29:082 Course Information

Contact Details

  • Dr Helen Bryce 402 Van Allen Hall, Dept of Physics and Astronomy
  • Email hmbryce at gmail dot com
  • Office Telephone (319) 335 3506
  • Office Hours Monday and Wednesday 10:00-11:30. Or by appointment.
  • Drop/Add slips Please visit the general office at 203 VAN

    Textbooks

  • Fundamentals of Physics: Volume 2, 8th Edition by Halliday, Resnick and Walker
  • Laboratory Workbook: Experiments in Electricity, Magnetism & Light + Quantum Physics by John A Goree

    Course Description

    An introductory to the physics of electricity and magnetism including electromagnetic waves, light and optics. The course is intended for engineering majors, science majors and other students with need for an introductory physics course with calculus. We will cover Chapter 21 through 36 of the textm at a pace of roughly one Chapter per week. This course requires the use of differential and integral calculus. This is a four (three) semester hour course with (without) lab. College of Liberal Arts guidelines are set so that a student should expect to spend two hours per week per semester hour on study outside of class. This means that students will be spending six to eight hours a week on homework, reading and other preparation.

    Homework

    Homework will be assigned most Fridays and will be due the following Friday. The questions can be attempted as many times as the students want to in order to acheive full credit. There is no credit for late homework. Students will require the student code found on the card insert within their textbooks to log on to the system. The code can also be purchased at the website for any students using second hand copies.

    Exams and Grading

  • There will be three one hour in-class exams
  • The final will be a a two hour exam.
  • Final grades will be based on the following percentages and will be given using plus/minus grading.
  • With Lab Homework 15%, Lab 15%, In-class exams 15% each & Final 25%
  • Without Lab Homework 17%, In-class exams 17% each & Final 32%
  • Make up exams will only be administered for the in-class exams in the most extreme, serious and documented cases. Students will need to make alternative arrangements with the instructor before the exam.
  • In class exams will take place on February 20, April 2 and May 7
  • The final will take place on Wednesday May 14 at 9:45 am
  • These dates are subject to change

    Office hours

    Please take advantage of office hours, you don't need to make an appointment and you can come alone, in a pair or a larger group. If the posted hours don't suit you schedule please make an appointment before or after class, or by email. It is much easier to deal with your questions in person than by email or phone.

    Etiquette

    Of course, lecture attendance is expected rather than required and we all have a duty to make the lectures as enjoyable as possible for everyone concerned. Please arrive on time and sit towards the front of the theatre. Do not talk, eat/drink loudly or have cell phones switched on during class. If you need to leave class early please sit towards the back, so that you do not disturb others.

    Laboratory

    There will be 11 laboratory experiments with the marks from the best 10 counting towards the final grade. Lab does not meet during the first week of class and during exam weeks. Eating and drinking in laboratory is not allowed.

    Tutorials

    There are drop in tutorials. You can use this as an opportunity to discuss homework problems, general questions about the course material and anything within the scope of the course that interests you.

    Extra Credit pop quizzes

    There will be 5 "surprise quizzes" given throughout the semester. Each quiz will be worth 1% extra credit. Students will receive 50% credit for each quiz based on their attendance. Students will be given 15 minutes to complete each quiz.

    Expectations

    Students are reminded that the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences guidelines suggest 2 hours of out of class study time each week for every semester hour that is alloted to a class. Students With Disabilities: Anyone who has a disability which may require some modification of seating, testing, or other class requirements should contact me so that a suitable arrangement can be made. Contact me after class or during office hours. Student Procedures, Rights, and Responsibilities This course is given by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). This means that class policies on matters such as requirements, grading, and sanctions for academic dishonesty are governed by CLAS. Students wishing to add or drop this course after the official deadline must receive the approval of the Dean of the CLAS. Details of the University policy of cross enrollments may be found at: http://www.uiowa.edu/~provost/deos/crossenroll.doc All students in CLAS courses have specific rights and responsibilities. You have the right to adjudication of any complaints you have about classroom activities or instructor actions. Information on these procedures is available in the CLAS Student Academic Handbook. You also have the right to expect a classroom environment that enables you to learn, including modifications if you have a disability. Your responsibilities to this class, and to your education as a whole, include attendance and participation. You are also expected to be honest and honorable in your fulfillment of assignments and in test-taking situations. You have a responsibility to the rest of the class and to the instructor to help create a classroom environment where all may learn. Complaints, Plagiarism, and Cheating: Student Complaints Concerning Faculty Actions" and "Academic Misconduct" procedures are available for your review on-line at the CLAS website. The Department Chair, Prof.Tom Boggess, can be contacted through the Department of Physics and Astronomy Main Office in 203 VAN. As stated in the procedures noted above, complaints or comments regarding TA's should first be directed to the instructor.