Christina Markert Introduction to 317K, spring Introduction to PHYSICS class 317K Christina Markert University of Texas at Austin General Physics (Mechanics/ Heat/ Sound) Spring 2008, Unique number: Painter 2.48, TTH 3:30- 5:00 pm

Christina Markert Introduction to 317K, spring Instructor and TA INSTRUCTOR: Name: Christina Markert, office: RLM , office hours: Tuesday 5-6 pm, Wednesday 3-4 pm. TEACHING ASSISTANTS: Name: Dongil Kim, office hours: Thursday 5-6 pm, RLM DISCUSSION SESSIONS: Friday 2-4 pm, RLM (Main discussion session) Monday 6-7 pm, RLM (Question an answer session)

Christina Markert Introduction to 317K, spring Bookmark these URLs: Course Homepage: Homework Registration/Instructions/Login: : Access CODE: hta $ fee How to submit your homework: Trouble, questions, or suggestions: TEXT BOOK: Fundamentals of Physics, Volume 1, Eighth Edition, by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker (Wiley)

Christina Markert Introduction to 317K, spring Week Plan MoTuWeThFr Sa + So Discussion 6-7 pm (only) Prepared Ques. Class 3:30–5:00 Class 3:30-5:00 Discussion 2-4 pm Preparation f. HW Homework due 11:55pm OH:Christina 5-6 pm OH:Christina 3-4 pm OH:Dongil 5-6 pm  homework: about 20 questions, most of the from the covered in previous lectures, a few questions will cover the material from the following week and need the reading of the book to answer it. Good preparation for the upcoming lectures.

Christina Markert Introduction to 317K, spring Grading  12 homeworks, the two lowest homework grade will be dropped; the eleven highest grades will count 20%.  3 Tests, the lowest test grade will be dropped; the 2 highest test grades will count 40%  The final exam will count 40%  There will be NO make-ups for homework, tests or final exam.

Christina Markert Introduction to 317K, spring Final Grade  The final letter grades will be assigned as follows:  A: >=85%, B: >=75%, C: >=65%, and D: >= 55% of the total possible score.  (This are threshold numbers so 84.99% = B, 85.00% = A).  Below 55.00% is failing.

Christina Markert Introduction to 317K, spring Formula Sheet  For the tests and exams you are allowed to prepare your own hand written formula sheet;  a single 8 1/2" x 11" page and  bring a scientific calculator.

Christina Markert Introduction to 317K, spring Co Requirements  The laboratory course PHY 117M is a co-requisite for PHY 317K: unless you have already passed it, you are required to register for it. (will begin on 1/28)  Completed Math 408C or Math 408K and concurrent registration for M 408L  For more information please contact Pat Morgan RLM 5.216, tel: (512)

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