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cfasano@monm.eduText: Fundamentals of Physics Extended, 8th Edition by Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Opening Comments:
This course is designed to be the second semester entry-level course for studying Physics. Accordingly, I have high expectations. I expect that from you will continue to behave as scientists/engineers. What does this mean? It means that you will work hard at your studies (2-3 hrs for every class hour). It means that you will strive to understand, rather than simply memorize. It means that you will seek help as necessary in a timely fashion. It means that you will demonstrate a dedication to scientific honesty and integrity. And finally, it means that you will show the persistence necessary to be successful as a scientist/engineer.
As you can see, I have very high expectations. I will do my best to help you succeed, and I expect every student to succeed. Please do not wait to come in and see me if you are having trouble. In addition to office hours and appointments, I plan to schedule a regular problem session where attendance is completely voluntary. We will schedule this problem session during the first week of class.
This is a very exciting time. This course may be unlike any other that you have taken so far. By the end of the course, your ability to think clearly and critically will be sharpened, and you will be able work from the beginning of a problem to the solution using just the fundamental principles that we learn.
Grading
| 4 Exams worth 12.5% ea | 50% |
| Homework | 13% |
| Lab | 12% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Attendance:
Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Attending class is essential for you
to succeed in learning Physics. Please contact me as soon as possible if
you know that you must miss a class, or as soon as possible after a missed
class. You may receive a failing grade in the course if you miss class more
than four (4) times without adequate cause.
Exams:
Exam dates will be announced at least one week before each exam. I will distribute
a sample exam before each real exam, and solutions will be placed online.
Missed exams may only be made up if the absence was due to adequate cause.
Homework:
It is imperative that you do the homework assignments to learn the Physics, and most of the problems on the exams will be similar to the homework problems. A new assignment will be given at the end of class roughly once a week and will be due at the beginning of class the following week. There will be homework from approximately 12 chapter. Each assignment that you turn in should have your name and a listing of the chapter and problem numbers in the upper right hand corner of the first page of the assignment. Only one problem from each chapter, chosen at random, will be graded, but solutions for the problems assigned will be placed online. Your lowest two (2) homework scores for the semester will be dropped.
Late Homework: Assignments are due one week from the day that the assignment is made unless you are told otherwise. The goal of the homework is practice and learning the material. If you need an extension on an assignment, email me before or on the due date and I will automatically grant you a two day extension (i.e. Your homework that is due on Monday moves to Wednesday, Wednesday to Friday, Friday to Monday, etc.). You may assume a two day extension if you have emailed, but for longer extensions, we need to have a conversation about why you are getting behind. Often needing a longer extension means that you need some extra help. In general, I will not accept homework that is turned in more than 1 week after the due date unless we have made some prior arrangement.
You may use any means at your disposal to do the homework. You may work together in study groups, see me or other professors, or seek help from other students that have taken the course. However, the work that you turn in must be in your own handwriting.
Final Exam:
The final exam is scheduled for 8:00 AM Saturday May 8. Please make arrangements now to make this time slot available. The final exam is cumulative, and closed book.
Contacting Dr. Fasano:
Office Hours: MWF 9:00-10:00, 11:00-11:45, after lab.
T 8:30-12:00, 2:00-3:30 most weeks
TH At Argonne National Lab most Thursdays
F after Science Seminar
By appointment
Home: 718 E. 2nd Ave.
Monmouth, IL 61462
734-5884
E-mail cfasano@monm.edu
fasano@email.monmsci.net
Feel free to call my home between 8:00AM and 9:00 PM. I will be in my office most days until at least 5:00 PM. You may also leave messages with the Physics secretary.
Tentative Outline:
Chapters 21, 22, 23 Exam 1
Chapters 24, 25, 26, Exam 2
Chapters 27, 28, 29, Exam 3
Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 19*, 20* Exam 4
*Wishful thinking....
Important Dates:
Final Exam 8:00AM Saturday, May 8, 2010
Spring Break End of day, Friday, March 5, 2010
Classes resume Monday March 15, 2010
Last Day to drop a January 20, 2010
course without a fee.
Last day to drop a March 26, 2010
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