PHYS 1502L - Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory 2
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30036,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Snjezana Balaz
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (2007);
M.S. Physics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (2005);
B.S. Physics, Northland College, Ashland, WI (2001)
Associate Professor and Chair
Email: sbalaz@ysu.edu
Office: Ward Beecher Hall 2023
Office Phone: 330 941 7113
Preferred Contact Method: YSU email: sbalaz@ysu.edu
Communication Expectations:
In person , or by email. I expect polite emails.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Balaz or Dr. Snow
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The Physics Lab Manual 2: Experiments to Accompany Physics 1502L/2611L at Youngstown State University | W. Cochran |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 6/30 | Nominal Resistance and the Multimeter | Due 6/30 at 11:59pm: lms_1777384_1 |
| Thu | 7/2 | Coulomb’s Law | Due 7/2 at 11:59pm: lms_1777385_1 |
| Tue | 7/7 | The Electrostatic Balance and the Permittivity of Free Space ε0 | Due 7/7 at 11:59pm: lms_1777386_1 |
| Thu | 7/9 | The Oscilloscope | Due 7/9 at 11:59pm: lms_1777387_1 |
| Tue | 7/14 | Circuits and Circuit Elements | Due 7/14 at 11:59pm: lms_1777388_1 |
| Thu | 7/16 | Resistor and Capacitor Networks | Due 7/16 at 11:59pm: lms_1777389_1 Due 7/17 at 11:59pm: lms_1782155_1 |
| Tue | 7/21 | Moving Charges in Magnetic Fields Determining the Charge to Mass Ratio of the Electron | Due 7/21 at 11:59pm: lms_1777390_1 |
| Thu | 7/23 | The Current Balance | Due 7/23 at 11:59pm: lms_1777391_1 |
| Tue | 7/28 | Reflection and Refraction: The Basics | Due 7/28 at 11:59pm: lms_1777392_1 |
| Thu | 7/30 | Reflection and Refraction: Curved Mirrors, Thin Lenses and Image Formation | Due 7/30 at 11:59pm: lms_1777393_1 |
| Tue | 8/4 | Interference & Diffraction | Due 8/4 at 11:59pm: lms_1777394_1 |
| Thu | 8/6 | Optical Spectra | Due 8/6 at 11:59pm: lms_1777395_1 Due 8/7 at 11:59pm: lms_1782156_1 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.