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MASTER SYLLABUS |
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PHY 2320 |
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| Class Hours: 3.0 | Credit Hours: 4.0 | ||||||||
| Laboratory Hours: 3.0 | Date Revised: Spring 01 | ||||||||
| Catalog Course Description: | |||||||||
| For students majoring in engineering, mathematics, and physics. This is a calculus-based approach to topics in wave motion, optics, and modern physics. Course includes 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory applications. | |||||||||
| Entry Level Standards: | |||||||||
| Students taking this course must have completed Physics 2310. | |||||||||
| Prerequisite: | |||||||||
| PHY 2310 | |||||||||
| Textbook(s) and Other Reference Materials Basic to the Course: | |||||||||
| University Physics,
Revised Edition by Harris Benson, Wiley
Wilson, Jerry D., Physics Laboratory Experiments, D.C. Heath and Company, Fifth Edition |
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| I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis: | |||||||||
| Week | Topic | ||||||||
| 1 | Lecture: Chapter 15:
Oscillations
15.1 Simple Harmonic Oscillation(SHM) 15.2 The Block-Spring System 15.3 Energy in SHM 15.4 Pendulums 15.5,6 Damped and Forced Oscillations Lab: Group Problems Session |
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| 2 | Lecture: Chapter 16:
Mechanical Waves
16.1 Wave Characteristics 16.2 Superposition of Waves 16.3 Speed of a Pulse on a String 16.4 Reflection and Transmission Lab: Group Experiment #1: Hooke's Law and SHM |
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| 3 | Lecture: Chapter 16:
Continued...
16.5-7 Traveling and Standing Waves 16.9 The Wave Equation 16.10 Energy Transport on a String 16.11 Velocity of Waves on a String TEST 1 Lab: Group Experiment #2: Standing Waves on a String |
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| 4 | Lecture: Chapter 17:
Sound
17.1 The Nature of Sound Waves 17.2 Resonant Standing Sound Waves 17.3 The Doppler Effect 17.4 Interference in Time; Beats 17.5 Velocity of Longitudinal Waves in a Fluid 17.6 Sound Intensity 17.7 Fourier Series(Optional) Lab: Group Experiment #3: Air-Column Resonance: The Speed of Sound |
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| 5 | Lecture: Chapter 35:
Reflection & Refraction
35.1 Ray Optics 35.2,3 Reflection and Refraction 35.4 Total Internal Reflection 35.5 The Prism and Dispersion 35.6 Images Formed by Plane Mirrors 35.7 Spherical Mirrors 35.8 The Speed of Light Lab: Group Experiment # 4: Reflection & Refraction |
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| 6 | Lecture: Chapter 36:
Lenses & Optical Instruments
36.1 Lenses 36.2 The Simple Magnifier 36.3 The Compound Microscope 36.4 Telescopes 36.5 The Eye 36.7 Lens Maker's Formula TEST 2 Lab: Group Experiment # 5: Spherical Mirrors & Lenses |
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| 7 | Lecture: Chapter 37:
Wave Optics (I)
37.1 Interference 37.2 Diffraction 37.3 Young's Experiment 37.4 Intensity of Double-Slit Patterns 37.5 Thin Films 37.6 Michelson Interferometer 37.7 Coherence Lab: Group Experiment # 6: Diffraction Grating: Wavelength Measurement Group Experiment # 7: Dispersion and the Index of Refraction |
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| 8 | Lecture: Chapter 38:
Wave Optics (II)
38.1 Fraunhofer & Fresnel Diffraction 38.2 Single-Slit Diffraction 38.3 The Rayleigh Criterion 38.4 Gratings 38.5 Multiple Slits 38.6 Single-Slit Diffraction Intensity TEST 3 Lab: Group Experiment # 8: Polarized Light |
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| 9 | Lecture: Chapter 39:
Special Relativity
39.1 Introduction 39.2 The Michelson-Morley Experiment 39.3 Covariance 39.4 The Two Postulates 39.5 Some Preliminaries 39.6 Relativity of Simultaneity 39.7 Time Dilation 39.8 Length Contraction 39.9 The Relativistic Doppler Effect 39.10 The Twin Paradox 39.11 The Lorentz Transformation Lab: Group Problems Session |
