CollegeofArtsandSciences

DEPARTMENTOFPHYSICS

PH-2205-05

Instructor Contact Information

Prof. Saion K. Sinha
MaxcyHallroom117.
Phone:(203)9327152
Email:Ssinha@newhaven.edu

ELECTROMAGNETISM/OPTICS
(Lecture)
Spring 2015
Meeting Times and Location(s):
TR 12:15PM1:30PM

Office Hours: TR: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Byappointment,WalkIn

Maxcy203.

Credit Hours: 4

Course Syllabus
Course Description:

PH2205 Electromagnetism/Optics Laboratory Prerequisites:PH1150andM

1118.Corequisite:PH2251youmustenrollinasectionofPHYS2251beforeyoucan
enrollinPHYS2205Basicconceptsofelectricityandmagnetism;Coulombslaw,
electricfieldandpotential,Gaussslaw,Ohmslaw,Kirchoffsrules,capacitance,
magneticfield,Ampereslaw,Faradayslawofinduction,Maxwellsequations,
electromagneticwaves.Fundamentalsofoptics;light,lawsofreflectionandrefraction,
interferenceanddiffractionphenomena,polarization,gratings,lensesandoptical
instruments.Laboratoryfee.4credits
http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=643
Extended Course Description:

PH2205isthesecondsemesterofthetwosemesterUniversityPhysicscourse.Thepre
requisiteforthiscourseisPH1150(orequivalent)andcalculus.Ifyoudonotmeetthis
prerequisitethenyouwillfindthematerialdifficultandyouareadvisedtodropthis
class.Howeverthemathematicsbackgroundwouldbereviewedwherevernecessaryas
wegetalong.ThefirstclasswillreviewtheMathandintroductoryphysicsconceptsand
definitionsnecessaryforthisclass.Theunderstandingoftheconceptsofelectricity,
magnetism,simpleelectromagnetism,andopticsconceptswithanemphasison
measurementandcalculationwillbetheareaofprincipalimportancetothisclass.
behindthephysicalphenomenonareofprincipalimportancetothisclass
Required Text(s): UniversityPhysics13thEditionbyYoung&Freedman.

Other Materials/Supplies:
The supplements that come with the text book including web resources

Scientific Calculator
Computer/Laptop

Course Goals:

Thegoalofthiscourseistodevelopthestudentsabilitiestounderstand,utilize,and
applyasignificantportionofthephysicsdisciplinethusallowingthestudentto
demonstratethefollowing
1. Understandingofthefundamentalprinciples,concepts,andknowledgeof
physics.
2. Theuseofcognitiveandmathematicalskillsemployedbyscientists&
Engineerswillalsobeanimportantfocusofthiscourse.
3. Skillssuchastheuseofscientificnotation,reasoningbasedonordersof
magnitude,scaling,symmetryoftheproblem,proportionality,deduction,
induction,andcorrelationalthinkingwillbeutilized.
4. Inaddition,throughoutthecourse,thisknowledgewillbeappliedasstudents
analyzedatatoassesstherelationshipsbetweenvariableswiththeobjectiveof
drawinglogicalconclusionsfromtheanalysis.
5. Studentswilldeveloptheircriticalthinkingskillssoasto:analyzerelationships
betweenstatements,questions,concepts,descriptions,orotherformsof
representationintendedtoexpressbeliefs,experience,reasons,judgments,and
conclusionsi.e.thelawsofphysics.
Course Objectives [or Goals for Student Learning]:

Studentswillgaincompetencyinareasofquantitativeanalysis,mathematicaltechniques,
andresearchmethods.
1. Representandinterpretquantitativeinformationsymbolically,graphically,
numerically,verbally,andinwrittenform.
2. Throughoutthecourse,studentswillencountergraphicalrepresentationsofdata
illustratingsuchimportantconceptsasdistancevs.timeandliquidpressurevs.
depth.Studentswilllearnhowtointerpretthesegraphicaldata.Conversely,
studentswilllearnhowtorepresentingraphicalformtheirresultsfrom
computationalorexperimentalmethodologies
3. Recognizethelimitationsofmathematicalandstatisticalmodelstoexplainreal
lifesituations.
4. Developandunderstandingofthenatureofphysicalinvestigations,itsrolein
scientificinquiryandtechnologicalprogress,anditsimportanceindealingwith
issuesinthepublicrealm.
5. Developtheaptitudeandskilltoconstructsimplisticlogicalandmathematical
modelstounderstandhowcomplicatedreallifesituations/instrumentation
perform

