PHYS460 Fall 2008

 

 

 

Grading Policy:

Exam 1 20%

Exam 2 20%

Final Exam 20%

Homework (drop the lowest homework score) 40%

 

Materials Needed:

1. Text Book: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed., by David J. Griffiths (Prentice Hall, 2005).

Mathematical Handbook: there are a number of available handbooks. Please check with me and I can let you know if your handbook will suffice.

 

Homework and in class Presentation:

Homework for each chapter will be due before the Exam. You are encouraged to discuss and work on problems with your colleagues or me. I have a solution manual in my office and the text has a solution manual easily accessibly.

 

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

My homepage is http://phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/qualls and it also has some nice links and a review of my research here at SSU.

 

Professor^,s Information

Dr. Jeremy Qualls Ph.D.: 1999 Florida State University

Office: Darwin 300K Research Lab: Darwin 303

Phone: 664-2256 Lab Phone: 664-3448

Email: quallsj@sonoma.edu

Research Interest: Material Science, High Magnetic fields, Low Temperature Physics

OFFICE HOURS: Monday 10:00-11:00 am

Tuesday 2:30-3:30 pm

Thursday 10:00-11:00 am

Below is my current tentative schedule this semester. I have an open door policy regarding office hours. If I am around please feel free to ask questions regarding the course or research at SSU.

 

Tentative Fall 2008 Schedule for Dr. Qualls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is recommended to maintain homework in bound notebook and refer to other quantum text for deeper appreciation of the topic.

 

Nice Links for Modern and Quantum Physics from Dr. Tenn

http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/tenn/ModernPhysicsLinks.html

 

 

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)