Principles of Physics - Ph 251 - Syllabus Fall 2002 -  J.Ruvalds

Office hours 9:00 am - 10:30 am Tues. & Wed. Physics room 151

Email:  jr7k@virginia.edu                telephone 924-6796

 

Class:  MWF 12:00 - 12:50 pm                           room: Physics 204                           Text:  D.Giancoli   “Physics” Volume 2  [3d edition]

 

Lecture date                          Chapter                                                Subjects                                                                                                 

Wed. Aug. 28                              21                                              Coulomb force

Fri. Aug. 30                                 21                                              Electric fields

Mon. Sep. 2                                 22                                              Gauss’s Law

Wed. Sep. 4                                 22                                              Electric potential

Fri. Sep. 6                                    23                                              Coaxial cables & HiFi

Mon. Sep. 9                                 23                                              Potential gradients & lightning

Wed. Sep. 11                               23                                              Electrostatic energy : accelerating electrons          

Fri. Sep. 13                                  24                                              Capacitors & energy storage

Mon. Sep. 16                               24                                              Dielectrics: paper, plastics, & wax

Wed. Sep. 18                               24                                              Capacitors in circuits - computer microprocessors

Fri. Sep. 20                                  25                                              Electric current and resistance

Mon. Sep. 23                               25                                              Alternating voltage & power supply        

Wed. Sep. 25                               25                                              Superconductors                

Fri. Sep. 27                                  26                                              Resistors in series & parallel

Mon. Sep. 30                               26                                              RC Circuits   

Wed. Oct. 2                                 26                                              Heart Defibrillators

Fri. Oct. 4                                    Midterm exam                        

Mon. Oct. 7                                 Reading Holiday

Wed. Oct. 9                                 27                                              Magnetic fields

Fri. Oct. 11                                  27                                              Electron motion in magnetic fields;  Mass spectrometers

Mon. Oct. 14                               27                                              Electric motors

Wed. Oct. 16                               28                                              Magnetic fields from moving charges

Fri. Oct. 18                                  28                                              Ampere’s Law - Fields from antennas

Mon. Oct. 21                               28                                              Solenoid fields - MRI

Wed. Oct. 23                               29                                              Induced currents in coils ; cell-phones

Fri. Oct. 25                                  29                                              Electric power generation

Mon. Oct. 28                               29                                              Transformers

Wed. Oct. 30                               30                                              Inductance L - Energy storage in magnetic field

Fri. Nov. 1                                   30                                              Circuits with L, R, and C combinations

Mon. Nov. 4                                30                                              Electromagnetic oscillations

Wed. Nov. 6                                31                                              Alternating current - Edison lost

Fri. Nov. 8                                   31                                              Resonance in LRC circuits

Mon. Nov. 11                               31                                              Oscillators - radio & radar

Wed. Nov. 13                              32                                              Electric fields produce magnetic fields

Fri. Nov. 15                                 32                                              Maxwell’s equations for electromagnetism

Mon. Nov. 18                               32                                              Infrared, Ultraviolet & x-ray radiation

Wed. Nov. 20                              33                                              Light reflection - mirrors, lakes, sky

Fri. Nov. 22                                 33                                              Refraction ; fiber-optics

Mon. Nov. 25                               34                                              Light - electromagnetic waves

Wed. Nov. 27                             Thanksgiving Holiday

Fri. Nov. 29                                Thanksgiving Holiday

Mon. Dec. 2                                34                                              Lenses & vision

Wed. Dec. 4                                35                                              Light wave properties

Fri. Dec. 6                                   35                                              Light interference & Diffraction

Wed. Dec. 11                             Final exam                               2:00 - 5:00 pm in Physics room 204 (comprehensive)

 

Tests : There will be one closed book midterm test on October 4 and a closed book final exam given on Wed. Dec. 11, 2;00-5;00 pm in room 204.

 

Homework: Problem sets - consisting of five problems each - will be assigned according to the schedule shown below. They are due during the week indicated, and are handed in promptly at the start of class. Late homework will receive half credit. Homework concepts can be discussed with other students, but copying solutions is not allowed. Solutions will be posted in the glass covered case in the hallway next to room 202.

 

Discussion Sessions: You must enroll in one of the following problem sessions:

W    16:00 – 17:50     Room 210 – TA     Nadia Fomin       e-mail    nf8y@virginia.edu

R     14:00 – 15:50     Room 210 – TA     Marty Blevins     e-mail    jmb9b@virginia.edu

 

Problem analysis and solutions in discussions develop skills for the course homework , exams GRE and MCAT tests . The ability to  analyze problems , design a systematic approach to a solution, and  derive a correct solution are key values for careers in science or technology. Teamwork experience is especially appreciated by high tech companies like Intel, Microsoft, as well as Universities, Colleges, Government labs, marines, and other future employers.

 

Grades: The components of your grade are as follows:

           Midterm test:     30%

           Final exam:       35%

           Homework:       35%

 

Attendance: Student participation in lectures and problem sessions has been a highly reliable indicator of exam performance, course grades and prospects for careers . Teamwork in class discussions is encouraged and suggestions for lecture or problem session topics are welcome.

 

 

Homework Schedule:

Problem set                                             Chapter                                                                Due Date - noon for full credit

# 1                                                 21[#22,48,60], 22[#22,28]                                               Wednesday, September 4

# 2                                                 23[# 4,20,40,46,56]                                                          Wednesday, September 11

# 3                                                 24[# 10,24,26,60,78]                                                        Wednesday, September 18

# 4                                                 25[# 10,32,36,62,72]                                                        Wednesday, September 25

# 5                                                 26[# 6,20,38,42,66]                                                          Wednesday, October 2

                                                      *** Midterm exam ***                                                 Friday, October 4

# 6                                                 27[#4,18,26,34,56]                                                           Monday, October 14

# 7                                                 28[# 2,22,28,36,42,50]                                                     Monday, October 21

# 8                                                 29[# 6,14,26,40,50]                                                          Monday, October 28

# 9                                                 30[# 2,6,30,36,56]                                                            Monday, November 4

# 10                                               31[# 6,10,14,26,46]                                                          Monday, November 11

# 11                                               32[# 6,14,24,26,46]                                                          Monday, November 18

# 11                                               33[# 10,20,48,56,70]                                                        Monday, November 25

                                                      Thanksgiving Break                                                      Wed. Nov. 27 & Fri. Nov. 29                            

# 12                                               34[#10,18,38], 35[# 4,20,24]                                           Friday, December 6