| What? | When? | Where? |
| Lectures | T+TH 11:40-12:55 | PSC 201 |
| Recitation/Lecture | M 2:20-3:10 | PSC 201 |
| Office Hours | T+TH 1:00-2:00 | PSC 704d |
Fundamentals of Physics (Part 3),
David Halliday, Robert Resnick and Jearl Walker, John Wiley & Sons,
ISBN: 978-0470044773, 6th Edition (2000) or Fundamentals of Physics
(Vol. 2) ISBN: 978-1118230732;
12th Edition (2021) ISBN: 978-1119801269;
10th Edition (2013) ISBN: 978-0470469088;
9th Edition (2010) ISBN: 978-0471758013;
8th Edition (2007) ISBN: 0471429635;
7th Edition (2004) ISBN: 0471332364;
6th Edition (2000); or similar.
University Physics (Vol. 2), Hugh D. Young and
Roger A. Freedman, Addison Wesley, ISBN: 0321677706 (2009) or ISBN:
978-0321501219, 12th Edition (2007); or similar.
University Physics with Modern Physics
(Vol. 2), Wolfgang Bauer and Gary Westfall, McGraw-Hill, ISBN:
978-0077354787, 1st Edition (2010); or similar.
Feynman Lectures On Physics, Richard
Phillips Feynman Addison-Wesley Pub Co, ISBN: 0201021153, 3 Volume Set
(1970); or similar.
Your may pick a book form the list above and/or any other book of your choice.
Homework problem sets will be posted on a weekly basis and will be due as designated. For changes and updates go to Homework. Your homework grade will count towards 20% of your course score. You will be allowed to volunteer for additional homework.
The chapters covered in class should be read prior to the lecture. Up to ten short quizzes will be typically given on Mondays. They are intended to keep your reading up to date. Each quiz comprises questions of the recent lectures and the reading assignment. For quizzes, changes, and updates go to Homework. Your average quiz grade will count towards 15% of your course score.
Two tests will be given that comprise conceptual questions as well as problem
solving questions. Each test will count towards 15% of your course score. The
last exam is comprehensive and will cover all Essentials of Physics 212 to
date. All students have to take the comprehensive exam. It will count towards
25% of your course score. The test and exam days are all scheduled in advance,
therefore, there is NO MAKEUP FOR MISSED EXAMS.
Smart electronic devices are not allowed during the tests and the final exam!
Tests: 9/29 Thursday and 10/27 Thursday.
Comprehensive Exam: 12/6 Tuesday 12:30 pm.
Lecture and recitation attendance are mandatory. Unexcused absence is not allowed and will lower your class participation score, see USC's Attendance Policy . Your participation in class will count towards 10% of your course score. Absence from more than 15% of the scheduled class sessions will lead to a grade reduction of the same magnitude.
Creativity is highly encouraged. Any useful enrichment and addition to the course will be honored.
Course Score =
0.2*H + 0.15*Q + 0.3*(T1+T2)/2 + 0.25*CE + 0.1*AP + 0.25*B
H, Q, T1, T2, F, AP, and B are based on a 100 point scale.
The following grading scheme is used: A (≥ 90%), B+ (86%-89%), B (80%-85%), C+ (76%-79%), C (70%-75%), D+ (60%-69%), D (50%-59%), and F (< 50%).
All Academic Affairs policies and procedures and the general policies and procedures defined in a variety of USC documents that are related to teaching apply to this course.
Academic Integrity The University of South Carolina has clearly articulated its policies governing academic integrity and students are encouraged to carefully review the policy on the Honor Code in the Carolina Community. Any deviation from these expectations will result in academic penalties as well as disciplinary action. The area of greatest potential risk for inadvertent academic dishonesty is plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, paraphrasing or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment.
Accommodating Disabilities Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. If you have a disability and may need accommodations to fully participate in this class, contact the Office of Student Disability Services: Phone 777-6142, TDD 777-6744, Email sadrc@mailbox.sc.edu, or stop by Close-Hipp, Suite 102. All accommodations must be approved through the Office of Student Disability Services.