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Text: Essential University Physics, Richard Wolfson, 2nd edition (2012), Vol. 2 (required).
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not, contact the instructor. Clear up problems by Wednesday, Sept. 2. The functions of QUEST include:
Homework Click on course, then assignment name (e.g. Homework 1) to download weekly homework assignments.
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Enter your solutions as instructed, then view solutions (after due date) on-line at the QUEST site. After the 12 class day, QUEST
will ask you to pay a $30 charge via credit card for the maintenance and operation of the system.
Register iClickers Purchase an iClicker at the University Coop (new or used) or re-use one from a previous semester.
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Laboratory: Physics 117N is a distinct, separately graded course, but is co-requisite with PHY 317L. Labs begin after Labor Day.
Class Dates
Homework Due
Aug 26, 28
Aug 31
HW#0: Aug 31
Sept 2, 4
Sept 9, 11, 14
HW#1: Sept. 8
HW#2: Sept 14
12th class day: last day to add a course, last day to drop
for possible refund
September 14
Sept 16,18, 21
HW #3: Sept 21
Sept 25, 28
Sept 30,Oct 2
HW#4: Sept 28
Oct 5
HW#5: Oct 5
Oct 7
Oct 9,12
HW#6: Oct 12
HW#7: Oct 19
HW#8: Oct 26
HW#9: Nov 2
November 3
Nov 4, 6, 9
HW#10: Nov 9
HW#11: Oct 16
HW#12: Oct 23
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Chapter 33: Relativity
FINAL: Comprehensive
HW #13: Dec 4
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flag courses). Quantitative Reasoning courses are designed to equip you with skills that are necessary for understanding the
types of quantitative arguments you will encounter regularly in your adult and professional life. You should therefore expect a
substantial portion of your grade to come from your use of quantitative skills to analyze real-world problems.