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EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS,

COURSE CODE PHYS206 COURSE LEVEL Second Year, Spring Semester

COURSE TITLE General Physics II COURSE TYPE University Core in Physical/Natural Sciences

CREDIT VALUE (3, 0) 3 ECTS VALUE 4

PREREQUISITES PHYS205 COREQUISITES MATH165 and/or MATH166

DURATION OF COURSE One semester SEMESTER and YEAR SPRING 2008

WEB LINK 1.http://physics.emu.edu.tr/Name (group) e-mail Office Telephone

Instructors

Assistant

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTIONCharge and Matter; Coulombs Law, Electric Field and Gauss' Law; Electric Potential; DC Circuits; AC Circuits; Magnetic Field; Ampere'sLaw; Faraday's Law; Transformer and Power Transmission; Diodes (Rectifiers) and Filters; Electromagnetic Waves; Light and Optics.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES To introduce the fundamental concepts of electrostatics and electromagnetism in order to provide essential background for the students studying

in a department, which is interested with technology and engineering.

To provide students deeper understanding of fundamental laws and concepts of natural phenomena.

To provide students problem solving methodology.

To strengthen students creative and systematic thinking capability.

GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COMPETENCES)On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding of:

how to apply Coulomb's Law, Faraday's Law, Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's rules, and Lenz's Law to solve problems in electromagnetism,such as calculating current, potentials, resistances, and electromotive forces for simple AC and DC circuits;

the relationships that hold for electricity and magnetism and the interactions each has upon the other .

On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed their skills in:

using correctly symbols and units;

analytically/critically applying the theoretical concepts and methods of electrostatics and electromagnetism covered in the course, and

formulating appropriate equations to solve problems;

using efficiently and effectively the textbook and other printed/electronic literature relevant to the course;

using good scientific English for written and oral communication.

On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed their appreciation of, and respect for values and attitudes to:

the discipline of physics as a fundamental branch of science that provides qualitative and quantitative explanations about the physical world;

being an open minded, curious, creative and reasoned sceptic;

being aware of ethical issues in science

Grading Criteria for Physics I, PHYS101

A

(excellent)

~85% and above

Excellent understanding of the concepts and the principles as demonstrated by correct and accurate knowledge and

application of theory/laws in solving problems. Response to problems is clear, legible, concise and accurate.

Excellent performance.

B

(good)

~70% and above

Better than average understanding of the concepts and the principles as demonstrated by correct and accurate

knowledge and application of theory/laws in solving problems, but doesn't have the depth and outstanding quality of

an "A". Response to problems is fairly clear, legible, but occasionally contains some inaccuracies. Performance

exceeds the minimum requirements

C

(average)

~60 % and above

An average understanding of the concepts and the principles as demonstrated by reasonably correct knowledge and

application of theory/laws in solving problems, but doesn't have any depth. Response to problems is reasonably

clear, legible, but contains inaccuracies. It reveals a sufficient understanding of the material, but lacks depth in

understanding and approach/application. Content and form don't go beyond basic expectations and/or display some

substantial errors. Acceptable but non-exceptional performance that doesn't go beyond the minimum requirements.

D

(barely sufficient)

~50% and above

Minimal knowledge and barely sufficient understanding of the concepts and the principles as demonstrated by

approximately correct application of theory/laws in solving problems. Response to problems is not very clear and is

barely legible, and contains many inaccuracies. It reveals a minimum (confused) understanding of the material, and

lacks depth in understanding and approach/application. Content and form do not adequately meet the basic

expectations, and/or display significant errors. Performance demonstrates severe problems in one or more areas.

F

(fail)

Below 50%

Work does not meet the most minimal standards. It reveals no understanding of the material, lack of basic academic

skills and knowledge, or completely incomprehensible writing. Performance is not acceptable

NG

nil grade

Conditions that might lead to NG grade.

i) Not attending the class more than 20% of total lecture hours.

ii) Not attending any two exams, including make-up.

EXAMS (See Grading Criteria)

1.

Because examination questions are written with basic, clear, and simple English; like the questions in the textbook, asking

questions is forbidden during examinations. Exam results are announced on the Physics Department Notice Board.

2. All students should have a scientific calculator for use in exams.

3. Mobile phones are not allowed to be used in the exams as a calculator.

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MAKE-UP EXAM

There is only one make-up exam that is held in the final week of the semester (its date, place and time will be announced later). This one

exam is for all students irrespective of any one exam they have missed (be it a midterm or the final). Any student missing two regular exams

will not be allowed to sit the makeup exam and will receive an NG grade automatically.

OBJECTIONSStudents marked exam papers are available for inspection from course instructors upon request. To conform to regulations these requestsshould be made within a week of announcement of grades. Objections to any grade must be made to the instructors.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT First Midterm Examination 30%

Quizzes and Homeworks 25%

Final Examination 45%

TEXTBOOK/S Giancoli D.C. Physics for Scientists & Engineers, 3rd Edition. ISBN : 0-13-243106-8

RECOMMENDED READING

Serway :Physics for Scientists and Engineers With Modern Physics, 5/e

Halliday and Resnick :Fundamentals of Physics

COURSE CONTENT- The lecture topics within the semester are as in the following schedule

Week Date Topics

1 Electric charge and Electric field Chapter 21 Section(..) (3 classes)

2 Gausss Law Chapter 22 Section() (3 classes)

3 Electric Potential Chapter 23 Section(..) (3 classes)

4 DC Circuits Chapter 26 Section(.) (6 classes)

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6 AC Circuits Chapter 31 Section(..) (3 classes)

7 MIDTERM8 Magnetism Chapter 27 Section(.) (3 classes)

9 Amperes Law Chapter 28 Section (.) (3 classes)

10 Electromagnetic Induction and Faradays Law Chapter 30 Section (..) (3 classes)

11Transformers and Transmission of Power, Chapter 29 Section() andDiodes and Filters Chapter 33 (Serway) Section (..) (3 classes)

12 Maxwells Equations and EM waves Chapter 32Section () (3 classes)

13 Light: Reflection and Refraction Chapter 33 Section () (9 classes)

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15

16 FINAL

ACADEMIC HONESTY - PLAGIARISMCheating is copying from others or providing information, written or oral, to others. Plagiarism is copying without acknowledgement from

other peoples work. According to university by laws cheating and plagiarism are serious offences punishable with disciplinary action

ranging from simple failure from the exam or project, to more serious action (letter of official warning suspension from the university for up

to one semester). Disciplinary action is written in student records and may appear in student transcripts.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS REPEATING THE COURSE FOR A BETTER GRADE; WHATEVER

GRADE YOU RECEIVE AT THE END OF THIS SEMSTER WILL REPLACE YOUR PREVIOUS GRADE.

PLEASE KEEP THIS COURSE SYLLABUS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INFORMATION