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Physics for Scientists and Engineers II + Lab

4 Credits | 100 Level | 68 Contact hours

Textbook: Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 9th Edition (R. Serway and J. Jewett). ISBN: 978-1133954057

A non-programmable scientific calculator is required.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers II is an introductory, calculus-based physics course covering mainly electromagnetism and matter. Topics to be covered include:
• Thermodynamics (laws, kinetic theory, states of matter).
• Electrostatics and electrodynamics (charge, fields, force, potential, current, dielectrics, circuit elements).
• Magnetism (fields, forces, sources, materials)
• Electromagnetic oscillations.

The purpose of the physics laboratory is to allow students to witness the concepts and physical laws that are introduced in the lecture. You will also be exposed to elementary laboratory techniques. Every class will have a short lecture introducing the procedures, concepts, formulas, and instructions relevant to the experiment. The lecture will also cover what is expected in your lab report; don’t be late. Attendance and participation are mandatory. Experiments will usually be performed in groups, but each student will turn in an individual lab report.

Unit 1. Zero law of Thermodynamics.
Unit 2. The First law of Thermodynamics.
Unit 3. Thermal engines. The second law of Thermodynamics.
Unit 4. Electric Field.
Unit 5. Gauss’s law.
Unit 6. Electric Potential.
Unit 7. Capacitance and Dielectrics.
Unit 8. Current and Resistance.
Unit 9. Direct-current circuits.
Unit 10. Magnetic field.
Unit 11. Sources of the Magnetic field.
Unit 12. Faraday’s law.
Unit 13. Inductance.
Unit 14. Alternating current circuits.
Unit 15. Electromagnetic waves.

Laboratory:
Lab 1. Introduction. Experimental uncertainties.
Lab 2. Gas Law
Lab 3. Electrical Equivalent of heat
Lab 4. Gauss Law
Lab 5. Simple DC Circuits
Lab 6. Ohms law and Kirchhoff’s Circuit rules
Lab 7. Oscilloscope
Lab 8. Capacitors and RC Circuits
Lab 9. Inductions and LR Circuits
Lab 10. Introduction to AC Currents and Voltages
Lab 11. AC Filters and Resonance
Lab 12. Polarization

Students that successfully complete this course should be able to:

• The student will demonstrate problem solving skills in various types of problems in physics using quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and appropriate mathematical techniques.
• The student will demonstrate the ability of use scientific methods to understand and explain concepts in physics.
• The student will be able to connect physics concepts and problems to their world experience.
• The student will demonstrate skills in collection and interpretation of data from laboratory experiments
• Properly use and read: scales, calipers, digital voltmeters, micrometer and balances.
• Develop proper habits that minimize uncertainty in physical measurements.
• Set up and solve problems related to the propagation of errors and uncertainties.
• Understand and properly use significant figures.
• Plot and fit experimental data to a given mathematical model.

Class attendance 10%
Homework 10%
Tests 60%
Final Exam 20%

Laboratory:
Assessment:
Class Participation and Attendance 10%
Lab Reports 90%