PHYS 2426 – Engineering Physics II

Synonym: 65041 Section: 004

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Instructor: John Underwood

Email: awood@austincc.edu ACC Tel: 512-223-3299

Office Hours: 

CLASS INFORMATION

Lecture Time: TTH: 1:30-2:50 PM HLC 2217

Lab Time:      F:  12:00-2:40 PM    HLC 2216

BASIC COURSE INFORMATION

Credit Hours: 4

Classroom Contact Hours: 48 Laboratory Contact Hours: 48

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics. Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. This is the second half of the calculus-based PHYS 2425/2426 sequence.

COURSE RATIONALE/OBJECTIVES

University calculus level physics course intended for majors in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science and other technical and scientific majors. This course is intended to develop and overview physics using calculus based models as well as problem solving and critical thinking.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

• Grade of "C" or better in PHYS 2425 or equivalent AND
• Credit in MATH 2414 or equivalent

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS

• OpenStax - University Physics ( or eBook -see below.) - Zero Textbook Cost - download instructions on day 1
• Scientific Calculator
• Subscription to WebAssign Online Homework Service - Details on first class day - cost $39.95 - includes ebook

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

This course combines lecture and lab. Student attendance is mandatory during the lecture and lab period times listed in the college course schedule.

Lecture sessions are recorded through Blackboard Collaborate by instructor in real time during the

lecture period. Lecture recordings will be available to students on Blackboard Collaborate, but are not acceptable as a

substitute for class attendance.

COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS

All class materials provided on ACC web pages, electronic reserves, on disk, and in printed form are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the copyright holder. Reproduction means photocopying, scanning, copying downloaded files, or posting any of these on a server (web site).

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• • Prepare laboratory reports that clearly communicate experimental information in a logical and scientific manner.
  • Conduct basic laboratory experiments involving electricity and magnetism.
  • Relate physical observations and measurements involving electricity and magnetism to theoretical principles.
  • Evaluate the accuracy of physical measurements and the potential sources of error in the measurements.
  • Design fundamental experiments involving principles of electricity and magnetism.
  • Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving electricity and magnetism.
  • Articulate the fundamental concepts of electricity and electromagnetism, including electrostatic potential energy, electrostatic potential, potential difference, magnetic field, induction, and Maxwell's Laws.
  • State the general nature of electrical forces and electrical charges, and their relationship to electrical current.
  • Solve problems involving the inter-relationship of electrical charges, electrical forces, and electrical fields.
  • Apply Kirchhoff's Laws to analysis of circuits with potential sources, capacitance, and resistance, including parallel and series capacitance and resistance.
  • Calculate the force on a charged particle between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor.
  • Apply Ohm’s law to the solution of problems.
  • Describe the effects of static charge on nearby materials in terms of Coulomb's Law.
  • Use Faraday's and Lenz's laws to find the electromotive forces.
  • Describe the components of a wave and relate those components to mechanical vibrations, sound, and decibel level.
  • Articulate the principles of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference and superposition of waves.
  • Solve real-world problems involving optics, lenses, and mirrors.

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES:

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate competence in:

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Develop, interpret, and express ideas and information through written, oral and visual communication that is adapted to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information for the purposes of innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking.

EMPIRICAL AND QUANTITATIVE SKILLS

Apply mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods through the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.

TEAMWORK

Consider different points of view to work collaboratively and effectively in pursuit of a shared purpose or goal.

COURSE POLICIES

GRADING SYSTEM

         Final Letter Grade Correspondence

LAB POLICIES

Lab reports will be graded based on a grading rubric described on the Lab Report Format instruction sheet in the Assignments link on the class Blackboard site. In person attendance at the lab sessions is mandatory and will be recorded. Late lab reports will be accepted, but if they are submitted two weeks or longer after the original submission date then they will only be worth half credit. Do not include pages from the lab handouts as part of the lab report that do not include sections with filled data tables or filled question answer blanks that may be detached from handout and incorporated with the report. Make electronic archival copies of each of your reports prior to submission and maintain through the semester. Lab reports are due one week after the Lab is scheduled. Lab Reports will be submitted by uploading via Blackboard through the Assignments link.

EXAM POLICIES

Two tests are scheduled for the semester. Tests will involve problem set-up and solutions for 6 homework- style problems. The tests will be taken during the lecture session

on the scheduled days.

     There will be a course final exam on the last class day of the semester. The final covers the entire course   material, and you will have both the lecture and lab period to complete the final exam. There will be 7 problems on the final, with emphasis on material covered in the latter part of the semester.

MISSED EXAM AND LATE WORK POLICIES

In–person attendance during the lecture period on the scheduled day of the test is required for all tests, and

the final Exam. If you must miss a test or the exam due to an emergency a make-up test may be allowed provided the student provides prior notification to me and can provide signed documentary evidence of the compelling reason for missing the scheduled test.

HOMEWORK AND HOMEWORK POLICIES                                                                                      

We will be using the WebAssign online homework system. Enrollment instructions will be provided to the class during the first day class, and posted as an announcement on the class Blackboard page. Payment must be made within the first 2 weeks of the semester to remain enrolled. The homework system includes access to an electronic version of the textbook. Homework due dates are listed on the WebAssign site and in schedule.

IMPORTANT: For all homework assignments submitted, make an electronic copy of the worked problems with all work and solutions and keep available to submit by direct email to me before the deadline in case of any untimely irregularities with the online system. No excuses will be accepted for any late homework submissions.

SCHEDULE

ATTENDANCE POLICIES/CLASS PARTICIPATION

Regular and timely class participation in discussions and completion of work is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

The Final Withdrawal Date can be found on the ACC Academic Calendar page (https://www.austincc.edu/students/registration/important-dates)

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status. Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

POLICY ON INCOMPLETES

A grade of incomplete should be reserved only for extreme cases meeting the following criteria.

1. The student has had a documented life event beyond their control that will prevent them from completing the semester on time.
2. The Student is in good standing (Grade of ‘C’ or better at the time of the life event from 1)
3. The Student has completed most of the material in the course.

Before assigning a grade of incomplete, the instructor and the student must agree to a plan of action that includes a specific list of tasks to be completed by the student with a timeline of completion. This plan needs to be approved by the department chair (or designee). Incompletes must be resolved before the final withdrawal date of the following semester.

Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant. The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is appropriate to award or not. The following processes must be followed when awarding a student an I grade.

1. Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine a plan of action that identifies all of the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline date. This meeting can occur virtually or in person. The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form with the plan of action and send it to the department chair (or designee) to be approved.
2. Once approved, the faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student. The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement. A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.
3. The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above. This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.
4. Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.
5. When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F.

If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.” Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not frequently granted.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Students enrolled in this course are expected to comply with the provisions of this syllabus and the Student Standards of Conduct. With the exception of scholastic dishonesty, violations of the Student Standards of Conduct will be reported to the Campus Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action. Any student suspected of scholastic dishonesty will meet in private with the professor to discuss the alleged offense(s) and review the evidence that supports the charge. After conferring with the student, the professor will dismiss the allegation or assess an academic penalty. A student will be informed in writing if an academic penalty is assessed. He or she should consult the Student Handbook for his/her rights and responsibilities

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material usually presented here can be found in the syllabus section

material usually presented here can be found in the syllabus section

material usually presented here can be found in the syllabus section