PHYS 1062 Elementary Classical Physics II Course Syllabus Fall Semester 2023 Instructor Information Dr. Zbig Dziembowski (course coordinator), phone 215-204-7639, email dziembow@temple.edu, and office hours in SERC 412: MWF 1:30-2:30PM, or by appointment. Dr. Elena Borovitskaya, phone 215-204- 7657, email elena.borovitskaya@temple.edu, and office hours in SERC 468: TR 3:30 – 4:30 PM and W 12-1:00PM or by appointment Dr. Maia Magrakvelidze, office hours in SERC 430 TR 11:00-1:00 PM in SERC 430; phone and email are to be provided. 1 1. Course Information Primarily for physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, and mathematics majors, but open to others. Topics include electrical charges, electric forces, electric field, Gauss’s law, electrostatic potential, capacitors and dielectrics, current, resistance, magnetic field, Ampere's Law, Faraday's Law, EM induction, mechanical oscillations and mechanical waves, EM waves, interference and diffraction of light, wave optics, and ray optics. For a complete registration for Physics 1062, two sections are required. You must register for a 0.0 credit Laboratory section in addition to the 4.0 credit Lecture & Recitation section. The Laboratory sections corresponding to a course are listed under the same course number as the Lecture & Recitation sections, but have unique section numbers. The course instructor may waive lab requirement for a second attempt of the course if the first attempt was completed within one calendar year and you have shown the lab performance 80% or higher on the first attempt. Pre-requisites for Physics 1062: PHYS 1061|Minimum Grade of C- and MATH 1042|Minimum Grade of C-|, the latter may be taken concurrently. Section Information: Section 001 -Instructor Dr. Elena Borovitskaya, class meeting times: TR, 11:40AM - 1:20PM in SERC 108B. Section 002 -Instructor Dr. Zbig Dziembowski, class meeting times: MWF, 9:20 - 10:30AM in SERC 108B. Section 003 - Instructor Dr. Maia Magrakvelidze, class meeting times: MWF, 2:40 - 3:50PM in SERC 108B. 2. Course Overview and Goals Welcome to Physics 1062 - your second semester of introductory physics. Why is this class important to you? The course will be a guided tour through the main theoretical ideas of classical physics going beyond the mechanical view of motion you learned about taking Physics 1061. In this course, you will learn about the fundamental principles of electromagnetism and physics of light called optics. Such a knowledge is required for more advanced studies in natural sciences and engineering. In addition, the course is designed to train you in a group of five problem-solving skills (interpreting, representing, developing a plan, evaluating and assessing your solution; acronym IRDEA) that you will be able to transfer far beyond this physics class. To do well in this course you will have to use analytical reasoning skills acquired upon completion of college algebra, pre-calculus, and at least one semester of calculus. 2 Course Learning Goals: Physics Knowledge — Understand the fundamental principles of classical electrodynamics and optics. Problem Solving — Develop solid and systematic problem-solving skills by use of qualitative and quantitative reasoning, and by experimental investigation. Connections — You will understand the connections of physics in this course to other STEM disciplines. 3. Course Requirements We are confident that you understand that to reach those goals you must take responsibility for your own learning and participate in this course as an active learner. Our role as the instructors is to create for you an environment that is conducive to active learning. To see our suggestions how to study and succeed in Physics 1062 course, go to Canvas (Physics 1062 - Fall 23 All sections) and explore the Module: Study Guide and Problem Solving. Class Participation Your active participation (construction of in-class problem solutions) will be monitored and assessed. Colored 3x5 cards given to you in first class meeting will be used for inclass polling. Your participation will be the source of extra credit (up to about 5%), awarded weekly throughout the semester. Weekly Assignments Homework will consist of three parts: reading quizzes (RQs), diagnostic tests (DTs) and the Problems Set of the Week (PSWs). All will be available via Canvas links. # attempts HA Posted Due Date RQs Wed. 5:00PM before the week of lectures on given Unit Mon. 11:59PM, in the week of lectures on given Unit 3 DTs Fri. 5:00PM in the week of lectures on given Unit Wed. 11:59PM, of the first week after given Unit was discussed in class 3 PSWs Fri. 5:00 PM in the week of lectures on given Unit Sun. 11.59PM, of the second week after given Unit