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Physics 122 Spring 2002 Course Outline |
| Course Title: | Physics 122 |
| Prerequisites: | Math 2 |
| Instructor for Spring 2002: | Mike Kolta (call me Mike) Mike@Kolta.net |
| Course Objectives: | This course is designed to introduce students to the physical laws and principles inherent in the study of mechanics, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, and time permitting modern physics. There will be an emphasis placed on the following topics: vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and wave optics. Dimensional analysis and problem solving will be stressed. |
| Text(s): | Physics, 5th edition by Cutnell & Johnson |
| Hardware: | Scientific Calculator (Sharp EL-546L or equivalent) |
| Supplemental Resources: | Web access. |
| Attendance Policy: | Students are expected to attend all classes and it is the responsibility of the student to make up any material due to absence. |
| Classroom Policies: | Use of the internet will be a key component of this course. The Course Outline, Syllabus, notes, and homework assignments will all be posted on the web at www.kolta.net/physics122. Paper versions will not be distributed during class and it is the student's responsibility to obtain these resources from the web. If you need to leave the room for any reason, please feel free to do so. Just be aware that the class will not pause on your behalf. Frequent breaks, approximately two per session, will be worked into the class schedule. |
Evaluation: The final letter grade will be computed according to the following:
| 1) 2 in class examinations * | 40% | |
| 2) 1 in class final examination * | 20% | |
| 3) Laboratory/experiment reports | 20% | |
| 4) Homework | 10% | |
| 5) Class participation | 10% | |
| Total | 100% |
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Mike Kolta - Adjunct Physics Instructor Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 |