Achievers University, Owo

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Department of Geological Sciences/Physics Unit

Course Title: General Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism)

Course code: PHY102
Credit Units: 2
Lecturers: Dr. O.E. Olubi, Mr. O.B. Daramola, Mr. S. D. Adeyeye
Course coordinator: Dr. O.E. Olubi
Phone: 08038613551
Email: daramola2013up@gmail.com
Class Hours: Thursday, 10 am – 12 Noon
Office hours: M, T, W, Th (12.00-2.00 pm)
Online hours: M, T, W, Th, F, Su

COURSE DESCRIPTION
General Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism) is a foundational 2-unit course designed to delve into the
fundamental principles governing electricity and magnetism. Over the span of 12 weeks, students will embark on a
comprehensive journey exploring the intricate interplay between electric and magnetic phenomena. Through a
combination of theoretical insights, mathematical analyses, and practical applications, students will develop a
robust understanding of electromagnetism and its significance in modern physics and engineering.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, students should be able to

1. Describe the nature of electric charge and its properties, elucidating concepts such as Coulomb's law, electric
field, and potential.
2. Calculate electrostatic properties using mathematical frameworks including Gauss’s law, enabling the
determination of electric field and potential in various scenarios.
3. Explain the behavior of magnetic fields for both static and moving charges, employing Biot-Savart and
Ampère’s laws to analyze magnetic properties.
4. Explore electromagnetic induction principles, including Faraday and Lenz’s laws, and apply them to
practical scenarios such as transformers.
5. Examine the profound implications of Maxwell's equations, integrating them into the broader framework of
electromagnetism.
6. Evaluate direct current (DC) circuits to determine electrical parameters and analyze alternating current (AC)
circuits, discerning the behavior of resistors, capacitors, and inductors.

RESOURCES
A. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
1. David Halliday, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker (2013). Fundamentals of Physics (10th ed.). Wiley.

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 2. Frederick J. Bueche and Eugene Hecht (1997) College Physics (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
3. Young, H.D., & Freedman, R.A. (2019). University Physics with Modern Physics (15th ed.). Pearson.
4. Serway, R.A., & Jewett, J.W. (2018). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics (10th
ed.). Cengage Learning.
B. COURSE NOTES:
C. VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/nhPrnpIiv_A?list=PLPyapQSxH6mbGfGEK7fq0t02Cg-wT16y_
https://youtu.be/XoVW7CRR5JY
https://youtu.be/ru032Mfsfig
https://youtu.be/wmaobOy8r6I

D. COURSE SCHEDULE

LEARNING
DATE TOPIC RESOURCES ASSESSMENT/DELIVERABLES
OBJECTIVES
Week 1, Forces in At the end of this module, learners Textbook: Quiz on Coulomb’s Law & forces
Module 1 Nature; will be able to:
Physics for Scientists & Engineers,
Electrostatics
Ch. 21, pp. 583-600
1. Explain fundamental forces in YouTube: Electrostatics
nature.

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 LEARNING
DATE TOPIC RESOURCES ASSESSMENT/DELIVERABLES
OBJECTIVES
2. Describe Coulomb’s law and
electrostatic forces.
3. Apply principles of
electrostatics to real-world
scenarios.
At the end of this module, learners
will be able to:
1. Define electric field and Textbook: Fundamentals of Physics,
Week 2, Electric Field electric potential. Ch. 23, pp. 621-640
Module 2 and Potential
Problem-solving exercises
2. Calculate electric potential in YouTube: Electric Field & Potential
different configurations.
3. Analyze equipotential surfaces.
At the end of this module, learners
will be able to:
1. Explain capacitance and its Textbook: University Physics, Ch.
Week 3, Capacitance; dependence on geometry. 2. Solve 24, pp. 660-678
Module 3 Electric Dipoles problems on parallel plate
Quiz on capacitors & dipoles
capacitors. YouTube: Capacitors & Dipoles

3. Analyze dipoles in electric

fields.

Week 4, DC Circuits At the end of this module, learners Textbook: Principles of Physics, Ch. Circuit analysis assignment
Module 4 will be able to: 25, pp. 690-715
1. Identify elements of a DC

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 LEARNING
DATE TOPIC RESOURCES ASSESSMENT/DELIVERABLES
OBJECTIVES
circuit.
2. Apply Kirchhoff’s laws to
circuit analysis. YouTube: DC Circuits
3. Solve problems on resistors and
power dissipation.
At the end of this module, learners
will be able to:
Textbook: University Physics, Ch.
Week 5, Magnetic Fields; 1. Define magnetic fields and 27, pp. 742-765
Module 5 Lorentz Force magnetic forces. 2. Apply Lorentz
Quiz on Lorentz force
force equations. 3. Investigate YouTube: Lorentz Force
motion of charged particles in
fields.
At the end of this module, learners
will be able to:
1. Explain Biot-Savart law and its
applications. Textbook: Fundamentals of Physics,
Week 6, Biot-Savart and Ch. 28, pp. 770-790
Module 6 Ampère’s Laws 2. Apply Ampère’s law to
Class works and examples
symmetrical currents. YouTube: Biot-Savart & Ampère

3. Compare the two laws in

magnetostatics.

