Physics 1500 Syllabus

• Course Objectives:
  Physics 1500 is a one-semester preparation for one of the introductory physics sequences starting with 2010, 2110, 2210. We will cover mechanics; electricity and magnetism, wave motion; and light. The course emphasize problem-solving techniques and methods for working out and presenting problems.
  
  
• Text
  
  • No required text. See references.
    
    
• References
  
  • Introductory physics, J.D. Wall and E. Wall, analog press.
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  • One Two Three . . . Infinity : Facts and Speculations of Science, Georges Gamow
    
    
• Prerequisites
  
  • Algebra and trigonometry, enthusiasm
    

• Lectures
  
  • Tuesday and Thursday  14:00 - 15:20  in 103 JFB
    

• Help
  
  • You can write to me using the mail Form . I might not answer your question by email but will answer the question on the following lecture. I will also be available in the help room for 1 hour after each the lecture.
    
    
• Homework Assignments
  
  • Homework assignment files are available on-line.
    
    
• Grading Scheme
  
  • The course grade is based on homework, in-class exercises, a midterm, and a final exam. The greatest emphasis is placed on homework. Grading formula: Midterm 20%, Final 20%, homework 60%.
    
    
• Honor System and Collaboration Policy
  
  • Collaboration on tests is not permitted. Collaboration on homework assignments is encouraged, provided the collaboration involves roughly the same amount of give and take. However, students may submit only their own work for grading and this work must be written solo, without copying from any other sources. Students are on their honor to adhere to this policy.
    
    
• ADA Compliance
  
  • The University of Utah Physics Department seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in this class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the instructor and to the Center for Disability Services, http://disability.utah.edu/ 162 Olpin Union Bldg, 581-5020 (V/TDD) to make arrangements for accommodations.

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