Presents the principles of geometric optics, physical optics, static and dynamic electricity and magnetism, introductory DC and AC circuit theory, relativity, particles and waves, atomic structure, radioactivity and nuclear reactions using trigonometry.
Math 29 (Trigonometry) or Math 31 (Trigonometry with Geometric Foundations) or equivalent.
The following materials are required:
Work that is turned in on time will be graded as follows:
| Percentage | Work | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 15% | Lab grade | Details are found in the lab syllabus |
| 10% | Homework | Due each exam day |
| 50% | Chapter Exams | Four chapter exams |
| 25% | Final Exam | Cumulative and required |
Late homework will receive partial credit. There will be a 25% penalty if the homework is turned in within 24 hours of the exam, and a 50% penalty if the homework is turned in between 24 and 48 hours after the exam. After 48 hours there will be no credit.
Any missed exam will receive a score of zero, unless special approval has been granted by the instructor before the exam. There are no make-up exams. However, your lowest exam percentage can be replaced with your final average exam percentage if it is to your advantage. All exams will be graded and returned within one week at most.
Cheating will not be tolerated. If you are caught cheating on an exam you will receive a '0'. Repeated cheating may lead to further action.
Copying of homework is discouraged, since that will bring your exam grades down. Study groups are encouraged, as long as copying does not occur.
Exams will take one hour. A few problems may be true-false or multiple choice, but the vast majority will be problems that require several steps, and offer the possibility of partial credit even if the final answer is incorrect.
Each student may bring one page of notes (both sides) into each exam. There will be no sharing of notes during the exam.
A calculator will be required for each exam. The instructor is under no obligation to provide a calculator for any student.
Exams will primarily focus on the homework material, and also on the material covered in class.
The list of assigned homework problems will be made available for the upcoming chapters at the start of the semester, and just after each exam, at homework schedule.
For each hour of class, the student is expected to spend two hours studying, reviewing, and working on homework problems.
Homework assignments are due on exam day, although they may be turned in earlier with no penalty. Each problem must be clearly numbered, work must be shown, and the answer must be boxed if appropriate, for full credit.
Seeking help from fellow students, tutors and/or the instructor is encouraged.
The instructor may put selected homework solutions online before an exam, if students seem to be having problems with some homework problems. These homework problems must still be included in the homework assignments. These solutions will be available at homework schedule.
There is no point penalty for missing a lecture. However, the lectures prepare the student for the homework problems, which in turn prepare the student for the exams. Missed lectures put the student in serious risk of performing badly in the exams.
Missed lab classes do not affect the lecture grade directly, but might affect the lab grade.
During the first two weeks, only registered students, and students who intend to register for the class, may attend the lab classes. Guests are not allowed to attend the lab class unless properly authorized. See the instructor, at least one day in advance, for authorization. Note takers and seeing eye dogs for students with disabilities are encouraged to attend, and are automatically authorized. Children under the age of 18 cannot be authorized to visit.
Students who interfere with class will not be allowed to attend.
Academic Accomodations: Students with disabilities have the right to request reasonable adjustments in the classroom.
Contact the instructor promptly if you have a disability that might interfere with your progress in this class.
There are a variety of resources available for help outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to use whichever resources they find helpful. In no particular order, the resources are:
Although every effort will be made to adhere to the statements on this page, the instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary.