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Physics 1322 - University Physics II

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TIME: MoTuWeTh 10:00am-12:00pm LOCATION: FACULTY: Dr. Bogdan Danila OFFICE HOURS: E-mail: dbogdan@uh.edu

Room 105 in SEC Mon & Wed 4-5pm or by appointment Room 619A in SR1 Phone: (832) 488-6092

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Comprehend the principles of thermodynamics, electromagnetism and optics. 2. Be able to apply basic physics laws to solve real life problems. Additionally, students are expected to develop their logical thinking and quantitative reasoning. Textbook: Fundamentals of Physics (9th edition) by Jearl Walker, John Wiley & Sons. A binder version with access code for Wiley Plus is available at the UH bookstore. This course will cover chapters 18-36 and 38. The following topical areas are included: 1. Thermodynamics 2. Kinetic Theory of Gases 3. Electric Charges, Forces and Fields 4. Gauss' Law 5. Electric Potential and Potential Energy, Capacitors 6. Electric Currents and DC Circuits 7. Magnetism and Faradays law 8. AC Circuits 9. Electromagnetic Waves 10. Optics 11. Photons and Matter Waves Reading responsibility: The lectures are meant to supplement your personal study of the textbook. Therefore, you are required to read the relevant sections of the text before we study it in class. Written Assignments: About 10 homework problems will be assigned from each chapter and will be due approximately one week from the date of assignment. Most problems will be assigned on-line, through Wiley Plus, but occasionally there will be paper assignments. They will be graded on a scale of 0 to 10, where 10 points are given for a completely correct solution and 0 points for a totally incorrect solution. Late homework is only accepted with a valid excuse. Exams: There will be two regular exams and a final exam. The two regular exams will be given during regular class time. The dates of the regular exams will be announced in class and by email at least two weeks in advance. The regular exams will consist of 3 problems each worth 10 points and 4-6 conceptual questions each worth 5 points. Partial credit will be given. The final exam will be comprehensive, covering all chapters covered by the course. It will consist of 4-5 problems and 6-8 conceptual questions. This exam will be given during the University scheduled time (see below).

Note: For all exams you may use a calculator. No personal formula sheet will be allowed. However, a formula sheet will be provided to you with all of the formulas needed to solve the problems. Evaluation and Grading: 30% Homework 20% Regular Exam I 20% Regular Exam II 30% Final Exam (Wednesday, July 27, between 11am-2pm, Room 105 in SEC) Policy on grades of I (Incomplete): The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is a conditional and temporary grade given when a student, for reasons beyond his or her control, has not completed a relatively small portion of all requirements. Sufficiently serious, documented situations include illness, death in the family, etc. Bibliography: The Feynman Lectures on Physics by R. Feynman, R.B. Leighton, and M. Sands Addendum: Whenever possible, and in accordance with 504/ADA guidelines, the University of Houston will attempt to provide reasonable academic accommodations to students who request and require them. Please call 713-743-5400 for more assistance. It is each students responsibility to read and understand the Academic Honesty Policy found in the Student Handbook. Standard Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.