OFFICE HOURS: M, T, W, TH: 7:00-8AM: 10-10:30 AM and by appt.

Class Times: T, Th: 8-10:05 LAB T, Th: 10:30-1:30

CRN:70166 (T lab) 70179 (TH lab)

IMPORTANT NOTE: STUDENTS MISSING THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE CLASS.

NO OVERRIDES WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO LIMITED SPACE AND EQUIPMENT.

A NOTE ABOUT PREREQUISITES: Calculus I, II and Physics 195 and 196 with a grade of C or better.

TEXT: Physics for Scientists and Engineers; Tipler and Mosca 6th edition, Volume 3 required.

LECTURE FORMAT:

The lecture will be divided equally between introduction of new material, conceptual understanding and problem solving. See back page for an introduction to Peer Instruction.

HOMEWORK : A minimum of 10 problems per chapter will be assigned, for 10 points. You are encouraged to do as many problems as possible, for only in doing problems will you begin to understand the concepts and ideas being examined. The homework will be done over the Internet on Webassign. We will demonstrate how to log on to Webassign and how to enter homework solutions during the first problem solving session.

Purchase of on access code from webassign is required.

LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! WEBASSIGN ALLOWS A CUT-OFF DATE FOR SOLUTIONS TO BE ATTEMPTED. YOU WILL BE ALLOWED UNLIMITED ATTEMPTS AT A PROBLEM IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT ANSWER.

EXAMS: There will be FOUR (4) 100 point exams during the semester. The exams will occur during the lab period, and will be 2 hours in duration. You will be allowed one 8 ½ x 11 page with equations, definitions and units. The format of the exams will be: 10 solved problems at 10 points each.

LABS: OPEN TOED SHOES ARE PROHIBITED IN THE LAB ROOM. DISREGARDING WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF LAB POINTS.

Each lab will be worth 10 points. You will be required to do a group lab write up. You will not be allowed to make-up labs. There may be several times during the semester when the scheduled lab will be replaced with a new lab. When this occurs, you will be given a new lab write-up. If you need to miss your lab, please see me about attending the other lab section.

QUIZZES: There will be a 10 point quiz given at the end of lecture every Wednesday and Thursday. These will be closed book and note.

EXTRA CREDIT: Extra credit assignments will be given throughout the semester. These will be posted on the class web-site, and will be worth 2 or 5 points each.

GRADING: Your Exams, Homework, best 12 of 15 Quizzes, extra credit and best 10 of 11 Labs will be added together to determine your percentage. Letter grades will be based on a percentage using the following scale

(Total Achieved Points/Total Possible Points)*100

90 - 100 A, 80- 89.999 B, 70 - 79.999 C, 60 - 69.999 D, below 60 F.

SPECIAL NOTE:

I DO NOT ROUND POINTS UP FOR FINAL GRADES SO MAKE SURE YOU WORK TO ACHIEVE THE EXACT NUMBER OF POINTS YOU NEED FOR THE DESIRED GRADE.

HONORS CONTRACTS: Honors contracts are available. honors students will be required to do a research paper on a topic of their own choosing, with a required in class presentation.

See me as soon as possible if you are interested in an honors contract.

ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT—ANY STUDENT NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO PHYSICAL DISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT ME AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER.

CLASS SLO'S:

Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Physical Sciences Department

The following SLOs must be included in syllabi for all courses in the Physical Sciences Department:

Communication

Students will be able to demonstrate ability to report and/or explain scientific information appropriately.

Critical Thinking

Students will be able to utilize critical thinking skills and the scientific method to solve problems, analyze and interpret data.

Problem Solving

Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems in a logical and concise manner.

PEER INSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

A short lecture will be given over a concept, calculation or idea.
A question regarding the concept, calculation or idea will be given. You will have 1 minute to answer.
You will then have 3 minutes to try and convince your neighbor that your answer is correct.
The class will be polled on their answers.
A short follow up discussion will take place. During the follow up session, you will be asked to justify your response to the concept question.
If a large fraction of incorrect answers occurs, further discussion on the specific topic will proceed.

JUSTIFICATION FOR USING PEER INSTRUCTION: Physics Education Research (PER) has suggested that the implementation of Peer Instruction will result in a better conceptual understanding of physics material, as well as enhanced problem solving skills. Most researchers feel that the reasoning behind this is two-fold:

Students gain a better feel for physics material when they have to describe or discuss it with someone else. This is the old adage that “I never really understood physics until I started teaching it.”
Students are less inhibited about discussing wrong answers or misunderstandings with other students than they are with the professor.

Peer Instruction has been in use for about 10 years now, and the results have been very reassuring. Students master both concepts and problem solving at a higher degree of efficiency than with standard lecture alone.

PHYS 195C Waves, Light, and Modern Physics
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours, 4 Units
Letter Grade, Student may petition for Credit/No Credit

Prerequisite:

PHYS 195A, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.

Corequisite:

PHYS 196C.