was discussed in class 6 3 Exams There will be two midterm exams and a final exam. Exams will consist of word problems similar in style and difficulty to the problems discussed in class and done for the PSW homework. Presenting your exam solutions, you will be asked to use the IRDEA problem solving framework. During the exams, you will be allowed to use a scientific calculator. An equation sheet will be also provided at the time of the exam. Note that you will not be allowed to use your cell phone during any exam, even the calculator app. If you are found using a cell phone or smart device during the exam, you will be given a 0 for that exam and reported to the Academic Code of Conduct office. You should use the restroom before any exam, as there will be no restroom trips during the exam. Mid-term exam 1 (covering the material of Unit 1-4) will be held on Wednesday, October 11 (4:00–5:00PM); Mid-term exam 2 (covering the material of Unit 5-8)Wednesday, November 8 (4:00–5:00PM). Both mid-term exams will be held in Gladfelter Hall 013. Final exam (cumulative)-Thursday, December 14 (3:30-5:30PM) (the location is to be announced). Mid-term make-up exam time policy: See Dr. Zbig Dziembowski, Physics 1062 Coordinator, SERC 412, dziembow@temple.edu. For students with documented academic time conflict, make-up time will be offered on the next day after the regular mid-term (i.e., Thursdays) at 4:00–5:00PM. Labs There is no lab in the first two weeks of the semester. Your lab meeting time is determined by your Physics 1062 lab section number. You must attend the laboratory section in which you are scheduled — no switching is permitted. The laboratories are designed to provide you with hands-on experience with the material covered in class. The relevant lab manuals are posted on the course website on Canvas (Physics 1062 laboratory Fall 23). You will need to bring an individual copy of the pertinent lab manual to class. After the lab session, you will prepare a formal lab report. The requirements and grading rubric for the lab reports are posted on Canvas (Physics 1062 laboratory Fall 23). Missing lab policy: Contact Dr. John Noel, Lab Coordinator, Office SERC 462, email: john.noel@temple.edu. Student collaboration policy: In general, students are strongly encouraged to work together in groups, discussing concepts covered in class and constructing the IRDEA solutions of the assigned homework problems. However, submission of the PSW solutions must be done individually. The purpose is that each student can be confident that he or she has acquired the desired knowledge in specific topics. Copying solutions 4 from other students is not appropriate. The copying solutions would deprive you the opportunity to develop the problem-solving skills essential for a good performance on the exams. Also, these practices constitute violation of the University honor code and may result in academic disciplinary action including dismissal from the degree program (see p. 7). Course Letter Grades A question arises how your progress is going to be measured in this course. Our philosophy is that we are not “giving” you grades but you are earning them by participating in the course as an active learner. What does it mean? At the end of each course week, you will see on Canvas (Physics 1062 - Fall 23 All sections) your current letter grade updated, based on your scores on all homework assignments-up to that point and your mid-term exam performance, if any. It means that your course grade will change during the semester in response to your active participation. At the end of the semester, the lab score, your overall class participation (extra credits) and final exam performance (points) will be added. Your final course letter grade will be not “curved” (read “made dependent on the performance of other students”) but based on an absolute scale as listed below. If your final grade falls below a border line between a grade X and Y-no matter how small is the difference, no grade adjustment will be offered. The extra credits for active class participation are the only way to carry you over the borderline. Note that the RQ, DTs and PSW homework is worth only 20%. Do not cheat on the homework because cheating means that you are depriving yourself of the useful learning opportunities to prepare for the exams. As we said earlier: exams will consist of word problems similar in style, difficulty level and even the contents to the problems discussed in class or done for the PSW homework. Note that the exams are worth 70% of your final grade! Between 90% and 100% 86% and Less Than 90% 336 points Final Exam 40% 80% and Less Than 86% 84 points 75% and Less Than 80% 10% Labs 70% and Less Than 75% 42 points 14 Reading Quizzes (RQ) 5% 67% and Less Than 70% 42 points 14 Diagnostic Tests (DT) 5% 60% and Less Than 67% 55% and Less Than 60% 84 points 14 Problem Sets (PSWs) 10% 46% and Less Than 55% 840 points TOTAL 100% 0% and Less Than 46% Your current letter grades can be viewed on Canvas (Physics 1062 - Fall sections) via Grades. 