Syllabus Course PHYS 1214 General Physics II (Spring 2007) DESCRIPTION 1214 (L,N) General Physics. Lab 2. Prerequisite: 1114. Continuation of 1114; electricity, magnetism, optics, quantum physics, atomic and nuclear structure. This course is an algebra-based introduction to electromagnetism, optics and modern physics, including practical examples in other disciplines. Students must be enrolled in the lecture and one laboratory section. MAIN INFORMATION MWF, 12:30 1:20pm, PS-141 Lectures PHYS 1114 Prerequisite Lecturer Dr. Eduardo G. Yukihara Office: PS-251 | Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Office hours: MW 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Sailesh Guduru Teaching Patricia Rio assistants (Check web-site for TAs office hours and contact information.) Check Class Schedule for Spring 2007 Laboratory Lab coordinator Melissa Edwards Office: PS-057B | Tel: [phone] http://physicscourses.okstate.edu/yukihara/1214-2007/index.html Homepage TEXTBOOK AND WEB-BASED INSTRUCTION We will use the Young/Geller College Physics book and Mastering Physics, a web-based instruction homework and tutorial system. Mastering Physics in included at no additional cost if you purchase the following package: Young/Geller, College Physics (vol 1-30) w/ Mastering Physics, ISBN 0805390707 Important note: Mastering Physics cannot be purchased stand-alone at the bookstore. Students who do not purchase new copies including Mastering physics at no additional cost will have to go online to purchase access. Mastering Physics is $44.60 online for students. ELEMENTS OF THE COURSE AND HOW TO SUCCEED This course is structured on three elements: pre-class reading assignment, lecture and inclass activities, and web- or paper-based assignment. The pre-class reading assignment is a very important element of the course. It will give you familiarity with the topic and prepare you for the discussions that will take place during the lectures. I will check these assignments using a short quiz at the beginning of each class and problems in the web-based homework. The difference between students who did read the book and those who did NOT read the book before coming to class is very clear. Students who read the book in advance tend to enjoy more the demonstrations and discussions, understand better the examples, and use the class time more effectively to clear the doubts.
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During the lectures we will discuss and try to understand the physics concepts through demonstrations, examples, and conceptual question. The objective of the class is NOT to simply present the content of the book you have the book for that! The lectures will discuss and clarify the concepts introduced in the textbook, explain confusing issues, make you think critically and help you develop your problem-solving skills. It will not necessarily cover all you are expected to know, but it will give you elements for you to become active in the learning process. Conceptual questions will be discussed and answered using the PRS - Personal Response System (clickers) - and will be part of the in-class activities. The PRS is important to gauge the progress and identify problems in understanding the concepts. Participate actively in the discussion and try to use the class to clear your doubts! Since you come to class anyway, why not make good use of this time? This will save you many hours in which you would be in the library trying to understand the same concepts that you could have understood during class. The web- and paper-based assignments are the third and equally important component of the course. The objective of these assignments is to help you identify what you did not understand and apply your knowledge in new situations. Only when you sit to examine and solve problems you realize where the difficulties are. In addition, homework helps you develop problem-solving skills. Problems will be assigned each class to be solved using Mastering Physics (web-based assignments). In addition, weekly problems will be assigned to be solved in paper and turned in (paper-based assignments). When solving the homework, avoid the plug-the-numbers approach. Instead, try to understand the concepts and identify the difficulties. To conclude, anyone can succeed in this course. The three elements above will help you do well in the exams. Therefore, to succeed follow these tips: Read the assigned material before coming to class. Participate actively in the discussions. Do your homework trying to understand it.
