Physics 9B - Section 3 : Fall 1998 : Tu/Th 3:10 - 4:30
Dr. Jack Osborne
537 Phys/Geo
530-752-5786
web: http://altair.ucdavis.edu/~jho/phys9b.html
email:jho@ucdnpg.ucdavis.edu
RESOURCES: The text for the course is Physics (3rd Ed.) by Paul Tipler. This text and the lecture notes are the primary sources for the course. Other texts are available on reserve at Shields Library.
HOMEWORK AND QUIZZES: Assigned homework problems are listed near the end of this syllabus. The homework will not be collected. Instead, there will be a closed-book, closed-note of 10 to 15 minute duration at the end of the lecture when the homework is due. The quizzes will consist of a problem similar enough to the homework that they can easily be solved by a student who has successfully completed the homework. Though calculators will often be required, NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANSWERS WITHOUT WORK SHOWN. Most useful equations and constants will be provided. You will, however, be expected to remember some of the more basic (simple) equations. Problem solutions will be made available AFTER the quiz at Navin's Copy Shop. Each student's lowest quiz score will be dropped. Make-up quizzes will NOT be given (except under circumstances such as prolonged illness). However, arrangements may be made to take a quiz EARLY if necessary.
EXAMS: (Dates are given in the Schedule.) The exams will be closed-book and no notes or formula pages will be allowed. BLUEBOOKS, 8.5x11 (Engineering or Law), are required for midterms; you must bring one on exam days. Most useful equations and constants will be provided. Calculators are allowed, though again, NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANSWERS WITHOUT WORK SHOWN. Arrangements for make-up exams MUST (an exception follows) be made prior to the day of the exam. If I cannot be reached prior to the exam and you are sick, obtain WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION from the health center. Regrades of exams will be accepted within ONE WEEK only of the exam's return. ATTACH A NOTE with your grievance to the exam. DO NOT write on the exam. Regrades should be directed to me, either following class or at my office. The final exam is Saturday December 19, 1:30-3:30pm and will NOT be changed, except in an emergency (an airline reservation is not an emergency), or if you wish to take the final EARLY because you have THREE or more finals on this day (and can furnish PROOF).
LABS: You MUST be enrolled simultaneously in a lab section. If you are not already enrolled in a lab section, you must enroll IN PERSON at the next meeting of a lab section that has space available. FAILURE TO TAKE AND PASS THE LAB RESULTS IN AN ATUMATIC GRADE OF 'F' FOR THE ENTIRE COURSE. Any exception (e.g., use of a prior lab grade) requires Physics Department approval prior to the end of the first week of classes. Lab grades modify your lecture grade to give you your course grade. A HIGH PASS will raise your lecture grade one 'step' and a LOW PASS will lower your lecture grade by one 'step' except for grade 'A' (for high pass) and 'D-' (for low pass).
DISCUSSION: This is your opportunity to ask questions,
build your confidence, and LEARN through participation, in an
atmosphere more intimate than the lecture hall. Among the activities:
group problem-solving, returning and discussing quizzes, and discussion of
topics in the text. Discussion attendence is MANDATORY. A poor
attendence record may lower your grade a 'step', i.e. B- to C+,
C+ to C, etc.
GRADING: Quizzes will count for 20% of your grade. Each of the two midterms will count for 20%. The final exam will be comprehensive and will count for 40% of the total. The class will be graded on a curve. However, no firm letter grade will be given for any exam or quiz. For exams, the mean and standard deviation (spread) will be given, as well as a ROUGH breakdown of letter grades. Documented cases of cheating will, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, be referred to Judicial Affairs.
ASSISTANCE: Ro 158 will be open from approximately 12 or 1 pm until 5 pm weekdays, staffed at various times by the Physics 9B instructors, discussion leaders, and lab TA's. A definite schedule will be posted outside Ro 158 as soon as possible. Besides simply being a place to work, this resource is meant to provide an opportunity to discuss the material and problems with other 9B students, to become acquainted with other members of the Physics Department, to discuss difficulties in the course, to investigate a possible major in Physics, and to obtain help with assignments. In particular, I will be there Mondays from 3 to 4 pm and Tuesdays from 1 to 2 pm. (Note: Many of those in this room will be unfamiliar with your homework assignment, and will be disinclined to simply show you how to obtain answers.) I heartily encourage you to attend if you are having difficulty solving the problems. My office is often open for drop-in consultations for adminsitrative and academic help (but not for homework!!) I am also available by appointment. One of the best times to talk to me is immediately after class, either in front of the lecture hall or at my office. One of the worst times to attempt to discuss anything with me is immediately before class as I will be preoccupied with preparing for class. Finally, your discussion leader will hold regular office hours. These should be announced at the first discussion meeting.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Ch 15: 4,30,31,32,35,39,40,41,49,52,53,55,56,61 Ch 16: 10,11,35,36,38,46,48,50,54,57,60,65,67 Ch 17: 12,31,33,39,43,46,49,50,52,53,58,59 Ch 13: 4, 7,12,19,23,25,30,39,42,44,49,54,56,58,61,64,68,69 Ch 14: 7,17,27,45,50,54,63,73,78,84 Ch 30: 10,16,22,23,30,47,54 Ch 31: 4, 6,10,21,28,41,48,54,60,66,69 Ch 32: 26,36,40 Ch 33: 1, 7, 8, 9,12,15,19,24,29,37,38,44,47,51,52,57,60,64,67,71 Ch 11: 24,27,29,32,34,35,39,41,51,52,56,64
SCHEDULE: (tentative)
Tuesday, Oct 13 Quiz #1 Ch 15 Tuesday, Oct 20 Quiz #2 Ch 16 Tuesday, Oct 27 Midterm #1 Ch 15-17 Tuesday, Nov 10 Quiz #3 Ch 13 Tuesday, Nov 17 Quiz #4 Ch 14,30 Tuesday, Nov 24 Midterm #2 Ch 13-14,30-32 Thursday, Nov 26 No class - Thanksgiving Tuesday, Dec 8 Quiz #5 Ch 33 Saturday, Dec 19 Final Ch 11,13-17,30-33