Physics 180B

The Elegant Universe---If string theory is right, the microscpic fabric of our universe is a richly intertwined multidimensional labyrinth within which the strings of the universe endlessly twist and vibrate, rhythmically beating out the laws of the cosmos. Brian Greene

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Physics 180B
Instructor: Tony DiMauro
Office: P-236
Email: tdimauro@gmail.com
Office Hrs:
Dates: September 3, 2008 to December 12, 2008
Required Text: Physics, Young and Geller,
8 th ed. with Mastering Physics

Grades
Expectations and Outcomes

Student Groups
Spring2007 196-195-180A-180B, Fall2006, Spring2006

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The Laws of Physics for Cartoons
Physics Applets
Multimedia Physics Simulations
Newtonian Mountain
Fowler's Animations
Physics 2000
General Physics Applets
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What's New in Physics Education
U.C. Berkeley Physics Lecture Demonstrations
The Physical Universe
Periodic Table
Physics Timeline
Timeline of Nobel Prize Winners
History of Physics
The Discovery of Global Warming
Good Animations
Fourier Transforms

P180B Class Requirements

12 MP Optional Homework Assignments
120 points - - - this is not extra credit, if you do the HW it will count. . .
40 MP HW points per chapter = 10 grade points for each chapter

I will only count the homework points that you submit.
Doing homework can only help your grade --- it can never hurt it.
The more homework you complete --- the more it helps your grade.
Do none, some or all of the homework --- it's your choice.

Mastering Physics Online Homework Set-up
When registering: Your Course ID is: P180BFall2008 My name: DiMauro
Please use your real name, you will also need to create a login name and a password.
Important: For your MP student ID use the last 5 numbers of your SDSU RedID
If you submit information that is wrong your scores will not count.

4 Unit Tests
150-150-150-150 grade pts (50 minutes)
Tests consists of 10-15 Multiple-Choice Questions (Scantron)
Lowest unit test grade will be dropped. . .yay!!
With over 300 students I can not allow make-ups, sorry.
If you miss a test for any reason the missed test will count as your dropped test.
Test dates are established below. Make personal arrangements accordingly.

Comprehensive Final Test
150 grade pts (120 minutes)
Tests consists of 20-25 Multiple-Choice Questions (Scantron)

Total Grade Points - 720