SCHEDULE Below is just a tentative outline of the course. The course website will keep you updated on the topics covered in each class and on the topics for the exams. January 8 February 7 Chapter 17: Electric charge and electric field Chapter 18: Electric potential and capacitance Chapter 19: Current, resistance, and direct-current circuits Exam #1
February 9 March 7 Chapter 20: Magnetic field and magnetic forces Chapter 21: Electromagnetic induction Chapter 22: Alternating Current Chapter 23: Electromagnetic waves and propagation of light Exam #2
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March 9 April 11 Chapter 24: Geometric optics Chapter 25: Optical instruments Chapter 26: Interference and diffraction Chapter 28: Photons, electrons, and atoms Exam #3
April 13 May 4 Chapter 29: Atoms, molecules, and solids Chapter 30 Nuclear and high-energy physics Final exam
EVALUATION AND GRADING Grading will be attributed as follows: Web-based assignments (every class) Paper-based assignments (weekly) Exam #1 Exam #2 Exam #3 Final exam and in-class activities Laboratory Total Letter-grade assignments will be no stricter than: A B C D 100 points 50 points 150 points 150 points 150 points 200 points 200 points 1000 points
>850 points (85%) >750 points (75%) >600 points (60%) >500 points (50%)
EXAMS The exams will have both conceptual and conventional problems to test not only problem-solving skills but also understanding of the subject. It is the students responsibility to review the list below and resolve any conflicts with other exams or regularly scheduled classes. Exam #1 Exam #2 Exam #3 Final exam (comprehensive) February 7 (Wednesday) 5:30 6:30 p.m. March 7 (Wednesday) 5:30 6:30 p.m. April 11 (Wednesday) 5:30 6:30 p.m. May 4 (Friday) 12:00 1:50 p.m. PS 101, 110, 141 PS 101, 110, 141 PS 101, 110, 141 PS 101, 110, 141
Important: No make-up exams will be given. For absences due to extreme and well-documented circumstances, the missed exam (maximum 1) will not be considered for the grade. For unjustified absences, the grade will be zero.
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DROP POLICY The University Policy will be followed and the students are responsible for knowing the policies and deadlines pertinent to dropping a course or withdrawing from the university. Please check the Syllabus Attachment. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Oklahoma State University is committed to the maintenance of the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct of its members. This level of ethical behavior and integrity will be maintained in this course. Participating in a behavior that violates academic integrity (e.g., unauthorized collaboration on homework or assignments, plagiarism, multiple submissions of the same assignment, cheating on examinations, fabricating information, helping another person cheat, having unauthorized advance access to examinations, altering or destroying the work of others, and fraudulently altering academic records) will result in your being sanctioned. Violations may subject you to disciplinary action including the following: receiving a failing grade on an assignment, examination or course, receiving a notation of a violation of academic integrity on your transcript, and being suspended from the University. You have the right to appeal the charge. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs, 101 Whitehurst, 405-744-5627.
Final remark: If you are having difficulties in the course, please contact me as soon as possible. (The chances of reversing the situation decrease steadily with time!)
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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS ATTACHMENT SPRING 2007
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WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS AS A STUDENT AT OSU. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS MOST OFTEN ASKED BY STUDENTS.
IMPORTANT DATES Last day to add a class (without instructor permission) 1/8/07 Last day to drop a course with no grade and no fees charged for courses 1/16/07 Last day to withdraw completely from the University and receive a 100% refund 1/16/07 Last day to enroll (late fee charged beginning 1/17) 1/19/07 Last day to add a class (with instructor permission) 1/19/07 Last day to file diploma application 1/19/07 Last day to drop a course with an automatic W and receive a 50% refund 1/19/07 Last day to withdraw completely from the University and receive a 50% refund 1/19/07 Last day to post 6 week grades for 1000 & 2000 level courses 2/19/07 Last day to drop a class with an automatic W 4/6/07 Last day to withdraw completely from the 4/6/07 University with an automatic "W" Last day to withdraw completely from all OSU classes with an assigned W or F 4/20/07 Pre-Finals week 4/23 4/27/07 Final examinations 4/30 5/5/07 SPRING SEMESTER HOLIDAYS Martin Luther King Day* 1/15/07 Spring Break 3/17 3/25/07 *University closed
