Physics 252--University Physics IINorth Dakota State UniversitySpring 2003 Instructor: Dr. Orven Swenson E-mail: orven.swenson@ndsu.nodak.edu Office: South Engineering Room 220B Telephone: 231-6294 Lectures: MWF 9:00-9:50, T 8:15-9:05 Room: Ladd 107 TEXT: Fundamentals of Physics, 6th ed., by Halliday, Resnick, Walker (2001) Office Hours: Dr. Swenson: MWF 10:00-11:00 am, or by appointment TA's: Office Hours hosted in SE 322. Click here for a Tentative Semester Schedule. Click here to link to the LON-CAPA server. Course ObjectiveThe goals of this course are: to introduce the most important concepts and phenomena of classical electricity and magnetism; to help students develop problem-solving skills; and to enhance students understanding of physics including the beauty and excitement of physics in order to prepare them for careers in science and engineering.Course DescriptionThis course is the second semester of the calculus based, university level physics for most science and engineering majors. The prerequisite is PHYS 251 or its equivalent and co-requisite is MATH 166. It is a 4 credit course that covers Chapters 22-37 of the text Fundamentals of Physics. The thrust of the course is the study of classical electricity and magnetism from the fundamental point charge static interactions to the time dependent electromagnetic descriptions in terms of Maxwell's equations. The course concludes with an introduction to geometrical and physical optics. The emphasis of the homework and lectures will be on problem solving and understanding the concepts.Composition of Final Course GradeThe final grade will be determined by your performance on: daily personal response system (PRS) questions (10%), computer graded homework (10%), 4 midterm exams (best three of four contributing 20% each, but a score of zero, signifying an absence without justification shall NOT be dropped), and a comprehensive final exam (20%). A passing final grade (C or higher) in the course will be 50% of the possible points while A and B grades will be curved.ExamsExam 1: February 11, 8:15-9:05 amExam 2: March 11, 8:15-9:05 am Exam 3: April 15, 8:15-9:05 am Exam 4: May 6, 8:15-9:05am Final Exam: May 12 7:30-9:30 am The best preparation for all exams is to understand the material discussed in class, to study examples in the textbook, and to complete the homework assignments. Each exam emphasizes material covered since the last test, except the final exam, which is comprehensive Each exam will consist of multiple choice questions on concepts and derivations (about 40%) and problems (about 60%). In solving a problem, the steps that lead to your answer must be shown to receive proper credit. Without intermediate steps, an otherwise correct answer will receive no credit. All exams will be closed-book and closed-notes. You should bring a calculator to all exams. An equation sheet will be included with each exam and advance copies of the equation sheet will be made available on the Blackboard website. Example exams (without solutions) will also be made available before each exam. Your student ID must be brought with you to all exams and may be checked against the registration list. Cheating on an exam will result in an F for the course. No makeup midterm exams will be given for any reason. If you miss a midterm exam for a valid reason, that score will be considered your lowest score and dropped. You must be excused prior to the time that the exam is given in order to apply this rule. Otherwise, a zero will be awarded and counted in your final score. You must take the final exam to pass the course! Learning On-Line with CAPA HomeworkWeb based homework problems will be assigned and must be completed by the due date assigned with each problem. Each student will receive an individualized version of the problem. You will receive a course homework score based on the percentage of the assigned course problems that you answer correctly by their due date. Click this link to access LON-CAPA. More information about LON-CAPA can be found at www.lon-capa.org.Personal Response System (PRS) QuestionsYou must have your own PRS transmitter for this course. You can purchase a transmitter at the Varsity Mart and register it here. Registration instructions are included at this web site.For most lessons, several questions will be given to stimulate your thinking about the material being presented and assess the class's understanding of the concepts. You will receive 1 point per question for responding. In addition, a concept "quiz" question will normally be given during each lesson. A correct answer will be awarded 5 points and a wrong answer answer will receive 1 point for participation. All PRS questions will be multiple-choice and will be presented with overhead projection. Concept questions will be similar to the Checkpoints in the text and the Questions at the end of each chapter. PRS questions will be open book and open notes. Group study is encouraged and you will be allowed to consult with your four nearest neighbors (on each side, one in front and one behind) on PRS questions. Disabilities and other special needs can be accomodated. If you have concerns along these lines, please inform the instructor as soon as possible."All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, section 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct. |
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