Week 7, Dielectrics; At the end of this module, learners Textbook: Physics for Scientists & Problem-solving exercises
Module 7 Energy in will be able to: Engineers, Ch. 29, pp. 800-820
Magnetic Fields 1. Explain the behavior of YouTube: Dielectrics

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 LEARNING
DATE TOPIC RESOURCES ASSESSMENT/DELIVERABLES
OBJECTIVES
dielectrics in electric fields. 2.
Calculate stored energy in
magnetic fields.
3. Analyze capacitor-dielectric
interactions.
At the end of this module, learners
will be able to:
1. Define Faraday’s and Lenz’s Textbook: University Physics, Ch.
laws. 30, pp. 825-850
Week 8, Electromagnetic
Module 8 Induction
Quiz on induction laws
2. Solve problems on induced YouTube: Electromagnetic
emf. Induction
3. Discuss applications in real-
world technology.
At the end of this module, learners
will be able to:
1. Explain the working of Textbook: Fundamentals of Physics,
Transformers;
Week 9, transformers. Ch. 31, pp. 860-880
Module 9
Maxwell's Presentation on applications
Equations 2. Interpret Maxwell’s equations. YouTube: Transformers & Maxwell
3. Relate Maxwell’s equations to
electromagnetism.

Week 10, Electromagnetic At the end of this module, learners Textbook: Principles of Physics, Ch. Problem-solving exercises
Module 10 Waves will be able to: 32, pp. 890-910

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 LEARNING
DATE TOPIC RESOURCES ASSESSMENT/DELIVERABLES
OBJECTIVES
1. Describe wave propagation in
different media.
2. Derive wave equations from YouTube: Electromagnetic Waves
Maxwell’s equations. 3. Analyze
electromagnetic wave spectra.
At the end of this module, learners
will be able to:
1. Explain the behavior of AC
circuits with inductors and Textbook: University Physics, Ch.
AC Circuits:
Week 11, capacitors. 33, pp. 920-940
Module 11
Inductors, Quiz on AC circuits
Capacitors 2. Derive equations for reactance YouTube: AC Circuits
and impedance.
3. Solve resonance problems in
RLC circuits.
At the end of this module, learners
will be able to:
1. Analyze AC circuits with
resistors. Textbook: Fundamentals of Physics,
Week 12, AC Circuits: Ch. 34, pp. 950-970
Module 12 Resistors
Final project & assessment
2. Calculate power dissipation in
AC systems. YouTube: AC Resistors

3. Compare DC and AC resistive

circuits.

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COURSE INSTRUCTORS, ASSIGNED SESSIONS & CONTACT (Course with multiple instructors)
Instructor Sessions Contact
Dr. O.E. Olubi Week 5 – 7 07061989449, omodele.olubi@achievers.edu.ng
Mr. O.B. Daramola Week 1 – 4 08038613551, daramola2013up@gmail.com
Mr. S. D. Adeyeye Week 8 – 12 07061086089, sijudavy@gmail.com

COURSE EVALUATION
Criteria Assigned Description Week/Module
Points
Class Attendance 5 Regular attendance and participation in class discussions Throughout
and activities
Mid Semester Test 20 Assessment in the mid semester Mid Semester
Quizzes/ 15 Assess understanding of weekly topics and concepts Weeks 1-11
Assignment through short quizzes
Final Exam 60 Comprehensive examination covering all course topics and Week 12
concepts
Total 100 Total points available for evaluation

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Each evaluation method contributes to the overall assessment of the students' mastery of the learning objectives.
The assigned points for each criterion reflect their relative importance in assessing student performance.
Additionally, the earned points are multiplied by a weight to reflect their contribution to the final grade. The final
exam carries the highest weight as it assesses overall understanding of the course material.
GRADING SCALE
A= 70-100%
B = 60-69%
C = 50-59%
D =44-49%
F = <45%

STUDENT PARTICIPATION
a. Participation Policy: All students are expected to be promptly available for classes at the
appropriate times. Any case of absenteeism should be reported duly to the lecturers in charge before
the classes. Students with emergency cases will be considered only with the presentation of a valid
document or health report stating cause of absenteeism.
b. Course Etiquette: All participating students are expected to relate with courtesy when dealing with
instructors and fellow students. Improper dressing by students will not be entertained. All questions
should be respectfully directed to the lecturer in charge.
c. Discussion Board Standards:

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 d. Course Requirements: Attendance at classes is compulsory. In the case of any missed tests or
assignments, concerned students should reach out to the lecturers in charge.
Include the following required statements in each course syllabus.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
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DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
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STUDENT TECHNICAL ASSISSTANCE

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