Instructor: J. Douglas Patterson, SCI 105C, VoiceMail (913)469-4444 Ext. 5947,
e-mail: dpatter@johnco.cc.ks.us

Office Hours: MW 5:00 to 6:00

Course Description: Selected topics in physics will be introduced including wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics, and special relativity.

Prerequisites: MATH 171 & PHYS 130 or equivalent, (College Algebra & Physics I)

Text: Cutnell & Johnson, Physics, 4th ed., vol. 2, Wiley, 1997

Supplies: 1" Three-RingBinder, Calculator with trigonometric functions, your brain.

Caveats:
Students who transfer to or from JCCC between semesters should be aware that the division of topics between General Physics I and II may not be similar to the divisions elsewhere.

Course Objectives:

After completing the course, the student should be able to accomplish the following:

1. Recall basic facts, laws, principles, and conventional usages employed in the area of physics covered.

2. Distinguish correct from incorrect expression of physical laws and principles.

3. Analyze, formulate, resolve, and interpret simple physics problems by applying principles studied.

4. Apply basic mathematical modeling to physical situations and draw numerical conclusions from the analysis.

5. Use care in the handling of units of measurement and express answers in correct and consistent units.

6. Be able to apply familiar techniques of analysis and calculation in both familiar contexts and similar but unfamiliar situations.

7. Demonstrate ability to utilize principles and methods studied in concrete exercises presented in hands-on lab sessions.
Course Requirements:

Lectures:

Students are responsible for material covered in lecture as well as in the text.

Quizzes:

There will be ten quizzes given during thelecture periods during the semester. These quizzes will take about 20 minutes on average and will cover information and concepts currently being discussed. The quizzes may be a take-home assignment, an in-class small-group discussion of a phenomenon, or a traditional question-&-answer quiz. Quizzes will be unannounced, therefore, class attendance is imperitive. No make-ups will be allowed for missed quizzes.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned and collected weekly. Doing homework problems is essential to success in this and any physics course. No late homework will be accepted.

Labs:

There will be weekly laboratory assignments. No makeups will be allowed for missed labs. A formal lab report will be due at the beginning of the next lab session. Late labs will be accepted up to two days past the due date at a penalty of 10% per day.

Tests:

There will be four unit tests and a final exam. Unit tests will cover material from lecture, homework, lab, and the text. The final exam will be comprehensive.

Grades will be based upon Homework, Labs, Unit Tests, and the Final Exam and will be computed in the following manner:

Homework % 100 pts.
Quizzes 100 pts.
Labs %*2 200 pts.
Unit Tests 4 x 100 400 pts.
Final Exam 200 pts.
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Total 1000 pts.

Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
65 - 79% = C
50 - 64% = D
below 50% = F

Academic Dishonesty Policy Statement:
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be subject to the appropriate penalties. Penalties may incluse, but are not limited to, a zero grade for the assignment, a failing grade for the course and/or expulsion from the college. Please make every effort to avoid the appearance of dishonesty in all course activities. All cases of academic dishonesty will be brought to the attention of the Program Director.

Disability Statement:
Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him/her from fully demonstrating his/her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible to discuss accommodation necessary to complete the course requirements.

Science Resource Center:
FREE tutoring is available at the Science Resource Center in SCI 205.

CASE Computer Classroom:
A computer lab has been set aside specifically for the use of students taking science classes. There you will find wordprocessing, spreadsheet, and various scientific programs. The CASE Lab is located in CLB112.

Tentative Course Topic Sequence:
Changes will be announced in advance.

Subject Reading and Test Schedule

Unit One Electricity
Electricity, Chapter 18
Electrical Energy, Chapter 19
DC Circuits, Chapter 20
UNIT ONE TEST

Unit Two Magnetism
Magnetism, Chapter 21
Electromagnetic Induction, Chapter 22
Alternating Current, Chapter 23
Electromagnetic Waves, Chapter 24
UNIT TWO TEST

Unit Three Wave Phenomena
Mirrors & Reflection, Chapter 25
Lenses & Refraction, Chapter 26
Interference and Diffraction, Chapter 27
UNIT THREE TEST

Unit Four Modern Physics
Special Relativity, Chapter 28
Quantum Physics, Chapter 29
Atomic Physics, Chapter 30
Nuclear Physics, Chapter 31 & 32
UNIT FOUR TEST

Final Exam Date: 6:00 to 8:00 on Thursday, May 20, in SCI 121