Engineering Physics II Fall 2018 Instructor: Dr. Jim Musser musserj@mst.edu Physics 122 Course Information: Canvas and Course Website Begin with Course Handbook and Syllabus

Engineering Physics II Fall 2018 Study of Electricity, Magnetism and Optics Foundational concepts that are important in many fields including Biology Chemistry Engineering Physics

Engineering Physics II Fall 2018 Textbook: Sears & Zemansky’s University Physics Any recent edition (latest is 14th) by Young and Freedman

Engineering Physics II Fall 2018 Lecture Get the big picture. Learn as much as you can. Physics Learning Center Practice. Get assistance. Recitation and Homework Fill in the gaps. Put it all together. Lab Apply concepts in physical situations.

Mondays and Wednesdays PHYS 2135 Lecture Mondays and Wednesdays Before lecture: Read textbook During lecture: Attend and actively participate After lecture: Review Lectures include: Major concepts Derivations Demonstrations Problem-solving examples

PHYS 2135 Physics Learning Center Physics 129 and 130 Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00 – 4:30, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. During PLC: Discuss lessons Work on homework Ask questions PLC’s: Hosted by recitation instructors Led by peer tutors In addition or alternatively, create study groups

Tuesdays and Thursdays PHYS 2135 Recitation Tuesdays and Thursdays Before recitation: Complete homework During recitation: Attend and actively participate After recitation: Review solutions Recitations include: Brief review of lesson Student presentation of homework problems Solving of test level problems Addressing student questions regarding material Recitation instructors are primary contact for students

PHYS 2135 Laboratory Ever other week Before laboratory: Read lab and prepare During laboratory: Attend and actively participate After laboratory: Review and write report Sections 3L01, 3L03, … meet on weeks for odd labs Sections 3L02, 3L04, … meet on weeks for even labs

Follow the Plan! Key to Success Lecture Get the big picture. Learn as much as you can. Physics Learning Center Practice. Get assistance. Recitation and Homework Fill in the gaps. Put it all together. Lab Apply concepts in physical situations. Follow the Plan!

PHYS 2135 Office Hours Time set aside by the instructor to answer student questions Times and Location: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Monday and Wednesday Physics 122 Other times by appointment Recitation Instructors are primary contacts

Official Starting Equations Constants and equations that may be used without derivation on any assignment or exam (unless specifically directed otherwise).

Reading the Syllabus Pre-lecture reading assignment Lecture topics

Homework due at beginning of recitation Reading the Syllabus Homework due at beginning of recitation

Lab completed during assigned lab time Reading the Syllabus Lab completed during assigned lab time Odd and even sections meet on alternating weeks

PHYS 2135 First Lecture Read Chapter 21, sections 1-4 before lecture.