ChE Tulsa University

 
           

PHYS 2063 General Physics II
Required course for ChE program

Catalog Description: Magnetism, electricity, and light. Continuation of Phys. 2053.

Prerequisites: Phys 2053

Corequisite: Math 2024

Textbook:       Fundamentals of Physics, 7th. Ed, by David Halliday, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker, John Wiley and Sons.

Other Required Material: None

Course Objectives: Develop an understanding on the fundamental concepts in electricity, magnetism and light. Understand and apply laws of electricity and magnetism (Gauss’ law, Ampere’s law, etc.) to solve problems.

Topics Covered:

  • 1.      Electrostatic forces and potential,
  • 2.      DC and AC circuits,
  • 3.      Magnetic forces on charged particles,
  • 4.      Magnetic field due to currents,
  • 5.      Electromagnetic induction,
  • 6.      Maxwell’s equation,
  • 7.      Reflection and refraction,
  • 8.      Lenses and mirrors,
  • 9.      Interference and diffraction.

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Lecture meets for three 50 minute sessions. There is also an additional 50 minute recitation section that meets once a week.

Professional Component Contribution: This course is the second of three general physics courses for engineers that impart an understanding of and ability to apply foundational physical laws that are integral to all engineering applications. Students solve problems that are both basic and applied in their scope.

Relationship to Program Outcomes:

  • Outcome a:  This course requires extensive use of calculus (especially integration, differentiation, vectors and vector operations) to solve problems involving natural phenomena or technology that exemplify the terms, concepts and laws of physics. This course continues to build on the foundations started in Phys 2053.
  • Outcome b:  Occasional assigned problems require analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
  • Outcome c:  Occasional assigned problems involve calculations necessary to achieve a desired design goal.
  • Outcome d:  Students are encouraged to work together in groups on assigned problems.
  • Outcome e:  A variety of homework problems are assigned regularly so that the students will develop the necessary problem solving skills. Quizzes are also given that reinforce this outcome.
  • Outcome f:  Challenging course standards and assignments require students to conduct themselves professionally.  Ethical conduct in the course is discussed and required.
  • Outcome g:  Discussion questions are assigned each week and included on each exam.  These require students to communicate physics concepts effectively in writing.  Additionally, written summaries of text material are assigned for extra-credit.
  • Outcome h:  Physics is the foundational physical science; it is a necessary and significant component for a suitably broad engineering education. This course is the first of three required general physics courses for engineers. 
  • Outcome i:  Occasional discussions of applications and current progress in physics, especially how classical physics concepts have been superseded by modern concepts, promote awareness that physics is a dynamic field inviting ongoing study.
  • Outcome j:  Current developments relating to the course are introduced as appropriate. The textbook also has discussions on many contemporary topics.
  • Outcome k:  Students must use scientific calculators and basic computer software (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets, etc.) to complete assignments.

Prepared by: Saibal Mitra (December 14, 2005). Revised May 30, 2006