30%
30%
30%
10%
Test #1 Wednesday February 24, 2016
Test #2 Wednesday March 9, 2016 – Midterm Exam
Test #3 Wednesday April 13, 2016
Final Exam Period: May 7 – 13, 2016 (No Early Exams Given)
AN EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION 2
Flexible Lecture Time Table Outline:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Chapter
Chapter 13: Vibrations and Waves
Chapter 13: Vibrations and Waves
Chapter 15: Electric Forces and Electric Fields
Chapter 15: Electric Forces and Electric Fields
Chapter 16: Electrical Energy and Capacitance
Chapter 16: Electrical Energy and Capacitance
Chapter 17: Current and Resistance
Chapter 17: Current and Resistance
Chapter 18: Direct Current Circuits
Chapter 18: Direct Current Circuits
Chapter 19: Magnetism
Chapter 19: Magnetism
Chapter 20: Induced Voltages and Inductance
Chapter 20: Induced Voltages and Inductance
Chapter 20: Induced Voltages and Inductance
Chapter 21: Alternating Current Circuits and
Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 21: Alternating Current Circuits and
Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 21: Alternating Current Circuits and
Electromagnetic Waves
Optional: Optics
Optional: Optics
Optional: Sound
Tests
See schedule above
STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
•
In the event of significant personal problems (i.e. medical, family, etc.), which might
cause the student to miss many classes, the Dean of Students is available to counsel you
on how to meet your academic responsibilities. It is your obligation to make these
arrangements and not go to the instructor (particularly at the “last minute”).
•
Excessive tardiness will not be permitted. Students who are not on time will not be
allowed entry into the class. Also, cell phone and/or computer usage is NOT permitted
during class time.
•
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If a student cheats, and this is proven beyond
a doubt, he/she will be dropped from the course and sanctioned by the appropriate
academic authorities.
Disability Policy: Texas Southern University maintains a policy for students with disabilities in
accordance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Under these federal guidelines, the University is obligated to:
•
Protect the civil rights of students with disabilities.
AN EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION 3
•
Protect the confidentiality and privacy of students with disabilities.
•
Provide reasonable accommodations and services to students with known disabilities,
who are qualified to meet the requirements of the academic programs, apart from the
handicapping condition.
The burden of proof is on the student to demonstrate the need for requested accommodations. If
you feel you are qualified to receive services, please contact the Office of Disabled Students
Services at 713-313-4210 or visit the office in the Fairchild Building, Room 147 between the
hours of 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Additional useful websites:
Student Handbook:
http://www.tsu.edu/PDFFiles/student/services/student%20handbook%202009%2008240
9%20WEB.pdf
Student Code of conduct:
http://www.tsu.edu/PDFFiles/student/services/Student_Code_Conduct.pdf
Sign and return this document to Dr. Harvey. Your signature indicates that you have read and
understood the syllabus. Note that a copy of the syllabus will be posted on webassign.
Signature:
Date:
_______________________________
_______________________________
AN EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION 4