DROPPING A COURSE AND WITHDRAWING FROM THE UNIVERSITY Students often confuse these terms http://osu.okstate.edu/acadaffr/DropAdd.htm. Dropping a Course (or courses) may occur during the first twelve weeks of the semester. This means, however, that you are still enrolled in at least one other OSU course. (Remedial courses cannot dropped be without written permission of the advisor.) After the twelfth week (April 6, 2007), a course may be dropped by petition but only when verifiable extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated. Verifiable extenuating circumstances must be reasons beyond your control, such as illness or accidental injury. Poor performance in class is not an extenuating circumstance. You must obtain a petition to drop a course after the deadline from your advisor and get the signature of your advisor and dean with a grade of W or F assigned by the instructor. The Late Drop Panel must then approve the petition. Withdrawing from the university means that you are dropping all of your courses and are no longer enrolled for the current semester. This may occur until the Friday before pre-finals week (April 20, 2007). The withdrawal process is initiated in your deans
office. CHECK THE IMPORTANT DATES SECTION FOR THE DROP AND WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES FOR THIS SEMESTER. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY Oklahoma State University is committed to the maintenance of the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct of its members. This level of ethical behavior and integrity will be maintained in this course. Participating in a behavior that violates academic integrity (e.g., unauthorized collaboration, plagiarism, multiple submissions, cheating on examinations, fabricating information, helping another person cheat, unauthorized advance access to examinations, altering or destroying the work of others, and fraudulently altering academic records) will result in your being sanctioned. Violations may subject you to disciplinary action including the following: receiving a failing grade on an assignment, examination or course, receiving a notation of a violation of academic integrity on your transcript, and being suspended from the University. You have the right to appeal the charge. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs, 101 Whitehurst, 405-744-5627, academicintegrity.okstate.edu. CLASS ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT Attendance usually has a high correlation with how well you perform in a course. Talk with your instructor about any absences. Many instructors consider attendance so essential that your grade may be affected by your absence. SOME DEPARTMENTS AND PROFESSORS HAVE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE POLICIES. Check your course syllabus or ask your instructor for this information. If you are required to participate in official university-sponsored activities or military training you should receive an excused absence unless the written course attendance policy indicates otherwise. PRE-FINALS WEEK POLICY Final examinations are scheduled at the end of each semester and are preceded by pre-finals week, which begins seven days prior to the first day of finals. During pre-finals week, all normal class activities will continue; however, no assignment, test, or examination accounting for more than 5% of the course grade may be given; and no activity or field trip may be scheduled that conflicts with another class. This excludes makeup and laboratory examinations, out-ofclass assignments (or projects) made prior to pre-finals week, and independent study courses. No student or campus organization may hold meetings, banquets, receptions, or may sponsor or participate in any activity, program, or related function that requires student participation. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs, 405-744-5627, 101 Whitehurst.
FINAL EXAM OVERLOAD POLICY In the event that you have three or more final exams scheduled for a single day, you are entitled to arrange with the faculty member instructing the highest numbered course (4 digit course number) or two highest, if you have four finals on one day, to re-schedule that examination(s) at a time of mutual convenience during final exam week. You may not reschedule common final exams unless you have common exams scheduled at the same time. You should submit this request in writing, with a copy of your class schedule, at least two weeks prior to the beginning of final exam week. The faculty member has one week prior to the beginning of final exam week to arrange a mutually convenient time for administration of the final exam, after which you take the request to the Office of Academic Affairs, 101 Whitehurst. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Student Email - OSU uses your OKSTATE.EDU email address for electronic correspondence. If you do not use the OSU email system you must redirect your okstate.edu email using the Orange-Key System (www.okey.okstate.edu). Failure to maintain an accurate email address may result in missed or lost university communications. For email assistance contact the IT Helpdesk at 405-744-HELP (4357). Computer Labs - A complete description of computer labs and hours of operations are available at their website: home.okstate.edu/ITDlabs. Lab information is also available by calling the Information Technology Help Desk, 405-744-HELP (4357). LIBRARY HOURS Edmon Low Library (405-744-5029) Digital Library Toll Free: (1-877-744-9161) Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday *Hours will vary during University holidays.
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