PHYS 311: Widely Applied Physics I
This is part 1 of a course sequence (311, 312) that is typically
taken by Physics BA majors, other science and math majors, and pre-meds
with a strong science background. It aims to give you a broad view of how
physics is applied in understanding a wide variety of phenomena, building
on your introductory physics background. This course will be more descriptive
than the standard upper level physics courses, with relatively less emphasis
on mathematical techniques.
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Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30--10:45, Room 210 Physics.
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Problem session, offered at two times:
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Monday, 12:00 - 1:50, Room B22 Physics
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Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:50, Room B22 Physics.
Instructor: Vittorio
Celli, vc@virginia.edu, tel. 924-6573. Office hours: Tue 11-12,
Wed 4-5, Rm 311D Physics
TA:: Mike
Robinson, mpr4q@virginia.edu, tel 924-6599
Textbooks: You should own an introductory physics book (presumably
the one on which you studied, such as Serway or Tipler) and
purchase The Physics Quick Reference Guide, by E.R. Cohen (New York:
AIP, 1996). I will put Lecture
Notes on the Web. Check out also the corrections to PQRG.
Recommended books:
How Things Work by L.A. Bloomfield (New York: Wiley, 1997).
I will assign readings from this book.
Principles of Modern Technology by A.C. Melissinos (Cambridge
University Press, 1990).
Consult also the other reserve
books in the Physics library
Prerequisites: Physics 231 - 232 or Physics 151 - 252 and Math
131, 132, and 221.
Your comments, questions, suggestions, and inquiries about this course
are welcomed.
V. Celli, Physics Dept., UVa
Aug 31 15:21:23 EDT 1998