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SPRING 2008 INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS
Physics 152 (Section 4) MWF 9-9:50 Dr. S. Raj Chaudhury
Lecture: GOSN 110 schaudhury@cnu.edu
Office: GOSN 112A (757) 594-8857
Office Hours: M W 10-11:30; T Th: by appt http://www.pcs.cnu.edu/~raj/
Text: Physics, James S. Walker, Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition
Goals:
* To learn the fundamental principles and theories of wave mechanics, optics, electromagnetism, and modern physics.
* To apply these fundamental principles and theories to solve problems.
* To gain a broad understanding and appreciation of the intellectual activity that characterizes the history of physics.
Physics Topics: Electromagnetism; Light and Optics, Modern Physics (Relativity, Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics).
Homework: Assignments will be given on Friday, and in most cases are due 7 days later (Friday of the following week). Homework will not be turned in, but will instead be submitted via the WebAssign web portal. (http://www.webassign.net/) Purchase access card at the bookstore or online.
TO RECEIVE HOMEWORK CREDIT, YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS VIA THE WEBASSIGN PORTAL.
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory, and will be recorded at the beginning of each class. If you miss more than three classes in the semester, for ANY REASON, you will not be allowed to take the final exam, and will receive a failing grade in the course. We shall be regularly using a Classroom Response System in class to generate discussion and administer quizzes.
Exams: Three hourly exams and a comprehensive final. See schedule below.
Grading:
Homework 20%
3 Tests 45% (15%x 3)
Classwork 10% (including 5+ quizzes)
Final exam 25%
Homework is due by MIDNIGHT on the due date. If you do not complete the web-based assignment by this time, the system will NOT allow you to submit the assignment. Normally, no extensions will be given, except with a valid documented excuse (typically medical reasons or other university sanctioned activities).
If you miss one of the hourly exams because of a valid, documented reason, the grade portion for that exam will be added to your final exam weighting. No make-up exams will be given under any circumstances.
The evaluation of your performance in this course will be based entirely on the regular homework assignments and scheduled exams. There is no possibility to do extra work for extra credit.
Final grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 87-100%; A- = 80-86 %
B+ = 77-79 %; B = 73 –77 %; B- = 70 – 73 %
C + = 67-69%; C = 63 -67 %; C- = 60 – 63 %
D + = 57-59%; D = 53 –57 %; D- = 50 – 53 %: F < 50%
Disability Statement: In order to receive an accommodation, your disability must be on record in the Academic Advising Center (594-8763 – Student Union 3125). Once you have this accommodation letter in hand, please make an appointment to see me, and we can discuss your specific needs.
Honor Code
The CNU honor code states: On my honor, I will maintain the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity and personal responsibility. That means I will not lie, cheat, or steal and as a member of this academic community, I am committed to creating an environment of respect and mutual trust. The Honor Code will be strictly observed. Violation of the honor code may result in dismissal from the University.
Academic Success in this class:
We want you to succeed at CNU; therefore I may notify the Academic Advising Center if you seem to be having problems with this course. Someone may contact you to help you determine what help you need to succeed. You will be sent a copy of the referral form. I invite you to see me at any time that I can be of assistance in helping you with course material.
Schedule
Week Walker HW due Comments
01/21/08 Ch 19
01/28/08 Ch 20 02/01 Quiz on Ch. 19
02/04/08 Ch 21 02/08 Test 1 on Friday, 2/8/08
02/11/08 Ch 21 02/15
02/18/08 Ch 22 02/22 Quiz. On Ch. 21
02/25/08 Ch 22 02/29 Quiz. On Ch. 22
03/04/08 Ch. 23 03/07/ Test 2 on Friday, 3/7/08
03/11/08 SPRING BREAK
03/19/08 Ch 26 03/23
03/26/08 Ch 26 03/30 Quiz on Ch. 26
03/31/08 Ch 27 04/04 Test 3 on Friday 4/4/08
04/07/08 Ch 28 04/11 Quiz on (TBA)
04/14/08 Ch 29-30 04/18
04/21/08 Ch 31 04/25 Quiz on (TBA)
04/28/08 Ch 32 (TBA)
FINAL EXAM