PHYS116

 

Welcome to the Lab. In this class you will obtain hands on experience and work on a number of experiments to enhance your understanding of the natural world and course material from PHYS 114.

 

Grading Policy:

13 Experiments (will drop the lowest experiment score) 80%

Final practical 20%

 

Here is the Link for a Detailed Grading Scheme for Labs

 

Here is the Link for Lab Schedule and Lab Handouts

 

Homework:

Homework will consist of doing pre-lab, calculation, and lab write up for each experiment.

 

Final Practical Exam

This practical exam involves solving a number of unknown parameters based on equipment provided. Skills developed during the semester will prepare students for this exercise.

 

Information and Announcements

I will maintain a WebCT website for this course for announcements and other resources.

 

Professor Information

Dr. Jeremy Qualls

Ph.D.: 1999 Florida State University

Office: Darwin 300K

Phone: 664-2256

Email: quallsj@sonoma.edu

Office Hours: M-F 10:00-11:00 am

Website: http://phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/qualls

 

Materials Needed:

Text Book: Lab Experiments downloaded and printed from

http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/qualls/2007/PHYS116schedule

 

It is recommended to maintain completed experiments.

 

University Policies

There are important University policies that you should be aware of, such as the add/drop policy; cheating and plagiarism policy, grade appeal procedures; accommodations for students with disabilities and the diversity vision statement. (Go to this URL to find them: http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/studentinfo.shtml)

 

Disability: If you have a disability and need special consideration, please contact the Office of Disabled Student Services ( DSS ). Located in Salazar Hall, Room 1049, Phone 664-2677.