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| 10 | Lecture: Chapter 40:
Early Quantum Theory
40.1 Blackbody Radiation 40.2 The Photoelectric Effect 40.3 The Compton Effect 40.4 Line Spectra 40.5 Atomic Models 40.6 The Bohr Model 40.7 Wave-Particle Duality of Light 40.8 Bohr's Correspondence Principle Lab: Group Experiment # 9: Line Spectra and Rydberg Constant |
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| 11 | Lecture: Chapter 41:
Wave Mechanics
41.1 De Broglie Waves 41.2 Electron Diffraction 41.6 Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle 41.7 Wave-Particle Duality TEST 4 Lab: Group Problems Session |
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| 12 | Lecture: Chapter 42:
Atoms and Solids
42.1 Quantum Numbers of Hydrogen 42.2 Spin 42.5 Pauli Exclusion Principle Lab: Group Problems Session |
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| 13 | Lecture: Chapter 43:
Nuclear Physics
43.1 The Structure of Nucleus 43.2 Binding Energy, Nucl. Stability 43.3 Radioactivity 43.4 The Radioactive Decay Law 43.5 Nuclear Reactions 43.6,7 Fission and Fusion Lab: Group Experiment # 10: Radiation Detection: The Geiger Counter |
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| 14 | Lecture: Chapter 44:
Elementary Particles
44.1 Antimatter 44.2 Exchange Forces 44.3 Classification of Particles 44.4 Symmetry and Conservation Laws 44.5 The Eightfold Way and Quarks 44.6 Color 44.7 Gauge Theory 44.8 The Electroweak Interaction 44.9 The New Quarks 44.10 Quantum Chromodynamics 44.11 Grand Unified Theory TEST 5 Lab: Group Problems Session |
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| 15 | Lecture: Review
Lab: Group Problems Session |
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| 16 | Final Exam | ||||||||
| II. Course Objectives*: | |||||||||
| A. | Explain metric and American units and systems and perform various conversions between the two, (The gauges at work sites often use both types of units). I.5, VI.2 | ||||||||
| B. | Describe oscillatory motion, simple harmonic motion, mass-spring system, simple pendulum, and damped and forced oscillation and calculate the parameters involved in motions classified as being oscillatory. I.5 | ||||||||
| C. | Define wave, explain wave characteristics, superposition of waves, waves on strings, and wave reflection and transmission. I.5 | ||||||||
| D. | Explain the traveling and standing waves, wave velocity, energy, and related equations. I.5 | ||||||||
| E. | Explain types of waves, sound waves, resonance, the Doppler effect applied to mechanical waves, interference, and beats. I.5 | ||||||||
| F. | Describe the straight-line-motion behavior of light through ray optics using the reflection and refraction phenomena in mirrors and lenses. I.5 | ||||||||
| G. | Explain how speed of light may be measured by use of ray optics. I.5 | ||||||||
| H. | Realize the use of
mirrors and lenses in optical instruments such as
microscopes, telescopes, cameras, human eye, etc. I.5 |
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| I. | Calculate simple problems involving flat and spherical mirrors as well as ray-optics instruments. III.2, I.5 | ||||||||
| J. | Explain the wave-like behavior of light through the interference, diffraction, single-slit diffraction, and multi-source interference. I.5 | ||||||||
| K. | Study the special relativity, the Lorentz transformation, time dilation and length contraction as an introduction to modern physics. I.5 | ||||||||
| L. | Describe black-body radiation, the photoelectric effect, the Compton effect, and line spectra of atoms as verifications of particle-like behavior of light. I.5 | ||||||||
| M. | Explain the Bohr model
of the atomic configuration and related formulas.
