SUNY Orange

Physics for Science & Engineering II 35104 - Syllabus

3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Spring)

The study of mechanics is continued from the first semester course (35103). Topics include: gravitational theory, fluid statics and hydrodynamics; oscillations and simple harmonic motion, traveling waves, vibrating systems and sound; temperature and heat measurement, heat transfer, kinetic theory of gases, first and second law of thermodynamics; atomic physics of the Bohr atom, introduction to nuclear structure.

Prerequisite: 35103, completed or concurrent enrollment in 38205 is required.

Text and Materials:

This course will cover the topics presented in chapters 1 through 13 and chapter 20 of the text: Halliday, Resnick & Krane, Physics, Vol. 1, Fifth Edition (New York: Wiley, 2002) [ISBN 0-471-32057-9]. The student will also need a ruled laboratory notebook and a scientific calculator. Although a programmable calculator is not essential for the course, students wishing to get a head start should obtain an HP 48G+, or an HP 49. Laboratory materials will be distributed throughout the semester.

Relationship to Program

Physics 35103 is specifically designed for the engineering or physics major. A Liberal Arts and Science major should consider taking General Physics 35101-2 or General Physics (Calc.) 35105-6. If in doubt about the proper physics course to take, consult with your advisor or with the Department Chair.

Course Objectives:

The student who successfully completes this course can:

  • demonstrate an understanding of methodologies employed by natural scientists.
  • employ observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection on an appropriate level.
  • employ observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection on an appropriate level.
  • move fluently through the Systeme Internationale rationalized MKS units.
  • calculate vector dot and cross products when applied to physical systems.
  • transfer to different frames of reference using Galilean relativity.
  • solve the simple differential equations dealing with uniformly accelerated motion.
  • apply Newton's Laws to 2-dimensional systems of one or more particles.
  • demonstrate the relationship between forces and potential functions in conservative systems.
  • place the concepts of linear and angular energy and momentum in the context of the great conservation laws.
  • see classical physics as a limiting case of relativistic physics.
  • translate physical problems into mathematical expressions and solve resulting equations
  • record laboratory data and explain results in a clear and professional fashion
  • reduce data and prepare graphs using spreadsheet (Excel).
  • declare (with a clear conscience) that they have enjoyed learning the above.

GRADING SYSTEM:

The grading for this course will be determined as follows

Exam # 1 -- 15%
Exam # 2 -- 15%
Exam # 3 -- 15%
Final Exam 20%
Lab. Work 20%
Homework/Quizzes -- 15%

ALL CLASS ASSIGNMENTS (HOMEWORK SETS & LAB REPORTS) WILL BE DUE ON FRIDAY, AS ANNOUNCED BY THE INSTRUCTOR IN CLASS. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS ---- TBA

Attendance and Withdrawal:

Perfect attendance is simply assumed in this course. Without such attendance and dedication to the homework one will not be successful in Physics. The student's grade will reflect any lack of attendance, simply because of the difficulty of the material. It is the student's responsibility to speak with the instructor and withdraw from the course if things are not going well. The instructor will not initiate the withdrawal. An early consult with the instructor can save a great deal of later confusion.

Support Services:

Tutoring services are available in the learning resource center. Keep in mind that the instructor is also part of your "support service."

Tutoring services are available in the Library. There is also tutoring in Physics available in the Mathematics Study Lounge in Ha 311. The Physical Science Study Lounge (Harriman 315) has proven a valuable resource for students assisting each other in reviewing the material and working together solving homework problems. This strategy, used correctly, can be of great assistance to you. Take advantage of it. Also, get to know your advisor on a personal level.

There are services available for students with disabilities. Any such conditions should be communicated privately to the instructor on the first day of class so that any necessary special arrangements or accommodations can be made.

The following texts are on reserve in the Library. They can be very helpful to you if you take advantage of them.

J. Richard Christman, A Student's Companion to Halliday/Resnick/Krane. This guide is matched to our text and it is a good supplementary review text. (Reserve # 178)

Edward Derringh, Selected Solutions to Halliday/Resnick/Krane. (Reserve # 177). This book is matched to the text we are using. It is important that you consult this book only after you have worked independently on the assignment for a significant amount of time. Using this resource unwisely can seriously impact on your performance in the course. Simply transcribing these solutions for submission to the instructor will result in an F for the course, since you will not be able to pass the examinations without doing your own hard work on course assignments. The purpose of having the manual on reserve is to assist you when the instructor is not available.

Fredrick Bueche, Shaum's Outline of College Physics. This text has excellent, clearly worked out problems related to every section of the text. Reserve # 179

Alvin Halpern, Schaums Outline -- Beginning Physics l -- Mechanics and Heat. This text is similar to Reserve # 179, but contains only material covered during the first semester of 35101 and 35106 (General Physics). The material covered in both Engineering Physics I & II (35103-4) is explained in this resource on an elementary level. Therefore this is a good source of material to get warmed up on difficult concepts. Also see: Alvin Halpern, Schaums Outline "3000 Solved Problems in Physics". This text virtually covers every topic of our course. It is an excellent study aid.

Serway and Faughn, College Physics and Faughn & Tigue, Instructors Manual With Solutions for Serway and Faughn. These two books should be used together. The complete solutions manual matches this non-calculus text and this resource should be helpful - especially if you have missed some of the material the first time around. (Reserve # 183)

Note Regarding Class Syllabus:

The following weekly lecture schedule should be viewed as tentative to the extent that some adjustments may seem advisable as the course progresses.

A detailed syllabus with HW assignments is distributed during the first class meeting.

Week Topic Chapter:

  1. Orientation/Measurement 1 -1 to 1- 7
  2. One Dimensional Motion 2 - 1 to 2 - 6
  3. Force & Newton's Laws 3 -1 to 3 - 8
  4. Two and Three Dimensional Motion 4 -1 to 4 - 6
  5. Applications of Newton's Laws 5 -1 to 5 - 7
  6. Momentum 6 - 1 to 6 - 5
  7. Systems of Particles 7-1 to 7- 6
  8. Rotational Kinematics 8-1 to 8-6
  9. Rotational Dynamics 9-1 to 9-7
  10. Angular Momentum 10-1 to 10-6
  11. Work & Kinetic Energy 11-1 to 11-8
  12. Potential Energy 12-1 to 13 -7
  13. Relativity & Lorentz Transforms 20 -1 to 20 - 5
  14. Vel. Transforms, Momentum and Energy 20-6 to 20 -10
  15. Review Summary/Deadlines