2 Midterm Exams 252 points 30% 5 A AB+ B BC+ C CD F 23 All 4. Required Textbook & Materials Textbooks: Randall D. Knight: Physics for Scientists and Engineers a Strategic Approach 4th edition -VOLUME 2. Workbook is not required for this course and is optional. The latest edition of the text is the 5th one, but we will not use it. You can rent a print version of volume 2 (4th edition) at deeply discounted cost of about $20 on Amazon. In Unit 10 and 11 we will use another text: “Fundamentals of Physics,” 10th edition by David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker VOLUME 1. We will give you access via Canvas to the relevant chapters (15, 16, and 17) of the text. Expert TA. This course will require an Expert TA access code to complete all PSW homework assignments which will be accessible via the modules in Canvas. Please follow the instructions in the Expert TA Setup document posted on Canvas in the module Start Here. One semester access (ISBN: 9780996164696) Retail Cost: $32.50 Calculator Finally, you will need to bring a scientific calculator to each class. 6. Tutoring resources to help you to do well in the course 1. For help on physics outside of class, you should visit your instructor during office hours as listed on the first page of the syllabus. If the office hours do not fit into your schedule, please either talk to your instructor or send her/him an email and she/he will find a suitable time that will work for you. 2. The Student Success Center offers Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) each week specifically for this course throughout Fall 2023. During weekly PASS sessions, you will have an opportunity to work with a trained peer leader and your fellow classmates to practice and explore course content together. Parker Zhiss (tup77734@temple.edu) will be the PASS leader for PHYS 1062. PASS sessions will start around the 3rd week of the semester. Parker will hold 2 sessions a week: 1 session in person and 1 session on Zoom. 3. The Student Success Center (SSC) at Temple offers STEM tutoring for this course. During STEM tutoring sessions, a tutor will work with you one-onone to review and understand the concepts in this course. The STEM tutoring is free and open to all students enrolled in this course. More information about STEM tutoring, as well as other services offered by the SSC, is available at studentsuccess.temple.edu, by calling 215-204-0702 or by emailing sscdesk@temple.edu. 6 4. Canvas physics study modules: These modules are there for you to study, do homework and prepare for exams. The modules will also include the IRDEA solutions of the in-class problems. 7. Course Policies First day of class: Monday, August 28. Last day to add or drop the course: Tuesday, September 11. Fall Wellness Day (no classes held): Friday October 13 Fall Break (no classes held) Mon. November 20-Sun. November 26. Last day to withdraw from the course: Monday December 11. Last day of class: Monday December 11 Final Common Exam for all sections: Thursday, Dec. 14 (3:30–5:30PM). Incomplete Grade Policy The grade of "incomplete" used on final grade reports indicates that the work is satisfactory as of the end of the semester but has not been completed. The grade of "incomplete" may be given only when the completed portion of a student's work in the course is of passing quality-see Student Handbook for details. Only extreme hardship cases will be considered. Academic Honesty/Plagiarism All students who are enrolled in Temple University have agreed to Temple University’s honesty policy. Excerpt of the honesty policy: Temple University believes strongly in academic honesty and integrity. Plagiarism and academic cheating are, therefore, prohibited… Plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of another person's labor, another person's ideas, another person's words, another person's assistance. … the penalty for academic dishonesty can vary from receiving a reprimand and a failing grade for a particular assignment, to a failing grade in the course, to suspension or expulsion from the university. Full policy may be found at: http://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/about-temple-university/studentresponsibilities/#academichonesty Special needs (disability statement) Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in 100 Ritter Annex (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with the instructor, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact your instructor as soon as practical. The instructor will work with you and with DRS to coordinate. 