P202. (Dr. Forinash)

Physics P202 (Dr. Forinash) Spring '98

Last updated 12/26/97

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General Information about P202

Instructor: Dr. K. Forinash
Text: Serway and Faughn; College Physics 3rd edition
Meeting: 5:40-7:30 T-R Room: PS 106
Laboratory: 7:45-10:30 M or T
Lab Manual: Physics 201/202 K. Forinash

In the second semester of general physics we will cover the last three parts of the text with the omission of several 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 15,16
Hints and information about test two: Chapters 17,18,19,20
Hints and information about test three: Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24 and whatever else we can cover.
Your test grades.

Weekly quiz: 15% of your grade.

One is not counted; no make-ups
Quiz hints!
Archive of past quizzes.
Your quiz grades.

Group problems: 10% of your grade.

Problems are worked in class; may be turned in up to one week late if you miss class.
List of problems assigned so far.
Your group problem grades.

Lab reports: 15% of your grade.

20% off for lateness
More information about the lab.
Hints for Error Analysis.
First computer exercise. (Due: 2/11/98)
Your lab grades.

Comprehensive departmental final: 15% of your grade.

Hints and information about Final: Comprehensive; everything we've covered!
Your grade on the final.

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