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Course Title:
Course Prefix & No.:
PHYS 111A
Principles of Physics II
LEC: LAB:
2.0
1.5
Credit Hours:
2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Principles of Physics II is a continuation of the algebra based sequence of college physics. The course is taught
as three courses (PHYS 111A, PHYS 111B, and PHYS 111C) that include lecture and lab. All three courses
must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester length course. Students are strongly encouraged to stay
with the same instructor throughout their physics series of five-week sessions. Topics include waves, sound, and
electricity.
COURSE PREREQUISITE (S): College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency and PHYS 110C
RATIONALE:
This course is intended for academic transfer students intending to pursue a professional career (physics,
chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, etc.). Students who are more comfortable in smaller classes but
need a thorough knowledge of physics will benefit from this course.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S) and/or MATERIALS:
Title:
College Physics
Edition:
2012/09
Author:
Young
Publisher:
Pearson
Materials:
Scientific Calculator
Attached course outline written by: Patrick Nichols
Date: Fall, 2005
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Reviewed/Revised by:
Date: Spring, 2007
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Kendra Sibbernsen
Effective quarter of course outline: FA
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Academic Dean:
Date: _____________________
Course Objectives, Topical Unit Outlines, and Unit Objectives must be attached to this form.
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TITLE: Principles of Physics II
PREFIX/NO: PHYS 111A
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To help the student learn the skills necessary to:
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demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of waves and vibrations and apply these principles to the
solutions of problems
demonstrate an understanding of sound, decibels, standing waves and the Doppler effect
define and explain the sources and characteristics of electric forces and electric fields for simple static
charge distributions
demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of electrical potential energy and electric potential and
apply these concepts to simple devices such as batteries and capacitors
demonstrate an understanding of electric currents, power, resistance and Ohm’s Law and apply these
concepts to simple problems regarding simple DC circuits
demonstrate the ability to perform lab experiments safely using both direct and computer based
methodology, to analyze and interpret the data collected and to draw reasonable conclusions based
on the data.
TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
I. Vibrations and Waves
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i.
describe simple harmonic motion;
identify the wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and wave velocity of a sinusoidal wave;
distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves;
explain and give examples of resonance;
calculate the period of the mass on the end of a spring and a simple pendulum;
determine the intensity of a wave by the distance from the source;
discuss damped harmonic motion;
explain interference, constructive and destructive;
explain standing waves and determine the positions of the nodes and antinodes.
II. Sound
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b.
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describe the variables used to measure sound, pitch and intensity;
perform calculations from decibels to intensity in Watts/m2 or visa versa;
explain overtones and harmonics in standing waves and in open tubes and closed tubes;
describe the Doppler effect and apply the equations to problems;
calculate the Mach number and the angle of the shock wave of an object traveling faster than sound.
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III. Electric Forces and Electric Fields
At the conclusion of the study of this topic, the student should be able to:
a.
define and explain the following terms, principles and concepts: a conductor, an insulator, a free
electron, electrical ground, induced charge, Coulomb’s law, electric field lines, electric field
strength E.
b. describe the magnitude (and sign) of the charge on an electron and proton;
c. explain how objects can be charged by both induction and conduction and qualitatively describe how
the charges distribute themselves on a metal object due to the presence of an external charge;
d. use Coulomb’s law to find the force on a charge due to nearby point charges;
e. calculate the electric field strength at a point in space due to several point charges;
f. draw the electric field lines near charged objects with simple Symmetries;
apply the conditions inherent in electrostatics to specify the field in a metal; i.e. the origin of field lines, the
termination of field lines, and the angle at which field lines strike metal surfaces.
