WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Geology
Syllabus
Semester: Spring 2014
Course: PHYS 212 -
Physics with Calculus II
Credit hours:
4
Pre-requisite: A grade of C or better in
PHYS 211
Co-requisite:
PHYS 212L
Lecture:
MWF 9:30-10:20 (001) & 11-11:50
(002), Sims
209
Course
Schedule
WileyPlus:
MWF
9:30-10:20 & MWF
11-11:50
Professor: Dr. Ponn Maheswaranathan (HUMahesUH), Sims 213-B.
Office Hours:
M12-1, W12-1, F 1-2, or by appointment.
Phone: 323 4940, E-mail:
HUmahesp@winthrop.eduU
Laboratory:
M 2:00 - 4:50 PM or
R 8:00 - 10:50 AM or T 2:00 - 4:50 PM.
Students need to register
for one of the above lab sections,
HUPHYS
212LUH.
M 2:00 laboratory will meet during the first week of classes, others will meet
during the second week.
Course Description:
The PHYS 211-212 sequence
covers the major branches of classical physics: PHYS 211 deals with mostly
mechanics, and wave motion while PHYS 212 covers thermodynamics,
electromagnetism, and optics. The course emphasizes understanding of fundamental
physics concepts and principles as well as the development of conceptual and
analytical problem solving skills by using physics concepts, principles, and
mathematics in the solution of various interesting and challenging real world
problems. This course should also help you review and master your algebra,
trigonometry, and enable you to appreciate your calculus by putting it to work
in physics.
Course Objectives:
University-Level Competencies:
Physics with calculus II introduces students to the role of
scientific reasoning in solving introductory physics problems using calculus
(e.g. calculating entropy changes in thermodynamics, calculating magnetic field
due to electric currents, and analyzing circuits). They will apply the
scientific methodologies of inquiry during the laboratory, PHYS 212L, and write
well-reasoned conclusions. They will also be introduced to the history of
scientific discovery (e.g., topics and devices are introduced with historical
perspectives) and learn that the theories in physics evolve into laws after
continuous re-evaluations and arguments. In addition they will see how
scientific advances made in a laboratory transform into useful technological
devices (e.g., the development of the transistor from vacuum tube to silicon
chip).
General
Education Requirements: PHYS 212
and the co-requisite PHYS 212L together fulfill four hours of general education
requirement for natural sciences. Listed below are the seven fundamental student
learning outcomes for natural science courses as well as examples of how they
will be fulfilled in PHYS 212 and 212L.
Students
should be:
1.
Conversant with a few fundamental concepts from among the three main areas of
natural science, including earth, life, and physical sciences. (e.g., heat,
thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics)
2. Able
to apply the scientific methodologies of inquiry. (e.g., experiments and investigations in the
PHYS 212L laboratory)
3. Able
to discuss the strengths and limitations of science. (e.g., experimental
error and analysis in the PHYS 212L laboratory)
4. Able
to demonstrate an understanding of the history of scientific discovery. (e.g.,
topics and devices are introduced with historical perspectives)
5. Able
to discuss the social and ethical contexts within which science operates. (e.g.,
environmental and health hazards of new devices and materials and sharing of
knowledge)
6. Able
to communicate about scientific subjects including (lab courses only) the
defense of conclusions based on one’s own observations. (e.g., PHYS 212L
laboratory reports)
7. Able
to discuss the application of scientific knowledge to the social sciences and to
non-scientific disciplines. (e.g., application of technology in everyday
life)
Writing Component:
The General Education Writing Component will be incorporated into
this course via
HUPHYS 212LUH, which is the laboratory component, where students
will write lab reports with conclusion.
Attendance and
Participation:
The attendance policy described in the Winthrop University undergraduate
catalog will be followed. Students are encouraged to attend all the lectures and
to actively take part in classroom activities. Regular attendance and good
participation efforts will help in the final letter grade assignment for
borderline cases.
Homework:
Chapter sections,
questions, and problems are assigned for each lecture. It is important that you
read the chapter sections before coming to a lecture. After attending the
lecture you should re-read the chapter, answer the questions and solve
problems. WileyPlusUH will used to collect homework and
grading.
Students with
Disabilities:
Student Conduct Code:
The policy on student academic misconduct is
outlined in the “Student Conduct Code Academic Misconduct Policy” in the online
Student Handbook
(HUhttp://www2.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/handbook/StudentHandbook.pdfUH).
Syllabus change policy:
The instructor will make changes to this syllabus as deemed necessary for the
progression of the course.
Tests & Final:
Four tests (40% total) and a comprehensive final
(25%) are scheduled as follows.
Date |
Tests and Final |
Chapters |
Content Description |
02-05-14 |
Test #1 |
18,19, & 20 |
Temperature, Heat, and
Thermodynamics. |
03-05-14 |
Test #2 |
21-24 |
Electric charge, fields,
Gauss' law, and Electric potential.
|
04-07-14 |
Test #3 |
25-28 |
Capacitance, Resistance,
Ohm's law, DC circuits, and Magnetic fields. |
04-28-14 |
Test #4 |
29-33 |
Electromagnetism, induction, and Maxwell's equations. |
5/6: |
Final Exam |
18-33 |
Comprehensive |
Points & Grade:
Tests:
40%, Wiley-Plus homework and In-Class Activitiy:10%, Laboratory: 25%, and
Final: 25%.
The letter grade will be assigned as follows:
100% - 90% = A
89% - 87% = A-
86% - 84% =
B+ 83% - 80% =
B 79% - 77% = B-
76%-74% = C+ 73% -
67% = C 66% - 64% = C-
63%-60% = D 59%- 0% = F