Electricity, Magnetism, & Optics

Course Details

Course Number: 2644  Section Number: 202

Spring 2012

Location: McCoy Engineering Hall

Classroom Number: 207

Days & Times:

Class meets 11:00 am - 11:50 am MWF.

Labs meet M 3:00 - 4:50 pm, T 1:00 - 2:50 pm, T 3:00 - 4:50 pm, W 2:00 - 3:50 pm, R 3:00 - 4:50 pm.

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MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Jacqueline Dunn   
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Course Objectives

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of physics.  We will cover electricity and magnetism, as well as introductory optics.  


Course Expectations

Grading:  Labs – 15%, Quizzes & Participation – 15%, Exams (2 @ 20% each) – 40%, Final – 30%

Course Website:  This course will make use of WebCT / Blackboard for supplemental instruction.

Expectations: Students should read the chapters to be covered on a particular day prior to coming to class.  We will not discuss all of the written material covered in the text during class, but you will be held accountable for knowing this material.  Most of the time in class will be spent on problem solving.


Final Exam5/7/2012  10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Submission Format PolicyNote: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Late work will not be accepted.


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

While attendance is not factored into your grade directly, you must attend class regularly if you hope to do well.  Tests can only be made up if you have an excused absence (considered on a case by case basis).  Any planned absences from class should be discussed with the instructor beforehand if you are going to be missing a graded activity (e,g, test, quiz, etc.) so that make-up plans (if approved) may be arranged.  Excused absences include university sponsored events, illness, and the death of an immediate family member (parents, children, siblings, etc.).

Class participation points cannot be made up (not even with an excused absence).  The grading scale for the participation points is as follows, according to the total percentage of points earned: 80% or more = 15 points, 70% to 80% = 12 points, 60% to 70% = 9 points, 50% to 60% = 6 points, 40% to 50% = 3 points, below 40% = 0 points.


Other Policies

Lab:  All lab assignments must be completed during the lab period unless otherwise noted.  If you cannot attend your normal section at any time, please try to attend the other section of the same week.  If this is not possible and you have an excused absence from ALL AVAILABLE LAB SECTIONS, you must make arrangements with the TA to make-up the lab within ONE WEEK.  Labs will meet in McCoy 203.

 

Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated.  You may work together in pairs in lab, but you must submit your own work.

Please turn off your cell phone (or put in silent mode) while in lecture or lab. 

Note: In accordance with the law, MSU provides students with documented disabilities academic accommodations. If this applies to you, please contact me.


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.