This course covers the basic concepts and theories of electricity, magnetism, optics and introductory Modern Physics. The laboratory sessions are used to explore the main concepts. This course meets at the same time as PHY152. There is an additional class meeting each week in which calculus and computer tools are applied to the physics topics. Students cannot receive credit for both PHY152 and PHY162.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Greg Clements Office: 103S Phone : x6353 (941-6353)

CLASSROOM 107S M T W F 8-8:50 a.m. and either 9-10:50 or 2:15-4:05 Tuesday

REQUIRED: 1.TEXTBOOK: Physics by Giancoli Fifth Edition 2. Scientific Calculator You should bring your calculator to every class, exam and lab. 3. Calculus based text that I will provide

PREREQUISITE PHY 161, MTH 220

After this course is completed each student will: 1. have improved problem solving skills and estimating skills

2. be more familiar with Physics lab techniques and equipment 3. be acquainted with the basic terminology and methods of Physics 4. know the concepts and be able to solve problems which involve the topics listed on the daily schedule. 5. be able to apply some calculus to Physics problems

The course supports the mission of the College by encouraging thinking and intellectual curiosity in the area of

Physics. You will usually work with others on homework and lab assignments. The course should give you an appreciation and a sense of awe for the created universe in which we live. Lab reports will develop your writing skills as you present your analyses of lab data.

CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION MAJORS

This course meets the Rule 24 standards for the 7-12 Natural Science endorsement: 006.42D. This course enhances the student’s understanding for the Biology content area Rule 24 006.07D, Chemistry content area Rule 24 006.09D. The student’s learning of these topics is assessed through passing the course.

This course partially fulfills the requirements for a teaching endorsement for the Nebraska State Department of Education. The Midland Lutheran College Teacher Education Program reflects a design of "Teacher as Active and Reflective Facilitator" (full details are available from the Education Department). Graduates of this program are prepared to play an active and reflective role in the learning process and to serve as a facilitator within the educational community. To further student preparation for these roles, courses in the content areas expose education majors to both active learning and reflective teaching.

Elements of active learning incorporated in this course include working problems in class, working homework problems, gathering data during laboratory sessions and performing calculations with the lab data. Elements of reflective teaching incorporated in this class include consideration of the concepts of physics, consideration of how the mathematical equations model the real world, and written lab reports in which the student answers questions posed for the experiments.

During 1998, the Nebraska State Board of Education adopted K-12 standards for kindergarten/first, fourth, eighth, and twelfth grades in the academic areas of reading/writing, math, science, and social studies. Copies of these standards are available to students through MLC teacher education instructors and through the Nebraska Department of Education Web Site at www.nde.state.ne.us/ Midland Lutheran College teacher education students will be given opportunities to work with these standards through teacher education courses and field-based experiences so that they will be able to implement them effectively within K-12 classrooms.

Teacher education graduates are expected to (1) know the K-12 standards, (2) have background knowledge associated with K-12 standards topics, (3) use assessment tools to measure K-12 students' performance related to the standards, (4) develop specific instructional strategies for teaching K-12 content identified in the standards, and (5) recognize the important role families can play in helping K-12 students improve academic performance related to the standards.

I will expect that you have read the assigned text material before you come to class. I will spend a portion of

the lecture time on selected topics from the reading and will answer your questions on topics from the reading.

Some topics that are not covered in lecture may still appear on the test. This includes topics covered in lab.

I will hand out a review sheet before each exam that will list the exam topics. A portion of the lecture time

will also be used to work sample problems for the topics of the day.

Your course grade will be computed on the following basis:

Activity Points

Homework and

In-class Activities 100

Laboratory 100 Lab directions are handed out in class.

5 Exams 500 Each exam is worth 100 points

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700 total points

Approximate Grade Scale: Lowest A- = 630 points (90%), B- = 560 (80%), C- = 490 (70%),D- = 420 (60%)

There is no individual extra credit work available.

If your lab average is below 60% you will receive a grade of 'F' for the course grade.

Some topics not covered in class may still appear on the test. I will hand out a review sheet before each exam which will list the exam topics. Exams will consist of short answer, true-false, definition, multiple choice, quick calculation questions, and longer numeric problems. You will be given a page with equations and constants for each exam. There is a time limit of 55 minutes for the exams. Most of the points on the test will be awarded for your answers to numeric problems. I give partial credit on problems in which you show by your written work and sketches that you knew the concept but made errors in the process of finding the answer. The exam problems will often be different from the homework problems. You can't succeed in this course by learning to solve a particular type of problem. You must learn to apply the concepts to a wide range of problems. This characteristic of the study of Physics tends to make this course somewhat more difficult than the average college course to some students. If you approach this course with the goal of mastering the concepts, not specific types of problems, you will make your semester more enjoyable.

