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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICSCollege of Arts and Sciences

PH-2205-05ELECTROMAGNETISM /OPTICS (Lecture)Spring 2015Meeting Times and Location(s): TR 12:15PM 1:30PM Maxcy 203. Credit Hours: 4Instructor Contact InformationProf. Saion K. SinhaMaxcy Hall room 117. Phone:- (203)-932-7152E-mail:- Ssinha@ newhaven.edu

Office Hours: TR: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMBy appointment, Walk-In

Course Syllabus

Course Description:PH2205 Electromagnetism/Optics Laboratory Prerequisites: PH 1150 and M 1118. Corequisite: PH 2251 - you must enroll in a section of PHYS2251 before you can enroll in PHYS 2205 Basic concepts of electricity and magnetism; Coulombs law, electric field and potential, Gausss law, Ohms law, Kirchoffs rules, capacitance, magnetic field, Amperes law, Faradays law of induction, Maxwells equations, electromagnetic waves. Fundamentals of optics; light, laws of reflection and refraction, interference and diffraction phenomena, polarization, gratings, lenses and optical instruments. Laboratory fee. 4 creditshttp://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=643

Extended Course Description:

PH2205 is the second semester of the two semester University-Physics course. The pre-requisite for this course is PH 1150 (or equivalent) and calculus. If you do not meet this prerequisite then you will find the material difficult and you are advised to drop this class. However the mathematics background would be reviewed wherever necessary as we get along. The first class will review the Math and introductory physics concepts and definitions necessary for this class. The understanding of the concepts of electricity, magnetism, simple electromagnetism, and optics concepts with an emphasis on measurement and calculation will be the area of principal importance to this class. behind the physical phenomenon are of principal importance to this class

Required Text(s): University Physics 13th Edition by Young & Freedman.

Other Materials/Supplies: The supplements that come with the text book including web resources Scientific Calculator Computer/Laptop

Course Goals: The goal of this course is to develop the students abilities to understand, utilize, and apply a significant portion of the physics discipline thus allowing the student to demonstrate the following 1. Understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts, and knowledge of physics. 2. The use of cognitive and mathematical skills employed by scientists & Engineers will also be an important focus of this course.3. Skills such as the use of scientific notation, reasoning based on orders of magnitude, scaling, symmetry of the problem, proportionality, deduction, induction, and correlational thinking will be utilized. 4. In addition, throughout the course, this knowledge will be applied as students analyze data to assess the relationships between variables with the objective of drawing logical conclusions from the analysis. 5. Students will develop their critical thinking skills so as to: analyze relationships between statements, questions, concepts, descriptions, or other forms of representation intended to express beliefs, experience, reasons, judgments, and conclusions -- i.e. the laws of physics.

Course Objectives [or Goals for Student Learning]:Students will gain competency in areas of quantitative analysis, mathematical techniques, and research methods.1. Represent and interpret quantitative information symbolically, graphically, numerically, verbally, and in written form.2. Throughout the course, students will encounter graphical representations of data illustrating such important concepts as distance vs. time and liquid pressure vs. depth. Students will learn how to interpret these graphical data. Conversely, students will learn how to represent in graphical form their results from computational or experimental methodologies 3. Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical models to explain real life situations. 4. Develop and understanding of the nature of physical investigations, its role in scientific inquiry and technological progress, and its importance in dealing with issues in the public realm.5. Develop the aptitude and skill to construct simplistic logical and mathematical models to understand how complicated real-life situations/instrumentation perform

Course Requirements & Assessment :The grade distribution for the class would be the following Lab 25% 2 in class tests 25 % ( Best 2 out of 3)1 cumulative Final 20% Quizzes 25% (Best 5 out of 6) Attendance /Class participation 5% Extra credit 5% ( The extra credit HW problems and optional projects)

You have to pass the class in order to pass the lab. The lab grade will be assigned by your lab instructor (PHYS 2251) If there is any change in the syllabus it would be announced in class and in blackboard.

HW problems are very important. Even though the HWs will not be graded. However the Quizzes would be on one HW problem chosen at random and the tests and final would also be related to the HW problems. Hence it is very essential to solve all the HW problems

Makeup tests and quizzes would not be conducted unless for medical/unforeseen reasons. Since all the quizzes and tests would not count for the final grade you get a 0 on the missed test/quiz.

