University Physics III - Workshop
Winter Quarter (112) Sections 01,02
Section 01: 10:00 - 11:50 a.m., MW, Room 08-3154, R, Room 08-3365
Section 02: 12:00 - 1:50 a.m., MW, Room 08-3154, R, Room 08-3365
Exam Period (All Sections): 4:00 - 4:50 p.m., F, room TBA

Announcements: None at the present time.

Workshop Instructor: Dr. James R. Kern    ( jrksps@rit.edu )

Required Textbooks 

Overview of Subjects / Schedule 

Exam Schedule: Exams #1, #2 and #3 will be held in room 06-A205. The final exam will be in room 08-1250.

Exam # 1 Friday, 13 Jan., 4:00-4:50 p.m., room 06-A205, End of Week #4
Exam # 2 Friday, 03 Feb., 4:00-4:50 p.m., room 06-A205, End of Week #7
Exam # 3 Friday, 17 Feb., 4:00-4:50 p.m., room 06-A205, End of Week #9


Final Exam Tuesday, 28 Feb., 6:00-8:00 p.m.,room 08-1250, (Exam Date and time are firm.)


Exam details / make-up policy. 

Final Grade:

Exam #1                                            15%
Exam #2                                            15%
Exam #3                                            15%
Final Exam                                         25%
Labs/Exercises of various complexity               15%
Homework (MasteringPhysics)                        15%

Homework:

Mastering Physics Instructions
Assignments - (Access at Mastering Physics. Watch Mastering Physics page for availability of each assignment.)

Classroom Behavior / Cheating 

General Info:

Uncertainties Manual
Graphing Manual
Vernier Caliper Instructions
Problem Solving Procedures for Introductory Physics
Some Key Elements to an Understanding of the Topics Presented in Introductory University Physics
Units
Equation Sheet

Help Beyond The Classroom and Primary Textbook: (To give you every opportunity to succeed.)

One-on-one help from:

1. The instructor (check my office schedule for walk-in or make an appointment).

2. Tutors from the Academic Support Center and other physics faculty and qualified upper-class students will be available at the Bates College of Science Study Center, 08-1200, located off the front lobby on the 1st floor of building 08. Here is a list of tutors and their schedules.

3. There are some excellent on-line animations available at http://wps.aw.com/aw_young_physics_11/0,8076,898587-,00.html 

Special Needs:

RIT is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. If you need accommodations such as special seating, testing modifications, and note taking services, please make sure that you go to the Disability Services Office located in the Eastman Building, Room 2342. After you receive accommodation approval, it is imperative that you see me during office hours so that we can work out whatever arrangement is necessary.