Cuyahoga Community College

Western Campus
Health Careers/Science
General Physics II
Spring Semester, 2023

Faculty Information

Faculty Dr. Edward Tetteh-Lartey

Office WHCS A123a
Phone 216 – 987 5074
Please leave your name, phone number, course
name, CRN, and issue if you want your call
returned promptly
Email or Course edward.Tetteh-Lartey@tri-c.edu
Correspondenc
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Office Hours 11:50 – 2:00 PM, TTH, by appointment

Course Information

Course Title PHYS 2320 - 10121

Class time Asynchronous. Lecture recordings to be posted on

blackboard
Classroom Online
Prerequisites PHYS 2310 General Physics I, and MATH-1620 Calculus
II; or departmental approval
Drop Date 01/27
Credit Hours 5
Lecture Hours 4 hours
Lab Hours 3 hours
Other Hours

Course Catalog Description

This is a second semester course for students majoring in science or

engineering.
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Course Outcomes & Objectives

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student should be able to

perform the following outcomes and supporting objectives:

A. Explain principles of electromagnetism, wave motion, sound,

light, optics, wave-particle duality, relativity, quantum mechanics,
atoms, and the nucleus.
B. Solve practical and theoretical problems involving these
principles
C. Describe the influence of these concepts on the environment.
D. Do laboratory experiments involving the above topics, analyze the data, and
report on it appropriately.

COURSE CONTENT

Electrostatics; direct current and circuits; magnetism; alternating

current; wave motion; sound; light; optics; wave-particle duality;
special relativity; quantum mechanics, the hydrogen atom, and
the nucleus.

Required Text and Supplies

TEXT: Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday & Resnick, 10th

Edition, John Wiley & Sons.
Lab Text: Notes from PASCO Comprehensive PHYSICS SYSTEMS
Experiments

Academic Credit

Academic Credit According to the Ohio Department of Higher Education,

one (1) semester hour of college credit will be awarded for each lecture
hour. Students will be expected to work on out-of-class assignments on a
regular basis which, over the length of the course, would normally average
two hours of out-of-class study for each hour of formal class activity. For
laboratory hours, one (1) credit shall be awarded for a minimum of three
laboratory hours in a standard week for which little or no out-of-class study
is required since three hours will be in the lab (i.e. Laboratory 03 hours).
Whereas, one (1) credit shall be awarded for a minimum of two laboratory
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hours in a standard week, if supplemented by out-of-class assignments
which would normally average one hour of out of class study preparing for
or following up the laboratory experience (i.e. Laboratory 02 hours). Credit
is also awarded for other hours such as directed practice, practicum,
cooperative work experience, and field experience. The number of hours
required to receive credit is listed under Other Hours on the syllabus. The
number of credit hours for lecture, lab and other hours are listed at the
beginning of the syllabus. Make sure you can prioritize your time
accordingly. Proper planning, prioritization and dedication will enhance
your success in this course.
The standard expectation for an online course is that you will spend 3
hours per week for each credit hour.

Accessibility (ADA) Policy

If you need accommodations because of a documented disability, or issues
of accessibility to online, hybrid, or web-enhanced classes, please contact
the ACCESS office at one of the campuses listed below as soon as
possible. Visit on the web at
http://www.tri-c.edu/apply/specialinterest/disabilities.

Eastern (216) 987-2052 TDD (216) 987-2230*

Metro (216) 987-4344 TDD (216) 987-4048*
Western (216) 987-5079 TDD (216) 987-5117*
Westshor
(216) 987-5079 TDD (216) 987-5117*
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Brunswic
(216) 987-5079 TDD (216) 987-5117*
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Off-Site (216) 987-5079 TDD (216) 987-5117*
If you have emergency medical information to share, or if you will need
assistance in the event of an evacuation, please discuss this with me in
private of contact the Access Office.

Attendance/Participation

Regular class attendance is expected. Tri-C is required by law to verify the enrollment of
students who participate in Federal Title IV student aid programs and/or who receive
educational benefits through other funding sources. Federal regulations require that
students attend all registered classes in order to receive federal financial aid funds.
Students who do not attend the full session are responsible for withdrawing from the
courses. Tri-C is required to insure that students receive financial aid only for courses that
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they attend and complete. Students who fail to complete at least one course may be
required to repay all or a portion of their federal financial aid funds and may be ineligible to
receive future federal financial aid awards. Students who withdraw from classes prior to
completing more than 60 percent of their enrolled class time may be subject to the required
federal refund policy. Tri-C is responsible for identifying students who have not attended or
logged into a class for which they are registered. At the conclusion of the first two weeks of
a semester, instructors may report any registered students who have “Never Attended” a
class so that those reported students will be administratively withdrawn from that class.
However, it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw, using the appropriate Tri-C form, from
any class which she/he is no longer attending or risk receiving a failing grade in that class.
Students wishing to withdraw must complete and submit the appropriate Tri-C form by the
established withdrawal deadline. If illness or emergency should necessitate a brief absence
from class, students should confer with instructors upon their return. Students having
problems with class work because of a prolonged absence should confer with the instructor
or a counselor.

ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK:
Assignments will not be accepted after they are one week late.
Assignments must be submitted in the specified format for assignments
details and instructions. For each day late, 5% will be deducted.

Make-up work: Students will not be permitted to make up any work

including tests except in extremely rare circumstances. Before any make-
ups are permitted, students must provide the instructor with appropriate
documentation for an excused absence. Permission to make up work will
be granted solely at the discretion of the instructor.

WITHDRAWAL:
Students may withdraw from any semester course prior to the end of week 12 of the full
semester or 80 percent of any instructional part of semester. Specific withdrawal dates are
available by semester in any Enrollment Center or published in the schedule of courses.
Students must submit a completed withdrawal form on time or follow the approved
electronic process when available. The refund schedule for all parts of semester and the
Fall Session is determined in proportion to the full semester schedule as established by
College procedure. Up to the last day of week 12 of the full semester, a student may
withdraw from a course(s) for any reason. Withdrawal from a course prior to the last day of
the second week of the semester will have no notation made in permanent records;
withdrawal thereafter will be noted with a “W”. Withdrawals related to the student conduct
are administrative withdrawals processed by the Dean of Student Affairs. All transactions
involving withdrawal from courses shall be done in writing and on forms provided by Tri-C or
through electronic means. A student’s failure to attend classes shall not constitute an
official withdrawal.

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 TERM Last day NO RECORD Last day “W” GRADE
Full-term (16 wks.) February 1, 2023 April 15, 2023

PETITION FOR WITHDRAWAL EXCEPTION

Beyond week 8 or 80 percent of any instructional part of semester, a student who is unable
to complete the current semester for reasons beyond her/his control (such as an emergency
medical condition or other extenuating circumstances may petition for a late withdrawal by
completing a Petition for Withdrawal Exception and submitting substantiating documentation
to the Enrollment Center. The Withdrawal Exception Review Committee meets monthly to
review the petitions. Submission of a Petition for Withdrawal Exception does not guarantee
approval. A recommendation by the committee to approve a request must also have the
appropriate instructor and academic dean’s approval. Students must submit a Withdrawal
Exception Petition by the end of the next academic semester. Conditions approved under
past withdrawal petitions may not be approved again.

INCOMPLETE (I) GRADES:

A notation of “I” indicates that a student has not completed all course requirements as a
result of circumstances judged by the instructor to be beyond the student’s control. A
student must complete all course requirements no later than the end of the sixth week of the
academic term following the semester in which the “I” was noted. Failure to complete such
requirements will result in an “F” (failing) grade (extracted from official College Policy).

Methods of Evaluation/Grading Policy

Methods of Evaluation/Grading Policy

Grades will be based on Labs, Quizzes, Homework, and exams.
 Exams: There will be four exams and a comprehensive final.
 Daily grades (Labs, Quizzes)
 Grading summary: Exams 1-3(48%), Final (22%), Lab (15%),
Quizzes & Homework (15%)

GRADIN SCALE
G

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A 90 -100%
B 80 - 89%
C 70 -79%
D 60 - 69%
F Under 60%

Course Schedule

Week Class Chapter Lecture Topic

Date
1 01/16 Martin Luther King Day

01/18 Ch 21 Electric Charge

Ch 22 Electric Force
2 01/23 Ch 23 Gauss Law
Ch 24 Electric Potential
3 01/30 Ch 25 Capacitance
Ch 26 Current and Resistance

4 02/06 Review for Test 1 Ch 21-26

Test 1
5 02/13 Ch 27 Circuits
Ch 28 Magnetic Fields

6 02/20 Ch 29 Magnetic Fields due to Current

Induction and Inductance
Ch 30
7 02/27 Ch 31 EM Oscillations and AC
Ch 32 Maxwell Equations
8 03/06 Ch 33 EM Waves

9 03/13 No class Spring Break

10 03/20 Review for Test 2 Ch 27-32

Test 2
11 03/27 Ch 34 Geometric Optics

12 04/03 Ch 35 Interference and Diffraction

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13 04/10 Ch 36 Diffraction
Ch 37 Relativity
14 04/17 Ch 38&39 Quantum Mechanics(Photons
matter and Atoms)

15 04/24 Review for Test 3 Ch 33-39

Test 3

16 05/01 Revision Week Revision Week

17 05/08 Exam Week Comprehensive

Final Exam

Supplemental Help

Student should take advantage of my office hours listed above. If these are not
convenient to you, you should meet me for special appointments. E-mailing me is a
most welcome practice. You should also take advantage of other short-term tutorial
assistance made available to you by the college. We should do everything possible
not to give it up.

Technology & Technology Skill Requirements

You will need basic computer skills and should be comfortable using a
word processing program, browsing for files, copying and pasting between
programs.

You will need a computer that connects to the Internet. Your student ID
number and password are required for access. If you do not own a
computer OR if your computer malfunctions during the semester, you will
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be expected to identify a computer to use. Computers are available at the
Public Library and in the Tri-C Technology Learning Centers (TLC) on each
campus. Technology problems are not an excuse for missed or late work. 

