Physics100B

This course is an algebra based introductory physics course covering chapters 19-32 of the text. The topics covered include Electric Charge, Electric Force, Electric Field, Energy and Electric Potential, Electric Current and DC Circuits, Magnetism, Magnetic Flux and Faraday's Law, Geometric and Wave Optics, Relativity, Quantum, Atomic and Nuclear Physics. The required mathematical level of the course is reviewed in Appendix A of the textbook. Each and every topic is not necessarily covered during class time but students are responsible for all sections indicated on the syllabus. You should study all the material carefully, especially those planning to take the MCAT exams.

Couse Objectives

To gain basic knowledge, and understand the main principles, of Physics as applied to Electromagnetism, Optics and Modern Physics. The student should recognize the importance of the scientific method and develop strong problem-solving skills.

COURSE REQUIREMENT AND METHOD OF EVALUATION

1) The homework assignments make up 35% of the total grade. Each homework is made up of the same set of questions but the majority of the questions will have numbers that are algorithmically generated so each student's answers will be different. These assignments are offered on-line via website http://www.masteringphysics.com/ which also grades the homework immediately upon submission.

3) There will be two midterm exams that make up 35% of the total grade (17.5% each), and one final comprehensive exam worth 30% of the total grade. Mark your calendar with the exam dates listed below. You are responsible for being on time. If you have a religious holiday conflict, let me know during the first week of classes. You will be provided with an equations sheet during the exams. During an exam you must avoid looking at the work of others or I will be forced to call it to your attention in front of your peers. No make-up exam will be allowed, provided for very special case.

GRADING CRITERIA

The grade distribution will be as follows.
A 88% and higher
B 72-87%
C 55-71%
D 41-54%
F 40% and below

We use the +/- system so in each range (no A+), the low end will be minus and the high end plus.

HOMEWORK

1) Homework will be assigned once a time for each chapter, and homework will be done online.

2) Homework solution will be provided online in the following section at the end of each chapter. Please download it and check you answers if you have any problem with your answers.

Homework Solutions

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

Date	Lecture On These Sections	Homework Solutions
Jan 23 Jan 28	Introduction 19.1, 19.2, 19.3	.. Chapter19-1-3,
Jan 30 Feb 4 Feb 6	19.4, 19.5, 19.6 19.7, 20.1 20.2, 20.3, 20.4	Chapter19-4-5, Chapter19-6-7, Chapter20-1-2, Chapter20-3-4,
Feb 11 Feb 13 Feb 18	20.5, 20.6, 21.1, 21.2, 21.3, 21.4, 21.6, 21.7	Chapter20-5-6, Chapter21-1-2, Chapter21-3-4, Chapter21-6-7,
Feb 20 Feb 25 Feb 27 Mar 4 Mar 6	22.1, 22.2,Quiz 1 22.3, 22.4, 22.5 22.6, 22.5, Exam 1 22.7, 23.1, 23.2	Chapter22-1-2, Chapter22-3-4, Chapter22-5-6, Chapter22-7, Chapter23-1-2,
Mar 11 Mar 13 Mar 18	23.3, 23.4, 23.5 23.6, 23.10 24.1 & Intro to AC	Chapter24-1
Mar 20 Mar 25	25.1, 25.3, 25.4 25.5, 26.1, 26.2
Mar 27 April 1 April 3	26.3, 26.4, quiz 2 ... 26.5, 26.6, 26.7	(Monday: Holiday
Apr 8 Apr 10 Apr 15	... ... 28.1 , 28.2	(Holiday) (Holiday)
Apr 17 Apr 22 Apr 24	Exam 2, 28.4 28.5 29.1, 29.2, 29.3	...
Apr 29 May 1 May 6	29.4, 29.5, 29.6 30.1, 30.2, 30.3 31.1
May 8 May 15 Wed.	31.2, 31.3 Final Exam	Last day instruction Manzanita Hall 130 : 8:00AM - 10:00AM

Physics 100B - Spring 2013

Textbook for Online Homework MasteringPhysics

Course Description