Physics 207 - University Physics
Texas A&M University, Fall 2024
Web-page for sections using the University Physics, Vol. 2, 15th edition, by Young & Freedman, published by Pearson.
This course covers the principles and applications of Electricity and
Magnetism. For most students this is a follow-up to the Physics
206 course on Mechanics.
The course requirements, common exams, and grading for all of these sections are
generally the same, with some additions for the Honors sections,
but consult the syllabus for your instructor for
contact information and schedule details for your lecture. We
will post updates on this page as the course proceeds, and additional
information will also be included in in-class
announcements -- you are also responsible for this information!
Section # | Instructor | Lecture Days | Lecture Times | Room # |
---|---|---|---|---|
207-210 | Dr. Mike Youngs | MWF | 10:20-11:10 | 205 |
555-559 | Dr. Mike Youngs | TR | 11:10-12:25 | 205 |
561-565 | Dr. Larry May | TR | 8:00-9:15 | 205 |
567-571 | Dr. Ali Kaya | MW | 4:10-5:25 | 205 |
573-577 | Dr. Mike Youngs | MWF | 8:00-8:50 | 205 |
579-583 | Dr. Ali Kaya | MW | 5:45-7:00 | 205 |
585-589 | Dr. Olga Kocharovskaya | TR | 12:45-2:00 | 205 |
General Requirements:
Course PRE-REQUISITES are either PHYS 218 or 206 and either MATH 152 or 172.
The textbook and all other components are integrated with the MyLab & Mastering system. Registration is done using your NetID via Canvas. Step-by-step instructions to sign up for MyLab & Mastering are given here
Exams
We expect that
all of the common evening exams will be conducted in-person. There are 3 midterms
throughout the semester and a
comprehensive exam that will take place at the end of the term. These are the
evening times that were included when you registered for the course.
The material discussed in the
prelectures, together with the homework, recitation and concept quiz problems, essentially defines
the scope of the exams. Formula sheets to be used in the exams will be
posted here before the exams, and the common exam rooms will be announced
as the semester proceeds.
The exam dates, times and chapters for the Fall 2024 semester are:
Midterm 1 - Chapters 21-23: Monday September 23 from 7:30-9:30 pm
Midterm 2 - Chapters 24-26: Monday October 14 from 7:30-9:30 pm
Midterm 3 - Chapters 27-30: Monday November 11 from 7:30-9:30 pm
Comprehensive - Chapters 21-30 and 32: Monday November 25 from 7:30-9:30 pm
(Chapter 31 will NOT be tested on the comprehensive)
Formula sheets:
Previous Exams:
Homework Problems and Recitations
Cooperative work and discussions of the homework are ok,
but it is important that you solve the problems individually, as an
essential part of understanding the material for the exams. Questions can be addressed
to your course or recitation instructors, who will be happy to help you (preferably during office hours).
RECITATION attendance is also a course requirement (this is the 80-minute
session that is part of your class schedule). Your recitation grade will be determined by your TA based on
your participation, preparedness, and active contributions in the recitation sessions. Rough Chapter Schedule
Each lecture/instructor will move at a slightly different pace, however in general they should
follow the rough schedule at the link below. This chart
contains dates when we expect that students will have read each chapter, completed the prelecture,
and suggested dates for when the homework should be completed for each chapter. These dates are
provided to give students some guidance so that they do not fall behind in this course. Strategy and FAQ
This course brings together physics and math concepts in
ways that you may not be familiar with. You can succeed, but to do so
you will certainly need to spend enough time to keep up with the material.
To do this, you will need to participate in all the course requirements,
and carefully think through and solve the Recitation problems and weekly HW
(being able to work these problems on your own is the
best indicator that you are prepared for exams). It can be difficult to
catch up after falling behind, so
if you need help, please contact your lecturer or the TA in your recitation
section as soon as possible. We are here to help you succeed.
Click here for recitation grading expectations.
Click here for the recitation schedule..
Click here to see the schedule.
Instructors often get asked "What can I do to be successful in this course?"
or "How do I do better in this course?" Unfortunately there is no singular
answer for this question. Every student is different. Every student will need
a different amount of time spent with the course. There are a few bulletpoint
approaches that can help many students though and they are the same approaches
to most math, physics, chemistry and engineering courses.