COURSE SYLLABUS Physics 2301-001, Principles of Physics II, Fall, 2002

Instructor Professor J. Huang MWF 8:00-8:50

Office Hours MWF 9:00-9:50, and by appointment, Science 35.
Tel. 742-4780, Email: juyang.huang@ttu.edu

Textbook: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, R. A. Serway, 5th ed., chapters 23-38.

Grading: Five quizzes 35%, two exams 40%, final exam 25%.

Grade Scale: 100-A-86-B-72-C-58-D-44-F-0

Quizzes and Examinations cover fundamental concepts, problems, and examples similar to those from class, the lecture demonstrations, and homework. The questions are of the type "show your work", "fill in the blank", and some "multiple choice". The examinations and quizzes are closed book. You may bring to the two examinations, but not to the quizzes, a 5x7 formula card with up to 20 formulas of your choice. For the final examination, a formula sheet will be provided in advance, to which you may add 20 formulas before you bring it with you to the examination. Only simple calculators without physics contents are allowed. No make-up quizzes or examinations are given. In case of a serious emergency, please get in touch with the instructor to discuss how the grade will be determined.

Dates: See the course calendar about important dates.

Homework: There will be 8 online-homework sets from the UT Homework Service. You submit the homework online before due days. The homework will be graded and detailed solution will be provided online. The instructor also will assign homework from the textbook. Be sure to work out the answers to the homework on your own and keep a record so that you are ready for the quizzes and examinations. Doing homework is important for you to practice the problem solving skills in physics, and it is the most effective way to improve your course grade.

Conceptual Questions: Conceptual questions for each chapter will be posted on the class website. The answers usually can be found either in my lecture notes or in the textbook. You should work on these questions while you review the lectures, before doing your homework. 20% of the problems in exams will be these conceptual questions.

Class Website: (www.phys.ttu.edu/~huang24): It contains many useful information, such as my entire lecture notes, conceptual questions, solutions for many textbook problems, and sample examinations.

VERY IMPORTANT: Experience shows that you should work at least 10 hours on this course outside of class every week in studying your notes and doing the homework. Failure to do so will almost surely result in a grade of D or F. This is the most important recommendation we make to you.

Take notes in class, recognize the concepts behind the lecture demonstrations, and study the basic physical principles. Take a look at any new chapters before class. Pay attention and ask questions. Attend all lectures unless you have an emergency. In that case, give your excuse to the instructor. Attendance checks will be taken and your attendance will be considered when determining your final grade, especially if you are on the border between grades. This may mean a better or a poorer grade. (Please note that the above grade scale assumes regular attendance!)

Disability: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements, should contact the instructor as soon as possible so that necessary accommodations can be made. Proper documentation about the disability must be presented from the Dean of Student's office.