Course Syllabus

The course is "Introduction to Physics II." It is the second in a four part sequence that covers most aspects of traditional and modern physics. The prerequisite for the course is “Intro. To Physics I”, and a parallel course in Calculus is strongly recommended.

The class meets three times a week, MWF 12:00 - 12:50 PM. It is expected that you will attend class (see the attendance policy for details).

• The laboratory portion of the course will meet once a week. The lab schedule will be as flexible as possible to accommodate your schedules - check with your instructor.
• Text for the course is Halliday, Resnick & Walker, available in the bookstore. I expect we will cover chapters 14 through 21.
• Homework will be assigned for each chapter. Check the homework page for details. Homework will be graded and count as part of your course grade. Homework is generally due one week after the assigned date. Late work will not be accepted.
• There will be three announced tests during the semester, perhaps several unannounced short quizzes and a comprehensive final exam. Missed quizzes or tests will not be made up – they just won’t be counted, but keep in mind that the final exam will be comprehensive, and recall the old adage about keeping all your eggs in one basket.


The instructor for the course is William Seeley. Contact by e-mail at wseeley@mcla.edu; by phone at MCLA ext 5457 (office), 5186 (lab); in person in his office, 3rd floor of Bowman Hall or in the physics labs on the lower level of Bowman Hall. No appintment is necessary.