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Physics 012, Elementary Physics, syllabus (summer, 2016).
Brief description: Algebra-based introductory physics, II. Subjects including electricity and
magnetism, basic optics and modern physics. Accompanying lab: PHYS 022.
Prerequisites: Phys011 or Phys031 or equivalent.
Textbook:
Title: College Physics, 3rd Ed.; Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones and Stuart Field.
ISBN-13 978-0-321-90716-5
Instructor: J. Yang
Cook Building, A525 or A421; Phone: 656-0061; email: [email protected].
Office hours: TW, 11:20 AM – 12:45 PM or by appointment.
Schedule:
Lectures:
MTWR, 9 – 11:15 AM,
KALKIN 004.
Labs
The lab course, Phys022, is complimentary to this class. It provides the opportunity to gain
hands-on experience. It is a stand-alone and independent course of one credit.
Lectures:
In lectures we will concentrate on introduction and consolidation of physical concepts and
strategies of problem solving. We will also work on examples similar to homework assignments.
In addition, we will go over key strategies on how to tackle MCAT physics questions in those
subjects covered in this class.
The order of materials to be covered in the class is not of the same order as that of the textbook.
Pay attention to details of the course plan.
Homework assignments.
You are responsible for all homework assignments and go over those assigned problems on your
own. We will do some of them in class and explain some others upon inquiries. Assigned
problems will also be posted on blackboard. Solutions will be posted after materials are
discussed in class.
Exams & Quizzes
There are four one-hour exams and a final exam, all close-booked. The final exam will use the
entire class time (two hours and fifteen minutes). On average, there will be two quizzes per
week (see course plan). Exams and quizzes are based on homework problems and examples in
lectures. An equation sheet will be provided for each exam. The equation sheet will be posted
on the blackboard (Course Materials). No equation sheet for quizzes.
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Format of quizzes and exams.
Quizzes are intended for 10 minutes, mostly multiple choice conceptual questions or simple
explanations of parameters of equations.
Exams are close-book, including problem solving, in addition to questions similar to those in
quizzes. For parts of problem solving, we emphasize the setting up strategies, so you must show
your work. A simple numerical answer, even if correct, may result in hardly any grade point.
Reading:
You should read the materials in the textbook before the class. The lecture will be more useful if
you have already attempted homework problems.
Grades:
Homework assignments are not graded. Average of quiz grades and the final exam each counts
20%. Each of the four one-hour exams counts 15%.
Other: University regulations concerning academic honesty apply to all work in this course.
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The course plan (strict).
The course plan will be strict. We will progress along to cover all necessary materials. It is a
very condensed class so you must work the hardest possible to pass the class.
Brief details:
Week 1, Chapters 20, 21, two quizzes (T&R); Exam1 on Monday, week 2, last hour of class.
Week 2, Chapters 22, 23, two quizzes (T&W); Exam2 on Thursday, last hour of class.
Week 3, Chapters 24, 25, three quizzes (M&T&W) Exam3 on Thursday, last hour of class.
Week 4, Chapters 18, 17, two quizzes (T&W); Exam4 on Thursday, last hour of class.
Week 5, Chapters 27, 28, two quizzes (T&R).
Week 6, Chapters 29, 30, possibly two quizzes (M&T), final exam on Thursday, two-hour exam.
Homework assignments:
Chap 20. CQ: 5, 9; MC: 23, 24, 28; P: 14, 15, 24, 25, 28, 29, 52 – 55.
Chap 21. CQ: 8 - 13; MC: 22; P: 14, 16, 18, 33, 38, 39, 41, 42, 56, 57, 60.
Exam 1, Monday, 7/11/2016.
Chap 22. CQ: 2, 11, 12, 15, 20; MC: 22, 24, 25, 29: P: 11, 12, 30, 32, 38 – 40, 59.
Chap 23. CQ: 4, 5, 7 - 12, 16 – 19, 22; MC: 34; P: 17, 18, 26, 28, 36, 37, 39.
Exam 2, Thursday, 7/14/2016.
Chap 24. CQ: 8, 10, 11, 13 – 16, 19, 23, 24; MC: 31, 33; P: 5, 6, 17, 22, 23, 33, 34, 47, 48, 67.
Chap 25. CQ: 3, 4, 8, 9, 14, 18, 22 - 24; MC: 28; P: 4, 10, 11, 17, 20, 21.
Exam 3, Thursday, 7/21/2016.
Chap 18. CQ: 12; MC: 17 – 20, 24, 25; P: 8, 16, 20, 21, 56, 57.
Chap 17. CQ: 7, 13; MC: 19 – 22; P: 1, 2, 4, 9, 15, 38, 49, 67.
Exam 4, Thursday, 7/28/2016.
Chap 27. CQ: 3, 5, 11, 12, 18; MC: 23 – 25; P: 22, 23, 28, 35, 57.
Chap 28. CQ: 5, 10, 14 – 16, 19, 20; MP: 29, 30, 33, 35; P: 15, 19, 31, 37, 49, 54.
Chap 29. CQ: P: 8, 9, 14, 18, 40, 41, 42.
Chap 30. CQ: 3, 4, 6, 15 - 17; MC: 29, 32, 37.
Final exam, Thursday, 8/11/2016.