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Welcome to the second semester of calculus based physics. This class is a fun and very informative class. However to get the most out of this class and to do well on the exams it requires that you master the homework and read your text. The primary objectives are to develop your critical thinking and problem solving skills while expanding your understanding of the natural world in which we live. The course includes the use of Wiley Plus, WebCT and Excel. Grading Policy: Exam 1: 20% Exam 2: 20% Quizzes (drop the lowest quizzes): 20% Homework (drop the lowest score): 20% Final Exam: 20% Homework: Homework will be posted through Wiley Plus with deadlines provided for each assignment. You are encouraged to discuss and work on problems with your colleagues or me. Note: during the exams and quizzes you will not be allowed to collaborate. Please go to the URL listed and self register into the course. http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls43780/ Exams and Quizzes: You are allowed to develop and use your own formula sheets. The formula sheet should not have problems worked out or text excerpts. Information and Announcements I will maintain a WebCT website for this course for announcements and other resources. My homepage is http://phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/qualls 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 Materials Needed: Text Book: Halliday, Resnick & Walker / Fundamentals of Physics / 7th edition / Volumes 1 and 2 including Wiley PLUS (Chapters 16-17 and 21-36) Calculator and Webacess also needed. It is recommended to maintain homework in bound notebook. 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)
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PHYS 214: Introduction to Physics II Dr. Jeremy Qualls Course Description: Lecture, 4 hours. The continuation of PHYS 114. Electrostatics, quasistatic fields and currents, magnetostatics; electromagnetic induction; waves; physical and geometric optics. Prerequisites: PHYS 114; previous or concurrent enrollment in MATH 211. WebCT Class meeting time: 11:00-11:50 am M,W,F (Dar 38) T (Salz 2014) Learning Objectives: http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/catalog/learningobjectives.doc |
