Physics 126: Fall 2011

News

Sept 20, 2011: The first exam will be on Sept 27. You can find examples of midterms posted here.
Aug 29, 2011: First day of class at 8:20 am in the Simon Center Auditorium. The first midterm is Sept 27, and the second midterm is Nov 1. The final is on December 20 at 11:15 am. Hall

Introduction

Physics 126 is the second semester of the three semester introduction to "classical physics" and covers fluids, harmonic oscillators, waves, thermodynamics, light and optics. The course covers the subjects required for students majoring in physical science and engineering and students must be able to use mathematics as it is applied to a wide range of topics. There is a lecture with four recitation/lab sections.

The text is Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Giancoli, (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008). All problems will be assigned on the web, so you may use either Ed. 3 or Ed. 4.

Homework will be assigned using www.masteringphysics.com. You should purchase the access code at the same time you buy your text book. The course code is MCGREW2011PHY126. Since the first homework assignment is due at the beginning of the second week, you need to login and get access now. Be sure and enter your SBU student number for your Id since that is how we will match you to the official grade book. . The homework tends to run a little ahead of the lecture. This is intentional since I want you to look at the book and think about it before coming to lecture.

The Course Calendar gives the expected schedule for lecture topics, homework assignments, laboratories, and exams. Also check the syllabus which lists the specific requirements that must be met to succeed in this class. The syllabus also has examples of quizes and exams. You should also be aware of the laboratory instruction manual which is on the web. You should print a copy of each manual before coming to the lab.

Faculty/Staff:

Instructor Contact Information

Instructor		Office hours	Contact Information
Prof. McGrew	Lecture Tu Th 8:20-9:40am Simons Center Auditorium Recitation 2 M 3:50-4:45 Physics P-123	Physics D-134 W 1:00-3:00	Prof. McGrew Clark.McGrew@stonybrook.edu (631) 632-8299
Prof. Graf	Recitation 5 Wed 3:50 - 4:45 Physics P-123 Recitation 6 Thr 12:50 - 1:45 Physics P-123	Physics B-101 TBD	Erlend.Graf@stonybrook.edu (631)632-8173
Prof. Kuo	Recitation 1 Mon 12:50 - 1:45 Physics P-129 Recitation 3 Tues 12:50 - 1:45 Physics P-123	Physics C-127 TBD	Thomas.Kuo@stonybrook.edu (631)632-8125
Prof. Lanzetta	Recitation 4 Wed 12:50 - 1:45 Physics P-123	ESS 449 TBD	Kenneth.Lanzetta@stonybrook.edu (631)632-8222

Laboratory Sessions

Labs meet in room A-130

Lab Hours	sec #	TA	office	hours	email
Mon 1:50-3:50	sec 01	Mathew Madhavacheril	Help Room	See Help Room Schedule	mathew.madhavacheril@stonybrook.edu
Mon 4:50-6:50	sec 02	Yongky Utama	Help Room	See Help Room Schedule	yongky.utama@stonybrook.edu
Tue 1:50-3:50	sec 03	Simon Divilov	Help Room	See Help Room Schedule	simon.divilov@stonybrook.edu
Wed 1:50-3:50	sec 04	Simon Divilov	Help Room	See Help Room Schedule	simon.divilov@stonybrook.edu
Wed 4:50-6:50	sec 05	Yongky Utama	Help Room	See Help Room Schedule	yongky.utama@stonybrook.edu
Thu 1:50-3:50	sec 06	Mathew Madhavacheril	Help Room	See Help Room Schedule	mathew.madhavacheril@stonybrook.edu

This WEB page is maintained by Clark McGrew.Last updated $Date: 2011-09-20 17:42:22 $