Instructor: Mr. Luke Haley
E-mail: Class website:
PHYSICS 7 (Spring 2013)
GENERAL PHYSICS II
(Section 1535)
OFFICE HOURS – STUDENT DROP IN HOURS
M, W 12:10 pm – 12:55 pm in AHS 318,
T, Th 10:30 am – 12:55 pm in AHS 318, and By Appointment
Physics II is the second semester of a two-semester, trigonomentry-level sequence in general physics. Physics 7 includes topics in electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. Problem solving is an integral part of the course. Students majoring inPhysics, Engineering or Chemistry, as well as biology majors who wish to transfer to UC shouldtake Physics 37-38-39.
SLO1
Students will solve problems related to the physical universe by using their skills in algebra, trigonometry, vector algebra and the fundamental laws of electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
SLO2
Students will demonstrate precise scientific measurements with uncertainties, analyze their meaning through calculations, and compare the results to theory.
CLASS FORMAT
Tuesday, Thursday: Lecture will begin promptly at 1:00pm (room AHS 149) and will end at 2:25 pm. Please be seated in the classroom and prepared to begin working when class begins.
Thursday: Lab begins at 2:40pm (room AHS 149) with a pre-lab lecture. Lab work will begin immediately after the pre-lab lecture. The lab will last until 5:50pm. Complete all lab work by 5:50pm and clean your workspace. Take your breaks during lab time.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is mandatory. “Whenever absences, in hours, exceed the number of hours the class meets per week, the instructor will consider whether there are mitigating circumstances which justify the absences. If the instructor determines that such circumstances do not exist, the instructor may exclude the student from the class.”
ADDING CLASS:
If you are given an add slip, you must bring your add slip receipt back the next meeting indicating that you have officially added or your seat will be given to the next student and you will be excluded from class if you try to add again.
WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS:
Any student withdrawing from class must inform the admissions office of this decision. Students failing to follow the correct procedure for withdrawals will receive a grade of “F” for the semester. No withdrawals are permitted after Sunday May 05, 2013 (the last day to withdraw in person is Friday May 03, 2013). Any student remaining in class after this date must receive a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F). The last day to drop without receiving a “W” is February 18, 2013.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
“If you are a student with a disability requiring classroom accommodations, and have not contacted SSD, do so in a timely manner. SSD is located in the Student Services Annex, Room 175 or call SSD at (818) 947-2681 or TTD (818) 947-2680 to meet with a SSD counselor. If SSD has already sent the memo to instructor confirming accommodations required by student for this class, please meet with me to discuss arrangements.”
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1. Textbook – College Physics (2nd) by Knight
2. Calculator – Scientific or graphing
3. Composition Book – Quad ruled, (100 sheets, 9¾”X7½” preferred)
4. Access code to
GRADING:
Lecture Exams
There will be three lecture exams, and a final lecture exam. Each lecture exam is worth 20% with the lowest score being dropped. The final exam will be cumulative and worth 30%. The final cannot be dropped and must be taken on the day of the exam. ALL students are responsible for taking all exams.
Homework
Homework will be assigned weekly online at (discussed below). The homework is integral for understanding the problems on the exams. Students having difficulty with the homework problems should contact the instructor during office hours, email, and/or through the class message boards. Homework will be worth a total of 10% and will be graded online.
Laboratory
Lab grading will be discussed on Thursday. Avoid missing labs as there will be no makeups. There may also be laboratory quizzes given throughout the semester. The lab grade accounts for 20% of the total grade.
Final Grade
The lecture exams, homework, and lab will be added together using the following:
0.2*E1+0.2*E2+0.1*HW+0.3*F+0.2*LAB = Total Percent, where E1 = best exam score percentage, E2 = second best exam percentage, HW = homework percentage, F = final exam percentage, and LAB = lab percentage.
The grade distribution will be adjusted based on the performance on the class.
CHEATING
Cheating will not be tolerated. To avoid any suspicion of cheating adhere to the following procedures during exams:
1. Keep your eyes on your exam at all times
2. Keep your answers covered at all times
3. Do not communicate with any other student during the exam
4. Do not use any unauthorized prepared material during the exam
Furthermore, no student will be allowed to leave the classroom during an examination for any reason, including the use of the restroom. Take care of your restroom needs before the exam. Any student caught cheating will receive a zero for that exam, which cannot be dropped, and will be reported to the college.
