University Physics III - Workshop
Winter Quarter (082) 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 p.m., MW, Room 08-3154, R, Room 08-3365
Exam Period (Sections 01 and 02): 4:00 - 4:50 p.m., F, room TBA

Announcements: Posted 4:10 p.m., Monday, 01 Dec.

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

Overview of Subjects / Schedule

Exam Schedule: The Friday afternoon exams are held in room TBA.

Exam # 1 Friday, 9 Jan., 4:00-4:50 p.m., room TBA
Exam # 2 Friday, 30 Jan., 4:00-4:50 p.m., room TBA
Exam # 3 Friday, 20 Feb., 4:00-4:50 p.m., room 08-TBA

Final Exam Wednesday, 25 Feb., 2:45-4:45 p.m., room TBD

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 (WebAssign)                               15%

Homework:

WebAssign Instructions
Assignments - (Access on WebAssign. Watch WebAssign 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. Other faculty and qualified upper-class students at the Bates College of Science Study Center, 08-1200, located off the front lobby on the 1st floor of building 08.

3. Tutors available in Math and Physics at the Academic Support Center

4. There are some excellent on-line animations of mechanical motion available at http://wps.aw.com/aw_young_physics_11/0,8076,898587-,00.html (there are other animations for other fields of physics that may prove useful in future courses)

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.