| General |
Physics 323 is an introduction to selected topics in modern physics including relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, nuclear structure, statistical physics, and condensed matter physics. |
| Call # |
13083 |
| Prerequisite |
Physics 232 or permission of
instructor. |
| Meeting Times |
MWF 2:00-2:50 PM |
| Location |
Class is held in OCNPS-0202 |
| Instructor |
Dr. Stephen Bueltmann Office: OCNPS 213 E-mail: stephenb@physics.odu.edu  Phone: 683-6401 |
| Course Web
Site |
http://www.physics.odu.edu/~stephenb/Courses/323Fall2006/Syllabus323Fall2006.html |
| Office Hours |
Fridays 11 - 12 in OCNPS 213 or 12 -13 in
the Learning Center and by appointment. |
| Required Text |
Modern
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Third Edition Authors: Stephen T. Thornton and Andrew Rex Publisher: Thomson/Brooks/Cole 2006 |
| Optional Text |
S. T. Thornton, A. Rex,
Student Solutions Manual for Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers ,
Third Edition, Brooks/Cole 2006. (I will not assign problems solved in this manual but they may provide useful practice.). R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, M, Sands, The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. II and III, Addison Wesley 1966. |
| Course
Content |
The course will follow the text
closely but not necessarily in the same order. |
| Exams |
There will be two (in-class)
midterm exams and a cumulative final exam. For the schedule of exams, see the "exams" link above. Students should bring a calculator and pencil/pen. The exams are closed book. A formula sheet with useful equations will be provided. Make-up exams will NOT be given. If a student must miss an exam due to an emergency, he/she should notify me immediately. |
| Homework |
I will typically assign one
problem set per week, to be turned in at the beginning of class of the following week.
See the homework link above for details. |
| Grading | Midterm Exam 1: 20% Midterm Exam 2: 20% Final Exam: 30% Homework: 30% |
Get a PDF version of the Syllabus (this page) here.