7 Tentative Physics 1062 Course Schedule (Fall 2023) Lab Set of the Week Knight 4th Reading Assignment Unit 1 – Electric Charges and Forces LAB DOES NOT MEET Chap. 22 Mon, 9/4‐ Labor Day (no classes held) Unit 2 – The Electric Field (W, F) LAB DOES NOT MEET Chap. 23 3 9/11 - 9/15 Unit 3 – Gauss’s Law Lab 1 Coulomb’s Law Chap. 24 4 9/18 - 9/22 Unit 4 – Electric Potential, and Capacitors Lab 2 Mapping the electric potential and E‐field Chap. 25 and 26 5 9/25 - 9/29 Unit 5 – Current and Resistance Lab 3 Capacitance Chap. 27 6 10/2 - 10/6 Unit 6– DC Circuits Lab 4 Ohm’s law and resistivity Chap. 28 Sections: 28.1‐ 28.8 Lab 5 Series and parallel circuits Chap. 29 Sections: 29.1‐ 29.6 Lab 6 Magnetic force on a moving charge Chap. 29 Sections: 29.7‐ 29.10 Weeks 1 8/28 ‐ 9/1 2 9/4 - 9/8 7 10/9 - 10/13 8 10/16 - 10/20 Topics Unit 7 – The Magnetic Field (Mid‐term 1‐ Wed., Oct. 11, 4 ‐ 5PM) Fri, 10/13 -Fall Wellness Day (no classes) Unit 8– The Magnetic Forces 9 10/23 - 10/27 Unit 9 – Electromagnetic Induction Lab 7 Electromagnetic induction Chap. 30 Sections: 30.1‐ 30.8 10 10/30 - 11/3 Unit 10 – Oscillations and Mechanical Waves Lab 8 Simple harmonic motion Chap. 15 and 16 Halliday Resnick 11 11/6 - 11/10 Unit 11 – Mechanical Waves II (Mid‐term 2‐Wed., Nov. 8, 4 ‐ 5PM) Lab 9 Mechanical waves Chap. 17 Halliday Resnick 12 11/13 - 11/17 13 11/20 - 11/24 Unit 12 – Electromagnetic Waves Lab 10 EM waves Chap. 31 Fall Break (no classes held) LAB DOES NOT MEET 14 11/27 - 12/1 Unit 13 – Ray Optics Lab 11 Reflection, refraction, and lenses Chap. 34 15 12/4 - 12/8 Unit 14 – Wave Optics Lab 12 Interference and diffraction Chap. 33 Sections: 33.1‐ 33.7 16 Dec. 11 LAB DOES NOT MEET Monday, Last day of class Final Exam: Thursday, December 14, 3:30-5:30 PM 8 Problem Solving: The IRDEA Framework by Richard Wolfson 1) Interpret the problem by identifying applicable concepts and principles Read the problem carefully several times and interpret the problem to be sure you know what it's involving. Then identify the applicable concepts and principles you have learned about. Be as specific as possible. List the applicable concepts and principles; words only, no equations in this step. 2) Represent the problem in terms of symbols and figures Write down the given data, with units, using the symbols of the relevant model(s). Ask yourself, what is the unknown (or as we will call it “the target quantity”)? Choose a symbol for the target quantity. Draw a rough sketch/diagram of the actual real-world situation. Mark on your diagram the coordinate system you are planning to use. Choose your axes wisely that they are aligned with some important aspects of the physics of a given problem. 3) Develop a plan for solving the problem The third step is to develop a plan for solving the problem. A good plan answers the following questions: • What is the connection between the target quantity and the data? Identify a relevant physics model or fact of mathematics that provides a promising connection. Write down the connection that you are going to use in equation form. Solve algebraically for the target quantity. • After solving the equation, you may find out that additional data are required in the connection. Consider this as a sub-problem with auxiliary target quantity and regress to the above. • How do I know that ultimately I do have a valid plan? Your plan is sound if as a result of the plan, the target quantity and the all auxiliaries can be determined from the data given in the wording of the problem. Finally, it is worth pointing out the importance of solving problems using variables. Derive an algebraic expression for the target quantity. Successful physics students develop the habit of performing algebraic operations when solving a problem using variables (i.e. symbols) as much as possible, rather than substituting in numerical values given in a problem and then solving. • VERBALLY EXPLAIN YOUR PLAN, No numerical calculations in this step! 4) Evaluate your answer Once you have devised a valid plan, calculate numerical value the target quantity. Round off to the appropriate number of significant figures. Finally, present your answer with the appropriate units. 5) Assess your answer • Is the answer properly stated? Double check that your answer has the appropriate units, sign, and number of significant figures. • Is the answer reasonable? Check that the magnitude of your answer is not unexpectedly large or small. • Is the answer complete? Check that you have answered the original question 9
