PHY
162.002: General Physics II- Electricity and Magnetism, Wave Motion and Optics,
Spring 2007
Text: Fundamentals of Physics, 7th ed., Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Meets at: MWF 1:00-1:50, 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.
Ch. 16 Waves-1 (after a quick review of ch. 15--simple harmonic oscillator)
Ch. 17 Waves-2
Ch. 35 Interference
Ch. 36 Diffraction (mainly conceptual)
Ch. 21 Electric Charges
************************ 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.
Grading Scale: 60-D-70-C-80-B-90-A-100 (based on: Quizzes & Homework 12%, 3 tests @ 22% each, and the Final 22%)
I don't have a formal attendance policy--be forewarned, however, that students with more than an occasional absence (other than the two geniuses in my 38 years experience) 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.
Documented Disability Statement: Students with a documented disability should inform the instructor at the close of the first class meeting. The instructor will refer you to the office of Student Support Services (SSS) for consultation regarding evaluation, documentation of your disability, and recommendations for accommodation, if needed. Students will receive from SSS the Faculty Accommodation Form. On this form SSS will identify reasonable accommodations for this class. The form must be given to the course instructor for signature and then returned to SSS. To take full advantage of disability services it is recommended that students contact SSS immediately. The office is located on the third floor of the Connell Student Center.