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Physics 162 -- Winter, 2005

General Information about Physics 162

Course title:
Physics 162 - The Building Blocks of Creation
Texts:
In addition to the Course Notes (available at Grade A Notes) the text for the course is ``From Alchemy to Quarks'' by S.L. Glashow (available at various Campus Bookstores).
Prerequisites:
Math 075 or equiv. GEC physical science course. Physics 161 is also required. See Prof. Walker if you're concerned about your preparation.
Material:
Physics 162 is based on the Lecture Notes that you may purchase from Grade A Notes. The schedule is given in the syllabus.
Instructor:
Prof. Terry Walker
office: 4132 Smith Lab
email: walker.33@osu.edu or twalker@mps.ohio-state.edu
phone: 292-3251 (office)
office hrs: Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00, or by appointment.
Logistics:
Office Hours:
By appointment (asking in class is easiest) and . . .
Tuesdays 10:00-11:00.
Grading:
Debate/Discussion/Experiment (DDE)* [20%]
Quizes [20%] best 6 of 8.
Midterm [30%]**
Final exam [30%]**
*DDE Grading Policy:
At the beginning of class you will be assigned to a ``DDE group'' and a week number along with several other students. Each group is responsible for:
  • Presentation -- on a topic of the group/Professor's choice, presented the Thursday of your week. You need to meet with the Professor the week prior to your group's week to determine your DDE topic.
  • Weekly Quiz -- you and your group mates will prepare 2 multiple choice questions for the weekly quiz. These are due the Tuesday of your week.
    **Exam Weighting Policy:
    You are allowed to choose the relative weighting of the midterm and final. Within one week after the Midterm, you can stand pat (at 30/30), or opt to change to a 40/20 or 20/40 plan.
    Web Pages:
    This info: www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~twalker/162_info.php
    Course home page: www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~twalker/162/
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    Physics 162 Information.
    Last modified: 21-Mar-2001.
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