PHYS202
Physics II for Engineers
Dr. Amr Aboshousha
C5-203L
Group 1 and 3
Welcome to
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Prof. Dr. Reinhard Sigel
C5-203R
Group 2,4 and 5
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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http://physics.guc.edu.eg/courses.html
Dr. Amr Aboshousha PHYS 202 SS 2013
http://physics.guc.edu.eg/courses.html
Dr. Amr Aboshousha PHYS 202 SS 2013
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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
• 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