Physics 174:
Physics Lab
Introduction
Fall 2007, Prof.
Beise
What the
course is about:
Physics 174
is an
introductory Physics Lab that meets for two hours each week in Room
3115 of the
Web Site: To get the latest information on
Physics 174,
check our web site at:
http://www.physics.umd.edu
then go to Academics, Courses, Phys 174, Fall
2007
Or, you can get
there by logging onto the elms course
page: www.elms.umd.edu.
You will need to use your U Maryland Directory ID and password to reach
the class pages.
Lab sections: I teach three lab sections on
Thursday,
Section |
Day |
Time |
Teaching
Assistant |
0104 |
Thursday |
9:00-10:50 |
Hao Li |
0106 |
Thursday |
12:00-13:50 |
Justin Wilson |
0103 |
Thursday |
14:00-15:50 |
Brandon Anderson |
In addition, Professor Arpita Upadhyaya has three sections on Wednesday (phone x5-4877 email arpitau@umd.edu) and Prof. Kev Abazajian (phone: 405-6009, email: kev@umd.edu) teaches a section 0107 on Tuesday. If you miss a class, you might be able to make it up during one of their sections. You should contact the appropriate instructor for permission.
Section |
Day |
Time |
Teaching
Assistant |
0101 |
Wednesday |
9:00-10:50 |
Hao Li |
0105 |
Wednesday |
12:00-13:50 |
Hao Li |
0102 |
Wednesday |
14:00-15:50 |
Brandon
Anderson |
0107 | Tuesday | 14:00-15:50 | Justin Wilson |
Prerequisites: The
only prerequisite or co-requisite
for the
course is Math 140. This course is intended for, but not limited to,
students
who are interested in majoring in Physics.
Texts: Physics 174 Lab Manual - December 2005 edition. Also you'll need one book
on
data analysis for reference. The bookstore should have "An Introduction
to Error Analysis" by John R. Taylor. You could also use:
"A Practical Guide to Data Analysis for Physical Science Students" by
Louis Lyons.
Arriving
late to class:
Classes at
My contact Information:
Office:
Physics Bldg, Rm 2220C
Secretary: Ms.
Judy Myrick, Rm 2220
Phone: 405-6109
phone:
405-6106
email: beise@umd.edu
email:
myrick@physics.umd.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Teaching
Assistants:
name |
Hao Li |
Justin Wilson |
Brandon Anderson |
Physics Dept Office |
Rm 4223 |
Rm 3103B |
|
Phone |
x5-6192 |
x5-6189 |
|
Email |
lihao@umd.edu |
jwilson@umd.edu |
brandona@umd.edu |
Office Hours |
Lab Makeup
Time: If you miss
your regular
lab section, then you should make that lab up by going to another
section that
same week. If you have questions about the lab, the equipment, or the
homework,
you can also stop by during this time. If you cannot attend another
section,
contact your instructor ASAP and a time for a makeup lab will be
arranged. In
general, this should be done the same week as the lab is scheduled.
Grading:
50% Lab
Spreadsheets
20% Homework: Do
the homework!!!
15% Test on spreadsheet,
errors and
measurements
15% Test on the oscilloscope
and
electrical circuits
Missing one Lab
(and not making it up before the next lab) will cost one letter grade
in your
final grade. Missing one homework set will cost one-half of a letter
grade in
your final grade. No credit will be given for late homework unless you
are
seriously ill and provide a written note from your physician.
Homework is assigned at the end of each Lab.
You will turn
your homework electronically (we'll tell you how to do this at the
first
meeting) and you can turn it in anytime during the week, but by no
later than
General
Comments on Homework:
Finishing
all the labs and homework sets is very important. Missing even one
homework set
will definitely hurt your grade. Just do it! Also, if you can't
completely
finish a homework set, turn in what you do have. When you are working
on the
homework sets, feel free to discuss among yourselves to try to figure
out what
is going on. However, do not use these discussions as an excuse to copy
someone
else's solution to the homework, or let someone else copy your
solution. That
is cheating and is strictly forbidden. It is also very self-defeating
since
another part of your grade will come from tests. The right way
to discuss the homework is to first work through a problem on your own
and
arrive at a definite answer. With this preparation you can then
discuss
intelligently with your colleagues and see if you have missed something
essential. Of course, you can always ask one of your instructors -
that's what
we get paid for. One final thing, if you get something
fundamental wrong
on a homework set or the practical tests, you will probably be assigned
extra
problems to solve until you master the concept.
Note the
two exams on Oct 9/10/11 and Dec 4/5/6!
Aug
28/29/30 : NO
CLASS
Sep
04/05/06: Exercise 1
Sep
11/12/13:
Exercise 2
Sep
18/19/20:
Exercise 4
Sep
25/26/27: Exercise
5*
Oct
02/03/04: Exercise 6 (Review)
Oct
09/10/11: EXAM (called Exercise 7)
Oct
16/17/18: Exercise 8
Oct
23/24/25: Exercise 9
Oct 30/31, Nov 01: Exercise 10
Nov
06/07/08: Exercise 11
Nov
13/14/15: Exercise 12
Nov
20/21/22: Thanksgiving week. no lab
Nov
27/28/29: Exercise 13 (Review)
Dec
04/05/06: EXAM
(called Exercise 14)