The materials listed here are directly related to the Ph203 course: lecture notes, lab packet to download, TA info, lab schedule, recommended problems, exam locations, etc...
Last update: September 3, 2013
Week 1
Electric Charge, Force, Field (Aug 19, 20)
Electric Potential (Aug 21, 22)
Current and Resistance (Aug 23)
Week 2
Circuits (Aug 26)
Magnetic Force (Aug 27, 28)
Induction (Aug 29)
Electromagnetic Waves (Aug 30)
Week 3
Wave Optics (Sept 3)
Ray Optics (Sept 4, 5)
(Please note: These are PowerPoint slides as used in class for lecture outline and "word" slides. These do not include clicker questions and in-class problems. These slides do not cover everything that is said and done and covered in lecture and are not all that you need to know. Slides are subject to change as needed.)
Turning Technologies ResponseCard NXT instructions can be found here.
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While there are no guarantees nor simple paths to physics fullfillment, here are a few pointers, tips, caveats, and things to look out for.
There is no lab manual to purchase. The prelabs and labs are all contained in PDF files found just below.
Lab 1:
PH203 Lab 1: The Electric Force
Lab 2:
PH203 Lab 2: Electric Field
Lab 3:
PH203 Lab 3: Electric Potential
Lab 4:
PH203 Lab 4: Simple DC Circuits
Lab 5:
PH203 Lab 5: Magnetic Fields
Lab 6:
PH203 Lab 6: Magnetic Force and Induction
Lab 7:
PH203 Lab 7: Interference and Diffraction
Lab 8:
PH203 Lab 8: Reflection, Refraction, and Lenses
You should print out the appropriate lab and pre-labbefore lab and bring them to the lab room.
The pre-lab must be completed before lab and is due at the start of lab.
There are currently no computers in the lab room at this time.
The schedule of the lab sections in WNGR 234 or 238 can be found here: Lab Schedule
The schedule and locations of the recitation sections can be found here: Recitation Schedule
The schedule of the Ph203 TA's office hours can be found here: TA Office Hours. All office hours take place in Weniger 145.
The schedule of the Ph203 TA's (lab and recitation sections and office hours)
as well as their contact information can be found here: TA Schedules
Prerequisite Math topics
- ratios, fractions, decimals
- basic 2D/3D area, volume and circumferences
- scientific notation
- percent, percent changes
- algebra
- single equation manipulation
- solving simultaneous equations
- trigonometry, sine, cosine, tangent, unit circle, etc...
- graphing: equation of a line, slopes
- vectors; component and polar form, addition and subtraction
Algebra and
Solutions,
Vectors and
Solutions,
Multiple Representations,
Math Review but don't be led astray by the title. It is NOT all the math you need.
UofO Applets,
PhET Simulations,
HyperPhysics,
PER Interactive Examples,
MIT Lectures
Assigned and suggested problems are a subset of what you should be doing in order to understand well what you're expected to understand. You should work through as many problems as you can. The back of each chapter includes many fine examples of problems that you are expected to be able to solve, on your own.
Here's a Word .doc file that explains general problem solving steps and
the grading rubric for homework and exam problems:
Problem Solving Steps and Grading Rubric.
Online homework is via Mastering Physics .
Online homework is worth 10% of your final grade. The course ID is OSUPH203SUMMER2013. These assignments have specific due dates after which the highest possible grade decreases. New purchases of the text come with a subscription to the masteringphysics website. If you buy a used text you will have to purchase an access code through their website.
Mastering Physics Grading: Late assignments will receive up to (100% minus # days late*10%). This bottoms out at 50%. For each incorrectly answered multiple-choice or true/false question, before the last attempt, the deduction will be 100%/(# of answer options minus 1). Deductions for incorrectly answering any other type of question before the last attempt will be 3% per incorrect answer. Answering questions in hints or not using hints results in extra credit.
The turn-in homework problems are intended as a minimum set for you to master. It is recommended that you do as many problems at the end of each chapter as possible. Practice is the best way to learn how to solve a variety of physics problems and to prepare for exams.
Homework Problem Grading: Two randomly selected problems from each homework assignment will be graded on a scale of 0-10. The combined score will constitute 10% of your final grade. You are encouraged to work with others but your solutions must be your own. Any case of questionable academic integrity will be dealt with seriously.
Homework assignments can be found in the course schedule.
Students will provide and bring their own equation sheets and/or notes for the exams this term. Up to ten 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper, stapled or otherwise affixed together. These sheets may contain whatever you deem necessary to take the exam.
Electrostatics Midterm Spring 2013 with solutions
Optics Midterm Spring 2013 with solutions
Electrostatics Exam Summer 2012 with solutions
Magnetism Exam Summer 2012 with solutions
Optics (Final) Exam Summer 2012 with solutions
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