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PHYSICS 9 (Section 2677) COURSE INFORMATION SPRING 2003 Physics 9 General Physics is a calculus-based introduction to physical laws and principles. Electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics will all be covered. Specific emphasis will be given to those applications one encounters in everyday life, such optical fibers, lasers, and semiconductors. Solid problem-solving skills will be developed by first understanding the physical concepts involved. COURSE: Physics 9 (4 Units) Lecture/Lab: T 12:45 pm – 4:15 pm in SCI 122 Lecture/Lab: Th 12:45 pm – 4:15 pm in SCI 101 TEXT: Required: INSTRUCTOR: Peter A. Morse Office hours: Office phone: E-mail: Class Web page: Knight Physics: A Contemporary Perspective, Vol 2. (Preliminary edition) Knight Student Workbook, Vol 2. SCI 265 M 3:10-4:10P; W 11-12P, 3:10-3:40P 310-434-3182 [email protected] http://homepage.smc.edu/morse_peter/phy9/phy9.htm Laboratory sessions for the course will be integrated into the course material so that they are used to reinforce and expand your understanding of the topics being covered, rather than being a separate entity of dubious relevance to the course. PREREQUISITE: Math 7 (calculus); Physics 8 FINAL EXAM: Please note that the date and time for the final exam is: Tuesday June 10th, 12 NOON – 3 PM ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THIS EXAMINATION AT THIS TIME. HOMEWORK: Generally, homework will be assigned each class, and must be completed before the start of the next class. The homework will NOT normally be handed in, but will be discussed in the next class, so it is VITAL that you attempt the problems yourself, before class. If you are having problems with the material, then it is time to come talk with me about the confusing points. Often all it takes is a couple of simple examples to set things straight. It is NOT the time to copy any other student's homework. Anyone copying from another's homework, quiz, or exam will receive a grade of ZERO for that assignment or exam, as will the person from whom the answers were obtained. EXAMS/QUIZZES: There will be short quizzes during the semester, announced in the previous class. The dates for exams are: Midterm #1: March 20th Midterm #2: May 6th Midterm #3: May 29th Final exam: 12 – 3 pm, June 10th. GRADING: Your grade in Physics 9 will be approximately determined as follows: 3% - class participation/homework 17% - laboratory 22% - quizzes 33% - midterm exams 25% - final exam Every unexcused absence or tardy (more than 15 minutes) will result in a loss of 1%. You will be dropped (or receive an F) if you have 3 unexcused absences or tardies. From this total percentage score, your letter grade for the course will be determined using the scale below. From this total point score, your letter grade for the course will be determined using the scale below. THERE IS NO “CURVE” FOR THIS COURSE. Percentage of total points you obtain Your course grade 90% or greater A 80% or greater B 60% or greater C 50% or greater D less than 50% F NOTE: If you wish to drop the class, for whatever reason, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that the appropriate paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely fashion. Tentative Physics 9 Schedule - Spring '03 WEEK DATES KNIGHT CHAPTER / TOPIC COMMENTS First day of class: 18th 1 Feb 17 - 21 24/ Interactions of electric charges 2 Feb 24 – 28 24/ Charges in matter 3 Mar 3 – 7 25/ Electric field 4 Mar 10 - 14 26/ Electric currents & simple circuits Staff Develop. Day March 13th – no class 5 Mar 17 - 21 26/ Charges and fields in circuits Midterm #1 6 Mar 24 - 28 7 Mar 31–Apr 4 28,29/ Potential, circuits, Kirchoff 8 Apr 7 - 11 Apr 14 – 18 Midterm #1, 20th 27&28/ Electric potential V - / Gauss’ law 30/ Magnetic fields & forces SPRING BREAK 9 Apr 21 - 25 29/ Circuits 30&31/ Magnetic forces / induction 10 Apr 28–May 2 30&31/ Magnetic forces / induction 11 May 5 - 9 Midterm #2, 6th -/ Nature of light, reflection, refraction 12 May 12 - 16 -/ Mirrors and lenses Midterm #2, 6th 32/ End of classical Physics 13 14 May 19 - 23 May 26 - 30 33/ Waves and Particles 34/ Bohr Model of the Atom Midterm #3, 29th 35/ Wave Functions 15 June 2 - 6 -/ Special relativity 16 June 9 - 13 Final exam, Tuesday June 10th: FRIDAY: No classes MON: No classes Midterm #3, 29th Final Exam