I.5 |
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| N. | Explain De Broglie waves, electron diffraction, and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle as well as wave-particle duality. I.5 | ||||||||
| O. | Explain the quantum numbers in atomic structure. I.5 | ||||||||
| P. | Describe the structure of the nucleus, binding energy, radioactivity, nuclear fission and fusion. I.5 | ||||||||
| Q. | Have an understanding of the most recent developments in atomic structure and subatomic particles. I.5 | ||||||||
| R. | Search for the solutions to the assigned projects by examining the available software(s) and resources. VII | ||||||||
| *Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the university parallel program. | |||||||||
| III. Instructional Processes*: | |||||||||
| Students will: | |||||||||
| 1. | Learn in a cooperative mode by working in small groups with other students and exchanging ideas within each group (or sometimes collectively) while being coached by the instructor who provides assistance when needed. Communication Outcome, Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Active Learning Strategy | ||||||||
| 2. | Learn by being a problem solver rather than being lectured. Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Active Learning Strategy | ||||||||
| 3. | Explore and (enthusiastically) seek the solutions to the given problems which measures his/her level of accomplishment. Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Active Learning Strategy | ||||||||
| 4. | Visit industry sites or will be visited by a person from industry who applies the concepts being learned at his/her work site. Transitional Strategy | ||||||||
| 5. | Gradually be given higher- and higher-level problems to promote his/her critical thinking ability. Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Personal Development Outcome | ||||||||
| 6. | Be tested more frequently for progress assessment while working independently on test problems. Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome | ||||||||
| 7. | Get engaged in learning processes such as projects, mentoring, apprenticeships,and/or research activities as time allows. Communication Outcome, Transitional Strategy | ||||||||
| 8. | Use computers with appropriate software during class or lab as a boost to the learning process. Information Literacy Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome | ||||||||
| *Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference Pellissippi State’s goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process. | |||||||||
| IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: | |||||||||
| Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: | |||||||||
| 1. | Apply the physics concepts to theoretical and practical situations. A-U | ||||||||
| 2. | Estimate an unknown parameter in a given practical situation by using the physics principles involved. B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, N, P | ||||||||
| 3. | Perform necessary conversions between metric and non-metric units and systems. A | ||||||||
| 4. | Calculate the variables in simple harmonic motion and analyze the period of oscillations with regard to mass and spring stiffness in mass-spring systems. B | ||||||||
| 5. | Analyze and solve problems on wave motion and calculate the necessary parameters involved such as wavelength, frequency, amplitude, phase, etc. B, C, D, E | ||||||||
| 6. | Solve problems involving ray optics in mirrors and lenses and calculate the image size, position, and magnification. F | ||||||||
| 7. | Analyze and solve problems explained by the refraction phenomenon and calculate the parameters involved. F | ||||||||
| 8. | Know how to calculate the speed of light by at least one method. F, G | ||||||||
| 9. | Apply mirror, lens, and refraction formula to solve telescope, camera, and the human-eye problems. F, G, H | ||||||||
| 10. | Apply the Young's double-slit formula to measure an unknown wavelength by measuring other simple parameters. J | ||||||||
| 11. | Use a diffraction grating to measure the wavelength of an unknown source. J | ||||||||
| 12. | Learn Einstein's relativity postulates to apply the necessary formulas where relativistic considerations become important. K | ||||||||
| 13. | Apply the photoelectric and Compton effects where particle energy is vital to initiate electron release or movement. L | ||||||||
| 14. | Explain the Bohr model of atomic structure and calculate the radius of the hydrogen atom. M | ||||||||
| 15. | Use the De Broglie wavelength for different masses moving at different speeds. N | ||||||||
| 16. | Write the atomic structure of different atoms. O | ||||||||
| 17. | Explain nuclear structure, binding energy, short-range forces, radioactivity, fission, fusion, and calculate the mass loss in nuclear reactions. P | ||||||||
| 18. | Briefly explain new development in atomic structure and subatomic particles. R | ||||||||
| *Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above. | |||||||||
| V. Evaluation: | |||||||||
| A. Testing Procedures: | |||||||||
| Students
are primarily evaluated on the basis of test/quiz type assessments and
homework as outlined on the syllabus supplement distributed by the instructor.
The following formula is used to evaluate the course grade:
Course Grade = (0.75) x (Theory Grade) + (0.25) x (Lab Grade) Theory Grade = 0.80 (Tests + Quizzes + H.W. ) + 0.20 (Comprehensive
Final)
The number of tests vary from 5 to 7 at the discretion
of instructor.
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| B. Laboratory Expectations: | |||||||||
| Ten experiments
are designed for the course. Each experiment requires a word-processed
report which must be at least spell-checked. Other procedures for
a standard lab report will be given by your instructor. No late lab report
will be accepted and there are NO lab make-ups.
Lab Grade = (the sum of report grades) / (the number of the reports) |
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| C. Field Work: | |||||||||
| Site Visits: The necessary site visits will be announced as the arrangements are made. Evaluation will be based on of attendance as well as the visit report. | |||||||||
| D. Other Evaluation Methods: | |||||||||
| N/A | |||||||||
| E. Grading Scale: | |||||||||
| 91-100
: A 77-81 :
C+
87- 91 : B+ 70-77 : C 81- 87 : B 60-70 : D |
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| VI. Policies: | |||||||||
| Attendance Policy: | |||||||||
| Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. | |||||||||