PH-422: General Calculus Physics B (1C & 2E)

Course, prefix, number, & title: PH-422 General Calculus Physics B (1C & 2E)

Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3 class hours, 3 recitation hours, 3 lab hours

Credits: 5

Pre-requisites (if any): MA-441 and PH-421 with a grade of C or better

Co-requisites (if any): MA-442

Course Description in college catalog:

This course integrates calculus concepts and covers fundamental principles of physics in areas of wave phenomena, electrostatics, DC and AC circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism, and optics.

Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:

A.S. Engineering Science

A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences

A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)

A.S. Science for Forensics (Dual/Joint Degree Program with John Jay College)

Course-specific student learning outcomes:

1. Use algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus to describe physical situations and to solve physical problems.

2. Describe and analyze physical situations using graphical representations.

3. Set up and solve problems involving wave properties, wave speed, the relationship between wave and medium, interference, phasors, and standing waves.

4. Analyze and determine real world applications of sound phenomena including interference, sound speed, beats, Doppler effect, and shock waves.

5. Master geometric and wave models of light and apply each model to solve problems.

6. Define reflection, refraction, interference and diffraction and describe the rules governing each.

7. Set up and solve problems using the following concepts and their application.  Electric Field, Electric Force, Electric Potential, Electric Potential Energy, Gauss’ Law, Ohm’s Law, and Capacitance.

8. Set up and solve problems involving DC and AC circuits.

9. Solve problems involving magnetic field, magnetic force, magnetic fields due to currents (including solenoids and toroids), Faraday’s law of induction, and Lenz’s law.

10. Perform experiments and draw meaningful conclusions from data and present them as part of a clear, well-organized lab report.

Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window(PDF).

Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.