Physics & Astronomy

442 Electrodynamics Sections 1, Summer 2010 MWF 11AM, C460 ESC Instructor: Justin Peatross N269 ESC

Course

• Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3rd Ed., David J. Griffiths
• Time-Dependent Circuits by Ross L. Spencer; Waveguide Guide by Ross L. Spencer
  
• Homework (40% of grade), Exams (30%), Final (20%), Motor (5%), Quizzes (5%)
• Class/Reading Schedule (subject to continual change)
• Testing Center: Exam I: July. 7-10; Exam II: July. 28-31
• In Class Final: Thurs. Aug. 12, 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Homework & Quizzes

• Assignments due by the start of class (in 441/442 bin across from N373 ESC). Monday homeworks can be turned in as late as 5PM.
• Late homework is treated as a resubmission unless the grader can be convinced of a valid excuse.
  (Please don't abuse the grader.)
• Appeals: Try first to resolve concerns with grader by resubmitting with note or by email;
  for exams or other concerns, resolve with instructor.

Resubmitting Homework

• Each assignment will be graded and returned before the next assignment is due.
• An assignment can be resubmited within one week of the original deadline to restore 50% of points missed.
• Resubmissions must be completely finished (all problems) and completely accurate.
  In other words, the re-grading is all or nothing.
• Use a different color pen or pencil (not red) when correcting an assignment that was previously given partial credit.
• Write 'Resubmission' at the top of the assignment, and place it in the 're-grade' slot.
  

Motor Project

• Each student will be given some basic materials to construct a motor, which is worth 5% of the grade. We will hold a motor derby and award some prizes.

Scores

• Obtain Course ID number
• Grades
  Your Class ID: Last 4 digits of your BYU ID:

Instructor

• Office Hours: WF 9:30-10:30AM; Also available for consultation after class in either S416A, N269, or U160.
• N269 ESC, 801-422-5043
• Email Justin Peatross (physics442@byu.edu)
• TA/Grader: Jacob Johansen (jacobjjohansen@gmail.com) 801-592-0228
• Help Sessions M, Tu, Th 3-4:30PM in Commons Area near U160.

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