| PH113 - Physics III |
Spring Term 2016
General Information
Instructor: Galen C. Duree Jr., PhD
Office: Room CL105 (The Physics Department Office) Phone: 872-6025 Box: 182
E-Mail: Prof. Duree
Office Hours: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM M T Th 4:20 PM - 5:15 PM M T Th F
| Goal: | The development of a basic understanding of magnetism, magnetic fields, magnetic force, electromagnetic induction, inductors, AC circuits, electromagnetic radiation, geometrical optics, optical interference, diffraction and relativity. |
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Text: |
Principles and Practice of Physics, Eric Mazur (2016) Although, if you can find a copy of University Physics, 13th edition, Hugh Young and Roger Freedman (2012) (the textbook used last year), you might find that a helpful text to have to support you in this class. |
Homework: |
In general, homework in the Physics Department is all supposed to be done on-line using
Mastering Physics.
Since not everyone loves doing things on-line, I will give you three options for dealing with homework in this
class.
Option 1: Do
all of the homework on paper and by hand;
option 2:
Do all of the homework on-line using Mastering Physics;
option 3: Do not
do any homework problems, but 65% of your final course grade will be
determined by three of the midterm exams. If you choose to do option 1, please follow the listed rules and guidelines: Homework problems will be assigned in class (and listed at the bottom of this page) and will be due in the green bin (with the label "Dr. Duree's homework" on it) outside the PHOE department office by 5:30 PM on the next day that the class meets. No credit will be given for homework problems turned in late. Please include the assignment title ("27A" for example) on each homework set that you turn in! Please show all of your work. Include the formula used and the numbers used, or give your reasoning when appropriate. Partial credit will be given if this information is missing, even if you have the correct answer. Place a box around your numerical answers and include appropriate units. If the units are missing, when appropriate, the answer is not correct. Please write only on one side of the paper. Problems written on the back will not be graded. Please fold homework papers in half (to make an 8.5 x 5.5 in. rectangle) and write your name and box number (neatly, please!) on one side. |
Exams: |
There will be four examinations (March 21, April 1, May 2, and May 17). The highest three scores will be used to determine the overall exam grade. |
| Grades: | The final grade will be determined as follows: | |
| Homework – 20% (Unless you don't do any homework, then it will not be included in your final grade.) | ||
| Exams – 45% (If you don't do any homework, then the three exams will comprise 65% of your final course grade.) | ||
| Laboratory – 15% | ||
| Final Exam – 20% | ||
| You must pass the laboratory in order to pass the course! | ||
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Grading Scale |
93% + |
A |
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86% - 92% |
B+ |
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80% - 85% |
B |
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75% - 79% |
C+ |
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70% - 74% |
C |
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65% - 69% |
D+ |
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60% - 64% |
D |
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0% - 59% |
F |
Syllabus
The final exam will be held in O101 on Monday, May 23, 2016, starting at 1 PM.
The following is a rough outline of the material that will be covered in the class sessions:
PH113-10: The Mastering Physics Course ID is MPDUREE50092 and the ZIP code for the school is 47803.
Download a copy of Optical Polarization
Download a copy of Practice Problems - Set A
Download a copy of Practice Problems - Set B
Download a copy of Practice Problems - Set C
Download a copy of Practice Problems - Set D
The PH113 Final Exam Equation Sheet (From last year!)
