Dr D.N. Walker,
Plasma Physics Division Physics, Serway; Physics,
Giancoli; Fundamentals
Naval
Research Laboratory
of Physics, Halliday, Resnick,
Walker
202
767 2248(daytime)
david.walker@nrl.navy.mil, dwalker@nvcc.edu
Physics 231 - Fall 2011
Course
Text:, University Physics,
Bauer and Westfall
Schedule:
T,Th - lecture at
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:
Withdrawal date without
grade penalty:
Disability
Data Sheet obtained through the Counselor for Special
Needs
located in the