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Advanced Physics II - Phys 2426
Course Syllabus: Spring 2014
“Northeast Texas Community College exists to provide responsible, exemplary learning opportunities.”
Dr. Mark R. Bouwens, Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S. Physics (Computer Science minor), Florida Institute of Technology
Health Physics trained by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
M.S. Applied Mathematics – Statistics, Florida Atlantic University
M.S. Physics, Florida Atlantic University
Ph.D. Physics, Florida Atlantic University
Office: Math Science Building, Room N
Phone: 903-434-8297
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday
7:30am-8am
12:30pm-1pm
4pm-4:45pm
Tuesday
7:30am-8am
2pm-4:45pm
Wednesday
7:30am-8am
12:30pm-1pm
4pm-4:45pm
Thursday
Friday
Online
7:30am-8am
2pm-4:45pm
The information contained in this syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any additional
course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
Catalog Course Description: 4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2425 and MATH 2414 (completed or concurrent).
This is a calculus-based physics course intended for students majoring in science, computer science, or engineering. Topics include
electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics.
Required Textbook: Young, Freedman, and Ford. University Physics with Modern Physics, 13th Edition. Addison Wesley, 2011.
Publisher: Addison Wesley
ISBN Number: 978-0-321-69686-1
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should (1) understand advanced qualitative concepts, and (2) solve calculus
problems of physics relating to:
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Electric charge, electric fields, electric potential, electric potential energy, potential difference, Coulomb’s Law, and Gauss’s Law
Electric circuits, electric power, capacitance, resistance, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Rules
Magnetism, magnetic fields, magnetic force, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s Law
Electromagnetic waves and Maxwell’s Laws
Optics, reflection, Snell’s Law, Brewster’s Law, and diffraction
Exemplary Educational Objectives:
The objective of the study of a natural sciences component of a core curriculum is to enable the student to understand, construct, and
evaluate relationships in the natural sciences, and to enable the student to understand the bases for building and testing theories.
The exemplary educational core objectives for the natural sciences are:
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to understand and apply appropriate technology to the study of natural sciences;
to recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these approaches and other methods of inquiry
and to communicate findings, analyses, and interpretation both orally and in writing;
to identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories;
to demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics,
values, and public policies;
to demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and their influence on, and contribution to,
modern culture.
Lectures & Discussions:
Chapter 21: Electric Charge and Electric Field (1.5 wk)
Chapter 22: Gauss’s Law (1 wk)
Chapter 23: Electric Potential (1 wk)
Chapter 24: Capacitance and Dielectrics (1 wk)
Chapter 25: Current, Resistance, & Electromotive Force (1 wk)
Chapter 26: Direct-Current Circuits (1.5 wk)
Chapter 27: Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces (1.5 wk)
Chapter 28: Sources of Magnetic Field (1 wk)
Chapter 29: Electromagnetic Induction (0.5 wk)
Chapter 30: Inductance (1 wk)
Chapter 31: Alternating Current (1 wk)
Chapter 32: Electromagnetic Waves (0.5 wk)
Chapter 33: The Nature and Propagation of Light (0.5 wk)
Chapter 34: Geometric Optics and Optical Instruments (1 wk)
Chapter 35: Interference (0.5 wk)
Chapter 36: Diffraction (0.5 wk)
Evaluation/Grading Policy:
Homework will represent 10% of your grade. There will be 4 Tests and a Final Exam. The average of the tests will represent 75%
of your grade. Laboratory work will represent 15% of your grade. The letter grading system is: A (90-100%), B (80-89%),
C (70-79%), D (60-69%), F (0-59%).
Tests/Exams:
TEST 1: Chapters 21-23
TEST 2: Chapters 24-26
TEST 3: Chapters 27-30
TEST 4: Chapters 31-34
FINAL EXAM Chapters 21-36
Assignments:
Homework will be assigned from Chapters 21-36.
Other Course Requirements:
You will need a scientific calculator or graphing calculator for this class.
NTCC Academic Honesty Statement:
"Students are expected to complete course work in an honest manner, using their intellects and resources designated as allowable
by the course instructor. Students are responsible for addressing questions about allowable resources with the course instructor.
NTCC upholds the highest standards of academic integrity. This course will follow the NTCC Academic Honesty policy stated in
the Student Handbook."
Academic Ethics
The college expects all students to engage in academic pursuits in a manner that is beyond reproach. Students are expected to
maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic pursuit. Academic dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, and
collusion is unacceptable and may result in disciplinary action. Refer to the student handbook for more information on this
subject.
ADA Statement:
It is the policy of NTCC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This
College will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange an appointment
with a College counselor to obtain a Request for Accommodations form. For more information, please refer to the NTCC Catalog
or Student Handbook.
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parents certain rights with respect to their children’s educational records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she
attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are considered “eligible students.” In
essence, a parent has no legal right to obtain information concerning the child’s college records without the written consent of the
student. In compliance with FERPA, information classified as “directory information” may be released to the general public
without the written consent of the student unless the student makes a request in writing. Directory information is defined as: the
student’s name, permanent address and/or local address, telephone listing, dates of attendance, most recent previous education
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recognized activities/sports.