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Spring,
2009 Physics 205B Section 1
Instructor: Dr. Vik Malhotra Office:
Neckers 423 Phone:
453-5166 e-mail: vmalhotra@physics.siu.edu Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 1:30 p.m. to
2:30 p.m. Lecture Hall and Seating Arrangement: Because I will give unannounced quizzes (7 quizzes to be precise) and 3 exams, besides the final exam, during the semester, we will follow the following seating arrangement:
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is
committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work.
Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask
that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building
Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is
available on posters in buildings on campus, available on BERT's website at
http://www.bert.siu.edu/,
Department of Safety's website
http://www.bert.siu.edu/
(disaster drop down) and in Emergency Response Guideline pamphlet. Know how
to respond to each type of emergency.
Instructors will provide guidance and direction
to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your
location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with
your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency
Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the
building or sheltering within the facility. Know how to respond to each type of emergency. PREREQUISITE(S): · Below are the prerequisite(s) for this course: You must have completed Math 150
(Calculus I), Math 250, and Physics 205A with a grade of C or better
TEXTBOOK: Physics for Scientists and Engineers (7th Edition) by Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett, Jr. {Thomson Brooks/Cole} The approximate retail price for this textbook is about $220/-. Tentatively the following topics will be covered during the semester: Electric Field (Chapter 23)
Faraday’s Law (Chapter 31)
MATH SKILLS Because the main objective of this course is to understand and then successfully apply the fundamental concepts of physics to solving problems, it is important to have good math skills. To do well in the course, you need to have good math skills in algebra, trigonometry, and calculus (both differential and integral calculus). I strongly urge you to freshen up your math skills for this course. Please visit the Math Department's web site (see below) to review the relevant material in trig, algebra, and calculus, in particular review the materials posted for math 107, 108, 109, 150, and 250. http://www.math.siu.edu/previews/Intro_Page.html
RULES:
PRE-TEST, QUIZZES,
EXAMS, AND FINAL
Math and Physics 205A Pre-Test:
As mentioned above, a reasonably good command of math skills and the physics concepts you learned in Physics 205A are essential for learning the physics topics we will cover in the Physics 205B class. It is important for me to have a knowledge of your understanding of these concepts. This will allow me to emphasize the concepts which may seem to be difficult during the lecture. However, because of the limited time and the topics which I need to cover, I will not be able to re-visit these topics specifically in the class. A pre-test will be given during the second lecture of the course to gauge your skills in math (algebra, trigonometry, and calculus) and Newtonian physics (chapters 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of your textbook). The questions will be basic and will be designed to learn your understanding of these skills. No special preparation is recommended for the pre-test except for refreshing your knowledge on these topics which you previously have already learned. There will be ten multiple choice questions on the pre-test.
If your score on the pretest was ≥ 80 points and if your overall score in the course lacked two points from the next higher letter grade, then you will get these 2 points. For example, if your score in the pre-test was 81 points and your overall score in the course was 83.2 points, then you overall score will be modified as 83.1 + 2 = 85.1, thus you will get an A grade in the course. If your pre-test score was ≥ 60 but < 80 points, then you will get 1 point if your overall course score lacked 1 point from the next letter grade. For example, if your pre-test score was 77 points and your overall course score was 84.3 points, then your final score will be modified as 84.3 + 1 = 85.3, thus you will get an A grade. If by adding 2 points (pre-test score ≥ 80 points) or 1 point (pre-test score ≥ 60 but < 80 points) to your overall class score, your letter grade score would not have improved to the next higher letter grade, then your overall course score will not be modified. For example, let us assume your overall score in the course was 63.5 and your pre-test score was 70, then your overall score in the course would not be modified because by giving you 1 point your score would still not have met the requirement of the next higher grade of C.
IT MUST BE EMPHASIZED THAT YOU CAN EARN FULL 100 POINTS IN THIS COURSE SOLELY BASED ON THE QUIZZES, EXAMS, AND FINAL EXAM TO BE ADMINISTERED DURING THIS COURSE. There will be no makeup for the pre-test.
