Announcements for Physics 373 (Prof. Agashe) – Fall 2015

(1). Final exam results:

(i) Solutions are posted here.

(ii) The average was (about) 36 out of maximum possible of 60, with a standard deviation of (about) 14: see plot here.

(2). HW 13 (last one!) has been assigned here and is due Thursday, December 10 during lecture or in folder near Rm. 3118 of PSC by 5 pm.

(3). HW 2 through 13 solutions have been posted here.

(4). Final exam:

(i) It is on December 14 (Monday), 8.00 am.-10.00 am. in usual lecture room (Toll 1204).

(ii) It will be cumulative, i.e., covering the material in all of the HW’s (#2 through 13).

(iii) It is a closed book/notes exam. No crib/formula sheet will be allowed: instead, most formula you need will be provided on the exam cover page: a

sample one is here.

(Note that the formula on actual exam might be different than above.)

(iv). Of course, you are expected to know the meaning of each formula on cover page e.g., R(z₀) is residue of a function at z₀; 

results such as for f(x) being odd, we only get Fourier sine series (which follow from the formulae given above); and 

simple mathematical steps such as integral of sin is –cos.

(v). There will be (roughly) 6 problems, each with a few parts.

(vi). A review of the associated material is here (but it cannot be brought to the exam).

(vii) A brief review for it (with emphasis on topics covered after 2^nd exam) will be held during the last lecture on Thursday, December 10.

(viii) As per the policy laid out at the start of the course, here will not be a make-up final exam for those who miss it on December 14, unless there is a (very) strong, well-documented reason (such as a medical emergency).

(5). Course evaluations are to be completed here by December (thank you for your feedback!).

(6). Final letter grading scheme: I will not be assigning any letter grades at this stage of the course, i.e., it will happen only at end. Roughly/tentatively, the scheme will be that the top 25% or 30 % of the class (based on total score at the end of the course) will get A grade (irrespective of whether these students get above 70 or 80 etc. out of 100); next 25 or 30 % will get B grade etc.

(7). 2^st midterm results:

(i). The exams not picked-up in lecture are in the usual box near my office.

(Please check that your HW and exam scores were recorded correctly on ELMS.)

(ii). The average was (about) 31 out of maximum possible of 40, with a standard deviation of (about) 9: see plot here.

(iii) Solutions are posted here.

As usual, please take a careful look at them before you come to me (or TA) with questions about the grading. (Once again, note that you were expected to show details of derivation and to clearly explain your answers, especially for "yes/no" type questions in order to get full credit .)

(8). 1^st midterm result:

(i). The average was (about) 30 out of maximum possible of 45, with a standard deviation of 9: see plot here.

However, this is subject to change, depending on your performance.

(9). The schedule/location of office hours is as follows (they are also listed on course webpage):

(i) By instructor:

Tuesday 2.30-3.30 pm. in Rm. 1303 (note not 1304!) of Toll building

Thursday 3-4 pm. in Rm. 3118 of PSC

(ii) By TA:

Monday: 3-4 pm. in Rm. 3101 of Toll building

Wednesday: 12-1 pm. in Rm. 1304 (note not 1303!) of Toll building

Please note location and day carefully. The ones in Rm.1303 and1304 of Toll building (which are actually small classrooms) will be sort of informal discussion sessions, i.e., you are not required to attend them, but it will be useful to do so!