PHYSICS 231, PRINCIPLE OF PHYSICS (3 Credit hrs)

Spring 2007 Syllabus

January 8 – May 1

Instructor: Ling Jun Wang, Grote 346, Phone: 425-5248

Textbook: Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Paul A. Tipler

Fifth Edition, Volume 2A and 2B: Electricity and Magnetism

Prerequisites: a. Engr 103 and 183, 104, or Phys 103, 104,

or Phys 230 and phys 280,

b. Math 151 and 152, 161 and 162.

Class meets TT 12:15 – 1:30 in Grote226.

Office hours: Tuesday 9:00-10:30; 2:00-4:00

Wednesday 9:00-12:00

Thursday 9:00-10:30; 3:00 – 4:00

Schedule :

1/9 -- 1/11 Chapt. 21, Electric Field I

1/16 -- 1/18 Chapt. 22, Electric Field II

1/23 -- 1/30 Chapt. 23, Electric Potential

2/1 (Thursday) First Test

2/6 -- 2/13 Chapt. 24, Electrostatic Energy ane Capacitance...

2/15 -- 2/20 Chapter 25, Electric Current and DC Circuits

2/22 (Thursday) Second Test

2/27 -- 3/8 Chapt. 26, Magnetic Field

3/12 -- 3/16 Spring Break

3/20 -- 3/27 Chapt. 27, Source of Magnetic Field

3/29 -- 4/5 Chapt. 28, Magnetic Induction

4/10 Third Test

4/12 -- 4/19 Chapt. 29, Alternating Current Circuits

4/24 (Tue) Reading Day

4/26, Thursday, 2:00 -- 4:00 p.m., Final Exam

The above schedule is subject to changes. The students who miss classes are responsible for the materials covered, and for getting information concerning the execution of the class and the possible changes of schedule and policies.

Attendance: The students are expected to attend the class regularly. Habitual absence (25% or more) may be the grounds for an F grade.

Missing test: The student who can not take a test at the scheduled time should notify the instructor at least 24 hours in advance. In case of energency, a copy of the police report or registration record from a hospital energency room is required for a make-up test. There will be no more than one make-up test.

If you have a disability which may require assistance or accommodations, or you have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers, readers, etc..., please speak with your professor as soon as possible. Students may also contact the Office of Student Affairs (425-4534) with questions about such services.

Grading Policy:

First three tests: 20% each

Final Exam: 30%

Homework: 10%

Letter grade is assigned as follows:

90-100 80-90 70-80 60-70 <60

A B C D F

Homework Assignments:

Chapter 21: 31,33,38,41,43,45,50,52,53,57,64,70,

Chapter 22: 19,22,26,40,59,63,72

Chapter 23: 21,22,23,26,37,39,42,57,76,82

Chapter 24: 17,19,22,31,33,35,37,39,41,47,49,61,67,76,87

Chapter 25: 33,35,38,52,61,63,70,72,75,77,80,82,111,113,115,117,129

Chapter 26: 18,23,31,35,54,58,61,76,80,81,83

Chapter 27: 26,34,50,52,60,64,66,70,100,105

Chapter 28: 16,19,24,53,55,57,62,66,85,87,88

Chapter 29: 21,25,29