QUIZZES: There will be 7 quizzes given during the semester. The quizzes will be
about 5 to 15 minutes long. No specific date for the quizzes will be
announced as you are expected to come to each and every lecture/class.
The quizzes will be conceptual in nature (see Model Quiz) and will be
multiple choice.
The quizzes are designed to gauge your understanding of the physical
concepts and your ability to use these concepts to solve problems. To do well on the quizzes, it is important
you pay attention in the class and regularly read your
textbook. Because no advance notice of the quizzes will be given, the quizzes
will also provide information about your attendance.
The content of the quizzes will be from:
·reading assignment(s) (especially conceptual
question(s) ----- see Model Quiz)
·problems
from the homework solutions, solved examples from your textbook, and/or the
problems I did in class from your textbook.
Please note: the
problems on the quiz will be similar BUT NOT IDENTICAL. The
emphasis of this course is to evaluate your understanding of the physics
concepts and your ability to apply those concepts to solve problems. The two lowest scores of the 7 quizzes will be dropped automatically. This constitutes reasonable accommodation for university sanctioned activities scheduled on days when quizzes are to be taken. It is very important that you do not skip quizzes just because you want to. If you miss a quiz, it will be counted as your dropped quiz. Therefore, it is imperative that you take all the quizzes because that will provide you flexibility and will help you maintain a good grade. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUP QUIZ. Each quiz will be worth 6 points, and quizzes collectively
will count 30% towards your final grade. EXAMS:
Three exams will be administered
during the semester. The
exams will be 40 to 50 minutes long and will typically contain 5 to 10
questions (see MODEL EXAM). The exams will be multiple choice questions (see MODEL EXAM). The exams will be administered during the regular class hour.
The content of the exams will be from: ·reading assignment(s)
Please note: the
problems on the exams will be similar BUT NOT IDENTICAL. The
emphasis of this course is to evaluate your understanding of the physics
concepts and your ability to apply those concepts to solve problems.
The lowest score of the 3 exams will be dropped automatically.
This constitutes reasonable accommodation for university sanctioned
activities scheduled on days when exams are to be taken. It is very important
that you do not skip exams just because you want to. If you miss an
exam, it will be counted as your dropped exam. Therefore, it is imperative
that you take all the exams because that will provide you flexibility and
will help you maintain a good grade. PLEASE
NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUP EXAM.
Each exam will be worth 20 points and exams collectively will
count 40% towards your final grade.
Final Exam:
Date: May 7, 2009 (Thursday)
FIRE ALARM POLICY In case the
fire alarm or the alarm is pulled during the quiz, exam, or the Final
Exam, what we will do!! Since we have nine quizzes and three exams during the semester for this course, we are required to cover almost a chapter per week. Therefore, we can not afford to lose any lecture. In case the fire alarm or the alarm is pulled during a quiz or exam and because we will have to vacate the lecture hall, the quiz or exam in question will not be graded. Instead, a replacement quiz or exam will be given on Friday at 8 P.M. The exact date will be posted on the web site. In case the fire alarm or the alarm is pulled during the Final Exam, then a replacement final will be administered on the Friday night of the final exam week at a place and time to be listed on the class web site. Rules for Quizzes and Exams v
The quizzes and exams will be closed textbook quizzes or exams.
