Physics 272 - General Physics II (Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics) Tue-Thurs section

Class meets Tue/Thurs 10:30-11:45 a.m in Watanabe 112
Instructor: Tom Browder
Office: Watanabe 224
Office Hrs: 11:45-12:20 Tue/Thu
Please feel free to stop by my office at other times.
phone: (808)-956-2936
e-mail: teb#phys.hawaii.edu
Course WWW page : http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/~teb/phys272/physics272.html

Prerequisite: Math 242. Calculus is used in this course.
Text: University Physics II by Young and Freedman, 11th Edition
Computers: A computer account with access to World-Wide-Web is required
for the computer exercises and Mastering Physics Exercises
The computer problems as well as other useful information are posted on the course WEB page.
Information about Mastering Physics will be posted later.

Grading: Problems - 20%, Midterms -35%, Mini-quizzes -5%, Final - 40%

There are two midterm exams (notecard and calculator) and six short mini-quizzes (closed book, ~10 minutes).

To learn physics you must do the homework.
Also you will probably need to complete at least 1/2 of the homework to pass the course.
Late homework is not accepted
Grader: Mung Fa Chung
Solutions to the homework will be posted on the WEB
Grader's mailbox: Room 235
Grader's e-mail: mungc@hawaii.edu

Syllabus for Physics 272 (Fall 2007)