PHYS 2212: Principles of Physics II

(Online)
Instructor
Dr. David Garofalo
E-mail: dgarofal@kennesaw.edu
Office Location: H 260e
On campus office Hours:
Virtual Office Hours: Wednesday 9.00pm to 10.00pm
During the week, I will respond to emails within 24 hours. I am not available online on
weekends or holidays.
To learn more about me, go to my website: http://educate.spsu.edu/dgarofal/index.htm

Course Description
This course provides you with a fundamental understanding of electric and magnetic
phenomena, their unification, and the practical ways in which we can take advantage of
energy stored in electric and magnetic fields. The material is conveyed in different
formats. You will have both written notes and short videos that emphasize the essential
points. Once you have explored the notes and the videos, we will have a discussion of
the ideas and how they are applied in the examples (which you have in your notes) and in
the homework. The discussion is essential for clearing up any misconceptions or points
of confusion.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
1. Explain and predict the behavior of charged particles in electric fields.
2. Understand the concept of potential energy and potential as it applies to charges, including how
capacitive devices work.
3. Understand the concepts of current and resistance. Apply Kirchoffs laws to simple DC circuits.
4. Explain and predict the behavior of charged particles and currents in magnetic fields.
5. Understand the concept of electromagnetic induction. Apply the laws of Faraday and Lenz to
various simple electromechanical systems.
6. Explain the behavior of circuits when an alternating current is applied to passive elements
(resistance, capacitance, and inductance)
7. Understand the behavior of electromagnetic waves.
8. Apply laws of geometric optics to describe simple optical systems (lens, mirrors)
Required Textbook/Supporting Materials
PhysicsforScientistsandEngineersbySerway&Jewett(9th edition)
Technical Requirements

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You will need a computer, a media software such as Quick Time, headphone, and
microphone.
Homework/Quizzes
We will use webassign for homework. Web-assigned Self Enrollment:
In order to get access to webassign go to https://www.webassign.net/login.html. You must
use the class key listed below to enroll in your class
(will be sent via D2L email during first week of class)
(There are two versions, just homework or homework with online text book; if you are
using the later you do not have to buy the text book).
The discussion is essential for clearing up confusion concerning the application of the
principles in the examples. We will have at least one weekly discussion on a specific
example and often two discussions. Make an effort to identify the issues you have in
solving the problem and post your issue. You will want to make sure you have cleared up
your points of confusion prior to the quiz. For each discussion, post one coherent
question that has not yet been asked. A one or two sentence question will do.
Quizzes are given weekly at the end of each topic. Each week you will have a quiz
which you can take at any time. Once you begin the quiz, however, you will have 15
minutes to complete it so make sure you dont start the quiz prior to being ready.
The final exam will be cumulative.

Grading
Quizzes
Discussion/Homework
Final Exam

40%
30%
30%

Total

100%

Grade Conversion: A: (85-100), B: (70-84), C: (55-69), D: (40-54), F: (0-39)

***Detailed grading criteria are available in GeorgiaVIEW D2L for how Discussions and
Projects will be graded.***

Course Outline
Below is an outline of the content and activities in each unit of the course. All due dates
for activities are in Eastern Standard Time and in the GeorgiaVIEW D2L Calendar.
Modules
Electric field & Coulombs

Content/Activities
To learn how to construct the

Dates
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law
Gauss law
Electric potential

Magnetic field & Biot-Savart

law
Gauss law

Amperes law

Induction
Ohms law

LC, RC & RL circuits

RLC circuits

vector expression for the electric

field of a distribution of point
charges
To learn how to find the electric
Week of ________
field of a symmetric continuous
distribution of charge
To understand how to simplify the Week of ________
solution to dynamical problems by
using scalar quantities instead of
vector quantities such as electric
field
To learn how to construct the
Week of ________
vector expression for the magnetic
field of a current distribution
To understand the difference
between magnetic and electric
fields and how this difference
makes a Gauss law for magnetism
not useful for getting the magnetic
field
To understand that line integrals
for magnetic fields are useful for
determining the magnetic field in
symmetric situations (i.e. to
understand how this law is the
magnetic equivalent of Gauss law
for electric fields)
To understand the connection
between changing magnetic fields
and electric fields
To begin to appreciate the basic
elements in how to tap into the
energy of electric and magnetic
fields via circuits for practical
applications
To understand the conditions that
allow forc energy conservation
and dissipation in circuits

