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.