IV. Electric Potential
At the conclusion of the study of this topic, the student should be able to:
a. define and explain the following terms, principles and ideas: potential difference, a volt, emf, an
electron volt, equipotential lines, equipotential surfaces, and equipotential volumes;
b. determine the potential difference between two points when the work done in moving a charge q
between the two points is given;
c. determine the work done in moving a charge q between two points when the potential difference
between the two points is given;
d. determine the potential difference between any two points in that region given a known uniform
electric field in a region of space;
e. draw or sketch the equipotentials and field lines in simple situations;
f. describe qualitatively and quantitatively the change in energy of a particle because of its movement
through a known potential difference and express the change SI units (Joules) and English units
(eV);
g. find the potential at a point due to several point charges;
h. describe qualitatively and quantitatively the change in kinetic energy of a charged particle that moves
through a known potential difference, and use this information to calculate initial or final speed
given enough additional information;
i. draw a parallel plate capacitor and state the relationship between q, V, and C;
j. explain why some materials have large or small dielectric constants in terms of the types of atoms or
molecules that make up the material;
k. Calculate the energy stored in a given capacitor that is charged to a known voltage.
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V. Electric Currents
At the conclusion of the study of this topic, the student should be able to:
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Define and explain the following terms, principles and ideas: a dc circuit, current, the unit the ampere,
Ohm’s law, resistance, resistivity, the unit the ohm, the temperature coefficient of resistivity, the
unit the watt, and electric power
q
explain the relationship for average current described in the equation I 
and apply this
t
relationship to physical situations;
explain and interpret a simple circuit diagrams in terms of the following:
1. Given the direction of the current through a resistor identify which end is at the higher potential;
2. State the potential difference between various points in the circuit;
explain and apply the Ohm’s law;
calculate the resistance for a wire, given its area, resistivity, and length;
explain the effect of temperature on resistance of a metal and using the temperature coefficient of a
wire and its resistance at a known temperature, find the resistance of the wire at a different
temperature;
VI. Laboratory component
At the conclusion of the course, students should have an understanding of the applications of the above topics as
reinforced in the laboratory components described below.
Simple Harmonic Motion
Speed of Sound
Statistics (Dice Roll, Hammer Lab)
Electric Potential Mapping/Static Coulomb
Resistance and Capacitance/Ohm’s Law
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION:
COURSE OBJECTIVES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. demonstrate an understanding of the concepts
of waves and vibrations and apply these
principles to the solutions of problems;
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
1.
classroom testing, homework assignments and lab
reports will be used to assess student
knowledge and understanding of waves and
vibrations and apply these principles to the
solutions of problems;
2. demonstrate an understanding of sound,
decibels, standing waves and the Doppler
effect;
A minimum average score of 60% is required for each
type of assignment.
2. classroom testing, homework assignments and lab
reports will be used to assess student
knowledge and understanding of sound,
decibels, standing waves and the Doppler
effect;
3. define and explain the sources and
characteristics of electric forces and electric fields
for simple static charge distributions;
A minimum average score of 60% is required for each
type of assignment.
3. classroom testing, homework assignments and lab
reports will be used to assess student
knowledge and understanding of electric forces
and electric fields for simple static charge
distributions;
4. demonstrate an understanding of the
concepts of electrical potential energy and
electric potential and apply these concepts
to simple devices such as batteries and
capacitors
A minimum average score of 60% is required for each
type of assignment.
4. classroom testing, homework assignments
and lab reports will be used to assess
student knowledge and understanding of
electrical potential energy and electric
potential and apply these concepts to
simple devices such as batteries and
capacitors;
A minimum average score of 60% is required for each
type of assignment.
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5. demonstrate an understanding of electric
currents, power, resistance and Ohm’s Law
and apply these concepts to simple
problems regarding simple DC circuits
6. demonstrate the ability to perform lab
experiments safely using both direct and
computer based methodology, to analyze and
interpret the data collected and to draw
reasonable conclusions based on the data.
5.
classroom testing, homework assignments
and lab reports will be used to assess
student knowledge and understanding of
electric currents, power, resistance and
Ohm’s Law and apply these concepts to
simple problems regarding simple DC
circuits
A minimum average score of 60% is required for each
type of assignment.
6. laboratory reports are required for each laboratory
exercise. These reports will assess the ability of the
student to follow directions, collect data and draw
reasonable conclusions from the data collected.
A minimum average score of 60% is required.
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