MISSED EXAMS:
Missed exams will result in a zero for the exam. Missed exams cannot be dropped unless the excuse is approved by the instructor. There will be NO makeup exams.
CLASS PROCEDURES:
No eating or drinking is permitted during the lecture or the laboratory. Please silence your phones. Do not answer phones in class. You may quietly step outside the classroom to answer your phone. Your phones must be OFF during exams.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Class Website
There will be a class website at web address . Use this resource to download handouts and other useful materials.
Message Boards
Another useful resource is the class message boards at web address The message boards are designed to give students additional interaction with the instructor and other students. Students are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions, help other students, discuss homework problems, and discuss other physics topics.
You must navigate to the message boards, which can be accessed from the website, and set up an account. Set your username as your first and last name all one word followed by the number 6. Example, John Smith will have username johnsmith6. See the instructor if you have problems setting up an account.
Online Homework
Homework will be assigned and graded online at . You will need an access code (supplied by your book or purchased from the website) and the following information to register.
COURSE ID: HALEYPHYS7SPR2013
School Zip: 91401
Be sure to input the correct ID to enroll in this class. To enroll, navigate to . Click on the class textbook (College Physics, by Knight, 2nd ed.). Follow the on screen instructions to register for the class. If you have trouble registering, please visit .
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
Physics is a difficult subject and therefore requires considerable time outside of class. To ensure proper understanding of the subject, you must overcome obstacles. These include understanding mathematics, learning and applying problem solving methods and techniques, learning difficult concepts, and time management.
Understanding mathematics
Mathematics is the language of physics. To be successful in this course, you must have a good understanding of mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Be sure to review these topics. It is not enough to simply have credit for these courses, but you will be expected to know how to use these tools to solve problems. If you have trouble, contact the instructor during office hours, by email, or through the class message boards.
Learning and Applying Problem Solving Methods and Techniques
This course will test your knowledge of physics by evaluating your ability to solve problems. It is important to practice, practice, practice, to develop good problem solving skills. This includes doing homework in a timely fashion, working out examples and problems done in class, and attempting other problems. If you have trouble, be sure to ask questions during office hours, by email, or through the class message boards.
Learning Difficult Concepts
In addition to developing problem solving skills, students must develop a strong conceptual understanding. A good conceptual understanding of the basic physical principles will help the student solve problems that are slightly different than assigned problems and relate ideas learned in class to the outside world.
Time Management
This may be one of the most important skills to develop early in a student’s college career. For an average lecture, an average student should allocate something like 2 hours outside of class for each hour spent inside class. This would equate to about 6 hours per week outside of class time studying for this lecture alone. This course is generally more difficult than an average course and will likely require more like 3 – 5 hours outside of class for each hour spent inside class. Thus, for this lecture alone, you should try to plan on spending 9 – 15 hours per week outside of class time studying for this class. Be sure to spread out your time as well. It is much better to allocate a few hours each night and bulk on the weekends instead of spending all of your study time on the weekends. We will move fast this semester and may cover a chapter per week, and each chapter builds on the previous chapter. DO NOT FALL BEHIND as this will be the beginnings of failure.
If you overcome these obstacles, you will ensure your success in this course. This course is a building block for other advanced courses. Having a strong understanding of the material presented in this course will make it easier to achieve success in future courses.
TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE
WEEK(s)TOPICCHAPTERS
1, 2Electric Fields and Forces20
2, 3Electric Potential21
4Current and Resistance22
5, 6Circuits23
3/14Exam 120 – 23
7Magnetic Fields and Forces24
8, 10Electromagnetic Induction and Electromagnetic Waves25
9HOLIDAY – SPRING BREAK
10, 11AC Electricity26
4/18Exam 224 – 26
12, 13Ray Optics18
13, 14Wave Optics17
15Relativity27
16Quantum Physics28
5/23Exam 317, 18, 27, 28
5/301:00 – 3:00 pm – Final Exam17,18, 20 – 28
Holidays
3/28 – 4/5 – Spring Break
LAB SCHEDULE - TBA