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Mechanics Syllabus Fall 2016
Mechanics Syllabus Fall 2016
Fall 2016
Course Information
Gerd Bergmann
Office: SSC 215D
Phone: (213) 740-1116
E-mail: bergmann@usc.edu
Lecture hours:
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 -11:50
Office hours:
Thursday 1:00 - 2:00, 2:00-3:00 (second hour with appointment)
In special cases: Monday 5:30
.
Lecture location:
LVL 13
TA:
not yet appointed
Textbook:
Classical Mechanics
J.R. Taylor
University Science Books (2005)
Homework: Approximately four problems per week from the textbook, old
examinations, or other textbooks.
Exams: Two midterm exams and a final exam will be given. The exams are
closed book, but formulas will be provided.
Midterm Examination I:
Midterm Examination II:
Final Examination:
Tuesday, 09/27
Tuesday, 11/01
Tuesday, 12/13, 8:00 10:00
Grading:
Homework + Participation: 10%,
Midterm Exams +Quiz: 50%,
Final Exam: 40%
Attendance of the class is expected
Course Description
Classical Mechanics is the first course in theoretical physics. It develops a
conceptual framework that is used in all modern physical theories such as
electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics or quantum field theory.
The main topics covered in the course will include: Newton laws and dynamics of
Miscellaneous
Your Feedback
Any comments that would make this course more effective will be very much
appreciated. You can contact your instructor directly before/after the class or during his
office hours or send him an e-mail. You can also talk to your T.A. and ask him to convey
your comments to the instructor.
In particular, if you find that the lectures are too slow or too fast, too easy or too
difficult, if you cannot read the handwriting on the blackboard and/or hear /understand
the instructor, please let him know. Similarly, if you find something particularly useful, let
him know as well.
Academic Integrity
Students who violate university standards of academic integrity are subject to
disciplinary sanctions, including failure in the course and suspension from the university.
Since dishonesty in any form harms the individual, other students and the university,
policies on academic integrity will be strictly enforced. We expect you will familiarize
yourself with the academic integrity guidelines found in the current SCampus.
Students with Disabilities
Students who need to request accommodations based on a disability are required to
register each semester with the Office of Disability Services and Programs (DSP). In
addition a letter of verification to the instructor from DSP is needed for the semester you
are enrolled in this course. If you have any questions concerning this procedure, please
contact the instructor and DSP at STU 301, (213) 740-0776. If you are using DSP,
please be aware of their deadlines and policies and follow them!
Event
Chapter/S
ection
week
Days
Topics
1.
08/23
Tu
Th
2
08/30
3.
09/06
4.
09/13
Tu
Th
Tu
Th
Tu
Th
5.
09/20
6.
09/27
7.
10/04
8.
10/11
9.
10/18
10.
10/25
Tu
Th
Tu
Th
Tu
Th
Tu
Th
Tu
Th
Tu
Th
8.1-8.4
8.5-8.8
9.1-9.3
9.4-9.6
11.
11/01
M
W
12.
11/08
13.
11/15
14.
11/22
15.
11/29
Tu
Th
Tu
Th
12/13
Tu
Midterm I
7.4-7.6
7.4-7.7
Midterm II
Tu
Th
Tu
Th
8:00 10:00