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B. Accreditation Summary
Appendix IB. Course Syllabi
Phys 222 Introduction to Classical Physics II
Non-Engineering Course Summary
1. Course Name: Phys 222. Introduction to Classical Physics II.
2. Catalog Description (1999 — 2001 Bulletin):
5 credits; 3 hours of lecture each week plus 1 recitation and 1 laboratory each week. Magnetic forces and fields: LR, LC, LCR circuits; Maxwell’s equations; waves and sound; ray optics and image formation; wave optics: heat, thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases; topics in modern physics.
3. Prerequisites: Physics 221, Math 166.
4. Textbook / Materials:
The current required textbook: D. Halliday, R. Resnick, & J. Walker. (1997). Fundamentals of Physics, Extended. 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons.
5. Course Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will have gained
a. Knowledge and understanding of the basic laws of nature, with particular emphasis on electromagnetic phenomena and thermodynamics.
b. The ability to analyze physics problems, to formulate a logical and systematic approach to their solution, and to solve the problems correctly;
c. The ability to carry out physics experiments and to determine the significance of the experimental results.
6. Topics Covered:
magnetic field & force; crossed electric, magnetic force; magnetic torque, magnetic moment; Biot-Sauart law; Ampere’s law: solenoid; Faraday’s law; Lenz’s law; ac generator; induced field; inductors; RL circuits; magnetic field energy; mutual inductance; oscillations in LC circuits; damped oscillations in RLC circuits; forced oscillations; resonance; AM radio; mechanical waves; sinusoidal waves; wave equation; waves in strings; wave energy, superposition; interference; phasors; Fourier analysis; standing waves; resonance; sound waves; interference; intensity, wind instruments; Poppler effect, sock waves; eletromagnetic waves; EM spectrum; Maxwell’s equations; Poynting vector; radiation pressure; polarization; light, ray optics; reflection, refraction, dispersion, total internal reflection, polarization on reflection; Images, mirrors, refracting surfaces, thin lenses.
7. Class / Laboratory Schedule:
3 one-hour lectures on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. One one-hour recitation (problem-solving) session every Tuesday. One two-hour lab one day a week.
8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
This is a foundation course, providing the student with the background in physics necessary for further professional development.
9. Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives:
This course is one component of the physical-sciences related learning outcomes.
10. Person Preparing Document;
Laurent Hodges, Professor of Physics and Assistant Chairman, Iowa State University 5/1/ 00
Ann Dieterich, College of Engineering Assessment Resource Coordinator 5 / 1 / 00
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