2006 Spring

PHYS 224: Introductory Physics III

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Information Updated: 2006 Jan 30

Prerequisite: PHYS 122 Corequisite: MATH 251	Instructor: Dr. Ian M George Office Hours/Contact: MWF:15:00-16:00
Lectures Time/Place: MWF..14:00-14:50 in PHYS107
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. Jan 30 First Class Feb 10 Deadline for adding courses Feb 10 Deadline for dropping courses without a "W" Feb 27 MidTerm#1 Mar 20-26 Spring Break TBD MidTerm#2 Apr 17 Deadline for dropping courses with a "W" May 15 Last Class May 22 Final Exam (TBD means To Be Decided)

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