Physics 171 Introductory Physics Mechanics and Relativity -Spring 2007

 

Instructor:  Professor Wolfgang Losert

Course Webpage:  www.ireap.umd.edu/~wlosert/Phys171_2007

 

First semester of a three semester sequence for physics majors and those desiring a rigorous preparation in the physical sciences: kinematics, Newton's laws, energy and work, linear and angular momenta, temperature and pressure, ideal gas law, and special relativity.

 

Homework assigned through Mastering Physics

Go to http://www.masteringphysics.com/

Course ID:  MPLOSERTPHYS171S2007

USE YOUR UNIVERSITY ID as your identification # when you register

 

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Lecture MTu,Th,F,  10:00am-10:50am PHY 0405

 

Required Textbooks:

 

1) KNIGHT:  Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Mastering Physics and Student workbook Volume 1 (Ch 1-15)
ISBN:  0805389636 Price: 

2) KNIGHT:  Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Mastering Physics and Student workbook Volume 5 (Ch36-42)
ISBN:080538975X  ISBN13: 9780805389753 

 

Professor:  Wolfgang Losert,  wlosert@umd.edu    www.ireap.umd.edu/~wlosert/  3359 AV Williams Bldg, ext: 5-0629 

Office hours:  11am - 12pm  Monday, Thursday or by appointment. (3359 AV Williams Bldg, ext 5-0629)  Feel free to email or call  to make an appointment. 

 

Teaching Assistant:  Safa Motesharrei     ssm@umd.edu.zzz  (remove the last letters)  

       Room 3103B  :  Phone:  301 405 6189

Office Hours Tue/ Thu 2-3pm

 

Grading

Homework and quizzes

1/3

First Hour Exam 

1/9

Second Hour Exam

1/9

Third Hour Exam

1/9

Final Exam

1/3

 

Homework
Weekly web based homework assignments.  Homework due Friday before class (10am).  You have to submit most homework on the web unless otherwise noted.

Quizzes

You will need to complete a short on-line quiz before most lectures (except the first lectures)

Midterm Exams
There will be three 50 minute in class mid term exams: Monday Feb 26, Friday March 30, and Monday April 23

These exams will have questions similar to the homework and quizzes.
Final Exams
There will be a 2 hour final exam at a time and place TBA during finals week.  The final exam is cumulative.


Honor Code
The University of Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized  Code of Academic Integrity, administered by the Student Honor Council.   This Code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all  undergraduate and graduate students.  As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course.  It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please visit http://www.shc.umd.edu.

 To further exhibit your commitment to academic integrity, remember to sign the Honor Pledge on all examinations and assignments: "I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this examination (assignment)."