PHYSIC-221 - Electricity/Magnetism - Ola Nusierat
| Course: | Electricity/Magnetism |
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| Professor: | Ola Nusierat |
| Email: | Ola.nusierat@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Most of the course will be done on Canvas. All lectures and labs will be provided in Modules of Canvas. For each chapter, there will be prerecorded lecture videos along. There will be also information available on what videos to watch, what activities can be performed at home, and/or what lab simulations needed to be downloaded to perform the lab.
Homework and Quizzes will be done on MasteringPhysics.
The scheduled class times will be used for reviewing the required material, problem solving, part of the group work, office hours and exams. The live meetings will be done using Zoom. Attending this scheduled meeting is mandatory. You can ask questions about something you didn't understand in the lecture video, or if you need help with homework or lab assignments.
Course Description
Calculus-based introduction to classical electricity and magnetism, including such topics as, electric charge and electric fields, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance, current, resistance, and circuits, magnetic fields, and fields due to currents, induction, and inductance, the magnetism of matter, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic oscillations.
What to Expect in this Course
Students need Mastering Physics account.
Students are expected to work in groups to discuss the Worksheet and the Lab activity.
Students are expected to watch a weekly videos and take notes.
Types of Assessments
Three tests, Quizzes and Homework that can be taken using MasteringPhysics. Group Worksheets.
Textbook Information
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with MasteringPhysics 4th ed. The loose-leaf packaged option is the cheapest. An ebook of the text can also be purchased through MasteringPhysics, as an alternative format. Required: Purchase of MasteringPhysics
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
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Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
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Online Counseling
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Management of Stress and Mental Health
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Veterans Resource Center
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Library
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Last updated: 06/15/2021 Sub#: 280