Course Requirements & Assessment :

Thegradedistributionfortheclasswouldbethefollowing
Lab25%
2 inclasstests25%(Best2outof3)
1 cumulativeFinal20%
Quizzes25%(Best5outof6)
Attendance/Classparticipation5%
Extracredit5%(TheextracreditHWproblemsandoptionalprojects)
Youhavetopasstheclassinordertopassthelab.Thelabgradewillbeassignedbyyour
labinstructor(PHYS2251)
If there is any change in the syllabus it would be announced in class and in
blackboard.
HWproblemsareveryimportant.EventhoughtheHWswillnotbegraded.However
theQuizzeswouldbeononeHWproblemchosenatrandomandthetestsandfinal
wouldalsoberelatedtotheHWproblems.HenceitisveryessentialtosolvealltheHW
problems
Makeup tests and quizzes would not be conducted unless for medical/unforeseen
reasons.Sinceallthequizzesandtestswouldnotcountforthefinalgradeyougeta0
onthemissedtest/quiz.
The final grades will be curved with the class average being a C+ or B. The
approximategraderubricforaclassaverageof72%willbethefollowing
A+
95+
A
90-95
A85-89
B+
80-84
B
75-79
B70-74
C+
65-69
C
55-64
C45-54
D
40-44
F
40This grade rubric is a guideline and might change on some factors like large variance
from average, bimodal distribution etc.
Information about the university grading system can be found at:
http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?
catoid=6&navoid=699#Academic_Status_and_Progress

Expectations and Policies:

Adding and Dropping Classes:

The final day to drop a course without it appearing on your transcript is
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
(http://www.newhaven.edu/academics/schedules-registration/undergraduateacademic-calendar-2014-2015/). After this day, the University policy will be
followed: http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?
catoid=6&navoid=699#Changes.
Attendance Regulations:
All students are expected to attend regularly and promptly all their classes,
appointments, and exercises. While the university recognizes that some
absences may occasionally be necessary, these should be held to a
minimum. A maximum of two weeks of absences will be permitted for illness
and emergencies. The instructor has the right to dismiss from class any
student who has been absent more than the maximum allowed.
http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?
catoid=6&navoid=699#General_Policies
Attendance is mandatory for every class. If for any reason you cannot make-it
to the class then please notify me. If for any reason is student misses 4
classes in a row without providing any acceptable excuse then the student
might receive a F grade for the class.

Attendancepolicy:
Students coming to class 10 mins later than class start time without valid excuse
will be marked absent
Students leaving the class before the scheduled end-time without valid excuse will
be marked absent.
Extra credit will be accepted only from students who have 95% or more
attendance.
Students with lower than 80% attendance will not get any class participation
points.
Withdrawal Deadline:
Students must submit a request for an official course withdrawal in writing
from the end of the drop/add period through March 31, 2015, for this
semester. This request must be approved, signed and dated by the course
instructor and the student and then forwarded to Financial Aid and the
Registrars Office. The grade of W will be recorded, but the course will not
affect the GPA.
Incomplete
A grade of Incomplete (INC) is given only in special circumstances, and
indicates that the student has been given permission by the instructor to

complete the course (with the same instructor) after the end of the term. To
remove the INC grade, the student must complete all required course work
as stipulated by the instructor - typically within 60 days, but not longer
than 12 months following the last day of the term in which the INC was
recorded. The full policy is available at:
http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?
catoid=6&navoid=699#Academic_Status_and_Progress.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Academic integrity is a core university value that ensures respect for the
academic reputation of the University, its students, faculty and staff, and the
degrees it confers. The University expects that students will conduct
themselves in an honest and ethical manner and respect the intellectual work
of others. Please be familiar with the UNH policy on Academic Integrity.
Please ask about my expectations regarding permissible or encouraged forms
of student collaboration if they are unclear.
Students are required to adhere to the Academic Integrity Policies found in
the Student Handbook: http://unh-web01.newhaven.edu/wwwmedia/viewbooks/studentlife/handbook/studenthandb
ook.html

Commitment to Positive Learning Environment:

The University adheres to the philosophy that all community members should
enjoy an environment free of any form of harassment, sexual misconduct,
discrimination, or intimate partner violence. If you have been the victim of
sexual misconduct we encourage you to report this. If you report this to a
faculty/staff member, they must notify our college's Title IX coordinator about
the basic facts of the incident (you may choose to request confidentiality
from the University).
If you encounter sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or
discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability please contact the Title
IX Coordinator, Caroline Koziatek at (203) 932.7479 or
ckoziatek@newhaven.edu.
Coursework Expectations:
This course will require significant in-class and out-of-class commitment from
each student. The University estimates that a student should expect to
spend two hours outside of class for each hour they are in a class. (For
example, a three credit course would average six [6] hours of additional work
outside of class.)http://catalog.newhaven.edu/content.php?
catoid=6&navoid=699#General_Policies.
Since this is a problem based course it is expected that the students should
spend atleast 2 hours (preferably 3 hours) outside class for every class
meeting trying to solve problems along with trying to understand the
concepts.

