Fall 2008Lecture 0-1Physics 231
Physics 231Fall 2008
Electricity and Magnetism
DC & AC Circuits
Fall 2008Lecture 0-2Physics 231
Course BasicsInstructor: Dr. Stephen J. Daunt
Office: 218 Nielsen Physics Bldg.
Phone: 974-7847
Email: [email protected]
Web Page:http://www.phys.utk.edu/daunt/EM/P231.html
Office Hrs:
09:00-10:00am MW or by Appointment
Fall 2008Lecture 0-3Physics 231
Textbook
• Required:Young & Freedman, University Physics, 12th
Edition with Modern Physics
• Suggested:Schaum’s Outline Series: Physics for
Engineering and Science; Electromagnetism
Fall 2008Lecture 0-4Physics 231
Grades• 2 Hour Exams: 20%
No Makeup exams!• Final Exam: Comprehensive 15%• Laboratory: 30%• Homework: written and Mastering
Physics 35%No Extensions or Makeups
• Grade Scale:A 90 and aboveB+ 85 and aboveB 80 and aboveC+ 75 and aboveC 70 and aboveD 60 and aboveF below 60
Fall 2008Lecture 0-5Physics 231
ExamsExams are Closed Book
One sided full page “cheat sheet” allowed for constants,
formulas, etc.
Exam Schedule
Test I: Sept. 29
Test II: Nov. 5
Final: Dec. 8
*** Dates are provisional ***
Changes, if any, will be announced in class
Fall 2008Lecture 0-6Physics 231
Course Assumptions
• Familiarity with Calculus and Calculus concepts• Kinematic Motion• Energy Considerations
Work
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Conservation of Energy
• If needs be
review material from Chapters 1 –12 of textbook
Fall 2008Lecture 0-7Physics 231
Material To Be CoveredReading/Lectures Subject Material
Chapter 21 Introduction, Electric Charges/Fields
Chapter 22 Gauss’s Law
Chapter 23 Electric Potential
Chapter 24 Capacitance and Dielectrics
Chapter 25 Current, EMF, Resistance
Chapter 26 DC Circuits
Chapter 27 Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Forces
Chapter 28 Sources of Magnetic Fields
Chapter 29 Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 30 Inductance
Chapter 31 AC Circuits
Chapter 32 EM Waves & Maxwell’s Eqts.
Fall 2008Lecture 0-8Physics 231
Course Notes• Course notes are posted to web page
• It is expected that students will have read the material before coming to class