Physics 3223, Modern Physics for Engineers

Course Syllabus, Fall 1999

Instructor: Dr. Kim Milton - milton@mail.nhn.ou.edu

Office Hours: 3:30-4:30 pm, MWF, 11:00-12:00 am, TR, NH 127B

Class meetings: 1:30-2:20 pm, MWF, Dale Hall 112

Text: Modern Physics, 2nd edition, by Kenneth Krane

Tentative Class Schedule:

August 23, Start Chapter 1

August 25, Start Chapter 2

September 6, Labor Day

September 10, Homework from Chapter 2 due, start Chapter 3

September 20, Homework from Chapter 3 due, start Chapter 4

September 27, Homework from Chapter 4 due, start Chapter 5

October 1, First exam, covering Chapters 1-4

October 8, Texas holiday

October 11, Homework from Chapter 5 due, start Chapter 6

October 15, Homework from Chapter 6 due, start Chapter 7

October 22, Homework from Chapter 7 due, start Chapter 8

October 27, Homework from Chapter 8 due, start Chapter 9

October 29, Start Chapter 10

November 10, Homework from Chapter 10 due, start Chapter 11

November 17, Homework from Chapter 11 due, start Chapter 12

November 19, Second exam, covering Chapters 5-11

November 24-28, Thanksgiving holiday

December 1, Homework from Chapter 12 due, start Chapter 14

December 8, Homework from Chapter 14 due, start Chapter 15

December 13, Final exam, comprehensive, 8:00-10:00 am

Grading Specifics:

Homework problems will be assigned from each chapter discussed except for Chapters 1, 9, and 15; they will constitute 30% of the course grade. The two midterm exams will count 20% each, and the final will be worth 30%. Late homework, not more than two weeks overdue, will be accepted for 1/2 credit.

Reasonable accommodation statement:

"Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your [sic] educational opportunities."