2004 Fall

THIS COURSE HAS FINISHED
The next scheduled run of this course will be in 2005 Spring with Dr Dymski. The next time I am scheduled to teach this course is in 2005 Fall.

PHYS 112: Basic Physics II

Jump to QUICK REFERENCE Information Updated: 2005 Jan 17

Prerequisite: PHYS 111

Instructor: Dr. Ian M George
Office Hours/Contact: MWF.......11:00-13:00

Lectures Time/Place:
MWF..10:00-10:50 in LH6 (Phys Bldg) 		Lab Element: see Course Sections and Lab Schedule
Required Text: "College Physics (6th Edition)" by Serway & Faughn
(see details & options) 		Grading Method: Final Exam (30%), Mid-Terms (2x20%), Quizzes (15%), Lab (15%)
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Overview:
This course is a continuation of PHYS111, and intended primarily for students in psychology, biology & health-related sciences. The major topics covered include the basics of

  • Electricity & Magnetism,
  • Light & Optics,
  • 20th Century Physics.
(more details). If time (& grades) allow, a lecture/discussion on the potential of the latest ideas in "21st Century Physics" will be presented. The formal instruction consists of three 50min lectures, and a 2hr laboratory period per week.

A number of WWW-based aides & summaries will be available, such as a lecture summary, a review summary, and several tips & techniques. This course will also make use of some of the facilities provided by Blackboard.

Important Dates: 2004
Note: The dates of Quizzes will not be posted here, but they will be posted in asdvance on the lecture summary page, and announcements made via blackboard.
Sep 01 Start of Classes
Sep 06 No class
Sep 15 Deadline for adding courses
Sep 24 MidTerm#1
Sep 29 Deadline for dropping courses without a "W"
Nov 10 Deadline for dropping courses with a "W"
Nov 15 MidTerm#2
Nov 25-26 Thanksgiving break
Dec 14 End of Fall Term
Dec 20 Final Exam
(TBD means To Be Decided)

Students are expected to be familiar with the Policies & Expectations of this course, and all UMBC regulations.
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