Prerequisite: General mathematical skills in algebra and geometry. Students are expected to be able to set up equations for the solutions of problems, to solve simple equations (quadratic equations or sets of linear equations containing parameters denoted by letters), understand basic trigonometry (sin and cos of angles, etc.)

Lectures: Students will be expected to read the text before the lecture covers it. The lecture will give an overview of the concepts and the main reasoning involved but does not cover all the details found in the textbook. Failing to read the material in advance will make it very hard to follow the explanations. After each chapter is finished in the lectures, you must read it once again and fill in the holes in your understanding.

Homework: Homework will be assigned daily, three problems in average. The homework must be handed in but will be graded only on an occasional basis. Twice a week, a 20 min quiz will be given and students must work out one of the homework problems with minor changes. The results will be graded on the basis of the correctness of the results (no partial credits).

Tutoring : The Physics Learning center provides (free) tutoring help for students. The schedule is affixed to the door.

Laboratory: All students must take the laboratory (Phys223) as a separate course. The lab is run independently by the instructor(s) assigned to the lab section, and the lab instructor may not be the same as the course instructor. You'll receive a separate syllabus for the lab.

Exams: Two tests are given during the semester, during class time, on June 10 and  June 24 (Thursday), during class time. One comprehensive final exam is given on June 28 (Monday), 12:00 - 2:00. These tests are open book (but no handwritten notes).

Absences: Participation is in general mandatory. If you miss a lecture you'll find it hard to keep up. Missed exams, homework or quizzes will be excused up to one-third of the total in each category when suitable documentation (doctor s note, for example) is provided. No makeups are given but the missed grade is replaced by your average in the same category. In truly exceptional cases other accommodation will be considered.

Academic dishonesty or misconduct will be handled according to the usual University policy. Be advised against handing in identical homework solutions. Even though discussing homework solutions is encouraged, each problem is to be solved by everybody individually. Correct results with incorrect intermediate steps are the usual signs of copying from others.

Students with disabilities: All reasonable measures will be taken to accommodate any special needs. Inform the instructor in advance of any such need during lecture, discussion, laboratory or tests. Affected students are responsible for requesting special accommodation in time.

Grading: The grades are determined by the weighted average as follows: