CL-1: Learning Through Technology (LT^2): Case Studies:Joliet Junior College

Creating a New Physics Education Learning Environment

Resource C. Syllabi for selected courses featured in this case study

Jump to the following syllabi:

PHYSICS 100 - Basic Physics
PHYSICS 201 - Engineering Physics I
PHYSICS 202 - Engineering Physics II

PHYSICS 100 - Basic Physics
Course Information^a

Description

not

Textbook

Conceptual Physics

Instructor

Dr Curtis Hieggelke (hay-gull-key)
Office Hours: 9 am MWF and 1 pm TR
(815) 280 - 2371 or email: curth@jjc.cc.il.us

Grade - based on the following factors:

major unit exams
lab work
class discussion of assignments (homework)
other class participation (attendance)

Lab work will be evaluated on factors such as completeness, neatness, and correctness. In order to pass the lab, a student must do at least 80% of the experiments. All students must pass the lab in order to receive any passing grade.

The final grade will be the average of the tests, class discussion, and lab work. The lowest test score will be deleted from this average. The following system will be used to assign grades:

Score	Grade
90-100	A
80-89	B
70-79	C
60-69	D

In addition, your instructor reserves the option of adjusting the grades up or down of students who are close to the border (� 2) based on the class participation of the student in the class. This is a judgment decision of your instructor.

EXTRA CREDIT

December 4

ATTENDANCE/WITHDRAWAL

may

COURSE LEARNING MODE/STRATEGY-

In this course, some use of computer technology will also be employed -- particularly in the lab, to collect, display, and analyze date. Students will also gain experience with spreadsheets, graphing, and simulation/visualization software.

It is important to note that each student is responsible for preparing him/herself for each session. This means reading the background material (textbook) and doing the specific questions before each class. Because of the nature and demands of the schedule of this course, there will be no make-up for sessions missed or lack of preparation.

WEB Online Course ACCESS

Netscape Navigator

Internet Explorer

http://online.jjc.cc.il.us

http://www.jjc.cc.il.us

rwennerd@jjc.cc.il.us

MAKE-UP POLICY

not accepted

Tests can be made up at the discretion of the instructor providing prior or timely notice is provided. Phone messages are date and time stamped and may be received anytime. This must be completed before tests are returned to the class.

INAPPROPRIATE ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR

Students are expected to be responsible and to take credit for their own individual work. There are times when collaborative efforts between two or three students are OK (discussion questions and exercises) -- but this should be work sharing NOT copying and there are times when collaborative work is expected -- laboratory. Of course, there are times when collaboration is forbidden (tests) -- if this occurs appropriate course/college action will be taken depending on the nature and seriousness of this action.

FOOD and DRINK

No food or drink (except for water) is allowed in the physics classroom.
No food or drink is allowed in the physics lab at any time.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The college has a strong and firm policy against sexual harassment. Such conduct will not be tolerated in this class, and any victims are encouraged to report any incidents. Learning is best achieved in an environment of mutual respect and trust.

Physics 100 Course Outline

INTRODUCTION ( 1 week )
1. Science
  1. Method/Attitude
  2. Science and Technology
  3. Goals of Physics
2. Experiments
  1. Measurements
  2. Metric System
3. Computers
  1. Operating
  2. Spreadsheet
  3. Graphing
  4. Data collection
  5. Video capture
MECHANICS ( 3-4 weeks)
1. Description of Motion
  1. Position
  2. Speed
  3. Velocity
  4. Acceleration
  5. Free Falling Bodies
  6. Projectile Motion
2. Newton's Laws of Motion
  1. Newton's First Law of Motion
  2. Newton's Second Law of Motion
  3. Mass and Inertia and Weight
  4. Newton's Third Law of Motion
  5. Friction
3. Momentum
  1. Impulse and Momentum
  2. Conservation of Momentum
  3. Collision
4. Energy
  1. Work
  2. Power
  3. Mechanical Energy
  4. Potential Energy
  5. Kinetic Energy
  6. Conservation of Energy
  7. Machines and Efficiency
5. Rotational Motion
  1. Uniform Circular Motion
  2. Centripetal Force
  3. Rotational Inertia
  4. Torque
  5. Center of Mass and Center of Gravity
  6. Conservation of Angular Momentum
PROPERTIES OF MATTER ( 2 weeks )
1. The Atomic Nature of Matter
  1. Atoms
  2. Molecules
  3. Molecular and Atomic Masses
  4. Elements and Compounds and Mixtures
  5. Atomic Structure
  6. States of Matter
2. Solids
  1. Density
  2. Elasticity
3. Liquids
  1. Pressure in a Liquid
  2. Archimedes' Principal
  3. Buoyancy
  4. Pascal's Principle
  5. Surface Tension
4. Gases
  1. Pressure
  2. Ideal Gas Law
  3. Bernoulli's Principle
HEAT (class selection and as time permits-2 weeks )
1. TEMPERATURE AND HEAT
  1. Temperature
  2. Thermometers
  3. Quantity of Heat
  4. Specific Heat
  5. Thermal Expansion
2. Heat Transfer
  1. Conduction
  2. Convection
  3. Radiation
3. Change of State
  1. Evaporation and Condensation and Boiling
  2. Melting and Freezing
4. Thermodynamics
  1. Absolute Zero
  2. Internal Energy
  3. First Law of Thermodynamics
  4. Second Law of Thermodynamics
  5. Entropy
SOUND (class selection and as time permits -1 week )
1. Vibrations and Waves
  1. Pendulum
  2. Mass on Spring
  3. Wave Motion and Velocity
  4. Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
  5. Interference
  6. Standing Waves
  7. Resonance
2. Sound
  1. Origin of Sound
  2. Transmission of Sound Waves
  3. Speed of Sound
  4. Decibel Levels
  5. Doppler Effect
  6. Beats
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM ( 2-3 weeks )
1. Electrostatics
  1. Electrical Forces
  2. Coulomb's Law
  3. Electric Field
  4. Electric Potential
2. Electric Current
  1. Flow of Charge
  2. Electromotive Force and Current
  3. Electrical Resistance and Ohm's Law
  4. Direct Current and Alternating
  5. Electric Power
  6. Simple Electrical Circuits
3. Magnetism
  1. Magnetic Force
  2. Magnetic Field
  3. Magnetic Forces on Moving Charged Particles
4. Electromagnetic Interactions
  1. Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Wire
  2. Electromagnetic Induction
  3. Electric Motors
  4. Transformers
LIGHT (class selection and as time permits-1 week)
1. Reflection and Refraction
  1. Law of Reflection
  2. Plane Mirrors
  3. Law of Refraction
  4. Lenses
2. Light Waves
  1. Wave Interference
  2. Diffraction
  3. Thin Films and Diffraction Gratings
  4. Polarization
ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS (class selection and as time permits-2 weeks)
1. Light Quanta
  1. Photoelectric Effect
  2. Wave-Particle Duality
  3. Uncertainty Principle
2. The Atom
  1. Atomic Spectra
  2. Wave-Particle Duality
  3. Uncertainty Principle
3. Atomic Nucleus
  1. Nucleus
  2. Radioactivity
  3. Isotopes
  4. Half-life
  5. Transmutation of Elements
4. Nuclear Fission and Fusion
  1. Mass-Energy Equivalence
  2. Nuclear Fission
  3. Nuclear Fusion

PHYSICS 201 - Engineering Physics I
Course Information^a

PREREQUISITE

Completion of Math 170 (Calculus 1)

INSTRUCTOR

Phone: 815 - 280 - 2371

Office Hours: 9 am MWF and 1 pm TR

curth@jjc.cc.il.us

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Physics: For Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

Tutorials in Introductory Physics and Tutorials in Introductory Physics: Homework

OPTIONAL MATERIALS

Student Study Guide

COURSE GOALS

The goals of this course are to (1) build a strong and robust understanding of the fundamental concepts in the areas of mechanics and thermodynamics and to (2) develop the skill to explicitly express and use models (mathematical descriptions) to describe the physical world in these areas.

COURSE LEARNING MODE/STRATEGY

In this course, extensive use of computer technology will also be employed -- particularly in the lab, to collect, display, and analyze data. Students will also gain experience with graphing, spreadsheets (MS Excel) and simulation/visualization software (Interactive Physics).

There will be an online web component for this course. In connection with this activity, you will be given an email account and will be able to do access the course web site and email on computers at the college or at home.

It is important to note that each student is responsible for preparing him/herself for each session. This means reading the background material (textbook, lab material) and doing any specific work such as problems or online work before each class. Because of the nature and demands of the schedule of this course, there will be no makeup opportunities for sessions missed or because of the lack of preparation for the class sessions.

LAB WORK

must pass

Do NOT share your work (data) with lab partners who are not present. Check with your instructor when the deadline is for the completion of the lab work-- it may be at the end of the class session, at the beginning of the next class session, or one week after the lab session. You MAY need to schedule time outside of class for lab work if you are not able to complete it within the session(s) scheduled. This includes homework associated with the labs.

HOMEWORK

These problem sheets are to be turned in at the beginning of the class on the due date. Students may be penalized for not submitting them to the instructor at that time (e.g., late for class). Students will be selected to present solutions (or attempts at such) on the blackboard. This is one of the major activities of this course.

Homework Notebook

Should contain correct(ed) solutions to all assigned problems-rewritten after class discussion.
Problems should be in order in the notebook. If not, the location should be indicated in the correct place.
Label each problem by number and chapter.
Clearly state or paraphrase problem. A sketch or diagram with labels should be included also.
Define symbols with values if known and list known and unknown quantities.
Indicate approach and source of equations-- e.g., starting with Newton's 2nd law.
Use words/sentences/phrases between steps indicating process-- e.g., solving for t.
Use units in equations/steps or indicate why omitted-- e.g., clarity.
Underline or circle answer to each part.
Do not fall behind in keeping this notebook up-to-date.

FINAL GRADE based on four factors:

5 major unit exams
comprehensive final exam (multiple components)
homework
lab work

Grade	Score
A	85-100
B	65-85
C	50-65
D	40-50

Scores between 84-87 (A or B), 64-67 (B or C), 49-52 (C or D), and 39-42 (D or F) are considered borderline and lab work will affect the final grade. Pretests will not count toward the final grade.

The homework score will be the product of the percentage of assigned homework worked on or before the due date and the evaluation of the homework notebook. The homework must be completely written up on the due date and must indicate any collaborative efforts (list of names). The evaluation of the homework notebook will be on the basis of completeness and neatness. For example, 80% of the problems worked by the due date and a grade of 90% on the notebook yields a score of 72% ( .8 x .9 = .72).

OUTSIDE CLASS SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES-

⁺

at least 14 hours per week

PLEASE LIMIT OR REDUCE YOUR OUTSIDE WORK SCHEDULE.

ATTENDANCE/WITHDRAWAL

Students MAY be recommended for withdrawal if they have missed an excessive number of classes (more than 3). Students deciding to drop the class are expected to follow normal college procedures. Failure to attend is NOT proper procedure for dropping the class.

MAKE-UP POLICY

Homework (problems sheet AND work) must either be submitted in advance or other prior arrangements made to receive full/partial credit for it. If a student is sick or out-of-town, it will be accepted if it is mailed with a postmark on or before the date the assignment is due. All such homework must be submitted at the level of homework notebook in order to receive credit. Homework is not accepted late.
Tests sometimes may be made up at the discretion of the instructor providing prior or timely notice is provided. Phone messages are date and time stamped and may be received anytime. All such tests must be completed before tests are returned to the class.
Lab work is very difficult to make-up because of scheduling problems. Sometimes it can be arranged to be done in the afternoons depending on the nature of the lab and/or the schedule of the instructor or staff.

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

No food or drink (except for water) is allowed in the classroom. No food or drink is allowed in the lab.

The college has a strong and firm policy against racial or sexual harassment. Such conduct will not be tolerated in this class, and any victims are encouraged to report any incidents. Learning is best achieved in an environment of mutual respect and trust.

WEB Online Course ACCESS

Netscape Navigator

Internet Explorer

http://online.jjc.cc.il.us

http://www.jjc.cc.il.us

rwennerd@jjc.cc.il.us

SAFETY

Safety should be practiced by students in all aspects of this course. There are some rules (such as no eating or drinking in class/lab) but in general, common sense should be used as a guide. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for all chemicals are available in the campus police office for students. In physics, it is unusual to use any chemicals that are hazardous. Special instructions will be given in the lab if needed. If in doubt, ask your instructor. Safety violations are taken seriously and everyone should be aware that appropriate action will be taken if necessary.

CAVEAT

Study Hints to work smarter

Set Priorities
No intrusions on study. Study is or should be your main focus.
Study anywhere -- or everywhere
Stick with consistent time slot for study -- schedule and maintain it
Get organized.
Do more than you are asked -- more problems for example.
Schedule your time -- break up major projects.
Take good notes and use them.
Don't fall behind on your homework notebook or lab work and remember neatness counts!
Speak up -- ask questions when you don't understand or when you think you do.
Study together -- discuss, don't copy.
Test yourself -- make up possible test questions and answer them.

OUTLINE

PHYSICS AND MEASUREMENT
1. Standards of Length, mass, and time
2. Uncertainty and Significant Figures
3. Dimensional Analysis
4. Measurements and Units
VECTORS
1. Coordinate Systems and Reference Frames
  1. origin
  2. set of axes
  3. point labeling rules
  4. rectangular
  5. polar
2. Vectors and Scalars
  1. scalar definition
  2. vector definition
3. Some Properties of Vectors
  1. equality of two vectors
  2. addition
  3. resultant vector
  4. commutative law of addition
  5. associative law of addition
  6. negative of a vector
  7. subtraction of vectors
  8. vector components
  9. unit vector notation
4. Vector Addition Methods
  1. geometric and graphical methods
  2. adding three or more vectors
  3. algebraic/component method
5. Multiplication
  1. scalar-vector
  2. vector-vector
    1. dot product
    2. cross product
MOTION IN ONE DIMENSION
1. Position/Displacement
  1. Motion diagrams
  2. Motion graphs
2. Velocity
  1. average velocity
  2. instantaneous velocity
  3. derivative
3. Acceleration
  1. average acceleration
  2. instantaneous acceleration
4. One-dimensional Motion with Constant Acceleration
  1. velocity graphs/equations as a function of time
  2. displacement graphs/equations as a function of time
  3. velocity as a function of displacement
5. Freely Falling Bodies
  1. acceleration due to gravity
  2. free fall motion
  3. kinematic equations
MOTION IN TWO DIMENSIONS
1. Kinematic Vectors in Two Dimensions
  1. displacement vector
  2. average velocity
  3. instantaneous velocity
  4. average acceleration
  5. instantaneous acceleration
2. Motion in Two Dimensions with Constant Acceleration
  1. velocity vector as a function of time
  2. position vector as a function of time
3. Projectile Motion
  1. definition
  2. trajectory of a projectile
  3. equations of motion
  4. height of projectile
  5. range of projectile
  6. time of flight
4. Tangential and Radial Acceleration in Curvilinear Motion
  1. tangential acceleration
  2. centripetal acceleration
  3. total acceleration
5. Relative Motion
  1. relative position
  2. relative velocity
  3. relative acceleration
THE LAWS OF MOTION
1. The Concept of Force
  1. definition
  2. types
  3. fundamental forces in nature
2. Newton's First Law
3. Inertial Mass
  1. inertia
  2. mass
  3. weight
4. Newton's Second Law
  1. restricted form
  2. momentum
  3. unrestricted form
5. Units of Force and Mass
  1. Newton
  2. dyne
  3. pound/slug
6. Weight
7. Newton's Third Law
8. Applications of Newton's Laws
  1. normal force
  2. tension
  3. free-body diagrams
9. Resistive Forces of Friction
  1. sliding
    1. static
    2. kinetic
  2. rolling
  3. fluid
    1. terminal velocity
    2. drag force proportional to the velocity
    3. drag force proportional to the velocity squared
10. Newton's Universal Law of Gravity
11. Circular Motion
  1. uniform circular motion
    1. magnitude
    2. direction
  2. non-uniform circular motion
WORK
1. Work Done by a Constant Force
  1. work done by a sliding force
  2. work done when F is along s
  3. work is a scalar quantity
2. Work Done by a Varying one-dimensional Force
  1. area under the curve
  2. integral of single variable
3. Work Done by a Varying Force-General Line Integral
4. Work Done by a Spring
  1. spring force
  2. work done by a spring force
5. Work and Kinetic Energy
  1. kinetic energy
  2. work-energy theorem
  3. work-energy theorem bar graphs
6. Power
  1. average power
  2. instantaneous power
  3. units
ENERGY
1. Conservative Forces
  1. definition
  2. examples
2. Non-conservative Forces
  1. definition
  2. examples
3. Potential Energy
  1. definition
    1. one dimensional case
    2. general case-line integral
  2. change in potential energy
  3. zero point
  4. relationship with conservative forces
    1. one dimensional case
    2. general case-gradient
  5. examples
    1. gravitational potential energy
    2. elastic spring potential energy
4. Mechanical Energy
  1. definition
  2. conservation of mechanical energy
  3. examples
5. Work Done by Non Conservative Forces
6. Relationship between Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
7. Potential Energy Diagrams
  1. stable equilibrium
  2. nstable equilibrium
  3. neutral equilibrium
8. General Conservation of Energy and energy bar graphs
LINEAR MOMENTUM AND COLLISIONS
1. Linear Momentum and Impulse
  1. linear momentum of a particle
  2. impulse of a force
  3. impulse-momentum theorem
  4. impulse approximation
2. Conservation of Linear Momentum
  1. condition
  2. examples
3. Collisions
  1. types
    1. inelastic collision
    2. elastic collision
  2. properties
4. One-Dimensional Collisions
  1. coefficient of resitution
  2. equations relating initial and final velocities
5. Two-Dimensional Collisions
6. Motion of a System of Particles
  1. definition of the center of mass
  2. center of mass for a discrete system of particles
  3. center of mass for a continuous mass system
  4. velocity of the center of mass of a system of particles
  5. total linear momentum of a system of particles
  6. acceleration of the center of mass of a system of particles
  7. Newton's second law for a system of particles
ROTATION OF A RIGID BODY ABOUT A FIXED AXIS
1. Rotational Kinematics
  1. angular position
  2. radian
  3. average angular velocity
  4. instantaneous angular velocity
  5. average angular acceleration
  6. instantaneous angular acceleration
2. Rotational Kinematical Equations
3. Relationships between Angular and Linear Quantities
  1. linear and angular speed
  2. linear and angular acceleration
  3. radial acceleration
  4. magnitude of total acceleration
4. Rotational Kinetic Energy
  1. moment of inertia
  2. kinetic energy of a rotating rigid body
5. Calculation of Moments of Inertia for Rigid Bodies
  1. moment of inertia for a rigid body
  2. parallel axis theorem
  3. plane figure theorem
  4. combination
6. Torque
  1. definition
  2. moment/lever arm
  3. torque and angular acceleration
7. Work and Energy in Rotational Motion
  1. power delivered to a rigid body
  2. work-energy theorem for rotational motion
ANGULAR MOMENTUM
1. The Vector Product and Torque
  1. definition of torque
  2. properties of the vector product
  3. cross products of unit vectors
2. Angular Momentum
  1. definition of a particle
  2. definition of a system of particles
3. Angular Momentum and Torque
4. Conservation of Angular Momentum
5. The Motion of Gyroscopes and Tops
6. Rolling Motion of a Rigid Body
  1. rotational kinetic energy of a rolling body
  2. translational kinetic energy of a rolling body
  3. total kinetic energy of a rolling body
7. Angular Momentum as a Fundamental Quantity
STATIC EQUILIBRIUM OF A RIGID BODY
1. The Conditions of Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
  1. equivalent forces
  2. coupling
  3. conditions for equilibrium
2. The Center of Gravity
3. Example of Rigid Bodies in Static Equilibrium
  1. procedure of analyzing a body in equilibrium
  2. examples
OSCILLATORY MOTION
1. Simple Harmonic Motion
  1. displacement versus time
  2. period
  3. frequency
  4. angular frequency
  5. velocity in simple harmonic motion
  6. maximum values of acceleration and velocity
  7. phase angle and amplitude
  8. properties of simple harmonic motion
2. Mass Attached to a Spring
  1. Linear restoring force
  2. proportionality of acceleration to displacement
  3. equation of motion for a mass spring system
  4. period and frequency for a mass spring system
3. Energy of the Simple Harmonic Oscillator
  1. kinetic energy
  2. potential energy
  3. total energy
  4. velocity as a function of position
4. The Pendulum
  1. equation of motion for simple pendulum
  2. angular frequency of motion
  3. period of motion
5. Damped Oscillations
6. Forced Oscillations
FLUID MECHANICS (time permitting)
1. Pressure
2. Variation of Pressure with Depth
3. Pressure Measurements
4. Buoyant Forces and Archimedes' Principle
5. Fluid Dynamics
6. Streamlines and the Equation of Continuity
7. Bernoulli's Equation
TEMPERATURE AND THERMAL EXPANSION
1. Temperature
  1. thermal Contact
  2. thermal equilibrium
  3. Zeroeth Law of Thermodynamics
2. Thermometers and Thermometric Properties
3. The Constant Volume Gas Thermomter
  1. Temperature Scales
  2. Celsius scale
  3. Kelvin scale
  4. Fahrenheit scale
  5. Rankin scale
  6. triple point of water
4. Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids
  1. Linear Expansion
  2. Volume Expansion
  3. Differential Rate of Expansion
5. Ideal Gas Law
HEAT AND THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
1. Heat and Thermal Energy
  1. heat flow
  2. units
  3. mechanical equivalent of heat
2. Heat Capacity and Specific Heat
  1. Specific heat
  2. heat capacity
  3. molar heat capacity
3. Latent Heat and Phase Change
  1. fusion
  2. vaporization
4. Heat Transfer
  1. conduction
  2. convection
  3. radiation
5. Work and Heat in Thermodynamic Processes
  1. state of a system
  2. work done by gas
  3. work and path between final and initial states
  4. heat and path between final and initial states
6. First Law of Thermodynamics
  1. internal energy
  2. isolated system
  3. cyclic process
7. Applications of the First Law of Thermodynamics
  1. adiabatic process
  2. isobaric process
  3. constant process
  4. isothermal process
THE KINETIC THEORY OF GASES
1. Molecular Model for the Pressure of an Ideal Gas
  1. assumptions of molecular model
  2. pressure and molecular speed
  3. pressure and molecular kinetic energy
  4. molecular interpretation of temperature
2. Heat Capacity of an Ideal Gas
  1. total internal energy of a monatomic gas
  2. constant volume/pressure heat capacity
  3. heat capacity ratio
3. Adiabatic Process for an Ideal Gas
  1. definition
  2. process relationship
4. The Equipartition of Energy
5. Distribution of Molecular Speeds
  1. RMS speed
  2. average speed
  3. most probable speed
THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
1. Heat engines and Heat Pumps - Refrigeration
  1. heat engine
  2. thermal efficiency
  3. coefficient of performance
  4. Second Law of Thermodynamics
2. Processes
  1. irreversible process
  2. reversible process
3. The Carnot Engine
  1. Carnot cycle
  2. Carnot cycle efficiency
  3. ratio of heats
4. The absolute temperature Scale
5. Entropy
  1. definition
  2. change entropy for a finite process
  3. change entropy for a Carnot cycle
6. Entropy Changes in Irreversible Processes
  1. heat conduction
  2. change of state
  3. entropy of mixing

PHYSICS 202 - Engineering Physics II
Course Information^a

PREREQUISITE Completion of Physics 201 INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Curtis Hieggelke (hay-gull-key)

Office: E2012

Phone: 815 - 280 - 2371

Office Hours: 9 am MWF and 1 pm TR

email: curth@jjc.cc.il.us

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Physics: For Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

Tutorials in Introductory Physics

Tutorials in Introductory Physics:Homework

Homework notebook

OPTIONAL MATERIALS

Student Study Guide

COURSE GOALS

The goals of this course are to (1) build an excellent understanding of the fundamental concepts in the areas of electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics and to (2) develop the skill to explicitly express and use models (mathematical descriptions) to describe the physical world in these areas.

COURSE LEARNING MODE/STRATEGY

There will be pre/post tests to measure your learning gains and gaps in your understanding. There may also be videotaped interviews for research in physics education.

It is important to note that each student is responsible for preparing him/herself for each session. This means reading the background material (textbook, ALPS, CASTLE material) and doing any specific work such as problems or ALPS or TIPERs before each class. Because of the nature and demands of the schedule of this course, there will be no makeup for sessions missed or because of the lack of preparation for the class sessions.

LAB WORK

must pass

SAFETY

Students in all aspects of this course should practice safety. There are some rules (such as no eating or drinking in class/lab) but in general, common sense should be used as a guide. If in doubt, ask your instructor. Safety violations are taken seriously and everyone should be aware that appropriate action would be taken if necessary.

HOMEWORK NOTEBOOK

Should contain correct (ed) solutions to all assigned problems-rewritten after class discussion.
Problems should be in order in the notebook. If not, the location should be indicated in the correct place.
Label each problem by number and chapter.
Clearly state or paraphrase problem. A sketch or diagram with labels should be included also.
Define symbols with values if known and list known and unknown quantities.
Indicate approach and source of equations-- e.g., starting with Newton's 2nd law.
Use words/sentences/phrases between steps indicating process-- e.g., solving for t.
Use units in equations/steps or indicate why omitted-- e.g., clarity.
Underline or circle answer to each part.
Do not fall behind in keeping this notebook up-to-date.

FINAL GRADE based on four factors:

5 major unit exams
Comprehensive final exam (multiple components)
Homework
Lab work

Grade	Score
A	85-100
B	65-85
C	50-65
D	40-50

Scores between 84-87 (A or B), 64-67 (B or C), 49-52 (C or D), and 39-42 (D or F) are considered borderline and lab work will affect the final grade. Pretests will not count toward the final grade.

The homework score will be the product of the percentage of assigned homework worked on or before the due date and the evaluation of the homework notebook. The evaluation of the homework notebook will be on the basis of completeness and neatness. For example, 80% of the problems worked by the due date and a grade of 90% on the notebook yields a score of 72% ( .8 x .9 = .72).

The homework must be written up and the corresponding problem sheet turned in on the due date at the START of the class. If you are late to class, you probably will be penalized if it is accepted at all. You must indicate any collaborative efforts (list of names) on your homework.

MAKE-UP POLICY

Homework problems and problem sheets must either be submitted in advance or other prior arrangements made to receive full/partial credit for it. If a student is sick or out-of-town, it will be accepted if it is mailed along with the problem sheet with a postmark on or before the date the assignment is due. All homework submitted must be done at the same level of the homework notebook in order to receive credit.
Tests can be made up at the discretion of the instructor providing prior or timely notice is provided. Phone messages are date and time stamped and may be received anytime. All makeup tests must be completed before tests are returned to the class.
Lab work is very difficult to make-up because of scheduling problems. Sometimes it can be arranged in the mornings or afternoons depending on the schedule of the instructor and the lab.
ATTENDANCE/WITHDRAWAL
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
OUTSIDE CLASS SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES
WEB Online Course ACCESS
CAVEAT
COURSE OUTLINE
1. ELECTRIC FIELDS
  1. Introduction
  2. Properties
    1. Electric Charges
    2. Insulators
    3. Conductors
  3. Electric Force
    1. charge units
    2. force direction
    3. Coulomb's Law
    4. three point charges systems
  4. Electric Field
    1. definition and units
    2. discrete charge distribution
      1. single point charge
      2. group of point charges
      3. electric dipole
    3. continuous charge distribution-vector integral
      1. volume, surface and linear charge density
      2. charged rod
      3. uniform ring of charge
      4. uniformly charged disk
  5. Electric Field Lines
  6. Uniform Electric Field
  7. Electric Dipole in a Uniform Electric Field
    1. electric dipole moment
    2. torque on an electric dipole in a uniform electric field
    3. potential energy of an electric dipole in a uniform electric field
2. GAUSS' LAW
  1. Electric Flux
    1. flux of vector field
    2. definition of electric flux
    3. net flux through a closed surface
    4. flux through a cube
  2. Gauss' Law
    1. flux through a closed surface
    2. net charge with a closed surface
  3. Application of Gauss' Law
    1. point charge
    2. spherically symetric charge distribution
    3. cylindrically symetric charge distribution
    4. infinite sheet of charge
  4. Charged Conductors
    1. electric field just outside
    2. electric field inside
    3. spherical
3. ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
  1. Electric Potential
    1. electric potential energy
    2. definition of electric potential-line integral
    3. volt and electron volt
    4. equipotenial surface
    5. electric potential difference
  2. Uniform Electric Field
    1. potential difference
    2. electric field and potential difference
    3. change in electric potential energy
  3. Electric Potential of a Discrete Charge Distribution
    1. a single point charges
    2. collection of a several point charges
    3. electric potential energy of a collection of charges
    4. electric potential of a dipole
  4. Electric Potential of a Continuous Charge Distribution
    1. electric potential of an infinitesimal charge
    2. uniformly charged ring
    3. uniformly charged disk
    4. finite charged line
    5. uniformly charged sphere
  5. Electric Field and the Electric Potential
    1. gradient operator
    2. gradient of the potential
    3. electric field from the gradient of the potential
  6. Charged Conductor-inside and outside
    1. hollow conducting sphere
    2. solid conducting sphere
4. CAPACITANCE
  1. General Capacitance
    1. definition
    2. units
  2. Calculation of Capacitance
    1. parallel plate capacitor
    2. cylindrical plate capacitor
    3. spherical capacitor
  3. Combinations of Capacitors
    1. equivalent capacitance
    2. parallel combination of capacitors
    3. series combination of capacitors
  4. Energy Stored
    1. energy stored in a single charged capacitor
    2. energy stored in a group of capacitors
    3. energy density in an electric field
  5. Capacitors with Dielectrics
    1. dielectric constant
    2. effects of dielectric materials
    3. dielectric electric field strength
    4. energy changes with dielectric materials
5. DC CURRENT
  1. Electric Current
    1. definition and units
    2. direction
    3. current in a conductor
    4. drift velocity
    5. current density
  2. Resistance
    1. definition and units
    2. Ohm's law
    3. resistivity and conductivity
    4. resistance of a uniform conductor
  3. Resistivity
    1. variation with temperature
    2. superconductors
  4. Electric Energy and Power
    1. power
    2. energy
    3. joule heat
  5. Electric Conduction Model
6. DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUITS
  1. Electromotive Force
    1. terminal voltage
    2. power output
    3. in series and parallel
  2. Resistors in Series and Parallel
    1. equivalent resistance
    2. resistors in series
    3. resistors in parallel
    4. current, voltage, and power
  3. Kirchoff's Law
    1. basis
    2. rule for applying
    3. applications
  4. RC Circuits
    1. opening and closing
    2. maximum current
    3. maximum charge
    4. current versus time
    5. charge versus time
  5. Special Circuits
    1. wheatstone bridge
    2. potentiometer
    3. voltmeter
    4. ammeter
7. MAGNETIC FIELDS
  1. Introduction
  2. Properties of the Magnetic Field
    1. force on a charged particle in magnetic field
    2. definition of the magnetic field
      1. magnitude
      2. direction
      3. units-tests, gauss, weber/meter²
    3. differences between magnetic and electric fields
  3. Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor
    1. force on a straight wire carrying a current
    2. force on a current element
    3. total force on a wire in magnetic field
    4. force on wire in uniform magnetic field
  4. Current Loop in a Uniform Magnetic Field
    1. torque on closed current loop of wire
    2. magnetic moment of a current loop
  5. Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field
    1. radius of circular orbit
    2. frequency
  6. Charged Particles in Electric and Magnetic Fields
    1. Lorentz force
    2. velocity selector
    3. mass spectrometer
  7. The Hall Effect
8. SOURCES OF THE MAGNETIC FIELD
  1. The Biot-Savart Law
    1. magnetic field due to current element
    2. permeability of free space
    3. applications
      1. around a finite thin, straight line
      2. around an infinite thin, straight line
      3. near the center of a circular arc
      4. on the axis of a circular current loop
  2. The Magnetic Force Between Two Parallel Conductors
  3. Ampere's Law
    1. statement
    2. applications
      1. around an infinite straight line
      2. center of a toroidal coil
      3. outside of an infinite current sheet
      4. inside a solenoid
  4. Magnetic Flux
  5. Gauss' Law in Magnetism
  6. Magnetic Field Along the Axis of a Solenoid
  7. Generalized Ampere's Law
    1. displacement current
    2. Ampere-Maxwell law
9. FARADAY'S LAW
  1. Faraday's Law of Induction
    1. changing magnetic flux
    2. induced emf
    3. induced current
    4. Lenz's law
  2. Applications
    1. motional emf
    2. power delivered by applied force
    3. rotating conductor
    4. sliding bar conductor
  3. Induced Electric Fields
  4. Generators and Motors
  5. Eddy Currents
  6. Maxwell's Equations
    1. Gauss' law
    2. Gauss' law in magnetism
    3. Faraday's law
    4. Ampere-Maxwell law
10. INDUCTANCE
  1. Self-Inductance
    1. induced emf
    2. inductance
    3. units
    4. inductance of a coil
    5. inductance of a solenoid
    6. inductance of a coaxial cable
  2. RL Circuits
    1. current as a function of time
    2. time constant
  3. Energy in a Magnetic Field
    1. energy stored in an inductor
    2. magnetic energy density
  4. Mutal Inductance
    1. definition
    2. induced emf
    3. application
  5. Oscillations in an LC Circuit
    1. total energy stored
    2. charge versus time
    3. frequency of oscillation
    4. current versus time
  6. RLC Circuit
    1. charge as a function of time
    2. frequency of oscillation
11. MAGNETISM IN MATTER
  1. Magnetization of a Substance
    1. description
    2. magnetic intensity
    3. magnetic intensity
  2. Magnetic Moment of Atoms
    1. orbital magnetic moment
    2. magnetic moment of electron
    3. Bohr magneton
    4. saturation magnetization
  3. Paramagnetism
    1. Curie's Law
    2. induced magnetization
  4. Diamagnetism
  5. Ferromagnetism
    1. Curie temperature
    2. hystersis
12. ALTERNATING CURRENT CIRCUITS (time permitting)
  1. AC Circuit
    1. sinusoidal voltage input
    2. angular frequency
    3. instantaneous voltage drop
    4. sinusoidal current
    5. resistor
      1. maximum current
      2. voltage drop across
      3. phase angle
  2. Inductors in an AC Circuit
    1. inductive reactance
    2. instantaneous current
    3. instantaneous voltage drop across inductor
    4. phase angle
  3. Capacitors in an AC Circuit
    1. capacitive reactance
    2. instantaneous charge and current
    3. current and the voltage across a capacitor
    4. phase angle
  4. RLC Series Circuit
    1. instantaneous voltage drop across
      1. resistor
      2. inductor
      3. capacitor
    2. maximum voltage across
      1. resistor
      2. inductor
      3. capacitor
    3. impedence
    4. phase angle
  5. Power in an AC Circuit
    1. instantaneous power
    2. rms voltage
    3. rms current
    4. average power
  6. Resonance In a Series RLC Circuit
    1. instantaneous current
    2. resonance frequency
    3. power in an RLC circuit
    4. quality factor
  7. Transformer and Power Transmission
    1. step-up voltage
    2. power
    3. equivalent resistance
    4. power loss in transformer
13. WAVE MOTION
  1. Types of Waves
  2. One-dimensional Traveling Waves
  3. Superposition and Interference of Waves
  4. The Velocity of Waves on Strings
  5. Reflection and transmission of Waves
  6. Harmonic Waves
    1. wave number
    2. angular frequency
    3. wave function for a harmonic wave
    4. velocity of a harmonic wave
    5. general relation for a harmonic wave
  7. Energy/Power Transmitted by Waves
  8. Linear Wave Equation
14. SOUND WAVES
  1. Velocity of Sound Waves
    1. speed of sound in solids
    2. sound waves in gas
    3. temperature dependence
  2. Harmonic Sound Waves
    1. harmonic displacement
    2. pressure variation/amplitude
  3. Energy and Intensity of Harmonic Sound Waves
    1. intensity in watts/m³
    2. intensity in decibels
  4. Spherical and Planar Waves
    1. intensity of spherical wave
    2. wave function for a spherical wave
  5. Doppler Effect
    1. observer in motion
    2. source in motion
    3. observer and source in motion
15. SUPERPOSITION AND STANDING WAVES
  1. Superposition and Interference of Harmonic Waves
    1. resultant of two traveling harmonic waves
    2. constructive and destructive interference
  2. Standing Waves
    1. wave function for a standing wave
    2. position of antinodes
    3. position of nodes
  3. Standing waves in a string fixed at both ends
    1. wavelength
    2. frequencies
    3. normal modes of a stretched string
  4. Resonance
  5. Standing Waves in Air Columns
    1. natural frequencies of a pipe open at both ends
    2. natural frequencies of a pipe closed at both ends
  6. Standing Waves in Rods and Plates
  7. Beats: Interference in Time
    1. definition of beats
    2. beat frequency
  8. Complex Waves
16. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES (time permitting)
  1. A. Introduction
    1. Maxwell's equations
    2. Hertz's Discoveries
  2. Plane Electromagnetic Waves
    1. wave equations for electromagnetic waves in free space
    2. speed of light
    3. sinusoidal electric and magnetic fields
    4. electric field and magnetic field relationship
      1. a. phase
      2. ratio of magnitudes
  3. Energy and Momentum of Electromagnetic Waves
    1. Pointing vector
    2. Pointing vector for a planar wave
    3. wave intensity
    4. energy density
    5. power
    6. wave intensity
    7. momentum
      1. an absorbing surface
      2. a perfectly reflecting surface
    8. radiation pressure exerted on
      1. a perfect absorbing surface
      2. a perfectly reflecting surface
      3. a partial reflecting surface
    9. average energy density
  4. Production of Electromagnetic Waves by an Antenna
  5. Spectrum of Electromagnetic Waves
    1. radio waves
    2. microwaves
    3. infrared waves
    4. visible waves
    5. ultraviolet waves
    6. x-rays
    7. gamma rays
17. THE NATURE OF LIGHT AND THE LAWS OF GEOMETRIC OPTICS
  1. The Nature of Light
    1. photon energy
    2. measurements of the speed of light
      1. Roemer method
      2. Fizeau's technique
      3. Speed of Light
  2. The Ray Approximation in Geometric Optics
  3. The Laws of Reflection and Refraction at Planar Surfaces
    1. law of reflection
    2. law of refraction
    3. the index of refraction
    4. the index of refraction and wavelength
    5. Snell's law of refraction
  4. Huygen's Principle
  5. Prisms
  6. Total Internal Reflection
    1. critical angle
    2. light pipes
  7. Light Intensity
    1. reflection
    2. transmission
    3. absorption
18. GEOMETRIC OPTICS
  1. Images Formed by Planar Mirrors
    1. lateral magnification
    2. images made by mirrors
  2. Images Formed by Spherical Mirrors
    1. focal length
    2. mirror equation
    3. magnification of a mirror
    4. sign convention for mirrors
    5. concave mirror
    6. convex mirror
  3. Ray Diagrams for Mirrors
  4. Images Formed by Refraction
  5. Thin Lenses
    1. thin lens formula
    2. lens makers formula
    3. focal length of two lenses in contact
    4. diverging lens
    5. converging lens
    6. combination of thin lenses
  6. Lens Aberrations
  7. The Camera
    1. f-number
    2. light intensity
    3. exposure time and f-number
  8. The Eye
    1. operation
    2. nearsightedness
    3. farsightedness
    4. astigmatism
  9. Enlarging Systems
    1. simple magnifier
    2. microscopic
    3. telescope
19. WAVE OPTICS
  1. Interference
    1. conditions
    2. coherent sources
    3. source phase
    4. path difference
    5. reflection phase change
  2. Double-Slit Interference Pattern
    1. bright fringes
    2. dark fringes
    3. intensity distribution
  3. Thin Film Interference
    1. reflection
    2. transmission
    3. air wedge
  4. Michelson Interferometer
  5. Diffraction Grating
    1. interference conditions
    2. resolving power
  6. Diffraction
  7. Single-slit Diffraction Pattern
    1. Fraunhofer
    2. Fresnel
    3. Rayleigh's resolution criteria
  8. Holography
  9. Polarization
    1. types of polarization
    2. types of production processes
    3. transmission intensity
a. This course information is subject to adjustment. Notification of any changes will be announced in class.

Introduction || Quick Looks || Conversations || Case Studies || Resources

Search || Who We Are || Site Map || Meet the CL-1 Team || WebMaster || Copyright || Download
College Level One (CL-1) Home || Collaborative Learning || FLAG || Learning Through Technology || NISE