Physics 125, Fall 2004
ANNOUNCEMENTS last updated: 09/29/2004
Introduction
Welcome to the home page for Physics 125! This and subsequent
pages have been constructed to help you better understand the course
and its requirement, and to better communicate important information
(schedules, office hours, announcements, etc) to you.
In these pages, you will find information regarding:
LECTURES,
HOMEWORK
and solutions),
the course
SCHEDULE,
CONTACT information,
how to get
HELP, and
interesting physics questions. Buttons for most of these are
provided at the top of each page to make things easier.
We hope that these pages serve you well. If you have any questions
or comments, please feel free to contact. -- Good Luck!
Course Description
This is the first semester of the physics program, designed to
give an introduction to the physical universe from the smallest
(quarks) to the largest (cosmos). This semester concentrates on the
fundamental and experimental natures of physics as applied to the
world around us.
Textbook
Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Lerner
The Elegant Universe by Greene
Discovering the Natural Laws by Rothman
Basic Concepts in Relativity and Early Quantum Theory (optional) by
Resnick and Halliday
Monday, 8:30am - 9:20am
Wednesday, 8:30am - 9:20am
Friday, 8:30am - 9:20am
Homework
See the
homework
page for more information.
Exam #1 -- Wednesday, October 6
Exam #2 -- ~ Friday, November 12
Final Exam -- Tuesday, December 14th, 2:00-4:00pm
These times, dates, and coverages are still tentative. Please
note that except for excused medical absences, THERE WILL
BE NO MAKE UP EXAMINATIONS! ANY EXAMS THAT YOU MISS WILL BE
GRADED AS A ZERO.
(Advice re: Exams)
Grades
30% of total grade from two exams (2 x 15% each)
20% of total grade from Final Exam
15% of total grade from Course Project
15% of final grade from three papers (3 x 5% each)
10% of final grade from Laboratories
10% of final grade from On-line exercises, Class Participation, and Homework
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100% Total
Please note that This class will not be graded on a curve.
Lecturer
Dr. Steven D. Doty
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Denison University
Olin 109
OH: MWF 8:00-8:30am ; T 1:30 - 2:30 pm
If you have any questions, or comments, please e-mail them to me at
doty@cc.denison.edu. Thanks!