This year's PH113 Final Exam Equation Sheet
| Date | Material | Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 7, 2016 | Intro/Chapter 27 | Chapter 27A: 1, 8, 18 |
| Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | Chapter 27 | Chapter 27B: 45, 46, 47, 49, 56 Due on Friday! |
| Thursday, March 10, 2016 L | Chapter 27 | No new assignment! |
| Friday, March 11, 2016 L | Chapter 27 |
Chapter 27C: 21, 27, 29, 33 Chapter 28: 25, 31 |
| Monday, March 14, 2016 L | Chapter 28 | Chapter 28A: 7, 8, 68, 69, 87 |
| Tuesday, March 15, 2016 L | Chapter 28 | Chapter 28B: 13, 71, 73, 75, 76 Due Monday |
| Thursday, March 17, 2016 L | Chapter 28 | Chapter 28C: 58, 59, 64, 88 Due Monday |
| Friday, March 18, 2016 L | Chapter 28 | Practice Problems - Set A (No Homework - In-Class Work) |
| Monday, March 21, 2016 L | Exam #1 | Turn in homework sets 28B, 28C, and Practice Problems - Set A |
| Tuesday, March 22, 2016 L | Chapter 29 | Chapter 29A Worksheet |
| Thursday, March 24, 2016 L | Chapter 29 | Chapter 29B Worksheet |
| Friday, March 25, 2016 L | Chapter 29 | Chapter 29C Worksheet |
| Monday, March 28, 2016 L | Chapter 30 | Chapter 29D Worksheet |
| Tuesday, March 29, 2016 L | Chapter 30 | Chapter 29E Worksheet |
| Thursday, March 31, 2016 | Chapter 30 | Practice Problems - Set B (No Homework - In-Class Work) |
| Friday, April 1, 2016 | Exam #2 | Turn in homework sets 29D, 29E, and Practice Problems - Set B |
| Saturday, April 2, 2016 through Sunday, April 10, 2016 |
No Class - Spring Break | |
| Monday, April 11, 2016 | Chapter 32 | Chapter 32A Worksheet |
| Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | Chapter 32 | Chapter 32B Worksheet |
| Thursday, April 14, 2016 | Chapter 32 | Chapter 32C Worksheet |
| Friday, April 15, 2016 | Chapter 30 Sections 6 and 7 | Chapter 30A 37, 40, 47, 48, 50 |
| Monday, April 18, 2016 | Chapter 30 Sections 6 and 7 | Chapter 30B Worksheet |
| Tuesday, April 19, 2016 | Chapter 33 | Chapter 33A Worksheet |
| Thursday, April 21, 2016 | Chapter 33 | Chapter 33B Worksheet |
| Friday, April 22, 2016 L | Chapter 33 | Chapter 33C Worksheet |
| Monday, April 25, 2016 L | Chapter 33 | Chapter 33D Worksheet |
| Tuesday, April 26, 2016 L | Chapter 33 | Chapter 33E Worksheet |
| Thursday, April 28, 2016 L | Chapter 33 | Chapter 33F Worksheet |
| Friday, April 29, 2016 | No Class | Practice Problems - Set C will be handed out in class on Thursday! |
| Monday, May 2, 2016 | Exam #3 | Turn in homework sets 33D, 33E, 33F, and Practice Problems - Set C |
| Tuesday, May 3, 2016 | Chapter 34 | Chapter 34A Worksheet |
| Thursday, May 5, 2016 | Chapter 34 | Chapter 34B Worksheet |
| Friday, May 6, 2016 | Chapter 34 | Chapter 34C Worksheet |
| Monday, May 9, 2016 L | Chapter 34 |
Chapter 34D Worksheet Extra Credit: Chapter 34EC Worksheet |
| Tuesday, May 10, 2016 L | Chapter 34 | Chapter 34E Worksheet |
| Thursday, May 12, 2016 L | Chapters 14 and 6 | Chapter 14A Worksheet |
| Friday, May 13, 2016 L |
Chapters 14 and 6 |
Chapter 14B Worksheet |
| Monday, May 16, 2016 | Chapters 14 and 6 | Practice Problems - Set D (No Homework - In-Class Work) |
| Tuesday, May 17, 2016 | Exam #4 | Turn in homework sets 34D, 34EC, 34E, 14A, 14B, and Practice Problems - Set D |
| Thursday, May 19, 2016 | No Class | Prepare for the Final Exam |
| Friday, May 20, 2016 |
No Class |
Prepare for the Final Exam. I will be in my office during class time, so please stop by if you want to talk with me. |
Modified May 19, 2016 by Galen C. Duree Jr.