University Physics II
University Physics II is a calculus-based university introductory electricity and magnetism class developed at the University of Arkansas by John and Gay Stewart with partial support from the PhysTEC program. University Physics II was designed to be presented with two 50 minute lectures and two 50 minute laboratories each week. The class involves careful timing of laboratory with lecture, laboratories designed around hands-on activities, reading material specifically crafted to support conceptual learning while still supporting quantitative skill development, and a careful focus on reliability and cost. Two implementations of University Physics II have seen developed and tested. The first covers a restricted set of topics (less is more) such that all important conceptual, graphical, and quantitative topics can be given support both in lecture and in laboratory. The second implementation includes all topics found in standard introductory textbooks, much greater support for calculus, and all the conceptual support provided in the restricted version.
Restricted Coverage
The Restricted Coverage implementation of class was presented in the form available at UPII Restricted for four semesters. The course excludes from coverage many topics that are presented in traditional introductory text, but often not actually covered by real classes. The coverage was restricted so that all difficult concepts could be coverage to the twice-a-week lecture and receive support in lab.
Full Coverage
The Full Coverage implementation of class was presented in the form available at UPII Full beginning last semester. The course includes all coverage presented in traditional introductory text. Not all covered topics can be supported in lab; the student's have to read. The Full Coverage Version has greatly improved support of the use of calculus in physics, including specific support in the laboratory.
Receiving the Full Course
The links above do not include full course information since quizzes, tests, homework, lectures, and lab solutions cannot be posted on-line since the class is still offered to students. All course materials are available to physics instructors either on a CD or at the PhysTEC web-site. To request the CD, send a request on Departmental letterhead to: Contact Us. To view the materials on-line, request a password from PhysTEC.