PHYS 2220Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

MTWF,  1:29-2:20 pm, GRSC 341

 Course Description

Second semester in the calculus-based majors/engineering physics sequence. Topics include wave interference, optics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction and radiation, and a small intro to relativity and quantum mechanics. Chapters (un)covered are: 22–39. This is fun and exciting material. We will start with Optics - chapters 33-35.

 Instructor Information

  Dr Jonathan Pugmire

  jon.pugmire@snow.edu

  (435) 283-7534

  GRSC 316

  Office Hours: Posted on my door or email me to make an appointment. You are welcome to drop by my office anytime.

 Course Objectives

We will use physics as a vehicle to learn to apply scientific reasoning and computational skills in a variety of contexts. Students will learn to think deeply about the physical universe and how to solve problems. Students will become familiar with important scientific laws and principles and will learn that science is a process to gain knowledge.

 Required Materials

• Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, 4th edition by Randall D. Knight (ISBN: 9780133953145).

  You should have access to it all still from last semester. Make sure you get all three parts of the complete bundle (textbook with Modern Physics, the Student Workbook, and the MasteringPhysics web access code). Get it from the new Snow College online bookstore here (You can buy the textbook used, but need a new student workbook and online access to Mastering Physics.).

• Graphing Calculator

Corequisites:

• Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 2225.               

Prerequisite:

• PHYS 2210, PHYS 2215, Calculus II, some proficiency with spreadsheets (such as Excel)  

 Course schedule

See a 2-page daily calendar here.

 Quizzes

Frequent quizzes will keep you apprised of your progress. You may raise a RAQ quiz score by up to 50% by watching two episodes of the approved videos 

 Homework

Homework will be assigned every chapter on the MasteringPhysics website; click on the "MyLab and Mastering" in the menu on the left. You are strongly encouraged to study in groups to achieve understanding, but what you turn in must be your own work––don't turn homework in without understanding it. I would much rather you ask me about homework problems than look up solutions on Chegg or other sites. Paper is cheap so use lots of it. Write every step neatly. Draw diagrams and figures. Communicate well and use the Model, Visualize, Solve, Assess problem-solving strategy outlined in the textbook. Each chapter’s assignment will be due a day or so after we finish discussing the chapter in class. Homework that is late for any reason other than a pre-approved legitimate excuse will be worth 50% up to one week late; thereafter no credit will be given. No late work will be accepted after November 29.

We also do the student workbook that came with your textbook bundle. Do all of the questions/problems except the ones listed here. The workbook exercises really help cement the concepts in your brain and prepare you for the tests!

 Tests:

Tests are another great opportunity to learn. There will be five multiple-choice tests in the testing center before the final exam. Testing Center hours are here.

 Final Exam:

During the scheduled final time (Thursday, December 16, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.) in the classroom. It will be comprehensive.

 Participation

Ask questions in class, come to office hours, and help other students. For serious students such as yourself the majority of your learning will take place outside of class time.  A large part of the participation grade will come from your answering/discussing one of the questions from each chapter in front of the class, and from submitting a written question for me to answer concerning something you didn’t understand from reading the chapter.  Both asking and answering questions should prove you’ve delved deeply into the chapter material.  You are responsible for information given through Canvas announcements.  Please try to learn as much as you can in this class.  Mutual respect, participation, and effort are keys to making our journey as a community of learners succeed.

 Help

You are encouraged to see me during my office hours and at other times by appointment. Please also frequent the Math Lab; use your classmates and Canvas as other resources. I will do all I can to help you learn physics; please avail yourself of all the resources at your disposal. Stay caught up, and don’t stay lost for more than a few hours at a time. Please read some thoughts on how to have a Better Learning Experience.

 Grading

 Policies

General policies on ADA, Title IX, FERPA, Triggers, and Academic Honesty are here. My Attendance policy is here, and further elaboration on Academic Honesty is here.  Please read them.

 Canvas Information

Canvas is the where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course. For helps with Canvas, view the Canvas Helps course or the Canvas Student Guides. 

To access Canvas, go to snow.edu and click on the three line overflow menu in the top right corner. Then scroll down to "Canvas Login". You will use your Badger Web username and password to access Canvas. 

To reset your password for Badger Web and Canvas, contact Advising (435-283-7313) or visit the Snow College IT website.

For other Canvas questions, contact the Teaching and Learning Center (tlc@snow.edu or 435-283-7341).