| Instructor: |
Robert Harr |
Office: |
341 Physics |
| Phone: |
577-2677 |
E-mail |
harr@physics.wayne.edu |
| Office Hours: | 2-3 MWF, or by appointment |
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| Textbook: | Analytical Mechanics, fifth edition by
Fowles and Cassiday, Saunders College Publishing, 1993. |
| Lectures: | 11:45-1:15 TTh, 177 Physics |
| Homework: |
Homework problems will be assigned each week.
The problems will be collected and graded. They will generally be
due at the start of lecture on Tuesday. |
| Exams: |
There will be one mid-term and a final
exam.
The midterm exam will be given during a lecture period (90 min.).
Exams are closed book. |
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| Midterm |
Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998 |
11:45a - 1:15p |
| Final |
Friday, May 1, 1998 |
10:40a-1:10p |
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| Written Work: |
The skill of scientific writing is
important. The problem sets,
and exams present opportunities to practice this skill.
Instead of just writing down formulas and numbers, try treating
each problem as a mini-essay.
Motivate the method of calculation and explain the variables.
Write in complete sentences using proper grammar.
Don't confuse good writing with verbose writing.
Make your writing brief and to the point.
Sometimes it is appropriate to write down only mathematical
formulas.
Other times, a clear, brief explanation is essential. |
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| Grading: |
| Homework |
25% |
| Midterm |
25% |
| Final Exam |
50% |
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| Policies: |
Late work is not accepted. The lowest score
will be dropped for problem sets. |