COURSE TIME: TuTh 12:10-1:30 pm. COURSE LOCATION: Roessler 66. INSTRUCTOR: Richard Scalettar OFFICE: Physics-Geology 409. OFFICE HOURS: Tu 1:40-3:00 pm; Fr 12:10-1:30 pm; or by appointment. PROBLEM SESSIONS: Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 pm, Roessler 158; and Wednesdays, 2:30-4:00 pm, Roessler 158. Attendence is optional!!! Lab TA Office Hours Free Physics Club Tutoring! GRADING: Weekly quizzes 25%: Thursday Oct. 3,10,31; Nov. 7,21. (Lowest grade will be dropped.) Homework will be assigned, but not collected. Quiz question(s) will be drawn directly from homework or discussion problems. Midterm Exams 40%: Thursday Oct. 17 and Tuesday Nov. 12 Final Exam 30%: Wednesday Dec. 11, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Discussion Attendance: 5% TEXT: "University Physics", Young and Freedman This is a UCD-specific edition. LAB INFO/SCHEDULE DISCUSSION LEADER: Kitran Colwell OFFICE HOURS: 1:00 - 2:30 Wednesdays, Trailer #2 (outside east end of Physics building basement)

Does the structural strength of this river bridge need to be greater when the boats are passing? At the end of this course you will know the answer.

MORE GRADING DETAILS:
* All exams are closed book. Calculators are allowed.
* Make-up exams will be given only in the case of emergencies. Please obtain written documentation for any absence.
* No credit will be given on quizzes and exams without all work being shown. If you believe there has been an error in the grading of a homework problem or exam, please write a clear note and resubmit to us. This must be done within one week of the return of the graded material.
* A significant fraction of exam problems will be chosen from homework, discussion sections, and lecture material. Regular review of these parts of the course throughout the quarter will prepare you well for the midterms and finals.
* You must pass the lab in order to pass this course. Lab grade of HP will raise course grade by 1/2 step.