PHYS 2212Calculus-Based Physics II Spring2012

Instructor:Dr. David Joffe
SC 529

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Prerequisite:PHYS 2211 (Calculus I)
Students mustcompletetheprerequisitecourseswitha grade of“C”orbetterbefore taking PHYS 2212

Textbook:Serway and Jewett
Physics for Scientists and Engineers 8th Edition

Laboratory Manual:

Lecture:TuesdayThursday,5:00pm – 6:15pm, with labs proceeding lectures

CatalogDescription

The Principles of Physics sequence (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2212) is a survey of the primary fields of physics: mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, and modern physics. Elementary calculus will be used in the course, with laboratory exercises supplementing the lecture material. The second course of the sequence will focus on the field of classical electrodynamics and its applications.

AcademicIntegrityStatement

EveryKSUstudentisresponsibleforupholdingtheprovisionsoftheStudentcodeofConduct,aspublishedintheUndergraduateandGraduatecatalogs.SectionIIoftheStudentCodeofConductaddressestheUniversity’spolicyon academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic malicious/intentional misuses of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents ofallegedacademicmisconductwillbehandledthroughtheestablishedproceduresoftheUniversityJudiciaryProgram,whichincludes eitheran“Informal”resolutionbyafacultymember,resultinginagradeadjustment,oraformalhearingprocedure, whichmaysubjectastudent to theCodeofConduct’s minimumonesemestersuspension requirement.

Disabled Student Support Services

Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and reasonable accommodations for personsdefined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to help disabled students with theiracademic work. In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office ofDisabled Student Support Services and arrange an individual assistance plan. Certification of disabilityis required. Please contact the Office of Disabled Student Support Services for more information.

Academic Withdraw Policy – Spring Semester 2012

Students may withdraw from one or more courses anytime before the last three weeks of the semester. However, as of Fall 2004, students will be allowed a maximum of eight total withdrawalsiftheenterKSUasafreshman.Transferstudentswillbeallowedonewithdrawalperfifteencredithoursattempted,foramaximumofeight. Studentswhochoosetopursuea seconddegreeatKSUwillbeallowedtwoadditionalwithdrawals.StudentswhoenteredKSU beforetheFallof2004willbeallowedonewithdrawalperfifteencredithoursattemptedfora maximumofeight.Towithdraw,thestudentshouldcompleteanofficialwithdrawalforminthe Office of the Registrar. Studentswho officiallywithdrawfrom courseson or before thelastdayto withdrawwithoutacademicpenaltywillreceivea“W”.Studentswhoofficiallywithdrawafter the last day to withdraw without academic penalty (and before the last three weeks of the semester)willreceivea “WF”,whichwillbecountedasan“F”incalculationoftheirgradepoint average. The only exceptions to these withdrawal regulations will be for instances involving unusual circumstances, which are fully documented. Students may appeal to the academic standingcommitteeforconsiderationof unusualcircumstances.

GeneralClassPolicies

1.Youmuststudyassignedchaptersinthetextbookandotherassignedreadingsbeforethe lecture in which theyare discussed.

2.Regular lecture attendance isessentialfor successin thisclass. Ifyoumust missclass, it is yourresponsibilityto getthenotesyoumissfromanother student.

3.Beon timefor class.

4.Cellular telephones, pagers, and similar devices must be turned off or placed in silent mode during class. Use of cellphones shouldbe restricted to emergencies.

5.Duringlecture,avoidconversationandotherdisruptionsthatdistractotherstudentsfrom listening and learning. Ifyouhave a question or comment, directittothe professor.

6.Occasionally,itmaybenecessaryfortheinstructortomakecorrectionsorchangestothe syllabus.Correctionsorchangestothesyllabuswillbeannouncedinclass.

Laboratory Policies

1.Laboratory attendance is required. Theinstructormustgiveapprovalfornon-emergencyabsencespriortothelabtime.Thereis no make up for lab work missed due to unexcused absence. Lab reports will not be accepted for lab exercisesnot completed.

2.You must plan to attend laboratory for the full period each lab session.

3.Studentsarerequiredtoobeyallsafetyregulationsduringlaboratory,aspublishedinthe laboratorysafetyhandoutand posted inthe laboratory.In particular:

  • Foodandbeveragesarenotpermittedinthelaboratory.Thisincludesunopened foodpackagesandbeverage containers.
  • Shortsandshort skirtsareprohibited.
  • Open-toedshoes,open-heeledshoes,sandals,andbarefeetareprohibited.Open shoesandsandalsare prohibited even whenworn withsocks.
  • Studentsmust cometo labon timewithproper clothing.
  • All waste must be disposed in properly labeled containers as directed by the instructor or labassistant.

4.Please read assigned materialfor each lab exercisebeforethe lab begins.

Examinationand Grading Policies

1.The gradein thisclassisdeterminedbythetotalnumber of pointsearned on examinations, homework,and laboratorywork aslisted belowin “Grade Determination.”

2.Examinations and homework mayconsistof multiple-choice questions,short-answer questions,andproblem solving questions.Examquestionscover lecture, assigned readings, and laboratorymaterial.The final examination is comprehensive.

4.Makeuppolicy:Makeupexaminationswillonly begivenfor non-emergencyexcusedabsenceswhenthe studenthascontactedtheinstructorpriortotheexamination.Writtenverificationforthe reasontheexamismissedwillberequired.

Grade Determination

10 Labs at 2% each=20%

10 Homework sets at 3% each=30%

2 Mid-term Exams at 10% each= 20%

Final Exam= 30 %

Total100%

A=90 – 100 % of totalpoints;B=80 – 89 % of totalpoints;

C=70 – 79 %of totalpoints;D=60 – 69 %of totalpoints;

F=Below60 % of totalpoints

Last Date to WithdrawWithoutAcademic Penalty, Spring2012:

March12,2012