physics 311 for engineers

PHYS202

Physics II for Engineers

Dr. Amr Aboshousha

C5-203L

amr.aboshousha@guc.edu.eg

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Why Physics for Engineers?

„Engineers apply the science of Physics and Mathematics to find

suitable solutions to problems in industry and market, make

improvements to present technology and introduce new technology.

More than ever, Engineers are now required to have deeper

knowledge of relevant sciences for their career.“

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Physics 202 for Engineers

Waves

Thermodynamics

Electricity

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Waves

• Waves are used to carry energy as well as information:

Renewable Energy Resources

Modern Communications

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Thermodynamics

• What is meant by temperature?

• Effect of Heat on Matter.

• Heat and Mechanics

• How efficient are Engines and Air-Conditioners?

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Electricity

• Charge, Electric current, Voltage, Resistance, Electric

Field, electric energy,...etc.

• AC/DC.

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Information

Website

http://physics.guc.edu.eg/courses.html

Text Book

• Serway/Jewett: Physics for Scientists and

Engineers

(6th or 8th edition)

• Lecture slides on the Intranet

(Engineering 2nd Semester)

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How to study? Lectures

Teaching Concepts, Ideas and Rules

Demo experiments.

Self study

Learn Lecture notes, Examples in Text Book.

Solve problems for tutorials

Tutorials

Questions and Problems Solving Techniques

You have to do a lot of practice for the ‘A’ grade!

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Tutorials • A place for practicing, and solving problems not a mini-

lecture repeat.

• Sheets: Topical questions and problems. Bringing the

sheets is a must you may be expelled if you do not have

it.

• Study the topics (book, lecture notes) before the tutorial

Try to answer the questions and problems in the

sheet then revise them in the tutorial.

• Take notes! Model answers will provided later.

• Your work in the tutorial and TA evaluation is very

Important!

• TA has the right to expel the student upon any

disturbance or when not bringing the sheet.

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Office hours

Where: Office C5.203 Left

When: On Sunday 12:30to 15:30 , Monday 14:00 to 16:00

Or upon appointment: send me an Email

amr.aboshousha@guc.edu.eg

• C5.202 (left & right office)

• Out of regular schedule.

• Send email to the TA for appointment

TA Office hours

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Web-Based Assignments WBA

• Biweekly assignments (Web Server)

• 15 % of the course grade.

• Multiple Choice questions (numerical and conceptual).

• Rules and FAQs: on the course website.

• Check your account with your TA.

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Quizzes

• Best 2 out of 3,

• 20 % of the course grade

• Formula sheet prepared by student in one A4 paper for

the quizzes.

• No make-up options under any condition.

• Date of the quiz will be announced one week earlier.

• Foreseen dates: To be announced

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Weights distribution for the course

• Final Exam 40 %

• Midterm: 25 %

• Quizzes 20%

• WBA 15 %

• Formula sheet provided in Midterm and Final Exam only.

• Final Exam will be comprehensive containing conceptual

questions and problems.

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Good Luck in PHYS 202