Some thoughts about Physics 101, Fall Semester, 1997

<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN">

Physics 101 – Fall 1997

Concepts of Physics I

Course Instructor:
Stephen T. Thornton, Professor of Physics, UVa
Room 312C, Physics Building, McCormick Road
Office telephone: (804)924-6808
Email address: stt@virginia.edu
Office Hours: Wednesdays; 2-3 p.m. in Room 312C, Mondays 10-11:30 a.m. in Room 312C

Teaching Assistant: Brian Kolo. Office Hours in Room 220: 4-5 p.m. Tue, 2-5 p.m. Thur.
Textbook: The Physical Sciences by Robert Hazen and James Trefil
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 9-12 a.m.

Syllabus
The syllabus is subject to change periodically, and students are responsible for keeping up with any change.

Course Objectives

Course Rules and Regulations:
It is extremely important for students to be aware of these rules and regulations which may change throughout the course. Changes will be announced in class, and all changes will be listed here. Students are responsible for keeping up with the Course Rules and Regulations as stated here.

Homework Assignments:
Students are responsible for knowing what the homework assignment is, when it is due, and where it is to be delivered. Homework can only be turned into the lockbox file cabinet in the west end of the basement across from the soda machine. Make sure you put the homework in the drawer with you last name initials. There will be no exceptions to these rules. Late homework is not accepted; see Course Rules and Regulations. We will drop a homework with your lowest score when determining your final homework grade.

Unannounced Class Quizzes:
Several times throughout the semester there will be unannounced class quizzes during the regular lecture period. No one will be allowed to enter or exit the lecture room during the quiz. We will drop a quiz with your lowest score when determining your final quiz grade.

Hour/Midterm Exams:
There will be two hour/midterm exams in this course, each lasting an entire class period and each counting 20% of your final grade.

Grading:
Final grades will be determined by the following distribution:

Homework	15%
Unannounced quizzes	10%
2 one hour exams	40%
Final Exam	35%
TOTAL	100%

NOTE DECEMBER 1, 1997

ALL STUDENT GRADES TO DATE FOR THE ENTIRE COURSE ARE PLACED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE FOYER OF THE LECTURE ROOM. PLEASE CHECK TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL YOUR GRADES ARE CORRECT. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY LISTING PROVIDED THIS SEMESTER. IF YOU FIND MISTAKES, PLEASE EMAIL PROFESSOR THORNTON.