PHYS214 (Fall 2008)

PHYS 214: Introduction to Physics II

 

Instructor: Dr. Jeremy Qualls

Course Description: Lecture, 4 hours. The continuation of PHYS 114. Electrostatics, quasistatic fields and currents, magnetostatics; electromagnetic induction; waves; physical and geometric optics. Prerequisites: PHYS 114; previous or concurrent enrollment in MATH 211.

 

Class Meeting Time: 11:00-11:50 am M,W,F (Dar 38)

11:00-11:50 am Thursday (Stev 3082)

 

 

Text: We will be using the text recently implemented for PHYS 114. Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 7th Edition, by Raymond A. Serway, and John W. Jewett, published by Cengage.

Make sure the book (ISBN: 9780495429296) your purchase comes with a WebAssign access code. The access code can be purchased online at time of registering for those that need it separately.

 

Exams and Quizzes:

You are encouraged to develop and use your own formula sheets for homework problem sessions. The formula sheets may be used during the quizzes and exams as long as it receives approval from me. The formula sheet should not have problems worked out or text. You are responsible for material in the textbook and material that is covered during class discussion.

 

Homework:

Homework will be posted and graded through WebAssign with deadlines provided for each assignment. You are encouraged to discuss and work on problems with your colleagues or me. Note: during the exams and quizzes you will not be allowed to collaborate. Please go to the URL listed and self register into the course https://www.webassign.net/login.html if needed our class key is sonoma.ca 0701 0456

 

Grading Policy:

Exam 1 20%

Exam 2 20%

Quizzes (drop the lowest quiz score) 20%

Homework (drop the lowest homework score) 20%

 

Information and Announcements

Announcements and extra material will be posted through the WebAssign site. Also my homepage is http://phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/qualls and it also has some nice links and a review of my research here at SSU.

 

Professor^,s Information

Dr. Jeremy Qualls Ph.D.: 1999 Florida State University

Office: Darwin 300K Lab: 303

Phone: 664-2256 Lab Phone: 664-3448

Email: quallsj@sonoma.edu

Research Interest: Material Science, High Magnetic fields, Low Temperature Physics

OFFICE HOURS: Monday 10:00-11:00 am

Tuesday 2:30-3:30 pm

Thursday 10:00-11:00 am

Below is my current tentative schedule this semester. I have an open door policy regarding office hours. If I am around please feel free to ask questions regarding the course or research at SSU.

Tentative Fall 2008 Schedule for Dr. Qualls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: It is recommended to maintain homework in bound notebook and to bring a calculator to class each day.

 

University Policies

There are important University policies that you should be aware of, such as the add/drop policy; cheating and plagiarism policy, grade appeal procedures; accommodations for students with disabilities and the diversity vision statement. (Go to this URL to find them: http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/studentinfo.shtml)

 

Tentative Class Schedule