The City College of New York
Department of Physics
Spring 2021
Physics 20400 - Sections ST, ST2, ST3, ST4
Prof. V. Petricevic: office: MR423B; 212-650-5550; vpetricevic@ccny.cuny.edu
Required text: Physics, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 (11th ed.) by Cutnell & Johnson (Wiley)
Office hours (virtual): Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 PM using Skype (vpetricevic) or by appointment
Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:40 PM using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Important Information for Physics 20400 students:
Course Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. understand the fundamentals of wave motion and sound
2. understand and apply the principle of linear superposition to interference
phenomena
3. understand the concepts of electric fields, electric forces and electric potential
4. understand and be able to analyze electric circuits, including alternating current
circuits
5. understand the concepts of magnetic forces and magnetic fields
6. understand the concept of electromagnetic induction
7. understand the concept of and phenomena associated with electromagnetic
waves
8. understand the concepts of reflection and refraction of light, interference and
the wave nature of light
Topics Covered:
1. Waves and Sound
2. Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena
3. Electric Forces and Fields
4. Electric Potential
5. Electric Circuits
6. Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields
7. Electromagnetic Induction
8. Alternating Current Circuits
9. Electromagnetic Waves
10. Reflection and Refraction of Light
11. Interference and Wave Nature of Light
Class schedule:
Two 100 minute lectures and one 2 hour and 50 minute lab (on alternate weeks).
Assessment Tools (tentative)
1. On-line attendance
2. WileyPlus homework assignments (10%)
Flyers with WileyPlus registration information for each section will be posted on Blackboard Content.
Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis.
Selected homework problems will be discussed and solved during the on-line lecture. The solutions to the problems will be uploaded on the Blackboard.
3. Lab reports (10%).
4. Class participation.
5. Three midterm exams and the final exam (80%). (Final exam counts as two midterm exams.)
Students enrolling in this section of this course should be aware that the instructor may choose to require your computer’s camera on during examinations and may choose to use proctoring software during exams.
Course Plan (tentative)
Text Homework Problems
Chapter 16: TBD
Chapter 17: TBD
Chapter 18: TBD
Chapter 19: TBD
Chapter 20: TBD
Exam 1
Chapter 21: TBD
Chapter 22: TBD
Chapter 23: TBD
Chapter 24: TBD
Exam 2
Chapter 25: TBD
Chapter 26: TBD
Chapter 27: TBD
Exam 3
Final
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