The fundamental principles of physics in the areas of waves, the behavior of light, and an introduction to quantum physics and the atomic and nuclear properties of matter. Physics 195B and 195C may be taken concurrently only if Physics 195A was completed with a grade of "B" or better or with approval of department. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ; UC Physics (PHYS) 120A,B, 121A,B, and 124A,B and 195A,B,C combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) deduct credit for duplication of topics. (CAN PHYS, SEQ B, City) (CAN PHYS 14, City,Mesa)

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

CITY AND MESA COLLEGES

ASSOCIATE DEGREE COURSE OUTLINE

SECTION I

SUBJECT AREA AND COURSE NUMBER: Physics 195C

COURSE TITLE: Waves, Light, and Modern Physics UNITS: 4.00

Letter Grade, Student may petition for Credit/No Credit

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:

REQUISITES:

Prerequisite: PHYS 195A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.

Corequisite: PHYS 196C.

FIELD TRIP REQUIREMENTS: Not required

TRANSFER APPLICABILITY: Associate Degree & transfer to CSU and private colleges and universities. CSU General Education; IGETC UC Transfer Course List :Physics (PHYS) 120A,B, 121A,B, and 124A,B and 195A,B,C combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) deduct credit for duplication of topics.

CAN DATA: (CAN PHYS, SEQ B, City, Mesa) (CAN PHYS 14, City, Mesa)

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3.00

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3.00

OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. Acquired a working knowledge and understanding of basic physical principles which will enable him to successfully continue studies in this field.

2. An understanding and appreciation of empirical and mathematical methods used to gather and evaluate information, and to infer physical laws from such information.

3. Acquired skill in the verbal and quantitative methods of communication used by scientists.

SECTION II

1. COURSE OUTLINE AND SCOPE

A. OUTLINE OF TOPICS:

The following topics are included in the framework of the course but are not intended as limits on content. The order of presentation and relative emphasis will vary with each instructor.

1) Lecture

a. Wave Motion and Sound

b. Electromagnetic Waves

c. Nature and Propagation of Light

d. Reflection of Refraction

e. Lens Theory and Quantum Optics

f. Diffraction and Interference

g. Polarization

h. Special Relativity and General Relativity

i. Quantum Theory of Radiation and Matter

j. Atomic Structure

k. Nuclear Structure

l. Elementary Particles

m. Solid State Theory and Microscopic conduction Theory

2) Laboratory

a. Vibrating Strings and Air Columns

b. Experiments with Microwaves

c. Prism Spectrometer

d. Thin Lens and Spherical Mirror

e. Study of Spectra

f. Interference & Diffraction (Laser)

g. Bragg Diffraction

h. Photoelectric Effect

i. Electron Diffraction

j. Charge of an Electron

k. Franck-Hertz Experiment

l. Nuclear Scattering

m. Statistics of Nuclear Counting

n. Experiments in Radioactivity

o. Laser Characteristics

B. READING ASSIGNMENTS:

Reading assignments are required and may include but, are not limited to, the following:

Textbooks, as assigned

C. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS:

Writing assignments are required and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Students will successfully complete the following assignments for each laboratory experiment:

1) Describe the theoretical and experimental bases for the experiment including a description of the procedures and apparatus utilized in performing the experiment.

2) Present the experimental data, its analysis and associated graphs and calculations in conventional scientific and engineering form.

3) Write a summary and conclusion for the experiment addressing the meeting of objectives, accuracy obtained, laws and theory substantiated.

D. APPROPRIATE OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENTS:

Outside assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Students will have approximately one chapter per week to read in the required and supplemental textbooks, and approximately 12 laboratory experiment outlines to study prior to the corresponding laboratory experiment. Students will be expected to prepare adequately for each experiment prior to commencing the actual experimental work. Students will have about 8 problems per week to work and turn in.

E. APPROPRIATE ASSIGNMENTS THAT DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL THINKING:

Critical thinking assignments are required and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired by working and submitting approximately 8 problems per week illustrative of the material covered in the lecture portion of the course. Students will submit laboratory reports demonstrating ability in the use of procedures, formats, methods and analytical techniques used by scientists and engineers. Both problems and laboratory reports will incorporate the symbols and language in common usage in this field.

2. METHODS OF EVALUATION:

A student's grade will be based on multiple measures of performance. These methods may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Students may be evaluated on the basis of:

1. Weekly assigned problems submitted

2. Laboratory experiments submitted

3. Approximately 4 to 5 tests per semester

4. A final comprehensive examination

3. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to, the following:

This is a combined lecture laboratory class which also incorporates a problem solving session (see Physics 196C). Laboratory experiment topics are closely coordinated with lecture topics. Films and demonstrations may be utilized.

4. REQUIRED TEXTS AND SUPPLIES:

Textbooks may include, but are not limited to:

1. HBJ PHYS F/SCI & ENGR VOL 2, 4 Edition, SERWAY, ISBN: 0030156580

2. SDCC PHYS-C 195C LAB MANUAL (PAC2156), 1 Edition, PACKET

3. HBJ PHYSICS LAB MANUAL, 2 Edition, LOYD, ISBN: 0030245613

SUPPLIES: None

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