P201. (Dr. Forinash)

Physics P201 (Dr. Forinash)

Last updated 8/13/01

General Information about P201

Instructor: Dr. K. Forinash
Text: Serway and Faughn; College Physics 5th edition
Meeting: 1:00-2:50 T-R Room: CV 106
Lab Manual: Physics 201/202 2001-'02 edition, K. Forinash
Lab Policies.
Feedback page.
Past Exams Page.

In the first semester of general physics we will cover the first three parts of the text with the omission of a few subsections which will be announced later. Homework problems will be suggested and solutions will be on reserve in the library. You are encouraged to work the homework problems and to attempt them before looking at the solutions. The only way to learn physics is to do problems. Tests will consist of problems similar to those assigned as homework or worked as examples in class. You will not pass this course unless you practice solving problems before the test. Attendance at laboratory meetings is required.

Grading

(Check with the instructor about your secret code to obtain your grades.)

Three tests: 45% of your grade.

Hints and information about test one: Chapters 1,2,3
Hints and information about test two: Chapters 4,5,6,7,8
Hints and information about test three: Chapters 9,10,11,12,13
Past Exams Page.
Note: Some sections will be omitted; look on the Hint and Information page to find out which sections (or come to class!).
Your test grades.

Weekly quiz: 15% of your grade.

One is not counted; no make-ups
Quiz hints.
Your quiz grades.

Group problems: 10% of your grade.

Problems are worked in class.
List of problems we have worked so far.
Your group problem grades.

Lab reports: 15% of your grade.

20% off for lateness
Lab policies
Your lab grades.
Don't forget to do the Math Review (counts as one lab grade).

Comprehensive departmental final: 15% of your grade.

Hints and information about the final: Chapters 1 through 13
Your grade on the final.

Physics at IUS: http://physics.ius.edu/
Contact Dr. K. Forinash, for comments/suggestions/corrections