Syllabus

Personnel

Course Coordinator:

Matthew J Comstock, Tibor F Nagy

Instructor Information

Prof. Matt Comstock
Homepage: http://www.pa.msu.edu/~comstock/
Office: BPS 4238.
Phone: (517) 884-5645.
Email: mjcomsto@msu.edu
Office hour: by appointment.

Dr. Tibor F. Nagy.
Homepage: http://www.pa.msu.edu/~nagy_t/
Office: BPS 1253.
Phone: (517) 884-5508.
Email: PA: nagy_t@pa.msu.edu or MSU: nagytibo@msu.edu.
Office hour: by appointment.

Teaching Assistants: Benjamin Collaer (collaerb@msu.edu), Dan Oleynik (oleynikd@msu.edu), Alison Page (pagealis@msu.edu), Jack Payne (payneja7@msu.edu).

Prerequisites

Physics I: (PHY 183(B) or PHY 233B or PHY 193H or LBS 164) and Calculus II: MTH 133.

Class Hours

Mondays and Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:50 PM in Hubbard 132.

Helproom Hours

Physics help room: BPS 1248.
Teaching Assistants: Benjamin Collaer (collaerb@msu.edu), Dan Oleynik (oleynikd@msu.edu), Alison Page (pagealis@msu.edu), Jack Payne (payneja7@msu.edu).

Hours: Thursday: 9:30–11:30AM: Allison, 11:30AM–1:30PM: Jack, 3:00–5:00PM: Dan. Friday: 4:00–6:00PM: Ben.

You are also encouraged to use the discussion board inside LON-CAPA. If you don't understand a problem, or you need help, just click on the "Post Discussion" link and post your question. If you know the answer to somebody else's question, just don't be afraid to post your answer. Don't forget: The best way to learn is to teach. (Doscendo discimus.)

Exam Information

Exam #1: February 06, Wednesday, 5:00 PM, Hubbard 132.
Exam #2: March 13, Wednesday, 5:00 PM, Hubbard 132.
Exam #3: April 10, Wednesday, 5:00 PM, Hubbard 132.
Final exam: May 01, Wednesday, 8-10 PM, Hubbard 132.

For each exam students should bring two #2 pencils, an eraser, a calculator with fresh batteries. (Graphing calculators are allowed, but are not necessary.) On the exams the students must work individually and rules and procedures regarding academic dishonesty are strictly applied without exceptions. Students with disabilities or other circumstances that require special arrangements should inform their instructors as soon as possible (ideally in the first two weeks) and well ahead of the exams so that proper arrangements can be made. Please present the instructor with your RCPD form.

Grading Information

Percent weights: Homework: 30%. Three midterm exams: 3*10% = 30%. Final exam: 25%. In-class activities: 15%. (In the homework every question is worth 1 point.)

Grading scale:
4.0 >= 92%,
3.5 >= 84%,
3.0 >= 76%,
2.5 >= 68%,
2.0 >= 60%,
1.5 >= 52%,
1.0 >= 44%,
0.0 < 44%.

This grading scale might be lowered, but it will not be raised.

The Spartan Code of Honor: As a Spartan, I will strive to uphold values of the highest ethical standard. I will practice honesty in my work, foster honesty in my peers, and take pride in knowing that honor is worth more than grades. I will carry these values beyond my time as a student at Michigan State University, continuing the endeavor to build personal integrity in all that I do.

Textbook

Recommended textbook: Andrew Rex, Richard Wolfson: Essential College Physics, Volume 2, 1st edition, 2010. ISBN-10: 0-321-61117-9, ISBN-13: 978-0-321-61117-8.