Physics 132
CRN 30749, Section 03, MW3:00–4:15 pm, Room 8-4
CSU Pomona, Spring 2010
Instructor: Dr. Julie J. NazarethOffice Hours: M10:30-11:30am
Office: 8-212W 1:45-2:45 pm
Phone: 909-869-2893 (emergencies only)E-mail:
Class Web Page:
Text(s): Physics for Scientists and Engineers, (Volumes 1-3), 2ndedition, by Randall D. Knight (Pearson Addison-Wesley, San Francisco) with Mastering Physics website access kit.
Prerequisites: MAT 114 or MAT 130Co-requisites: PHY 131L, MAT 115 or MAT 131
Course Coverage: chapters 13-21. Specifically, the lectures will cover gravity, fluid mechanics, harmonic motion, waves, kinetic theory, and thermodynamics.
Grading: Homework20%
Quizzes15%
Midterm Exam25%
Final Exam40%
Homework: Homework problems will be assigned, submitted, and graded via the Mastering Physics website ( Our course ID is NAZARETHPHY132Sp2010. A variety of problems will be assigned for each chapter (including extra credit problems). Due dates and times are included with the assignments on the Mastering Physics website. Do not wait until the last minute to submit your homework – computers, internet connections, and websites are known to go down when you can least afford it. Make sure you complete every part of every question – you do not get partial credit on the parts of a question unless you submit an answer for every part. Complete every assignment. Every assignment is an opportunity for you to practice what you have learned and discover what you do not know or fully understand. Please come to office hours or send e-mail if you have any questions. Ask right away if you are confused, because each lecture will build on previously covered material.
Quizzes: A variety of short quizzes will be administered in this course, most announced, some unannounced. This is an opportunity to test your understanding of the course material, highlight areas that require more study, and to give examples of exam-type questions. The quizzes will occur in various formats, including group problem solving quizzes, and individual short answer or multiple choice tests focusing on concepts. Quiz subject matter may include material covered in the current or previous lectures, and/or reading assignments. The quizzes are closed book/notes unless otherwise announced. Make-up quizzes will not be given, but may be waived for a serious and compelling reason (documentation may be required). Be sure to contact the instructor via e-mail right away.
Exams: There will be one midterm exam and a comprehensive (2 hour) final exam. Final exam: 1:40-3:40 pm, Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Dates and approximate coverage for the midterms are listed on the lecture schedule. Exams consist of problems similar to quiz or homework problems and may include some multiple choice concept/theory questions. The exams will be closed book, but you may use a scientific calculator and a handwritten formula sheet (one side of one 8 ½ x 11 inch sheet of paper for the midterm and one side of three 8 ½ x 11 inch sheets of paper for the final exam). Typed or photocopied formula sheets are not allowed (if you have special documented needs, see the instructor well in advance of the exam). Make-up exams will not be given, except in the case of serious illness or other serious and convincing reason. Notify the instructor as soon as possible and be prepared to provide documentation. Documentation will be required if the final exam is missed.
Academic Integrity: Cheating in any form is not tolerated and may result in a failing grade for the class. Students are expected to be familiar with the university policy on academic integrity.