PHY 106 (General Physics)
Syllabus

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Contact Info:

Thomas E. Blum
Office: O-333
Office Hours:  Wed. 11:00-12:00, Thurs. 2:00-3:00 and Fri. 11:00-12:00 (Olney 333), or by appointment
Phone: 215-951-1139
e-mail: blum@lasalle.edu
Web: http://www.lasalle.edu/~blum

Lecture:

 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 - 12:20

Location:

 Benilde 265

Description:

 Simple harmonic motion and waves. Elementary optics, electromagnetism, and DC circuits.

Texts:

 Recommended: Fundamentals of Physics, 8th Edition, Halliday, Resnick and Walker (Wiley)

Assessment:      

The components of the course will be weighted as follows:

      Tests: 45% Three tests
Homework: 10% Assigned weekly
        Class: 5% A mixture of attendance and participation
      Lab: 25% Note that you must have a passing grade in lab, as well as in lecture in order to pass the course.
      Final: 15% The cumulative final is weighted the same as a test in this grading scheme.

Or if it is beneficial to the student, the following alternative weighting scheme will be used:

      Tests: 30%   The lowest of the three tests is dropped.
Homework: 10%
      Class: 5%
      Lab: 25%
      Final: 30%   The cumulative final is weighted the same as two tests in this grading scheme.

In addition,

  • The plus/minus grading system will be used.
  • Attendance will be taken.
  • Absences, lateness, etc. will be reflected in the class portion of the grade. More than three unexcused absences may result in the lowering of a grade.
  • Make-up tests are given at the discretion of the professor. You have to meet with me to discuss the reason for missing the exam and to schedule a make-up. It may be decided that the missed test will serve as your dropped score (see the second grading scenario above).
  • The date of a test will be announced at least one week before it is given.
  • It is the responsibility of the students to keep copies of all submitted materials (tests, homeworks, labs, and so on) until a final grade is received for the course.

Cheating:

 Claiming another's work as your own is cheating. A student caught cheating will receive a score of zero. Cheating may result in a reduction of the final grade. Repeated cheating can result in a failing grade for the course. Asking another for help on part of a homework is acceptable; handing in duplicate or nearly duplicate work is not. If you require a significant amount of assistance, you should seek my help. Finally, openly allowing your work to be copied is also cheating.