2006 Fall

PHYS 224: Introductory Physics III

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Information Updated: 2006 Nov 05

Prerequisite: PHYS 122 Corequisite: MATH 251	Instructor: Dr. Ian M George Office Hours/Contact: MWF:11:00-12:00
Lectures Time/Place: MWF..11:00-11:50 in PHYS201	T.A.: Ms Sarah Bank Office Hours/Contact: M:13:00-14:00 in PHYS423 (Note revised hours)
Required Text: "Vibrations and Waves" (A.P. French) (see for details & other texts)	Grading Method: Final Exam (30%), Mid-Terms (2x20%), Quizzes (15%), Homework (15%) (details)

Overview: This course emphasizes vibrations, wave motion and optics. Topics include mathematical characterization of vibrations and waves, sound, superposition of standing waves, geometrical and physical optics, difffraction, interference and polarization of light. [See Full Syllabus.] 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: 2006 Note: The dates of Quizzes will not be posted here, but they will be posted in advance on the lecture summary page, and announcements made via blackboard. Aug 30 First Class Sep 13 Deadline for adding courses Sep 27 Deadline for dropping courses without a "W" Oct 09 MidTerm#1 Nov 08 Deadline for dropping courses with a "W" Nov 08 MidTerm#2 Nov 23-24 T/giving Break Dec 11 Last Class Dec 15 Final Exam (TBD means To Be Decided)

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