PHYSICS1112

SPRING SEMESTER 2007

Tuesdays and Thursdays (2) 9:30 AM – 10:45AM

Tuesdays and Thursdays (4) 12:30 PM – 1:45PM

Dr. Feofilov

1. General information

The course includes:

Optics

Electricity

Magnetism

Electromagnetic waves

Basic ideas of modern physics: relativity, quantum and atomic physics

The textbook is “Physics” by James S. Walker, Peason/Prentice Hall, 3rd edition.

My office is room 115B (first enter door 114) of Physics Building, e-mail address feofilov@physast.uga.edu. My office hours will be 11:00 AM – 12:15 AM and 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays . If really necessary, you may also make an appointment for a different time (when I am free). If you have any questions – send me an e-mail. The course website is www.physast.uga.edu/classes/phys1112/feofilov

2. Mathematical background (this is a non-calculus-based course)

Algebra

Trigonometry and geometry

3. Laboratory

a. The labs begin the third week of classes: January 22-26.

b. You must read the syllabus AND the first lab exercise BEFORE attending the first lab.

All questions about the lab should be addressed to Mr. Barnello, Room 319 Physics, 542-2903, tjbar@physast.uga.edu

4. Homework problems.

The homework will not be collected and graded but this doesn’t mean that doing homework is optional. Doing homework problems is the best way to learn physics, thus keep up with the homework assignments. The solutions may be discussed with me during the office hours and will be posted on the course website on the week following the assignment.

5. Grading

There will be 4 tests during the semester (4 problems each)

Final exam ~8 problems

The final numerical grade will be calculated from averaged tests (60%), final exam (25%), laboratory (15%). The average of four tests will be calculated by dropping your lowest test grade and replacing with final exam score.

The A-B-C-D-F grading will be made on the basis of numerical grades, using the scale that may be shifted (curved) taking into account the statistics of students’ performance. Because of the new plus/minus grading system the exact grading scale cannot be provided at this time.