Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | PHY-1042-VO02S - Physics II

Synchronous Class

Synchronous courses are delivered through a combination of online and regularly-scheduled Zoom sessions. In synchronous classes, students must attend Zoom sessions and actively engage with each other and faculty in course activities and discussions.

Faculty

Anthony Cressman
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Danielle Lafleur Brooks

General Education Requirements

VSCS Natural Science

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

A continuation of Physics I, this course provides opportunities for problem-solving and practical application of physics principles. Topics include electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics. Includes a laboratory. Prerequisite: Physics I.

Essential Objectives

1. Identify and explain the concepts of electrostatics, electrical fields, forces and potential, capacitance, current, resistance and electrical power, and apply these concepts to the solution of physical problems.
2. Identify and analyze series and parallel direct current circuits with potential sources, capacitance, and resistance.
3. Describe magnetic fields, magnetic force and magnetic properties of matter and solve related problems.
4. Describe and analyze the relationships between electricity and magnetism, including electromagnetic induction.
5. Explain the origin and properties of electromagnetic waves.
6. Describe the nature and properties of light, including interference and diffraction; identify and explain the use of thin lenses and mirrors to solve related problems; and describe common optical instruments such as the camera and human eye.
7. Connect classical physics to modern concepts by describing the revelations of early quantum mechanics, including the photoelectric effect, matter waves, and the Uncertainty Principle, and the structure of the quantum mechanical atom.
8. Describe Galilean Relativity and Einstein’s Principle of Relativity; calculate time dilation, length contraction and relativistic energy.
9. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating, and applying quantitative data and information.
10. Explain how knowledge created in the natural sciences has contributed to the creation, maintenance and dismantling of social inequalities and discuss the impacts of diversity and inclusion on scientific research and practice.
Laboratory Objectives:
1. Apply knowledge of the scientific method to:
a. formulate and evaluate real-world scientific questions;
b. ethically plan and implement accurate data collection;
c. analyze and evaluate data;
d. generate conclusions based on analysis and justify claims with evidence;
e. integrate the related work of other scientists; and
f. propose ideas for further inquiry.
2. Communicate findings in a format appropriate to the discipline and type of investigation, such as a laboratory notebook, laboratory report, observational study, field investigation report, poster, or presentation using appropriate evidence to support these findings.
3. Understand the structure and purpose of peer-reviewed publications.
4. Evaluate scientific information for validity, accuracy, reliability, and methodology.
5. Identify and follow lab safety techniques that are aligned with CCV’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, Lab Safety Agreements and chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Methods

• small and large group discussions, synchronously and on discussion boards
• interactive, synchronous activities
• multimedia presentations and resources
• at-home lab activities and modules

Evaluation Criteria

Percentage Breakdown By Assignment Type

Assignment	Percent
Homework	35%
Labs	35%
Activities and Participation	15%
Exams	15%

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

• Attend class regularly, on-time and for the full session.
• Complete all of the week's reading and assignments before the start of class.
• Actively work to improve your understanding of the material by using practice problems and redoing assignments.
• Positively contribute to class discussions and activities, both synchronously and in discussion boards.
• Ask questions and seek help when you need it, and actively help your fellow students who are struggling.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Check-Ins may not be submitted after the deadline.

Some assignments require students to post to the discussion boards. Since timing is important with regards to postings and responses, to achieve full credit students will need to follow the deadlines as presented in the assignment. Posts made after those deadlines will only receive half credit!

There is no late penalty for turning in late homework. Homework may be corrected and regraded as many times as the students like. The expectation is that students will redo the homework until they get it right!

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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