Download PHY 214 General Physics with Calculus II

Last Revision: Fall 2016-2017
SYLLABUS
PHY 214
4 Semester Credit Hours A
I.
General Physics with Calculus II
5 Contact Hours
Course Description
This course provides a calculus-based study in classical physics. Topics included are
simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Lab is
required.
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Prerequisite
PHY 213
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Course Textbooks, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
Serway, R. and Jewett, J. (2013). Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text, 5th
edition. Cengage/Brooks & Cole Publishers.
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Course Education Outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
A.
Solve measurement problems using dimensional analysis.
B.
Apply physics principles to problem solving.
C.
Become more proficient at the mathematical skills required for problem solving.
D.
Build the physics and mathematics skills necessary for courses which follow this
one.
E.
Discuss the physics principles taught in this course.
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Outline of Course Topics
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Lecture Topics
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Waves (general, sound)
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Electric Fields
3.
Electric potential
4.
Capacitance
5.
Circuits (simple, complex)
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Magnetic fields
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AC circuits
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Light (electro-magnetic radiation, geometrical optics)
B.
Suggested Laboratory Topics
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Waves on a string
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Methods of Instruction
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VII.
Speed of sound
Plotting electric fields
Simple circuits
Resistors in series and parallel
Magnetic fields
Lenz’s Law
RC circuit
Plane and curved mirrors
Refraction and lenses
Diffraction
Lectures
Physics laboratory
Audiovisuals
Student CD
Class discussion
Evaluation and Assessment
Procedures for Assessment of Student Achievement
A.
Written examinations
B.
Written quizzes
C.
Laboratory work
D.
Homework
E.
Comprehensive final
F.
Grades will be given based upon A = 90 – 100%, B = 80 – 89%, C = 70 – 79%, D
= 60 – 69%, and F = below 60%.
VIII. Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are
unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should
withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to
achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility
for federal financial aid.
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Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
X.
NACC and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both
employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to
an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such
harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior
that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 state that qualified students with disabilities who meet the essential functions and
academic requirements are entitled to reasonable accommodations. It is the student’s
responsibility to provide appropriate disability documentation to the College.
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