"College should provide an eduation which teaches one to think and to solve problems,
to write and speak effectively, to work with people, and to gain a broad view of the world." -- L. Pope
This Course is being taught in a special way: the Team Physics idea
is described
here.
Monday 1:00 - 2:00 my office (76-3114)
Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00 my office (76-3114)
Thursday 11:00 -12:00 my office (76-3114)
Friday 2:00 - 3:00 my office (76-3114)
These are my default office hours, but I am actually available in
my office much of the time. If these times do not fit your schedule,
you may speak to me after class or
call or email to make an appointment at another time, or if you happen to
be in the Carlson Building, drop by and knock on my door.
Grading
There are several components to the final score in this course.
Course grades are based on a total of 100 percent.
At the end of the course, I shall calculate the total score
for each student.
Based on the overall distribution of scores in the class,
I may use the traditional means of assigning letter grades to
scores ("A" for greater than 90%, "B" for 80% to 90%, etc.);
or I may slide the grade boundaries downward
to some degree.
Makeup tests will not be given. You will be allowed to substitute your final exam
score for a missed test.
The 3 one hour tests will be given on Friday 4:00pm of weeks 4, 7, 9.
Textbook
Fundamentals of Physics, by Halliday, Resnick and Walker, 8th edition
(7th edition is also OK).
You might also look at some material describing measurements
and calculations based upon them:
You will need a pad of good graph paper for your use in
the workshop. The paper must have 10 squares per inch. The RIT
bookstore sells a good variety, Ampad 10x10 Cross Section Pad,
item #22-026, for $3.95. There are pdf files for graph paper
available in the Student Shares area of your lab computer.
You can also print graph paper
here and
here.
"College should provide an eduation which teaches one to think and to solve problems,
to write and speak effectively, to work with people, and to gain a broad view of the world." -- L. Pope
This Course is being taught in a special way: the Team Physics idea
is described
here.
Monday 1:00 - 2:00 my office (76-3114)
Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00 my office (76-3114)
Thursday 11:00 -12:00 my office (76-3114)
Friday 2:00 - 3:00 my office (76-3114)
These are my default office hours, but I am actually available in
my office much of the time. If these times do not fit your schedule,
you may speak to me after class or
call or email to make an appointment at another time, or if you happen to
be in the Carlson Building, drop by and knock on my door.
Grading
There are several components to the final score in this course.
Course grades are based on a total of 100 percent.
At the end of the course, I shall calculate the total score
for each student.
Based on the overall distribution of scores in the class,
I may use the traditional means of assigning letter grades to
scores ("A" for greater than 90%, "B" for 80% to 90%, etc.);
or I may slide the grade boundaries downward
to some degree.
Makeup tests will not be given. You will be allowed to substitute your final exam
score for a missed test.
The 3 one hour tests will be given on Friday 4:00pm of weeks 4, 7, 9.
Textbook
Fundamentals of Physics, by Halliday, Resnick and Walker, 8th edition
(7th edition is also OK).
You might also look at some material describing measurements
and calculations based upon them:
You will need a pad of good graph paper for your use in
the workshop. The paper must have 10 squares per inch. The RIT
bookstore sells a good variety, Ampad 10x10 Cross Section Pad,
item #22-026, for $3.95. There are pdf files for graph paper
available in the Student Shares area of your lab computer.
You can also print graph paper
here and
here.
"College should provide an eduation which teaches one to think and to solve problems,
to write and speak effectively, to work with people, and to gain a broad view of the world." -- L. Pope
This Course is being taught in a special way: the Team Physics idea
is described
here.
Monday 1:00 - 2:00 my office (76-3114)
Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00 my office (76-3114)
Thursday 11:00 -12:00 my office (76-3114)
Friday 2:00 - 3:00 my office (76-3114)
These are my default office hours, but I am actually available in
my office much of the time. If these times do not fit your schedule,
you may speak to me after class or
call or email to make an appointment at another time, or if you happen to
be in the Carlson Building, drop by and knock on my door.
Grading
There are several components to the final score in this course.
Course grades are based on a total of 100 percent.
At the end of the course, I shall calculate the total score
for each student.
Based on the overall distribution of scores in the class,
I may use the traditional means of assigning letter grades to
scores ("A" for greater than 90%, "B" for 80% to 90%, etc.);
or I may slide the grade boundaries downward
to some degree.
Makeup tests will not be given. You will be allowed to substitute your final exam
score for a missed test.
The 3 one hour tests will be given on Friday 4:00pm of weeks 4, 7, 9.
Textbook
Fundamentals of Physics, by Halliday, Resnick and Walker, 8th edition
(7th edition is also OK).
You might also look at some material describing measurements
and calculations based upon them:
You will need a pad of good graph paper for your use in
the workshop. The paper must have 10 squares per inch. The RIT
bookstore sells a good variety, Ampad 10x10 Cross Section Pad,
item #22-026, for $3.95. There are pdf files for graph paper
available in the Student Shares area of your lab computer.
You can also print graph paper
here and
here.
