PY 211 Spring 2011
Section 001
Riddick 451
Tues. & Thurs.
8:30 - 9:45 am
Instructor: Dr. Double
Email: gpdouble@ncsu.edu
Office: Riddick 110
Phone: 515-2020
Office Hours: 10:30-11:30 Tu-Th
Prerequisite: Math 107 or 111 is required.
Text: Physics Fundamental, by V. Coletta, 1st edition. Go to WebAssign for e-book access.
Lab: See Lab Instructor and www.physics.ncsu.edu/pylabs for schedule, syllabus & other information.
Go to http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/classes/faq.html for additional information
Grading:
Three tests
45% (lowest test 9%, other two @ 18%)
Homework
15%
Lab
10% Students failing lab (< 50%) fail the course!
Final Exam
30%
No makeup tests nor makeup final exam! (if emergency, call me ASAP)
Homework and lab will use WebAssign. Due dates will be shown on each assignment,
Students with verifiable disabilities will be accommodated by registering at 1900
Student Health Center, 515-7653. The instructor of this course is committed to
upholding the University policy on academic integrity (see Section 1 and Sections 7
through 12 at www.ncsu.edu/policies/student_services/ student_discipline/POL11.35.1.php).
IMPORTANT DATES
Jan. 13
Free Tutorial Center www.ncsu.edu/tutorial_center/ starts (101 Park Shop,
515-3163) limited space, must first attend an orientation
Jan. 18
Limited free physics department walk-in tutoring available.
http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/classes/tutor.html
MTWThF 11-30 to 1:20,Riddick 319A and MTWTh 5 – 7 pm, Riddick 319
Jan. 24
Alll labs begin(120 Fox Hall, 515-8496). You must read lab syllabus &
procedure BEFORE first lab
Jan. 25
Last day to drop course with refund (same for lab). To drop go to
Office of Registration, 1000 Harris Hall
Feb. 3
Test 1, Chapters 1, 2, 3
March 7-11 Spring Break
March 3
Test 2, Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7
March 14
Last day to drop or withdraw without a grade!
April 7
Test 3, Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12
April 21-22
No classes, Spring Holiday
April 28
Last class
May 5
Final 3 hour exam 8-11 am (same room), Ch. 1-10, 12, 16
(comprehensive)