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

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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!

11. 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

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

13. Reading the Syllabus
Pre-lecture reading assignment
Lecture topics

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

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

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