Physics 260 University Physics II, Jan 22 - May 19, 2019

General Information

Spring 2019, Class time: MWF, 8:30-9:20 am, ENT-80

Instructor: Dr. Branislav Djordjevic

Office: Room 201B, Planetary Hall. Office Hours: TBD

E-mail bdjordje@gmu.edu - subject title: Physics 260

Text: University Physics, 14thedition, Young and Freedman + access to MODIFIED Mastering Physics.
13th edition is equally good for studying. Homework is based on 14th edition, but that should not worry
you because the two editions are practically the same.
Homework is done in MODIFIED Mastering Physics, Course ID: djordjevic23673. (see below for details)
Pre-lecture reading quizzes (see below)

Tutor: Dr. S. Fisher - For tutor hours and location go to: http://physics.gmu.edu/category/academics/tutors/

Prerequisites of the Course:

Physics 160 and Math 114 are prerequisite of this course.
Math 213 is a co-requisite of this course.

Course overview - Why Is Understanding Electricity & Magnetism Important

Physics 260 is an introduction to electromagnetic fields and forces. Electromagnetic forces quite literally
dominate our everyday experience. Because of the strength of electromagnetic forces, any small imbalance in
net electric charge gives rise to enormous forces that act to try to erase that imbalance. Thus in our everyday
experience, matter is by and large electrically neutral, and our direct experience with electromagnetic
phenomena is disguised by many subtleties associated with that neutrality. This is very unlike our direct
experience with gravitational forces, which is straightforward and unambiguous.

Understanding electromagnetic fields is essential to our understanding the world around us. The most
fundamental processes in nature, from the forces that determine the structure of atoms and molecules to the
phenomena of light to nerve impulses in living systems, depend on electric and magnetic fields.

It is fundamental to current and future technologies. Motors, power generation and transmission, electronics,
sensors, and communication – both wired and wireless – involve the manipulation of electric or magnetic fields.
There are few advances in technology that can be made without the use of electronic circuits or electric and
magnetic fields.

It is the simplest example of unification in science. A large and diverse body of observational facts can be
explained in terms of a few simple concepts. The phenomena of electricity and magnetism, which appear to be
completely different, are shown to be two manifestations of the same physics. The theory requires few if any
approximations. Results can be predicted with great accuracy.

It represents the most quantitative mode of inquiry of all the sciences. Of the various ways to approach science,
physics in general, and E&M in particular, starts with the smallest set of fundamental assumptions. Quantitative
rigor in solving important problems is rewarded by unprecedented agreement with measured results. Chemistry
and biology demonstrate different, complementary approaches to dealing with natural phenomena.

Course Goals

After passing the course you should be able to:

1. Describe, in words, the ways in which various concepts in electromagnetism come into play in
particular situations.
2. Represent these electromagnetic phenomena and fields mathematically in those situations.
3. Apply electromagnetic concepts when solving problems and examining physical phenomena.
4. Combine concepts when analyzing a situation.
5. Begin developing expert-like problem solving skills and be able to:
a. satisfactorily solve standard textbook problems
b. apply all or part(s) of the AIDE ( see separate page) problem-solving protocol in any context
c. solve more challenging problems, multi-step problems and multi-concept problems

Method of Instruction:

Lecture and recitations.

This is difficult course. It is expected that you spend 7-9 hours per week outside of class working on the
material. If you spend less, do not be surprised that you are not doing well. If you spend more come to see me
to discuss how to work more efficiently

Pre-lecture quizzes and Homework

We are using MODIFIED Mastering Physics in this course for your homework and pre-lecture quizzes.
Please go here to register and learn more about modified mastering:

http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/students/mm-support/index.html

To register, you will need an access code (purchased with your textbook or from the publisher) and the Course
ID: djordjevic23673. If you already have the book, the individual access code may be purchased separately
from the bookstore. All homework Assignments should be completed by midnight on Sunday. And pre-
lecture quizzes by Tuesday 9am. But check syllabus for possible exceptions due to the holidays. You will
access your homework by logging at www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com .
Tentative Schedule:

Week of Chapters Homework* Pre-lecture Quiz**

(MON) Due Sundays 11:59 pm Due Mondays 8:30 am
See Mastering for dates See Mastering for dates
01/21 Ch.21 Electric force and fields (Ch21) (Ch21)
01/28 Ch. 22 Gauss’s Law (Ch22) (Ch22)
02/04 Ch.23 Electrostatic potential (Ch23) (Ch23)
02/11 Ch. 24 Dielectrics, Capacitance (Ch24) (Ch24)
02/18 Review
Test 1 Chs 21-24 (2/22, Friday)
02/25 Ch.25 and Ch.26 DC circuits (Ch25) (Ch25)
(Ch26)
03/04 Ch27. Magnetic fields and forces
(Ch26)
03/11 SPRING BREAK (Ch27) (Ch27)

No classes
03/18 Ch.28 sources of Magnetic fields (Ch28) (Ch28)

03/25 Cont. Ch.28 sources of Magnetic fields

04/01 Ch.29 Electromagnetic Induction (Ch29) (Ch29)