You are allowed and encouraged to discuss homework with your classmates. Each student will turn in their own homework page. Be sure that you do not become dependent on someone else for answers. AND, do not copy or slightly modify another student’s homework. Remember that you will be working on your own on the exams. You are encouraged to come to my office with questions. I ask that you spend some time thinking about the homework before you ask me a question on it. I will expect to see a sketch of the problem and some start on calculations with equations when you come to my office. You do not have to have the correct start towards the solution but I want to know that you are thinking about the problem.

If you do not show your work for non-trivial answers you will lose points. Please circle or put a box around your answer. If you do not put the right units behind your answer you will lose points. If you do not turn in your homework at the beginning of class on the due date you will usually receive a grade of zero for that homework assignment. If you have an excused absence, other than a college approved activity, you will turn in the regular assignment and, at the discretion of the instructor, work extra problems which will be graded.

You are allowed and encouraged to work with your classmates on lab reports. For each lab session a report for the lab group or an individual report from each student will be turned in and graded. For the case of individual reports you must not copy written statements/conclusions or allow your work to be copied. Some exam questions may come directly from the experiments. You are encouraged to come to my office with lab questions.

Lab reports are usually due at the beginning of your next regularly scheduled lab meeting. During some lab sessions you may be required to turn in a group report before you leave the lab. Unexcused, late lab reports receive a deduction of 10% for each day, or part of a day, that the report is late. e.g. Suppose that lab starts at 9 am. 1) You happen to turn in your lab report at 9:30 am. This will lead to a 10% deduction in your report grade. 2) If the lab report is turned in at 8 am on the next day there would be a 20% deduction. The last lab report is due at the beginning of the final exam. Late last lab reports will receive a grade of zero. Your attendance and active participation in each experiment contributes to the lab report score. On some lab days a lab quiz will be part of your lab grade.

IF YOUR LAB AVERAGE IS BELOW 60% YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF 'F' FOR THE COURSE GRADE.

Lab Safety: Do not operate any piece of equipment if you are unsure on the correct way to handle the equipment. Students are not to handle dangerous liquids (i.e. chemicals or boiling water). Some experiments involve the motion of objects. Be sure to keep out of the path (horizontal and/or vertical) of these objects at all times. Report any observed safety hazards ( e.g. frayed electrical wires, loose connections on machinery, slippery spots on the floor...) to the instructor immediately. Anyone who creates an unsafe situation (throwing objects, pointing projectiles at another, pushing another student, practical jokes, etc...) in the lab will be asked to leave the lab. This student will receive a grade of zero for that lab exercise.

Class attendance will affect your grade. I will often give unannounced quizzes to see if you are prepared for the day’s topic. On some days group work will be done in class and graded. A student who is inappropriately dressed or disruptive in class may be asked to leave the class room and may be marked as absent at the discretion of the instructor.

Reasons for absences should be submitted to me in writing (so I don’t forget!) as soon as possible. If you know in advance that you will miss an exam or lab meeting the written explanation should be given to me before you are gone. I will decide whether you will be granted an excused absence or not. If you have a conflict with class on a day when homework or a lab report is due (e.g. athletic trip or music trip etc.) bring your homework or lab report to my office before you leave campus or have someone turn in your work on time. If you are sick or have other extenuating circumstances, missed homework/group work/quizzes may be excused. At the discretion of the instructor the work may be graded or you may be given other problems to turn in for a grade. It is your responsibility to see me to get the assignment for the makeup work on the day you return to class. Make up work will be turned in within 3 calendar days of your return to class to earn the missed points. Circumstances are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

You can only earn lab points for experiments at which you were present to take the data. This may require a makeup lab session if you have an excused lab absence.

Unexcused lab and exam absences will result in a grade of 0 for exams and lab score. Make-up exams and lab work can be arranged for the cases of excused absences only. Make-up exams may be more difficult than the exam given to the rest of the class. You will have 55 minutes to complete the make-up exam.

I support and enforce the academic integrity policy which has been adopted by the college. A copy of the policy can be found in the Student Handbook. The policy covers cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism and related areas. If I become aware of violations of this policy appropriate steps will be taken. Penalties range from the assignment of a grade of zero for the activity to dismissal from the college. Each case is handled on an individual basis. Please note your rights as listed in the Student Handbook.

Midland Lutheran College supports the discussion of science topics from a Christian perspective. Personally, I do not find any contradiction between the Bible and science. I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior in September of 1973. I will refer to my interpretation of the Biblical viewpoint on topics in this class where that is appropriate. I will not ask you to describe your religious background and you will not be forced or coerced to accept my viewpoint on matters of faith. If you want to share your religious ideas with me or if you have questions on how I integrate my religious beliefs with science and mathematics I would welcome that opportunity. Your agreement or disagreement with my religious beliefs will have no effect on your course grade.

Students should self-disclose learning disabilities to the instructor OR to the Teaching Center Director by the third day of class. Some accommodation for class work may be possible after consultation with me by yourself or by the TC director. Special test arrangements must be made in consultation with the instructor and the TC director. Please read the ADA policy in the Student Handbook.

Suggested Library books:

Dewey Number Title

530.076 P569 The Physics Problem Solver (on closed reserve)

530 F438f Feynman Lectures on Physics

530.028 G829d Discoveries in Physics (Lab manual)

530.076 M615m Millergrams I & II (short puzzles)

530.7 W154p Physics Laboratory Manual

530 W152f The Flying Circus of Physics (Physics/nature)

MWF Classes meet with PHY151, Tuesday classes cover calculus topics.

Class READ TOPIC LAB

Jan 31 16:1-4 Electric Charge

Feb 1 Millikan Oil Drop Experiment

2 16:5,6 Coulomb’s Law Electrostatics (5)

4 16:7-10 Electric Field

7 17:1-4 Electric Potential & Potential Difference Electric Field (5)

8 Gauss’s Law

9 17:5-8 Electric Potential, Capacitors

11 17:9-11 Applications

14 18:1-5 Current, Resistance Resistance, Ohm’s Law (10)

15 Gauss’s Law Review for Test

16 18:6-10 Electric Power, Alternating Current

18 EXAM 1 Chapters 16, 17, 18

21 19:1-3 Circuits, EMF, Terminal Voltage Capacitors (10)

22 Potential, Resistance, Superconductivity, Capacitors, Circuits

23 19:5-7 Batteries, RC Circuit

25 19:8-11 Applications

28 20:1-6 Magnetism Earth’s B Field (5)

Mar 1 19:4 Kirchhoff’s Rule Problems

Mar 2 20:7-12 Ampere, Ampere’s Law, Applications

4 21:1-4 Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s Law

7 21:5-7 Generators, Transformers Magnetism (5)

8 21:8-15 Magnetism & AC Circuits

9 EXAM 2 Chapters 19, 20, 21

11 22:1-4 Maxwell’s Equations, EM Waves

14 22:5-8 Light Reflection & Refraction (10)

15 Speed of Light, Maxwell’s Equations

16 23:1-3 Reflection, Mirrors

18 23:4-6 Refraction

March 18 is the last day to choose your grade option.

Spring Break March 21 - 25

28 23:7-10 Lenses Lenses , Optics (10)

29 Reflection

30 24:1-5 Huygen’s Principle, Interference

Apr 1 24:6-8, 10 Diffraction, Thin Films

4 25:1-4 Camera, Eye, Magnifier, Telescopes

5 Refraction

6 25:5-9 Microscope, Resolution Interference, Diffraction (10)

8 EXAM 3 Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25

11 26:1-6 Special Relativity

12 Special Relativity

13 26:7-12 Space Time, mass and energy, addition of velocities Make Up Labs

15 27:1-5 Quantum Hypothesis, Photoelectric Effect, etc

18 27:6-11 Matter Waves, Atom Computer (5)

19 Blackbody, Photoelectric Effect, Compton Effect

20 28:1-4 Quantum Mechanics

22 28:5-9,11 QM Atom, Periodic Table

25 EXAM 4 Chapters 26, 27, 28 Spectra & Lasers (10)

26 Quantum Mechanics

27 30:1-4 Nucleus, Radioactivity, Decays

29 30:5-9 Decays, Half-life

May 2 30:10,11,13 Decay Series, Dating, Detectors Computer (5), TMI Video

3 Nuclear Physics

4 Practice Problems

6 31:1-2 Nuclear Reactions, Fission, Three Mile Island

9 31:5,7,9 Dosimetry, Tracers, NMR Nuclear (10)

10 Modern Physics

11 33:1-3 Stars

13 33:4-5 General Relativity, Cosmology

No lab reports will be accepted after 3:15 p..m. on May 17.

NOTE: The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating

circumstances.