The Office of eLearning and Innovation offers Blackboard

Orientation. Visit http://dlc.tri-c.edu/learnbb for more information.
Computer hardware and software specifications for Blackboard
can be found at: http://www.tri-c.edu/onlinelearning

Technical Help
If you experience a technical problem, you should call the 24/7 Customer
Care Technical Support at
216-987-HELP to receive technical phone support in the following areas:
 Blackboard
 Internet Explorer
 Login issues (password resets) for My Tri-C Space
 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
 Navigation of My Tri-C Space
 Tri-C email

Some technical support issues may not be able to be resolved over the
phone.  While the Customer Care Technical Support team will work
diligently to assist students, it is possible that personal computer
problems may require the student to contact outside technical support for
assistance.

There are computers available for student use at each Campus Technology
Learning Center (TLC) and your local public library. These resources
should be used to keep up with your coursework while you work to resolve
a computer problem.

Pass/No Pass Statement

An alternative to a letter grade called Pass/No Pass grade options allows

students who want to explore a discipline and/or course to register without
the penalty of a grade impacting their grade point average.

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A student can elect up to 12 credits taken Pass/No Pass to fulfill degree
requirements at Cuyahoga Community College. Whereas, audited courses
do not count, students may select up to 12 credits of Pass/No Pass that
may transfer to another college or university as electives.

Some restricted/selective admission program courses require traditional

letter grades for their core requirements. Students are responsible for
consulting with their program manager or counselor to determine Pass/No
Pass grading options. Once you have registered for a course and select
the Pass/No Pass grade options you cannot convert back to a traditional
grade option nor can you change a traditional letter grade to a P/NP option
for a particular course after the 100% refund period.

International students and Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program

students are not eligible to utilize the Pass/No Pass option. Courses taken
Pass/No Pass count toward financial aid enrollment requirements.

Student Conduct and Academic Honor Code

Any student found to have committed or to have attempted to commit any
act of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of
academic dishonesty, is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in the
Student Judicial System.

Refer to the Student Conduct Code 3354:1-30-03.5 and Student Judicial

System 3354:1-30-03.6 for more information about violations and College
disciplinary procedures. The Student Conduct and Academic Honor code
can be accessed via My Tri-C Space on the Student Services tab. The
policies are located in the College Guidelines channel located near the
bottom of the page.

 Penalties for Academic Dishonesty are defined in the Student Judicial

System 3354:1-30-03.6 - (D) Sanctions.

 Plagiarism as Academic Dishonesty is defined in Tri-C Student

Handbook via My Tri-C Space on the Student Services tab under
College Guidelines.

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 You may be closer to GRADUATION than
you think

If you began your studies before Fall 2012, this

information is for you.

Tri-C’s degree requirements have been updated to

provide more flexibility and reduce barriers so you can
achieve your goal of graduation. These changes can
also help those pursuing an Associate of Arts or
Science degree to be better prepared to transfer to a
4-year school after completing your degree at Tri-C.

What do you need to do? 1. Run your DARS (Degree Audit Report)
using Fall 2012 as the catalog term.
2. Run your DARS report using other catalog terms. 3. Determine
which catalog term would be best for you. 4. Make a plan to graduate
and use DARS to stay on track!

To run DARS: Log in to my Tri-C Space, Click on My Info tab, under

Student Records, click on “Run a Degree Audit Report (DARs). For
specific degree information, schedule an appointment with a
counselor. Call 800-954-8742.

Campus Security and Student Safety

Campus Police and Security Services are dedicated to protecting life and

property, while detecting and preventing crime. The department includes
police officers, detective bureau, K-9 patrol, security officers, dispatchers,
administrative staff, and student patrols. 
http://www.tri-c.edu/administrative/campuspolice/Pages/default.aspx

When on campus always take note of the two nearest exits and emergency
signs in all classrooms. If there is an emergency please call 216-987-4911
(instead 911) to assist outside emergency vehicles to be directed to the
needed area on campus by the campus police.

FOR ASSISTANCE OR TO REPORT A CRIME CALL:  

Non-emergencies: 216-987-4325
Emergencies: 216-987-4911
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If there is an emergency alarm informing all to evacuate or a fire alarm,
immediately take your personal belongings with you. Do not reenter the
building until notified by emergency personnel. If there is an alarm for
seeking shelter due to inclement weather, go to the lowest level and stay
away from windows. Follow the directions of the announcements. A “Lock
Down” announcement will require all campus members to stay in the
building and not to evacuate/leave.

Cell Phone Use

All the functions of all personal electronic devices designed for
communication and/or entertainment (cell phones, pagers, beepers, iPods
and similar devices) must be turned off and kept out of sight.

Recycling on Campus 
Please use the recycling bins located on campus to dispose of your cans,
bottles, and paper.  Do not place trash or non-recyclable materials into the
recycling bins.  Be a part of this important effort to conserve resources and
reduce pollution.

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