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San José State University
Physics 51, Electricity and Magnetism, Section 2, Spring 2015
Course and Contact Information
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Peter Beyersdorf
Sci 235
(408) 924-5236
[email protected]
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-2 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-11:45 am
Sci 253
Grade of C or higher in Physics 50 and Math 31
Faculty Web Page
Course materials such as syllabus, handouts, notes, assignment instructions, etc. can be found online via the
Canvas learning management system course website (https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1138840). You are
responsible for regularly checking with the messaging system through Canvas to learn of any updates.
Course Description
A calculus-based treatment of electric charges and fields, magnetic fields, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic
radiation.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate critical thinking
2. use algebra, vectors and/or calculus to correctly solve Electricity and Magnetism problems
3. work with dimensionally consistent quantities and indicate appropriate units in written work
4. translate information between real world problems and the mathematical relationships that describe them
5. describe the solution to problems using clear logic and/or diagrams
6. demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between electric charges and current and electric and
magnetic fields
7. correctly solve problems involving the behavior of simple electrical circuits
Required Texts/Readings
Textbook
Young & Freedman “University Physics”
Mastering Physics access code (for volume 14 of the text)
Course Requirements, Assignments and Grading Policy
SJSU classes are designed such that in order to be successful, it is expected that students will spend a minimum
of forty-five hours for each unit of credit (normally three hours per unit per week), including preparing for class,
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! participating in course activities, completing assignments, and so on. More details about student workload can
be found in University Policy S12-3 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S12-3.pdf.
Weekly online homework will be assigned via Mastering Physics (www.masteringphysics.com instructor code
BEYERSDORF2015).
We will have in-class quizzes about once per week each on a different subject based on the homework. These
quizzes are only available in class on the day they are given - there are no make-ups. Your grade on the quiz
will be based on successfully demonstrating you’ve achieved the 7 learning outcomes shown above. Your class
grade will come from your average score on your quizzes. Any extra credit points will be added (each point is
worth 0.5%) and then your score will be adjusted based on your lab grade (see below). A score of 60-64 is a D-,
64-67 is a D, 67-70 is a D+, 70-73 is a C-, 73-77 is a C, 77-80 is a C+, 80-83 is a B-, 83-87 is a B, 87-90 is a B
+, 90-93 is an A-, 93-97 is an A, 97 and up in an A+. At the end of the semester during the final exam period
you will be able to retake the 3 quizzes that you got the lowest grades on (it will be different questions on the
same subject) to replace your original scores.
If your lab grade is in the top 1/3 your class grade will be bumped up by a maximum of 5%, if it is in the bottom
1/3 of the class it will be bumped down by a maximum of 5%.
NOTE that University policy F69-24 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/F69-24.pdf states that “Students should
attend all meetings of their classes, not only because they are responsible for material discussed therein, but
because active participation is frequently essential to insure maximum benefit for all members of the class.
Attendance per se shall not be used as a criterion for grading.”
Classroom Protocol
Place your personal electronics in quiet mode, and refrain from using them in the classroom for non-class
related work.
University Policies
General Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities of the Student
As members of the academic community, students accept both the rights and responsibilities incumbent upon all
members of the institution. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with SJSU’s policies and
practices pertaining to the procedures to follow if and when questions or concerns about a class arises. See
University Policy S90–5 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S90-5.pdf. More detailed information on a variety
of related topics is available in the SJSU catalog, at http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/catalog/
rec-12234.12506.html. In general, it is recommended that students begin by seeking clarification or discussing
concerns with their instructor. If such conversation is not possible, or if it does not serve to address the issue, it
is recommended that the student contact the Department Chair as a next step.
Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drop, grade forgiveness, etc.
Refer to the current semester’s Catalog Policies section at http://info.sjsu.edu/static/catalog/policies.html. Add/
drop deadlines can be found on the current academic year calendars document on the Academic Calendars
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! webpage at http://www.sjsu.edu/provost/services/academic_calendars/. The Late Drop Policy is available at
http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/latedrops/policy/. Students should be aware of the current deadlines and
penalties for dropping classes.
Information about the latest changes and news is available at the Advising Hub at http://www.sjsu.edu/
advising/.
Academic integrity
Your commitment, as a student, to learning is evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University. The
University Academic Integrity Policy S07-2 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S07-2.pdf requires you to be
honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of
Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The Student Conduct and Ethical Development website is available
at http://www.sjsu.edu/studentconduct/.
Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special
arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible,
or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 at http://www.sjsu.edu/president/docs/directives/
PD_1997-03.pdf requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the
Accessible Education Center (AEC) at http://www.sjsu.edu/aec to establish a record of their disability.
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! Course Schedule
The schedule is subject to change.
Date
Topic
Chapters
1/22/2015
1/27/2015
1/29/2015
2/3/2015
2/5/2015
2/10/2015
2/12/2015
2/17/2015
2/19/2015
2/24/2015
2/26/2015
3/3/2015
3/5/2015
3/10/2015
3/12/2015
3/17/2015
3/19/2015
3/24/2015
3/26/2015
3/31/2015
4/2/2015
4/7/2015
4/9/2015
4/14/2015
4/16/2015
4/21/2015
4/23/2015
Charge
Electric Field
Electric Field
Gauss’ Law
Gauss’ Law
Electric Potential
Electric Potential
Review/Catch-up
Capacitance
Capacitors
Current and resistance
Electromotive force
Kirchhoff’s rules
RC circuits
Review/Catch-up
Magnetic fields
Magnetic forces
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY
Biot Savart law
Ampere’s law
Induction
Maxwell’s laws
Review/Catch-up
Inductance
RLC circuit
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21
22
22
23
23
21-23
24
24
25
25
26
26
24-26
27
27
4/28/2015
4/30/2015
5/5/2015
5/7/2015
5/12/2015
AC circuits
Transformers
Maxwell’s equations
EM waves
Review/Catch-up
31
31
32
32
30-32
5/20/15 9:45 am - 12 pm
Final Exam Period (for
retaking worst 3 quizzes)
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