Dr D.N. Walker, Alexandria Campus                          References: Understanding Physics, Cummings,

Plasma Physics Division                                              Physics, Serway; Physics, Giancoli; Fundamentals

Naval Research Laboratory                                         of Physics,  Halliday, Resnick, Walker

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                                     Physics 231 - Fall 2011

 

Course Text:, University Physics, Bauer and Westfall

Schedule: T,Th - lecture at 5:30 -7:20; Th - lab after lecture

 

            Date                                     Chapter**                                   Lab

    (Week beginning)

 

            8/22                                         1,2                                           Cxl

            8/29                                         3                                                 *

            9/05                                         4                                                 *

            9/12                                         5, Exam 1                                    *

            9/19                                         6                                                 *

            9/26                                         7,8                                              *

            10/03                                       9                                                 *

            10/10                                       10,Exam 2                                   *

            10/17                                       12                                               *

            10/24                                       14                                               *

            10/31                                       15                                               *

            11/07                                      17,Exam 3                                   *

            11/14                                       18                                               *

            11/21                                       19                                               *

            11/28                                       20,Exam 4                                   *

            12/05                                       Review                                        *

            12/12                                       Final                                           *

 

* See Lab Schedule     **Chs 11,13 and 16 will be covered if time allows

Note: Thermodynamics, Chs 17 through 20, are covered at different times

in the semester depending upon the class

 

b. Homework: Due 1 week after assigned - 50% deduction for lateness

c. Final Grade: All scores normalized: 90-100 (A), 80-89 (B), 70-79 (C), 60-69 (D)

                        Weighted as follows:

      HW 25%; LAB 20%; TESTS 25%; FINAL; 30%

d. Cheating:     Automatic suspension and failing grade on 1rst offense

e. Attendance: To be taken at each class

f. Withdrawal date with refund: 09/08/11

   Withdrawal date without grade penalty: 10/31/11

g. Those seeking accommodations based on disability should provide a

     Disability Data Sheet obtained through the Counselor for Special

     Needs located in the Bisdorf Building, Rm 148 (703-845-6301)