PHY 162.001: General Physics II- Electricity and Magnetism, Wave Motion and Optics, Spring 2006

Text: Fundamentals of Physics, 7th ed., Halliday, Resnick and Walker

Meets at:  MWF 2:00-2:50, Willet Science Center Lecture Hall

Co-requisites PHY162L, MAT 192, Pre-requisite PHY 161

Instructor: Dr. Randall D. Peters,

Office: WSC 115, Office hours : MW 09:00-10:00, F 15:00-16:00, or by appointment.

email: peters_rd@mercer.edu,  Phone: 301-2747

Webpage:  http://physics.mercer.edu/hpage/peters.html

General:

In this calculus-based class, your ability to properly use the language of Physics, called mathematics -- will affect your grade. 

A successful completion of the class will enable  you to solve problems and understand the basic concepts governing waves, optics, and electromagnetic fields, both static and dynamic. 

 Material To Be Covered (Tentative)

Ch. 16 Waves-1

Ch. 17 Waves-2

Ch. 35 Interference

 ************************ Test 1 ***********************

Ch. 36 Diffraction  (mainly conceptual)

Ch. 21 Electric Charges

Ch. 22 Electric Fields

************************ Test 2 ************************

Ch .23 Gauss’ Law  (a challenge to non-geniuses)

Ch. 24 Electric Potential

Ch. 25 Capacitance

Ch. 26 Current and Resistance

********************** Test 3 *************************

Ch. 28 Magnetic Fields

Ch. 29 Magnetic Fields Due To Currents

Ch. 30 Induction and Inductance

************  Testing of chapters 28-30 via the final exam, the other parts of which will be comprehensive ****************

Note: we will not cover every section of each chapter listed above.  You will be informed of the relevant sections as we progress.

Final Exam:  6 May, 14:00-17:00

Grading Scale: 60-D-70-C-80-B-90-A-100  (based on: Quizzes & Homework 15%, 3 tests @ 20% each, and the Final 25%)

Cell phones and Pagers: Out of courtesy for all those participating in the learning experience, all cell phones and pagers must be turned off before entering any classroom, lab, or formal academic or performance event.
Policies

I don't have a formal attendance policy--be forewarned, however, that students with more than an occasional absence (other than the two geniuses I've taught in 37 years) have always done VERY poorly!!!

Tests may be made-up ONLY if the student has an official excuse (or preferably taken in advance, if possible). Such a makeup test will be substantially different than the regularly scheduled one.  There is no extra-credit work,

so don't ask! Grades have never been, nor will they ever be reckoned for this class on the basis of a meaningless 'curve'.

Questions about points awarded on tests should be brought up as soon as possible. All grades are final one week after graded material is returned.

The College of Liberal Arts academic misconduct policy will be followed.

All students are STRONGLY encouraged to take advantage of the University sponsored Supplemental Instruction that is being provided for this class.  Statistics from the last few years suggest that such participation will probably increase your final grade!  Any student who receives failing grades during the course is urged to meet with the instructor to discuss corrective measures.

If you have a problem of any kind, my door is open to you. (If your schedule should be in conflict with my office hours, then attempt to arrange an appointment either: (i) during class, or (ii) by a chance meeting using the information posted on my door.)

All requests for reasonable accommodation from students with disabilities will be welcomed.

Students with a documented disability should inform the instructor at the close of the first class meeting or as soon as possible. If you are not registered with Disability Services, the instructor will refer you to the Student Support Services office for consultation regarding documentation of your disability and eligibility for accommodations under the ADA/504. In order to receive accommodations, eligible students must provide each instructor with a Faculty Accommodation Form from Disability Services. Students must return the completed and signed form to the Disability Services office on the 3rd floor of the Connell Student Center. Students with a documented disability who do not wish to use accommodations are strongly encouraged to register with Disability Services and complete a Faculty Accommodation Form each semester. For further information please contact Disability Services at 301-2778 or visit the website at http://www.mercer.edu/stu_support/swd.htm.