Test 2 Chs 25-28 (4/5, Friday)
04/08 Cont. Ch.29 Electromagnetic Induction (Ch30) (Ch30)
Ch.30 Inductance
04/15 Ch.31 AC circuits (Ch31) (Ch31)

04/22 Ch. 15 Waves. Ch. 16 Sound (Ch15)

04/29 Continue Ch.16 Sound (Ch. 15+16) (Ch16)

Ch. 32 E&M waves
12/14 Final Test (Comprehensive)
Friday 5/10, 7:30 am – 10:15 am

* The first homework will be due by Sunday, Feb 3, midnight. Subsequent homework assignments
will be due by subsequent Sundays, with a break during the Spring break.
** Pre-lecture quizzes are always due BEFORE the lecture on the topic, except the first one (Ch21),
which will be due by Friday, Jan 25, 8:30. The following pre-lecture quiz, (Ch22) will be due by
Monday 1/28 8:30 am. But – it is student’s responsibility to frequently check due dates in
Mastering Physics.
Grading

Midterm Exams (2) 40%

Homework 20%
Recitation 10%
Final Exam points
30%
Total points
100%
 Grading Scale:

Percentage % Grade

90-10 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
< 60 F

HOW YOUR HOMEWORK IS GRADED:

1. You are allowed to be late, but you will have 10% deduction per day from your score for being late.
2. All HW assignments will be available for you to view until the end of the semester.
3. You will have 6 attempts for every HW assignment.
4. For multiple choice question deduction per incorrect answer will be: 100%/(# of answer options - 1).
5. For any other type of question you will have 1% deduction per incorrect answer.
6. You will get credit for correctly answering a question in a Hint.
7. But, you will get bonus credit of 2% for NOT opening the Hint.

HOW YOUR PRE-LECTURE READING QUIZZES ARE GRADED:

1. If you are late you get NO credit.

2. You have 1 attempt. You will see the correct answer after the due date.

DYNAMIC STUDY MODULES ARE NOT GRADED. They are only for your practice.

TESTS:
All tests are closed book and closed notes. Students will be provided all necessary equations for the
test. You can bring simple calculator to the exams- no cell phones or scientific calculators are allowed.
You will have 4 problems to solve on each mid-term test, and 1 hour and 15 minutes time. The number
of problems on the final (2 hours and 45 minutes) is to be decided.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
Academic Integrity
Students must be responsible for their own work, and students and faculty must take on the
responsibility of dealing explicitly with violations. The tenet must be a foundation of our university
culture. [See: http://academicintegrity.gmu.edu/distance].
Honor Code
Students must adhere to the guidelines of the George Mason University Honor Code [See:
http://academicintegrity.gmu.edu/honorcode].
MasonLive/Email (GMU Email)
Students are responsible for the content of university communications sent to their George Mason
 University email account and are required to activate their account and check it regularly. All
communication from the university, college, school, and program will be sent to students solely through
their Mason email account. [See https://thanatos.gmu.edu/masonlive/login].
Patriot Pass
Once you sign up for your Patriot Pass, your passwords will be synchronized, and you will use your
Patriot Pass username and password to log in to the following systems: Blackboard, University Libraries,
MasonLive, myMason, Patriot Web, Virtual Computing Lab, and WEMS. [See:
https://thanatos.gmu.edu/passwordchange/index.jsp].
Responsible Use of Computing
Students must follow the university policy for Responsible Use of Computing. [See:
http://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/1301gen.html].
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who seek accommodations in a course must be registered with the George
Mason University Office of Disability Services (ODS) and inform their instructor, in writing, at the
beginning of the semester [See: http://ods.gmu.edu].
Students are expected to follow courteous internet etiquette.
STUDENT SERVICES:
Counseling and Psychological Services
The George Mason University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff consists of
professional counseling and clinical psychologists, social workers, and counselors who offer a wide range
of services (e.g., individual and group counseling, workshops and outreach programs) to enhance
students' personal experience and academic performance [See: http://caps.gmu.edu].
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), also known as the "Buckley
Amendment," is a federal law that gives protection to student educational records and provides students
with certain rights. [See: http://registrar.gmu.edu/privacy].
The College of Science Accelerator Program in conjunction with School of Physics, Astronomy and
Computational Sciences are planning to provide on-line tutoring for those who might need an extra help
with the course. This a pilot program which may be launched this semester. For more information contact
you instructor.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Martin Luther King Day (no classes) Mon Jan 21

First day of classes; last day to submit Domicile Reclassification Application; Payment Due Date; full semester
Tue Jan 22
waitlists removed

Last day to add classes—all individualized section forms due Tue Jan 29

Last Day to Drop (with 100% tuition refund) Feb 5

Drop period begins with no tuition refund Feb 6

Final Drop Deadline (with no tuition refund) Feb 12

February 13 –
Student Self-Withdrawal
February 25

February 26 –
Selective Withdrawal Period (undergraduate students only) (100% tuition liability)
March 25

Mon Mar 11 – Sun

Spring Break
Mar 17

Last day of classes Mon May 6

Reading Days
Reading days provide students with additional study time for final examinations. Faculty may schedule optional Tue May 7
study sessions, but regular classes or exams may not be held.

Wed May 8 – Wed

Exam Period (beginning at 7:30 a.m.)
May 15