Course Description
Syllabus for Spring 2000
Lectures: MWF 1-2 PM in Weniger 275
Group Work: TR 12-2 PM in Weniger 275 and/or Weniger 412
Instructor:
Tevian Dray
Office hours: MWF 11 - 11:45 AM in Weniger 495 (and by appointment)
Phone: 737-5159
(email is more reliable)
Email:
tevian@math.orst.edu
or
tevian@physics.orst.edu
(both wind up at the same place).
TA: Emily Townsend
Office hours: TR 2:15-3:15 PM in Weniger 209 (and by appointment)
Phone: 737-2604
Email:
emily@physics.orst.edu
Website:
The official URL for this course is
http://www.physics.orst.edu/paradigm9.
Texts:
Grades:
Homework:
There will be weekly homework assignments, consisting of both graded
and ungraded work. In addition, there will be ungraded worksheets to be
completed based on group work done in class. All assignments may be done in
groups, but must be turned in in your own writing (or, for computer-based
assignments, with your own printout). All resources used must be cited and
may affect the amount of credit given. (Library work counts in your favor;
copying someone else's work does not...)
Please see the Ground Rules for more details.
Final: (Wednesday, 6/7/00, 9:30 AM)
The final exam will be closed book.
Prerequisites:
Students are expected to have some familiarity with Newton's equations of
motion and Maxwell's equations as well as the underlying (simple) vector
calculus.
Students are further expected to have a computer account in the Department of
Physics, as well as a separate account, at UCS or elsewhere, for email.
Access to Weniger 412 after hours is useful, as is access to an internet
browser from there or elsewhere.
Postscript:
The
Postscript
in the last week of the term is a required part of this course.
Students with Special Needs:
Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any
medical information which the instructor should know of, or who need special
arrangements in the event of evacuation, should discuss this with the
instructor as soon as possible.
Add/drop and withdrawal dates:
The last day to add/drop this class is Thursday of Week 1 (5/11). The last
day to withdraw is Friday of Week 2 (5/19). See also the
Paradigm Rules page.
Other links:
The following links are provided as a service to those needing further
information.
©2000 Tevian Dray