Physics 126, Spring 2009
ANNOUNCEMENTS last updated: 18 January 2009
Introduction
Welcome to the home page for Physics 126! 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,
where to find
PODCASTS for the class,
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 a two semester,
calculus-based introduction to the physical universe.
This semester is devoted to the understanding of Newton's laws of motion,
gravity, fluids, and thermodynamics.
Textbook
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 7th Edition
by Serway & Beichner
Introductory Physics: Five Basic Concepts by Doty & Doty
Monday, 9:30am - 10:20am
Wednesday, 9:30am - 10:20am
Thursday, 9:30am - 10:20am
Friday, 9:30am - 10:20am
Homework
See the
homework
page for more information.
Exam #1 -- Friday, February 13
Exam #2 -- Friday, March 13
Exam #3 -- Wednesday, April 29
Final Exam -- Tuesday, May 12th
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
39% of total grade from three exams (3 x 13% each)
23% of total grade from Final Exam
20% of final grade from the Laboratory
7% of final grade from On-line exercises
10% of final grade from Class Participation and Homework
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100% Total
Please note that This class will not be graded on a curve.
Podcasts are available, and required listening, for the course.
There are two podcats for each class session. Before each class,
you should listen to the 'Looking Forward' segment. This is
where I tell you what reading is required for the next day's class,
and ask you to think about certain questions before class. After
each class, there is a segment entitled 'In a Nutshell'. These
are NOT intended to replace the class, but to place the class
discussion in context for your reflection.
Lecturer
Dr. Steven D. Doty
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Denison University
Olin 109
OH: MWRF 8:00-8:30am, R 4:30-5:00pm
If you have any questions, or comments, please e-mail them to me at
doty@denison.edu. Thanks!