The final grades will be curved with the class average being a C+ or B-. The approximate grade rubric for a class average of 72% will be the followingA+95+

A90-95

A-85-89

B+80-84

B75-79

B-70-74

C+65-69

C55-64

C-45-54

D40-44

F40-

This grade rubric is a guideline and might change on some factors like large variance from average, bimodal distribution etc.

Information about the university grading system can be found at: http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=699#Academic_Status_and_Progress

Expectations and Policies:

Adding and Dropping Classes:The final day to drop a course without it appearing on your transcript is Wednesday, February 4, 2015 (http://www.newhaven.edu/academics/schedules-registration/undergraduate-academic-calendar-2014-2015/). After this day, the University policy will be followed: http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=699#Changes.

Attendance Regulations: All students are expected to attend regularly and promptly all their classes, appointments, and exercises. While the university recognizes that some absences may occasionally be necessary, these should be held to a minimum. A maximum of two weeks of absences will be permitted for illness and emergencies. The instructor has the right to dismiss from class any student who has been absent more than the maximum allowed. http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=699#General_Policies Attendance is mandatory for every class. If for any reason you cannot make-it to the class then please notify me. If for any reason is student misses 4 classes in a row without providing any acceptable excuse then the student might receive a F grade for the class.

Attendance policy: Students coming to class 10 mins later than class start time without valid excuse will be marked absent Students leaving the class before the scheduled end-time without valid excuse will be marked absent. Extra credit will be accepted only from students who have 95% or more attendance. Students with lower than 80% attendance will not get any class participation points.

Withdrawal Deadline:Students must submit a request for an official course withdrawal in writing from the end of the drop/add period through March 31, 2015, for this semester. This request must be approved, signed and dated by the course instructor and the student and then forwarded to Financial Aid and the Registrars Office. The grade of W will be recorded, but the course will not affect the GPA.

IncompleteA grade of Incomplete (INC) is given only in special circumstances, and indicates that the student has been given permission by the instructor to complete the course (with the same instructor) after the end of the term. To remove the INC grade, the student must complete all required course work as stipulated by the instructor - typically within 60 days, but not longer than 12 months following the last day of the term in which the INC was recorded. The full policy is available at: http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=699#Academic_Status_and_Progress.

Academic Integrity Policy: Academic integrity is a core university value that ensures respect for the academic reputation of the University, its students, faculty and staff, and the degrees it confers. The University expects that students will conduct themselves in an honest and ethical manner and respect the intellectual work of others. Please be familiar with the UNH policy on Academic Integrity. Please ask about my expectations regarding permissible or encouraged forms of student collaboration if they are unclear.

Students are required to adhere to the Academic Integrity Policies found in the Student Handbook: http://unh-web-01.newhaven.edu/wwwmedia/viewbooks/studentlife/handbook/studenthandbook.html

Commitment to Positive Learning Environment: The University adheres to the philosophy that all community members should enjoy an environment free of any form of harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, or intimate partner violence. If you have been the victim of sexual misconduct we encourage you to report this. If you report this to a faculty/staff member, they must notify our college's Title IX coordinator about the basic facts of the incident (you may choose to request confidentiality from the University).

If you encounter sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Caroline Koziatek at (203) 932.7479 or ckoziatek@newhaven.edu.

Coursework Expectations:This course will require significant in-class and out-of-class commitment from each student. The University estimates that a student should expect to spend two hours outside of class for each hour they are in a class. (For example, a three credit course would average six [6] hours of additional work outside of class.) http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=699#General_Policies.

Since this is a problem based course it is expected that the students should spend atleast 2 hours (preferably 3 hours) outside class for every class meeting trying to solve problems along with trying to understand the concepts.

University Support Services:The University recognizes students often can use some help outside of class and offers academic assistance through several offices. In addition to talking with your instructor and advisor, we recommend you contact the Office of Academic Services (OAS) for help with your academic studies (call 203.932.7234 or visit Maxcy 208). The Center for Learning Resources (CLR) in Peterson Library is equipped to help you with writing, mathematics, biology and physics.

Special needs:Students with disabilities are encouraged to share, in confidence, information about needed specific course accommodations. The Campus Access Services office provides comprehensive services and support that serve to promote educational equity and ensure that students are able to participate in the opportunities available at the University of New Haven.Accommodations cannot be made without written documentation from Campus Access Services.(203.932.7331 Sheffield Basement: http://www.newhaven.edu/student-life/CampusLife_StudentAffairs/Campus_Access_Services/

Religious Observance Policy for Students:The University of New Haven respects the right of its students to observe religious holidays that may necessitate their absence from class or from other required university-sponsored activities.