However, formula/equation sheet(s) listing the equations from the chapter(s)
over which the quiz or exam is based will be posted on the class web
site. It is your responsibility to download the equations, print them,
and bring them with you on the quiz or exam day. For final exam you can bring
all the equation sheets posted on your class web site. v
You are NOT allowed to consult class notes, books, and
programmed solutions on your calculators. v
You will not be allowed to consult equation sheets if you have
written and/or typed additional information on the sheet(s) beyond what was
posted on the class web site. v
During quizzes or exams (including final exam), you CAN NOT use
any device (including cell phones and laptops) capable of sending and/or
receiving text messages. v
On the day of the quiz or exam or final exam you can bring
copies of tables of “Physical Constants” and “Conversions” (posted under
Equations Section), appendixes A, B, and D. However, this does not imply that
you will be allowed to consult the textbook during the quizzes, exams, and
final exam. v
You MUST take the quizzes and exams with a non-erasable pen,
e.g., ball-point pen or ink pen. This is essential to avoid concerns that
have originated in the past. v
You may use calculators during the quizzes or exams, so
bring one of your own. Any information brought into the
quizzes/exams through programmable calculators constitutes academic dishonesty
and will be subjected to judicial proceedings according to university rules
(see Rule section). v
The proctors will at random and periodically check to ensure
that you are adhering to above mentioned rules for taking quizzes for this
course. This will be helpful to all of us. v
On the day of the quiz or exam, bring your student ID, it will
be checked. The quizzes and
exams will be based on any information discussed in the lectures and/or in
the textbook. Predominant content will be from the lectures (this does
not mean the quiz/exam questions will be identical to the numerical problems
we solved in class). Again, I must emphasize that the aim of this
course is to understand concepts of physics and then to apply these concepts
to solve problems. This course is not designed to judge your memory.
Consequently, it is important for you to attend lectures and learn the
material. The following weightage will be used for quizzes, exams, and final exam in computing the final grade: Quizzes = 30% Exams = 40% COURSE GRADE: Your grade in the course is determined by: 85 - 100 %
= A YOUR GRADE (two lowest quiz and the lowest exam scores dropped) {For Exam 3, 12 points were added to your earned score}
Please
remember, in the end, you will earn your grade by your hard work and your
performance. Equation
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READING ASSIGNMENT: Reading
Assignment 1: Chapter 23 (all sections) Reading
Assignment 2: Chapter 24 (all sections) Reading
Assignment 3: Reading
Assignment 4: Reading
Assignment 5:
Chapter 27 (all sections) Reading
Assignment 6: Reading
Assignment 7: Reading
Assignment 9: Reading
Assignment 10: Reading
Assignment 11: Reading
Assignment 12:
HOMEWORK SOLUTIONS There will be 12 or 13 homework assignments given during the semester. However, the homework will not be graded though the solutions for the homework assignments will be posted on the class web site. Therefore, there is no need to hand-in your homework solutions. The solutions for each homework assignment will be posted on the class web site. The homework assignments will be posted at the aforementioned URL site. It is your responsibility to check the web site to keep track of the assignments. This can be accomplished by visiting the course site at least once a week, if not more often. You are strongly encouraged to do the homework assignments yourself and to check your skills by comparing your solutions with the ones posted on the web. Homework Assignment and Solution: Homework #1: Chapter 23 Q1-Q6, P1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14,
16, 19, 21, 22, 25, 29, 32, 34, 35, 37 Solutions Solutions 28, 30, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 Solutions Homework # 7 Chapter 29: Q1 to Q7, P 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28, 34, 35 Homework # 8 Chapter 30: Q1 to Q6, P 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 29, 35, 41 Homework # 9 Chapter 31: Q1 to Q3, P 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 17, 21, 24, 29, 30, 31 Homework # 10 Chapter 34: Q1 to Q5, P 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29 Homework # 11 Chapter 35: Q1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11; P 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 32, 34, 35 Homework # 12 Chapter 37: Q1 and 2; P 1 to 8 PROBLEM SOLUTIONS (from the class) Chapter
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Exam Day: EXAM #1: When: Thursday, February 12th (chapters covered: 23, 24, and 25) EXAM #2: When: Tuesday, March 17th chapters covered: 26, 27, 28, and 29 (section 29.1 only)
EXAM #3: When: Thursday, April 23rd {Chapters Covered: Chapter 29 (sections 29.1 through 29.5), Chapter 30 (sections 30.1 through 30.5}, Chapter 31 (sections 31.1 through 31.4), and chapter 34 (sections 34.1 through 34.5 and section 34.7)}
Quiz or Exam Solution See above. Every effort will be made to post the solution within 24 hours of the quiz or exam. Help Desk Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. EQUATIONS
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