H


h

H

H

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
Site Menu

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
Click on the passing image to find out more. . .

announcements
 

updated: July 15, 2008

Hello everyone. Get ready before class begins.
Get your boos and register for Mastering Physics.

 
 
 
 


Physics Links


HyperPhysics
Physics Cartoons
The Laws of Physics for Cartoons

Physics Applets
Multimedia Physics Simulations
Newtonian Mountain
Fowler's Animations
Physics 2000
General Physics Applets
Spectra

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

H

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

H
Big Bang
Six Evil Geniues
I,
II
MCAT Prep
Peer Instruction
Error Determination

Mass Spectrometry
Science newsfeeds. Just click away for updates.
 
 
 

Electric Forces and Fields

 
Chapter 17
Sept 3-5-8-10
Electric Charge and Field



Electric Fields

Chapter 18
Sept 12-15-17
Electric Potential





MonkeyLove
Chapter 19
Sept 19-22-24
Electric Current/Resistance


current
  Test 1 - Fri. Sept. 26, 2008  
 
ElectroMagnetism
 
Chapter 20
Sept 29 - Oct 1-3-6
Magnet Fields and Forces



Chapter 21
Oct 8-10-13-15
Electromagnetic Induction






  Test 2 - Fri. Oct. 17, 2008  
 
Optics
 
Chapter 23
Oct 20-22
Electromagnetic Waves


Chapter 24-25
Oct 24-27-29-31
Geometric Optics / Optical Instruments





Chapter 26
Nov 3-5-7-10
Interference and Diffraction



  Test 3 - Wed. Nov. 12, 2008  
 
Modern Physics
 
Chapter 27
Nov 14-17-19-21
Einstein's Special Relativity


Chapter 28
Nov 24-26 - Dec 1-3
Quantum Physics
Photons Electrons and Atoms





Chapter 30
Dec 5-8-10
Nuclear / High Energy Physics


radioactivity
  Test 4 - Fri. Dec. 12, 2008  
 

Comprehensive Final
Tuesday December 16, 2008
8-10 am


 Why Physics is so much fun --- I, II, III, I, V, VI, VII, VIII
For up-to-date and hard hitting science reporting subscribe to: