PHY 2049C, 2049 & 2049L                                    SUMMER 2003

Catalog Description: General Physics B (5). Prerequisite : PHY 2048C or 2048 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of instructor.  An introduction to electricity, magnetism, and optics for physical science majors. Calculus is used. Course consists of lectures, recitations and laboratory. A student who has taken PHY 2054C or an equivalent course may take PHY 2049 rather than 2049C.

Course Web Page: http://www.physics.fsu.edu/courses/summer03/phy2049c/

CAPA Web Page: http://galileo.physics.fsu.edu/

You will need a copy of the text: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, by Paul A. Tipler, 4^th Edition, Worth Publishers and  the laboratory manual (available on line at the course web page for downloading) .

Faculty
Dr. Dan Kimel	608 Keen	644-3437	T 12:00 - 2:00	kimel@physics.fsu.edu
Dr. Fred Petrovich	207 Keen	644-2423	TBA	petrovich@fsulcd.physics.fsu.edu
Dr. Zhao Hao	309 Keen	644-5616	M, W  12:00 - 1:00	hao@magnet.fsu.edu

 

Lab Instructors
Khaled Al-Hassanieh	Dirac 421D	644-4766	W  10:00 - 12:00	kaa7728@garnet.acns.fsu.edu
Jutri Taruna	202 Keen	644-1257	TBA	jjt5938@garnet.acns.fsu.edu

General Physics includes laboratory!  The laboratory is an integral part of the course. To pass you must pass the lab. Thus you should sign up for PHY 2049C (five (5) credits) which includes a Tuesday - Thursday lecture, a Monday - Wednesday tutorial section and a laboratory.

The 3 credit version of General Physics (PHY 2049) is offered only for those people who have taken PHY 2054C or have credit on their transcript indicating they have passed (C- or better) an introductory lab. Students enrolling in Physics 2049 must show a copy of their transcript to Dr. Kimel. If you have previously attempted PHY 2049C at FSU, and have a satisfactory lab score,  you may opt not to repeat the lab, but you still need to sign up for PHY 2049C.

Tuesday and Thursday classes meet in 101 Richards (UPL) from 11:00 to 12:00. These classes involve discussion, demonstrations, exercises, and lectures designed to allow you to understand physical phenomena. Read the designated text sections and prepare questions on the material before class. All exams will be given in these Tuesday or Thursday classes (see schedule below).

Monday and Wednesday tutorial classes meet as scheduled below. Your homework score is based on your solutions of your individualized problems. These classes are provided to enable you to solve your homework problems with the advice of the instructor. These classes are where you will hone your problem solving skills. Attendance is strongly recommended. Homework is completed by inputting answers via an internet connection using the Computer Assisted Personalized Approach ( CAPA ) system.  All CAPA homework is due by the date and time listed on the assignment, no exceptions!

Examinations:  During the semester, there will be twelve mini-exams, typically single page, 20 minute exams. The subject of the exams may be any previously assigned material. Your mini-exam score will be determined by your best 11 of the 12 mini-exams (see below).  There are no make-ups for mini-exams.  Your average mini-exam grade will be assigned for an excused absence.

Laboratory classes:  You are expected to attend all laboratory classes. Each laboratory which is not attended will result in a subtraction of 25 points from your course point total. In addition, if you do not complete the lab missed, you do not get credit for that lab in your laboratory score.

Section		Instructor	Room
1	0930-1030	Dr. Dan Kimel,  Dr. Fred Petrovich	112 UPL
2	1100-1200	Dr. Dan Kimel, Dr. Fred Petrovich	112 UPL
3	0930-1030	Dr. Zhao Hao	114 UPL
4	1100-1200	Dr.Zhao Hao	114 UPL

Section			Room	Instructor
1	Tuesday	1:00 - 4:00	112 UPL	TBA
2	Tuesday	4:30 - 7:30	112 UPL	TBA
3	Wednesday	1:00 - 4:00	112 UPL	TBA
4	Wednesday	4:30 - 7:30	112 UPL	TBA
5	Thursday	12:30 - 3:30	112 UPL	TBA
6	Thursday	3:45 - 6:45	112 UPL	TBA

There are  410 total possible points distributed as follows:
 

Best 11 of 12 Mini-Exams	220 points	Grade dividing lines:
Laboratory	110 points	A/A-            370 points	B/B-             320 points	C/C-          260 points
Homework	80 points	A-/B+          360 points	B-/C+           310 points	C-/D          250 points
TOTAL	410  points	B+/B            350 points	C+/C             300 points	D/F            220 points

 In addition to not receiving credit for missed labs, 25 points will be deducted from your total for each lab not completed.

You should keep a record of your point totals on homework, laboratories and exams, in order to verify and check our record keeping.

Physics Department consultation sessions. A graduate student is available on the following days to assist you in preparing for the exams and homework problems. These times are given below.
 

Consultant			Room
TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA

If you need to hire a tutor, check with Ms. Janet Seibert in the Physics Undergraduate Office (304 Keen Building) on the 3rd floor. She can be reached either by e-mail ( seibert@phy.fsu.edu ) or by calling 644-3245.  She has a list of physics graduate students who are happy to work as tutors.

Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations should: a) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center SDRC; b) bring a letter to the instructor from SDRC indicating you need academic accommodations. Please do this in the first week of class.

This syllabus, the laboratory manual and other information  related to this course can be found on the WWW via the Physics Department's homepage at http://www.physics.fsu.edu/ and clicking on the "Courses" icon. Then choose "Summer 2003" and then "PHY2049C" from the menu of courses. It is a good idea to "bookmark" the latter address for future direct access. In order to attempt the Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach or CAPA assignments you must have access to the world wide web.  There are numerous computer labs on campus and in the libraries.  The Physics Department also has a number of computers that may be used for CAPA.  If you have any difficulties locating a computer please contact, Dr. Kimel (or Dr. Petrovich).  There is a CAPA web page at http://galileo.physics.fsu.edu/ which contains useful information.

        2. You will then be asked to change the password to your one of own liking, following the prompts and requirements provided by the computer.

        3. For subsequent logins you will use the same account but now your own preferred password.

        4. If you have any problems, see Dr. Kimel or Dr. Hao. Since you are all CAPA veterans,  CAPA instructions and assignments will be downloaded from the web.

We want everyone to pass this course. Unfortunately many people find doing physics rather difficult. Below are a few tips to help your adventures in physics be fun.

• This course is no pushover, physics is based on understanding not remembering. We will do all we can to help you, but only you know whether you really understand something or not! Test yourself on additional problems. If, after reading additional problems, you have no idea how to solve them, then you have not understood the concepts. Do not just regurgitate the answers .
• To gain confidence on physics concepts, practice on level one problems first.
• Physics and math are intimately related. Apply your math skills to solve the problems.
• In order to prepare for the exams make sure you understand and can do all the homework problems. You are strongly encouraged to do extra problems you feel may help you. Do not just memorize the solutions.
• In answering a question, always ask yourself ``Is this answer sensible?" Always check through your solution and don't forget to put the units in!
• Attend all lecture and tutorial classes.
• Use the textbook, you payed good money for it! Try to find time to look over a chapter before it is covered in class. The Study Guide can also be quite useful.
• Use the Professor's office hours.
• Find a study partner. We strongly encourage students to study together.

Finally, don't give up or sit for hours trying to do the homework. Come and discuss your solution with us. Often you will be much closer than you think to being able to solve a problem.

Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code published in The Florida State University Bulletin and the Student Handbook.

The first paragraph is:

The Academic Honor System of Florida State University is based the premise that each student has the responsibility (1) to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in the student's own work, (2) to refuse to tolerate violations of academic integrity in the University community, and (3) to foster a high sense of integrity and social responsibility on the part of the University community.

Date	Schedule and Assignments	Laboratory
M 12 May T 13 May W 14 May Th 15 May	Course Introduction, Problem Set 1 available Lecture on Ch. 22 & 23, Set 2 available Problem Set 1 due Mini-exam I & Lecture on Ch. 23, Set 3 available	No laboratory classes this week.
M 19 May  T 20 May  W 21 May  Th 22 May	Problem Set 2 due Lecture on Ch. 23 & 24, Set 4 available Problem Set 3 due Mini-exam II & Lecture on Ch. 24, Set 5 available	Distribution Functions
M 26 May  T 27 May  W 28 May  Th 29 May	Memorial Day: No class  Lecture on Ch. 25 Problem Set 4 due Mini-exam III & Lecture on Ch. 25 & 26, Set 6 available	Fields of Force
M 2  June  T 3  June  W 4 June  Th 5 June	Problem Set 5 due Lecture on Ch. 26, Set 7 available Problem Set 6 due Mini-exam IV & Lecture on Ch. 26, Set 8 available	Ohm's Law and Resistor Circuits
M 9 June  T 10 June  W 11 June  Th 12 June	Problem Set 7 due Lecture on Ch. 28, Set 9 available Problem Set 8 due Mini-exam V & Lecture on Ch. 28, Set 10 available	Construction of an Ammeter and Voltmeter
M 16 June  T 17 June  W 18 June  Th 19 June	Problem Set 9 due Lecture on Ch. 29, Set 11 available Problem Set 10 due Mini-exam VI & Lecture on Ch. 29, Set 12 available	Null Comparator Instruments
M 23 June  T 24 June  W 25 June  Th 26 June	Problem Set 11 due Lecture on Ch. 30, Set 13 available Problem Set 12 due Mini-exam VII & Lecture on Ch. 30, Set 14 available	The Oscilloscope
M 30 June  T 1 July  W 2 July  Th 3 July	Problem Set 13 due Lecture on Ch. 31, Set 15 available Problem Set 14 due Mini-exam VIII & Lecture on Ch. 31, Set 16 available	Currents and Voltages in RC and RL Circuits
M 7 July  T 8 July  W 9 July  Th 10 July	Problem Set 15 due, Set 17 available Lecture on Ch. 33,  Problem Set 18 availableProblem Set 16 due Mini-exam IX & Lecture on Ch. 33 & 34, Set 19 available	Currents and Voltages in RLC Circuits

 

Date	Schedule and Assignments	Laboratory
M 14 July T 15 July W 16 July Th 17 July	Problem Set 17 due Lecture on Ch. 34, Set 20 available Problem Set 18 due Mini-exam X & Lecture on Ch. 34, Set 21 available	Laser Light
M 21 July  T 22 July  W 23 July  Th 24 July	Problem Set 19 due Lecture on Ch. 34 & 35 , Set 22 available Problem Set 20 due Mini-exam XI  &  Lecture on Ch. 35, Set 23 available	Optical Instruments - Part I
M 28 July  T 29 July  W 30 July  Th 31 July	Problem Set 21 due Lecture on Ch. 35 Problem Set 22 due Mini-exam XII	Diffraction Grating