Instructor: Dr. Tahsiri: Department of Physics &
Astronomy
Office: PH2 210
Phone: 562-985-5502
E-mail: htahsiri@csulb.edu - htahsiri@cox.net
Office Hours: Mon, Wed, 12:00 -1:30 pm.
1) Textbook: College Physics, 8th Edition Vol(2) by Serway & Faughn (Required).
2) Student Solutions Manual and Study Guide: J.Gordon , C.Teague and R. Serway. (Optional).
3) Scientific calculator: ($12 calculator with Sin,Cos,Tan and Inverse-Tan ).(Required).
4) Three Scantrons: (Required). Please do not fold or write anything on scantrons.
Grading: T=Mid 1 x 15 % + Mid 2 x 20% + Final x 35 % + Lab x 20 % + Hw x 10 %
| Weeks and Dates | Study Chapters |
|
| Week 1: Jan 26 | Chapt 15: Electrostatics Forces and Electric Field | 8, 11 14 |
| Week 2: Feb 2 | Chapt 16: Electrical Energy and Capacitance | 15, 17, 42 |
| Week 3: Feb 9 | Chapt 17: Current and Resistace | 17, 28, 41 |
| Week 4: Feb 16 | Chapt 18: Direct Current | 11, 23, 48 |
| Week 5: Feb 23 | Chapt 19: Magnetism | 3, 20, 36 |
| Week 6: March 2 | Chapt 20: Induced Voltage and Inductamce | 10, 12, 24, 30 |
| Week 7: March 9 | Chapt 21: Alternating Current. Electromagnetic Waves | 50, 51, 61 |
| Week 8: March 16 | Chapt 22: Reflection and Refraction of Light | 11, 19, 22 |
| Week 9: March 23 | Chapt 23: Mirrors and Lenses | 11, 15, 31, 44 |
| Week 10: March 30 | Spring Recess: (April 1-3) |
| Week 11: April 6 | Chapt 24: Wave Optics | 3, 18, 35 |
| Week 12: April 13 | Chapt 26: Relativity | 5, 9, 29 |
| Week 13: April 20 | Chapt 27: Quantum Physics | 1, 9, 40 |
| Week 14: April 27 |
Chapt 28: Atomic Physics Chapt 29: Nuclear Physics: |
2, 7, 9 5, 10, 30 |
| Week 15: May 4 | Chapt 30: Nuclear Energy | 2, 6 |
| Week 16: May 11 | Last week of instruction | |
| Week 17: May 18 | Final Exam Week May 18-23 | Final Week |
Midterm 1 Exam: Chapters 15-18, Fri, March 20.
Midterm 2 Exam: Chapters 19-22, Fri, April 17.
Final Exam: Chapters 15-24 and 26-30, Fri, May 22, 8:00-10:00 am.
Important:
a) Homework problems: It would be to your benefit to do your weekly assigned homework problems on your own. Homework due date will be announced in class.
b) Attendance in lecture class is strongly encouraged. (An attendance sheet is passed around at the beginning of each class period).
c) There will be no makeup for the midterm exam or the final exam. Exams cannot be taken earlier than the dates specified. You will get a zero grade for each missed exam. I only give a make up exam if your are sick or hospitalized. Doctor's note stating your medical reason for not taking the exam is required.
Please observe the following rules while class is in session. These rules are important and must be observed by everyone in class in order to minimize distraction to others.
1) You are responsible for all changes announced in class, whether you are present or not.
2) Do not talk to anyone next to you during lectures
3) Do not make unnecessary noises to interrupt others from learning .
4) Please do not eat or drink during my lectures.
5) Please turn off your cellphone.
6) Sometimes I might joke around to lighten up the lecture. This is not an invitation for feed back from the class nor the time to draw attention to yourself.
7) If you have any comments regarding this class, please slip a note with no name under my door or my mail box in the physics department. Your input is appreciated.
8) Due to my allergy please do Not Use strong fragrances like Polo or heavy musks of any kind when you are near me.
Students with Disabilities: I would like to hear from
anyone who has a disability which may require some modification
of seating, testing, or other class procedures. Please see me
after class or during my office hours to discuss appropriate modifications.