Students who wish to observe such holidays should not be penalized for their absence although, in academic courses, they are responsible for making up missed work. Instructors should try to avoid scheduling exams or quizzes on religious holidays, but where such conflicts occur, should provide reasonable accommodations for missed assignment deadlines or exams. If a class, an assignment due date, or exam interferes with the observance of such a religious holiday, it is the students responsibility to notify his or her instructor, preferably at the beginning of the term, but otherwise at least two weeks before the holiday. In a similar vein, students who will not participate in other required activities due to religious observance should notify the staff or faculty member who oversees the program with the same lead-time.More information about religious observance policies can be found in the Student Handbook.

Course Outline/Schedule:

Course Outline

The HWs are the questions at the end of the chapter. The questions having (extra) next to it are the Extra credit problems.

This is the first version of the tentative schedules. As the semester progresses the Schedule will be modified depending upon the progress and additional problems for HW set 6-10 would be added (Currently they are labeled as TBA-to be announced).

Day Topic H.W.

Jan 22 (R)Introduction Math & Physics recapElectric Field and Forces(Chapter- 21)21-1, 21-8

Jan 27 (T) SNOW- DAY ( No Class)

21-21, 21.26, 21.33, 21.44

Jan 29 (R)PRACTICE-QUIZ #0Electric Field and Forces(Chapter- 21)

Feb 03 (T) Electric Field and Forces(Chapter- 21)

21.72, 21.74 Q 22.11, Q22.12

Feb 05 (R)Electric Potential (Chapter-23)

23.11, 23.17, 23.33*, 23.64, 23.80 (Extra)

Feb 10 (T) TutorialQUIZ #1

Feb 12 (R)Capacitance & Dielectrics (Chapter 24)

Feb 17 (T) Capacitance & Dielectrics (Chapter 24)24.3, 24.15

Feb 19 (R)Capacitance & Dielectrics (Chapter 24)

24.21, 24.23, 24.57, 24.63 24.66, 24.60

Feb 24 (T) QUIZ#2 Review Class

HW#3

Feb 26 (R)NO CLASS (Monday Makeup)

Mar 03(T)Review Test #1

Mar 05 (R)NO CLASS ( Snow day)

Mar 10 (T)TEST #1

Mar 12 (R)Current Resistance & EMF (Chapter-25) DC Circuits (Chapter-26)

Q-25.4, Q25.14, Q25.16, Q25.20, Q25.21

25.32, 25.33, 25.55, 25.75, 25.7725.65(Extra)

Mar 17 (T)Mar 19 (R)SPRING BREAK

Mar 24 (T)DC Circuits (Chapter-26)

Q26.3, Q26.7, Q26.12, Q26.15

26.6, 26.11, 26.16, 26.21, 26.25, 26.29, 26.6326.78 (Extra)HW#4

Mar 26 (R)ReviewQUIZ #3

Mar 31 (T)Magnetic field & Magnetic Forces (Chapter-27)Sources of Magnetic field(Chapter 28)

27.1, 27.3, 27.15, 27.2727.30, 27.55, 27.87 (Extra)Q27.1, 27.5, 27.9, 27.13, 27.15

28.8, 28.30, 28.36

Apr 02 (R)Sources of Magnetic field(Chapter 28)

Q28.2, 28.5, 28.9, 28.17, 28.19

Apr 07 (T)QUIZ #4Review

Apr 10 (R)Electromagnetic Induction(Chapter 29)

29.6, 29.11 29.17, 29.28,

Apr 14 (T)QUIZ#5

Review

Apr 16 (R)TEST-2

Apr 21 (T)AC- Circuits & EM waves(Chapter 31 & 32)

31.3, 31.11 31.15, 31.27 31.33, 31.49 (Extra)HW#6

Apr 23(R)QUIZ#6

Propagation of Light (Chapter 33)33.3, 33.8, 33.15, 33.19, 33.27, 33.46 (Extra)

Apr 28 (T)Geometric Optics(Chapter 34)TBA

Apr 30 (R)Interference(Chapter 35)TBA

May 05 (T)TEST # 3 HW# 7 due

May 07(R)Reading DayReview

May08 (F)Final exam 1:00PM-3:00 PM

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