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Syllabus for Physics 223 Fall 2009
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Meeting times: |
MWThF 8:00-8:50 am in SAM 206 |
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Instructor: Office Hours: Phone: |
SAM 212: M, T 12:20 - 12:50 pm, Th, F 9:00-9:50 am (206) 587-5438 |
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Textbooks: |
Required: |
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Prerequisites: |
Phys 222 and Math 153 with 2.0 or better |
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Course Objectives: |
I hope that after taking this class you will have a better idea of what it means to think Physics. The goal is to help you develop your Physics sense (and have fun doing so!). At the end of the class, you should know how to approach a problem dealing with waves or optics and solve it. This means understanding the important physics concepts such as waves, Doppler effect, reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, etc... It also means knowing how to use mathematics in the context of physics (yes this is a calculus based course). |
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Course Content: |
This class covers rotation and the basic principles of waves and optics. We will study waves (on a spring, sound waves, EM waves), reflection and refraction, lenses, diffraction, interference, duality wave-particle. I will closely follow the text. We should cover chapters 12, 14, 35, 36, and 20-24. |
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Course Format: |
We will meet four times a week for an interactive lecture. A lecture is not a monologue on the part of the instructor. Read the text before coming to class and ask questions (if not, I will ask you some). There is also a 2 hour lab, during which you will have the opportunity to apply the concepts covered in lecture. |
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Grading: |
3 exams: 65% (the best two scores count for 25% each, the lowest score counts for 15%) |
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Exams: |
There will be 3 exams: Exam dates will be given later in the quarter. There won't be any makeup exams. |
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Homework: |
Homework will be assigned once or twice a week. The problem sets are available on the class web site and should be completed using MasteringPhysics (to register use the class ID: PHYS223F2009). Though you may discuss how to approach a problem with other students in the class (and I encourage you to do so), your final work has to be yours. Your homework must be turned in on time. I won't accept any late homework. |
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Lab: |
We will meet weekly for a 2 hour lab. During this time, we will either go over a tutorial, or conduct an experiment, or both. Due dates for the Write-ups will be posted on the homework page of the class web site. I will give you details about what to turn in for each lab. |
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Attendance: |
Attendance in lecture will not be taken. It is all too common that those who don’t come to lecture on a regular basis will not be able to do well in the course. Although attendance in lecture will not be taken, attendance in lab is required. |
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Special Assistance: |
If you need course accommodations based on a documented disability, or have any emergency medical information about yourself, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. |
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My contract to you! |
If you come to class, do your homework and genuinely try to learn the concepts, I promise you to do my best to make your time as valuable as I can! |