PHYSICS 136

FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE

Instructor:          Dr. L. Makarowitz (Lupton 200A)

Text:                  "Fundamentals of College Physics" Fifth Edition by Peter J. Nolan (Volumes 1 and 2)

Lab Manual:      "Experiments in Physics" Second Edition by Nolan and Bigliani

Grading Policy:

The prerequisite for this course is PHY 135 or its equivalent.  If you have not completed the first semester of College Physics successfully, you should report to the registrar immediately to drop this course.

Your grade in PHY 136 will consist of 75 % from your performance in the theory portion of the course, and 25 % from your performance in the laboratory.

Grades in the theory portion will be based on three large examinations (each worth 20 percent of the theory, with no exams dropped) and a comprehensive final examination (worth 40 percent of the theory).  All exams (including the final exam) are traditional problem-solving exams, in which all work must be shown.  Students must work independently on examinations, without the use of formula sheets, texts, notes, or other aids (except for a non-programmable calculator).  The last day to withdraw without penalty is the date your second examination is returned to you.

Information concerning the laboratory portion of your grade will be provided on a separate sheet.  You will receive a single grade for this four credit course.

All mobile phones, pagers, and other such devices must be turned completely off before entering class.

     Topic                                         Chapter         Assigned Problems        

     Temperature                            14                   14/1,3,4,5,9,17,19,21,23,28,29,31.

     Gas Laws                                15                  15/1,3,6,9,11,17,19,21,23,31.

     Heat                                       16                  16/9,11,12,15,17,23,25,27.

     Thermodynamics                     17                  17/1,3,11,13,15,19,21,23,25,31,34.

     Coulomb's Law                        18                  18/1,5,7,9,13,19,21,24,26.

     Electric Field                           19A               19/1,3,5,7,11,12,32,33,46.

     Test #1                                   14-17            

     Electric Potential                      19B               19/15,19,20,21,23,25,31,34,36.

     Direct Current Circuits             20                  20/1,5,7,9,19,27,29,31,33,35,47.

     Capacitance                            21                  21/1,7,13,21,23,25,42,43.

     Test #2                                   18-20            

     Magnetic Force                       22A               22/ 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15.

     Magnetic Field                         22B               22/17,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,41,43,45.

     Electromagnetic Induction        23                  23/1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,21,22,23.

     Test #3                                   21-22            

     Alternating Current                  24                  24/1,5,7,9,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,31.

     Geometric Optics                     26-27             26/1,3; 27/1,3,5,7,13,15,21,23,25,27.

     Physical Optics                        28                  28/1,3,43,45.

     Final Examination                     All                

Note: Dr. Makarowitz’ e-mail address is lloyd.makarowitz@farmingdale.edu.