PHYS214

 

 

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 requires the use of Wiley Plus and extensive use of trigonometry and calculus methods.

 

Grading Policy:

Exam 1 20%

Exam 2 20%

Final Exam (exam 3) 20%

Quizzes (drop the lowest quiz) 20%

Homework (drop the lowest homework score) 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 and me. Note: during the exams and quizzes you will not be allowed to collaborate.

Please self register into the WileyPlus course.

 

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. During the exams extra credit will be given to those not using formula sheets.

 

Information and Announcements

I will maintain the Wiley plus course website for announcements and for posting materials.

My homepage is http://phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/qualls

 

Professor’s Information

Dr. Jeremy Qualls

Office: Darwin 300K

Phone: 664-2256

Email: quallsj@sonoma.edu

Ph.D.: 1999Florida State University

 

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 Web access 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)

 

 

Topic	Date
INTRO	January 28
Chapter 16	January 29, 30: February 1
Chapter 17	February 4, 5, 6, 8
Quiz	February 8
Chapter 21	February 11, 12, 13,
Chapter 22	February 15, 19, 20, 22,
Quiz	February 22
Chapter 23	February 25, 26, 27
Chapter 24	March 3, 4, 5
Exam 1	March 7
Chapter 25	March 10, 11, 12
Chapter 26	March 14, 17, 18
Chapter 27	March 19, 21 April 1, 2
Quiz	April 2
Chapter 28	April 4, 7, 8
Chapter 29	April 9, 11,14
Chapter 30	April 15, 16, 18
Exam 2	April 21
Chapter 31	April 22, 23, 25
Chapter 32	April 28, 29, 30
Quiz	April 30
Chapter 33	May 2, 5, 6
Chapter 34	May 7, 9, 12
Chapter 35	May 13, 14, 16
Final Exam	May 19th 11:am-12:50pm

Learning Objectives http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/catalog/learningobjectives.doc