University Support Services:

The University recognizes students often can use some help outside of class
and offers academic assistance through several offices. In addition to talking
with your instructor and advisor, we recommend you contact the Office of
Academic Services (OAS) for help with your academic studies (call
203.932.7234 or visit Maxcy 208). The Center for Learning Resources (CLR)
in Peterson Library is equipped to help you with writing, mathematics, biology
and physics.
Special needs:
Students with disabilities are encouraged to share, in confidence, information
about needed specific course accommodations. The Campus Access Services
office provides comprehensive services and support that serve to promote
educational equity and ensure that students are able to participate in the
opportunities available at the University of New Haven. Accommodations
cannot be made without written documentation from Campus Access
Services.
(203.932.7331 Sheffield Basement: http://www.newhaven.edu/studentlife/CampusLife_StudentAffairs/Campus_Access_Services/
Religious Observance Policy for Students:
The University of New Haven respects the right of its students to observe
religious holidays that may necessitate their absence from class or from other
required university-sponsored activities.
Students who wish to observe such holidays should not be penalized for their
absence although, in academic courses, they are responsible for making up
missed work. Instructors should try to avoid scheduling exams or quizzes on
religious holidays, but where such conflicts occur, should provide reasonable
accommodations for missed assignment deadlines or exams. If a class, an
assignment due date, or exam interferes with the observance of such a
religious holiday, it is the students responsibility to notify his or her
instructor, preferably at the beginning of the term, but otherwise at least two
weeks before the holiday. In a similar vein, students who will not participate
in other required activities due to religious observance should notify the staff
or faculty member who oversees the program with the same lead-time.
More information about religious observance policies can be found in the
Student Handbook.
Course Outline/Schedule:
<Each class meeting date, topic, due dates for assignments and projects/test
dates
Note midterm date (and be prepared to have enough grades in to submit
interim grades for freshmen if you teach them)
Note date for final exam (dates can be found on the university website- for
spring 2015: http://www.newhaven.edu/academics/schedulesregistration/spring-undergraduate/finals/). If applicable, the instructor may
add a statement to explain the required date such as The final exam must
be given on the day and time assigned by the Registrar. Final examinations, if

required, must be administered in the final examination period. Please plan

accordingly for travel, work or appointments.>

Course Outline

TheHWsarethequestionsattheendofthechapter.Thequestionshaving(extra)nextto
itaretheExtracreditproblems.
Thisisthefirstversionofthetentativeschedules.Asthesemesterprogressesthe
SchedulewillbemodifieddependingupontheprogressandadditionalproblemsforHW
set610wouldbeadded(CurrentlytheyarelabeledasTBAtobeannounced).

Day

Topic

H.W.

Jan22(R)

IntroductionMath&Physicsrecap
ElectricFieldandForces
(Chapter21)
SNOWDAY(NoClass)

211,218

Jan27(T)
Jan29(R)

Feb03(T)
Feb05(R)

PRACTICEQUIZ#0
ElectricFieldandForces
(Chapter21)
ElectricFieldandForces
(Chapter21)

2121,21.26,21.33,21.44

21.72,
21.74Q22.11,Q22.12

ElectricPotential(Chapter23)

23.11,23.17,
23.33*,23.64,
23.80(Extra)

Feb10(T)

Tutorial
QUIZ#1

Feb12(R)

Capacitance&Dielectrics(Chapter24)

Feb17(T)

Capacitance&Dielectrics(Chapter24)

24.3,24.15

Feb19(R)

Capacitance&Dielectrics(Chapter24)

24.21,24.23,24.57,
24.6324.66,24.60

Feb24(T)

QUIZ#2
ReviewClass

HW#3

Feb26(R)

NOCLASS(MondayMakeup)

Mar03(T)

ReviewTest#1

Mar05(R)

NO CLASS ( Snow day)

8