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PHY2005

APPLIED PHYSICS 2 - Spring 2010


CLASS TIMES: M, W, F 9th period (4:05–4:55)

CLASS LOCATION: NPB 1001

Instructor: Sergei Obukhov

Office: 2064 NPB

Phone: 392 8752

Email: obukhov AT ufl.edu

Office Hours:
Monday 5.10-6.00 pm
Wednesday 5.10-6.00 pm

TEXTBOOK:
“Technical Physics” by F. Bueche and D. Wallach (4th Edition, Wiley, 1994)

The final exam is on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in the usual classroom from 12:30PM to 2:30PM.


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Exam 2 results: average 12.8, sigma 2.98

answers for Exam 2

comparison exam 1 and 2 grades, listed against exam codes and HITT numbers, grade distributions





Exam 1 results: average score 12.0 points, dispersion 4.2.

answers, grades listed against exam code and remote HITT code, grade distribution

How to Do Well in PHY 2005

Physics is not inherently difficult, although sometimes it may seem a bit obscure. This course uses only a small amount of algebra and is mostly descriptive in nature. With only a modest effort and by following the rules below you can be successful in this course.

1) Attend class. The lectures may be confusing and you may sleep through class, but by attending you will at least learn what subjects I think are important. On these you can concentrate during your reading. By some unfortunate set of circumstances if you do miss class, do not ask me later if I said anything important---all that I say is important. Instead, ask a classmate; she or he is likely to give an honest answer, you won't run the risk of offending me, and, besides, I might not have noticed that you missed class (however, I am quite observant).

2) Take notes in class. Taking notes keeps you awake and engaged in the lectures. Record the examples done in class. Record the clicker-quizzes and answers. Describe the demonstrations that you see, and the explanations that I give.

3) Be on time for class. Announcements are always made at the beginning of each lecture. You are responsible for all announcements whether you attend class or not.

4) Do the assigned reading before I cover the material in class. This is surprisingly helpful! You will be amazed at how much clearer my lectures are if you have already read the material.