Course
Description:
Number and Title:
PHYS 2212 (CRN 24320)
Principles of
Physics II
Credit Hours:
3.0 semester credit
hours
Catalog
Description:
An introductory course which will include
electrostatics, electric current and circuits, and electromagnetism,
and may also include optics and modern physics. Elementary calculus
will be used.
Course Prerequisites and
Co-requisites:
- Prerequisites: PHYS 2211, Principles of
Physics I and
PHYS 2211L, Principles of Physics Laboratory I
- Co-requisite: PHYS 2212L, Principles of
Physics Laboratory II
Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of
PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L, students dropping one of the two courses
must also drop the other.
Notebook Computer
Requirement:
Each CCSU student is required to have ready
access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets
faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's
academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such
access. For further information on CCSU's Official Notebook
Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.
Computer Skill
Prerequisites:
- Able to use the WindowsTM
operating system.
- Able to use a the Microsoft
WordTM word processing program.
- Able to send and receive e-mail using
the OutlookTM or Outlook ExpressTM
program
- Able to attach and retrieve attached
files via email.
- Able to use a Web browser.
In-class Use of Student Notebook
Computers:
Student notebook computers will not be used in the
classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course
materials and to communicate with your
instructor.
Course
Objectives:
- To learn the basic laws of electromagnetism,
optics and special relativity and how to apply them.
- To further develop the ability to solve
problems through logical thought and organized reason.
Student Learning
Outcomes:
General education outcomes.
The following links provide tabular
descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking
outcome components (see PHYS 2212 in the tables):
Term:
Spring Semester 2009
Instructor
Information:
Instructor:
Dr.
Tatiana Krivosheev
phone: (678) 466-4783
fax: (678) 466-4899
e-mail:
TatianaKrivosheev@mail.clayton.edu
internet:
http://a-s.clayton.edu/krivosheev/index.htm
Office:
Administration Building,
Room A-31C
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Monday: 3:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Other times by appointment
Class
Meetings:
Classroom:
Technology Building, Room
T116
Class Times:
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday
Textbook
Information:
Text:
Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett, Jr.,
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume II, 7th edition,
Thomson Learning Inc., 2008.
Text Coverage:
Chapters
23-38
Evaluation:
| In-class
examinations: 3-50 minute exams @ 100 points |
300 |
| In-class
quizzes*: 10 quizzes @ 15 points |
150 |
| Critical
thinking exercises: 4 @ 25 points |
100 |
| Final
examination**: |
200 |
| TOTAL |
750 |
*Quizzes covering fundamentals of study
assignments will be administered. Quizzes will be announced in
advance. More than ten quizzes may be given; the highest ten quiz
scores will count towards the course grade.
**The final examination will be
comprehensive.
Grading:
| A |
90 - 100% |
| B |
80 - 89% |
| C |
70 - 79% |
| D |
60 - 69% |
| F |
below
60% |
Mid-term
Progress Report
The mid-term grade in this course which will be
issued by March 6, reflects approximately 30% of the entire course
grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from
the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this
option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the
Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs on March 6.
Course
Schedule:
The schedule of lesson topics is
provided at in the separate course
schedule which also provides links to objectives and homework
assignments.
Course
Policies:
Students must abide by policies in the Clayton
College & State University Student Handbook, and the Basic
Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.
Attendance is expected for all class
periods. Attendance is required for quiz and examination
periods. Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from
a doctor or other competent authority. Without excuse, a grade of
zero points will be assigned for the missed work. If a valid
excuse is provided:
- Make-up quizzes will be given only if
they are taken before quiz solutions are posted (afternoon of the
day the quiz is given). If the make-up quiz cannot be taken
before the solutions are posted, the missed quiz will be counted as
one of approximately two quizzes which can be dropped (approximately
twelve quizzes will be given in the course. The highest ten
quiz scores will be used to calculate the course grade).
- Make-up examinations will be given only
if they are taken before graded examinations are returned to
students (next class period). In the event that a make-up
examination cannot be taken before exams are returned to students,
the missed examination will not count in calculating the course
grade. This means that the final exam will be responsible for
a greater weight in determining the course final grade.
Late submission of the critical thinking
exercises will result in a grade penalty of 10% of the available points
per working day (Monday through Friday) that the assignment is
late. A critical thinking exercise is late if it is not turned in
at the beginning of the class period when it is due. Late bonus
problems will not be accepted. Late materials will not be accepted
after the final course meeting (May
4, 2009).
Any type of
activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may
constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic
misconduct are cheating and plagiarism.
All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for
the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be
reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs.
Judicial procedures are described at
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentconduct/.
Disruption of the
Learning Environment
Behavior which
disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not
tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be
disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples
include belligerent, abusive,
profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to
respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior
and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be
dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to
due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible
following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be
administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.
The use of simple calculators is allowed for all quizzes and
examinations. All examinations are closed book. No student-produced
"memory sheets" or note cards are allowed. An instructor-produced
reference data pamphlet will be provided for all quizzes and
examinations.
No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted
at any time in the classroom.
Important
dates:
Quizzes:
In-class exams:
- Friday, February 13, 2009
- Wednesday, March
25, 2009
- Friday, April 24, 2009
Final exam:
- Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Last day to drop without academic
accountability:
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