Physics 1120 Course Syllabus http www colorado edu physics phys1120 phys1120 fa11 syll Physics 1120 Syllabus Fall 2011 Profs Michael Hermele and Cindy Regal You can download a printable version here Contents Basic contact information Course goals intro outline Texts and prerequisites Reading and homework assignments Recitation Tutorials Exams and grading Deadlines disabilities and other CU policies A recipe for success Disclaimer MWF 1 PM Section 100 MWF 3 PM Section 200 Both in Duane G 1B30 Tuesdays in Duane basement rooms see the tutorial schedule There are Recitations three Tutorial spaces and you are assigned to attend one of them Lectures Prof Hermele s office Duane F 615 in the Duane Physics Tower 6th floor Office hrs MWF after lectures behind stage but not after 3pm lectures on Wed and in Help Room G2B87 or by appointment e mail hermele colorado edu Prof Regal s office JILA A 509 in the JILA Tower 5th floor Office hrs Monday 2pm 3pm in JILA A 509 and in Help Room G2B87 e mail regal colorado edu Web page www colorado edu physics phys1120 You re there check in often Learning Goals Phys1120 is the 2nd semester of introductory physics We emphasize conceptual understanding and problem solving skills We cover electricity circuits magnetism electromagnetic waves and light the foundations of our modern technological society Our goals are for you to continue developing knowledge and intuition about how the world works to learn to 1 of 6 8 23 11 11 09 PM Physics 1120 Course Syllabus http www colorado edu physics phys1120 phys1120 fa11 syll approach solve and understand physics problems on both qualitative and quantitative levels to relate classroom physics to the real world you live in and to develop a deeper appreciation of the scientific method Most of the material we will cover this semester involves discoveries no more than 150 years old Of course even the ancients knew some things about magnetism and light We are so comfortable with technologies like television and computers that it is easy to forget just how recent these developments are some of you may have relatives old enough to remember the days before radio the first licensed broadcast station opened in 1920 We live radically more convenient and perhaps longer and more enjoyable lives due to the revolution in electric based technology Modern health care industrial and home tools are almost entirely based upon the existence of electrical power and electronic circuitry By the end of this course you should have a base of knowledge that will allow you to better understand how many modern electronic instruments work Click here for more details on our learning goals Pre Corequisites Calc II MATH 2300 APPM 1360 must be taken at least in parallel You should have a strong working knowledge of algebra trig Calc I and Phys1110 Phys 1140 lab is highly recommended Enthusiasm curiosity and an open mind will also be helpful The required textbooks 1 Essential University Physics Richard Wolfson Vol 2 second edition Ch 20 39 2 Tutorials in Introductory Physics McDermott custom edition for the University of Colorado at Boulder This 2 volume set is required for use in our recitations You must bring the tutorial book every Tuesday you ll be working out of them 3 iClickers See grades page for details READ ASSIGNED CHAPTERS BEFORE WE COVER THEM IN CLASS and go to lecture knowing what you understand and don t understand so that you can ask questions while we re still on the topic The purpose of lecture is to clarify your understanding to help you make sense of the material If you don t read in advance lectures will be much less useful to you Imagine going to a class on Shakespeare without doing the readings the prof is not going to read the plays for you I will assume you have done the required readings in advance We ll cover roughly one chapter week starting with Ch 20 CAPA an internet based homework system Computer Assisted Physics Assignments You will receive a weekly printed personalized homework assignment Each student s assignment is slightly different You log onto CAPA via the web to hand in your answers Work out your solutions on paper before you log on The advantage is that you will have instant feedback on how well you are doing and will have opportunities to change wrong answers without penalty You will get multiple tries generally 6 on each problem with no points taken off for wrong answers If you get it wrong all 6 times that particular problem is closed out but you can still work on others You can log off and come back later any time there is no time limit or penalty except for the final deadline New 2 of 6 8 23 11 11 09 PM Physics 1120 Course Syllabus http www colorado edu physics phys1120 phys1120 fa11 syll homework assignments will appear online You need a 4 digit pin to sign on different each week but you can have the system email this pin to you go to the CAPA login page there s a link there Or just pick up your personal hard copy in the 1120 bins in the basement Homework will be due Fri nights at midnight Late hw s will not be accepted by CAPA Etiquette Please turn off all cell phones laptops pagers etc when entering any classroom It is perfectly OK to interrupt the lecture by yelling Question Questions in lecture are always good We encourage collaborative teamwork on homework and tutorials an essential skill in science and engineering and highly valued by employers Scientists and engineers work in groups as well as alone Social interactions are critical to scientists success most good ideas grow out of discussions with colleagues As you study together try to help your partners get over confusions ask each other questions critique hw and tutorial write ups Teach each other You will learn a lot Note While collaboration is the rule in technical work evaluations of individuals also play an important role Exams will be done without help from others For all assignments the work you turn in must in the end be your own in your own words reflecting your own understanding Recitations tutorials This is a chance to work in a smaller setting with fellow students and trained teaching learning assistants Tutorials are designed to enhance your understanding of key principles dealt with in the class You will hand in tutorial homeworks and work through worksheets in small groups at your own pace It s more important for you to understand the material than to cover all the questions You must take responsibility for your own learning If you
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