Introduction
SP 222
Objective
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of the basic physical
concepts of classical electricity, magnetism and optics
• by methodically solving problems in theory
– on paper,
– computer models,
– mathematical animations...
• and methodically investigating problems in practice
– physical demonstrations,
– laboratories,
– real life...
Contact Information
CDR Ed Tucholski
Office:
Lab:
Office phone:
Office email:
CH293
CH40/41
410-293-6614
ejtuchol@usna.edu
Home phone: 410-349-8126
Home email: edneva@aol.com
Cell phone: 443-995-7348
Instructor Backround
Professional History
1/02-pres
8/98 - 12/01
7/97 - 7/98
1/95 - 6/97
4/93 - 10/94
12/89 - 3/93
6/86 - 6/89
3/83 - 6/86
Physics Instructor, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Physics Graduate Student, Naval Postgraduate School
Student, Naval War College, Newport RI,
Associate Fellow, CNO Strategic Studies Group XVII
Executive Officer, USS DALLAS (SSN 700)
Director, Submarine Officer Advanced Course, Naval Submarine School
Navigation/Operations Officer, USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN 757)
Physics Instructor, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Engineering Division Officer, USS LEWIS AND CLARK (SSBN 644G)
Education
Ph.D.
M.S. Eng.
B.S.
Naval Postgraduate School, 2001
The Johns Hopkins University, 1988
U. S. Naval Academy, Physics, 1981
Grading Criteria
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Hour Exams (3)
Quizzes
Homework
Labs
Final Exam
30%
15%
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25%
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>90%
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>60%
Interim Grade =(0.3*Exam Average + 0.15*Quiz Average + 0.2 Homework Average + 0.1 Lab Average)/0.75
5% adjustment for effort
Student Responsibilities
• Become a “Critical Thinker”
– Make your method clear.
– Go beyond:
• Did I get the right answer?
• Am I done yet?
– Study groups vs. independent work.
• Integrity
• Self Reliance
• Slippery Slope
– LON-CAPA - Submit on time.
Attributes of critical thinking
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Clarity
Accuracy
Precision
Relevance
Depth
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Breadth
Logic
Significance
Fairness
Problem Solving Technique
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Read the problem. Reread it if necessary.
Write down the information that is “given.”
Write down what is to be “found.”
Draw a picture or sketch.
Write down the fundamental physical
relationship necessary to solve your problem.
Perform the mathematics (algebra, trig,
calculus). Remember the rules for significant
digits.
Simultaneously, perform unit analysis.
Box your final answer. Include units.
Check that your answer makes sense.
Picture
Solve
Check
Student Responsibilities
• Exams/Quizzes
– Quiz regularly-don’t have to make up
– Three exams
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Homework
Labwork – one report per group
CPS
Board Work
Bring your book and calculator to all
classes and labs
• Steady Pull
Relevance
• “a gentleman of refined manners, liberal education, and the
nicest sense of personal honor.”
• The navy is technical.
• Math is important. Admittedly not essential. It adds richness to
your understanding. It is often the language of science. Calculus
was invented to explain Physics!
• Physics is not just memorizing equations. Physics attempts to
explain how things fundamentally work.