MARIA
OFFICE: KOKI’O 209 C SUMMER
2007
TEL: 734-9265
EMAIL: mariab@hawaii.edu
HOMEPAGE: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~mariab
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
College Physics II deals with the basic concepts and principles of electricity,
magnetism and optics. The understanding of these concepts
and principles are strengthened by
its applications through problem solving employing vectors,
algebra and trigonometry. This course
is a major program requirement for many BA degrees in the
sciences.
COURSE
COMPETENCIES:
Upon
successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts and
principles related to the
topics of the course
2. demonstrate the ability to utilize
abstract thinking and analytical reasoning
3. understand the mathematical
proportionality in physics principles
4. utilize calculation techniques with
mathematically formulated principles
TEXTBOOK: PHYSICS by
REFERENCES: College Physics by Paul Tipler
College Physics by Jerry Wilson
THEORY AND PROBLEMS OF COLLEGE PHYSICS, Schaum
Outline Series
MATERIALS AUXILIARY: A basic scientific calculator and a protractor are required.
CONTENT AUXILIARY: Problems will be assigned but will not be collected. It is the responsibility of the students to work on the problems
to find out if he/she understands the concepts. This is VERY important so that you can ask for clarification/help before the exam. Solutions will
be posted on the web page before the exam.
EXTRA HELP: Additional help can be obtained through e-mail to the above address. Physics tutorial programs are available on line
at http://www.easyphysics.netfirms.com/ , http://www.physicsclassroom.com/ , and at http://www.wiley.com/college/cutnell. There are Physics
peer mentors who are available for help (schedule will be announced later).
PREREQUISITE: Math 140 or the ability to
analyze and solve problems using algebra and trigonometry,
Physics 151
TESTS: There will be three exams and a
final exam. The coverage and tentative dates for the exams are
listed below. Adjustments will be made
depending on time constraints and student comprehension.
EXAMS
TENTATIVE DATES
COVERAGE
1
MAY 31
Chapters 18 - 19 (electric charge, field, potential
and
potential energy, capacitance)
2
JUNE 12
Chapters 20
(electric current,
circuits)
3
JUNE 20 Chapters 21 - 23 (magnetism,
electromagnetic induction,
a.c. circuits)
FINAL
JUNE 28
Chapters 24 - 27 (light, geometric
and
physical optics)
GRADES: Grades for the course will be determined by your performance in the
homework problems,
three long exams, and a final exam. The weight of each item
is as follows:
Three long exams
- 60 %
Final exam
- 25 %
Homework - 15 %
Letter grades will be earned according to the
following scale:
100 % - 89 % A
88% - 76 % B
75 % - 63 % C
62 % - 50 % D
Below 50 % F
Student’s current class standing will be
available at any time.
SCHEDULE:
LECTURE NO.
SUBJECT (PAGES)
1
Electric charge and forces (514 - 523)
2
Electric field (523 - 539)
3
Electric potential, energy, capacitance (549 - 569)
FIRST EXAM
4
Electric current and resistances (578 - 588)
5
DC circuits (588 - 608)
SECOND EXAM
6
Magnetism (621 - 649)
7
Electromagnetic Induction (660 - 686)
8
Alternating Current Circuits (697 - 715)
THIRD EXAM
9
Electromagnetic Waves (722 – 742)
10
Reflection of Light (751 - 766)
11
Refraction of Light (774 - 807)
12
Wave Nature of Light (821 -846)
FINAL EXAM
1.
WITHDRAWAL
(W GRADE) - After the “last day for all withdrawals” JUNE 13,
2007,
the instructor will sign withdrawals only in
cases of extreme or unusual circumstances.
Grade related excuses are unacceptable.
Examples of extreme or unusual circumstances are:
(a) a certified medical reason
(b) a death in the immediate family
2. INCOMPLETE (I GRADE) - Students must present the “Request for
Incomplete” form prior to
the last day of instruction. “I”
grades will be given only to students who are achieving a
passing grade and are very close to completing
the course. In addition, the student must
have a very good reason for not being able to
complete all the work on time. Examples of
good reasons are the same as those listed under
the withdrawal policy.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Extended time in
a distraction-free environment is an appropriate accommodation based on the
student’s disability. If you do have a
disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your
disability and the support you need, you are
invited to contact the Special Student Services Office,
734-9552, Ilima 103, for
assistance.
ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected
to attend all classes for which they are registered. If a student is unable to
attend
class, he or she should contact the instructor in advance to
give notification of the absence and make
necessary arrangements. For those students who receive
financial aid and fail to attend the first week of
classes without making arrangements with the instructor, the
instructor will submit the student’s name to
the Financial Aid Office. The student will be denied
financial aid for the class he/she is not attending. In
addition, it is solely the student’s responsibility to
withdraw from the class or attend the class and pay
the tuition.
TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION DEVICES:
These devices are not
allowed in the classroom. Please see to it that these devices are turned off
while
in class