Week of ________

To understand the interplay

between energy transfer between
electric and magnetic fields in the
context of a dissipative circuit

Week of ________

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Maxwell equations,
Electromagnetic Waves
Interference, diffraction &
optics

To understand how the physics of

electric and magnetic fields
implies the existence of EM
waves
To understand how light behaves
like a wave and how it interacts
with lenses and mirros and gives
rise to visual phenomenon

Week of ________

Week of ________

Course Expectations
Expectations/Class Participation
For this online class, you should study the material for each unit and explore the way they
are applied in the example problems. You will further explore applications of the
principles in the assigned homework problems. We will meet online for discussion which
is essential for absorbing the material.
Communication Rules
In any classroom setting there are communication rules in place that encourage students
to respect others and their opinions. In an online environment the do's and don'ts of
online communication are referred to as Netiquette. As a student in my course you
should:
Be sensitive and reflective to what others are saying.
Avoid typing in all capitals because it is difficult to read and is considered the
electronic version of 'shouting'.
Don't flame - These are outbursts of extreme emotion or opinion.
Think before you hit the post (enter/reply) button. You can't take it back!
Don't use offensive language.
Use clear subject lines.
Don't use abbreviations or acronyms unless the entire class knows them.
Be forgiving. Anyone can make a mistake.
Keep the dialog collegial and professional, humor is difficult to convey in an
online environment.
Always assume good intent and respond accordingly. If you are unsure of or
annoyed by a message, wait 24 hours before responding.
Late Assignments
All assignments will be
Student Responsibility
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Distance learning requires more individual discipline than traditional classes, and
requires that you have at least some control over your time and schedule. It is not easier
or less time than face-to-face courses. During each week, students are expected to:
Check D2L course website regularly;
Follow the weekly study guide;
Study the assigned material, such as; virtual lectures, textbook chapters, PPT
slides, etc.;
Complete and submit assigned quizzes or homework on time.
Tips for Effective Online Learning
For an online class, students can really enjoy the benefits of learning at your own pace
and in whatever environment that you choose. Below are some tips for effective online
learning:
Check the GaVIEW D2L course website regularly. Always be aware of the
current status of the course. It might be helpful to subscribe to the RSS feeds
within the News Tool, sign up for text message alerts, or subscribe to your posts
within the Discussion Tool. By taking advantage of the tools within the
environment and the posted learning material, you can maintain an enhanced
learning experience.
Work closely with your instructor. If you have any questions, please contact me
immediately. The best way to contact me if via email or text, and you will be
guaranteed to have a reply within 12 hours.
Begin your work early. If you can start a task early, dont start late. Assuming
you spend the same amount of time completing the task, starting later will be
much more stressful than starting early. Never wait until the last minute to begin
an assignment! Youll have no turnaround time if you need help or something
happens.
What is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism is defined as the practice of taking someone elses work or ideas and passing
them off as ones own. If you are unaware or uncertain on how to properly cite a
particular source, please do not neglect to add the citationthat is considered plagiarism.
If you have questions on how to cite your work, please contact me immediately! For
more information, please refer to the Plagiarism Policy under the Policies section of
this syllabus.
Turnitin
Students agree that by taking this course all required papers may be subject to submission
for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All
submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference
database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. Use of the
Turnitin.com service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on the
Turnitin.com site.

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Help Resources
Contacts to get Help
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University Policies
Academic Honesty
A faculty member reserves the right to remove any student from his or her course if the
students behavior is of a disruptive nature or if there is evidence of academic
dishonesty. (SPSU Catalog)
Plagiarism Policy
Committing plagiarism is considered an act of academic dishonesty and will be taken
very seriously. Any instances where academic dishonesty is suspected will result in an
automatic grade of a zero for all students involved. Further disciplinary action may be
taken such as suspension or expulsion from the University.
Disability Statement
A student at Southern Polytechnic State University who has a disabling condition and
needs academic accommodations has a responsibility to voluntarily identify him/herself
as having a disability by scheduling an appointment with the Disability Services
Coordinator as soon as possible. (SPSU Catalog). The coordinator can be contacted at
678-915-7244