PHY 2049 - Spring 2007
Physics Department
University of Central Florida
Instructor: Dr.
Gabriel Braunstein
MAP
428
Office
Hours: Friday 9:30 to 11:00, or by appointment.
Text: ‘Physics
for Scientists and Engineers’, volume 2, by R. A. Serway
and J. W.
Jewett Jr, 6th Edition, Thomson,
Brooks/Cole.
Important: The
lecture is only an introduction to the material.
Learning
does not end in the classroom, it only starts there.
Most
of the learning is done out of the classroom, on your own,
or in a study group.
Course Outline: This course is the second semester of calculus-based physics. It covers topics of Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics. These topics
represent part of the foundation on which you will build your future knowledge, when you latter take advanced courses specific to
your career. The course is quite intense and will require you to invest considerable time in study and problem solving.
coordinates.
Good knowledge of geometry and trigonometry is required as well. It is vital
that you are familiar with these, and that
you
can apply them to problem solving.
To
obtain maximum benefit from this course you should read the material before and
after it is covered in class. It is very difficult to
catch up if you fall behind. Keep current and do not
hesitate to seek help when needed.
Attendance: Regular
attendance is imperative.
Recitation: A
weekly problem solving session will be offered in parallel with the lectures. More information soon.
Structure: The
course comprises a set of lectures with demonstrations, quizzes, homework
assignments, mid-term examinations, and a
comprehensive final exam.
Lecture Notes: Copies of the material
used in class will be posted in the URL
Go to TEACHING, and then to Spring
2007 PHY 2049.
Homework: An
average of 5 to 15 problems will be assigned each week. You will have
approximately seven days to work on these, and
submit your results. Small groups are acceptable, but you
will need to report individually. We will be using the Web based
system WebAssign. More details
about WebAssign can be found in the last page.
Quizzes: There
will be several quizzes. They will be short, one to three questions (five to ten
minutes), without book or any other help.
You are required to bring pen and paper for the
quizzes to every class.
Examinations: There will
be three mid-term examinations, and a comprehensive final. All examinations are
without books or other aid material.
You will be provided a list with appropriate
equations. Proper justifications must be provided if not present.
Grades: The
final grade will be calculated according to the following scheme:
|
Homework |
20 % |
|
Quizzes |
10 % |
|
Mid-Term exams |
15 % each (3) |
|
Final exam |
25 % |
Grading Scale:
|
A |
87-100 |
|
B |
73-86 |
|
C |
60-72 |
|
D |
50-59 |
|
F |
00-49 |
Course Topics:
Chapter
23: Electric Fields
Chapter
24: Gauss’s Law
Chapter
25: Electric Potential
Chapter
26: Capacitance and Dielectrics
Chapter
27: Current and Resistance
Chapter
28: Direct Current Circuits
Chapter
29: Magnetic Fields
Chapter
30: Sources of the Magnetic Field
Chapter
31: Faraday’s Law
Chapter
32: Inductance
Chapter
33: Alternating Current Circuits
Chapter
34: Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter
35: Geometrical Optics
Chapter
36: Image Formation
Chapter
37: Interference
Chapter
38: Diffraction and Polarization
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the
right to make changes to the above
syllabus, if necessary. Any changes will be in effect only
one week
after being announced
to the students.
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Classes
Begin |
Jan.
8 |
|
Add/Drop |
Jan.
8 – Jan. 12 |
|
Grade
Forgiveness Deadline |
Jan.
12 |
|
Martin
Luther King Jr. Day (no class) |
Jan.
15 |
|
Payment
Deadline |
Jan.
19 |
|
Withdrawal
Deadline |
Mar.
2 |
|
Spring
Break (no classes) |
Mar.
12 – Mar. 17 |
|
Founder’s
Day (classes held) |
Apr.
4 |
|
Classes
End, Last Day to Remove Incomplete |
Apr.
23 |
|
Final
Examination Period |
Apr.
24 – Apr. 30 |
|
Grades Due in Registrar’s Office |
May.
3 |
|
Grades
Available (through myUCF after 9 a.m.) |
May.
5 |
|
Commencement |
May.
3 – May. 5 |
Using WebAssign
WebAssign is a web-based homework system that allows you to
access your homework assignments, submit answers, and
get feedback, from any computer with internet connection and
web browser.
You
can access WebAssign at: http://webassign.net/student.html
Logging
in:
Username:
the 7 numbers from your UCF PID
(without the first character)
Institution:
ucf (lowercase)
Password:
After
logging in for the first time you can reset the password to your personal
choice.
You
will need to purchase a WebAssign access code at the
campus bookstore. Then, you will need to register this access code,
once you access WebAssign, in
order to be able to use the system.
If
you have problems logging in, or registering, please e-mail me at: