Instructor:
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Michel
Pleimling
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Michel.Pleimling@vt.edu
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Robeson 221 |
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(540) 231-2675
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Office hours:
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Tuesday, Thursday: 3.30 -
4.30 p.m., Wednesday: 2.30 - 3.30 p.m., and by appointment
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Lectures:
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Tuesday, Thursday: 2.00 -
3.15 p.m., Robeson 122
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Homework:
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Three to four problems
(plus sporadically additional bonus problems)
will be assigned each Thursday. Solutions are due one week later in
class
(unless otherwise noted).
Teamwork in solving these problems is encouraged, but
solutions must be handed in separately. Your solutions will be graded,
and
sample solutions will be provided.
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Grader:
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TBA
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First midterm exam:
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Thursday, September 27, 2.00 - 3.15 p.m.
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Second midterm exam:
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Thursday, November 1, 2.00 - 3.15 p.m.
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Final exam:
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Monday, December 17, 7.45 - 9.45 a.m.
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All are closed-books exams. The honor code pertains to all three
in-class exams.
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Grade distribution:
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30 % homework, 20 % each midterm exam, 30 % final exam
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Recommended textbook:
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Stephen T. Thornton and Jerry B. Marion, Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems,
Fifth Edition (Thomson-Brooks/Cole, 2004)
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Topics include:
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1. Noninertial Reference Frames
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2. Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
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3. Coupled Oscillations
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4. Continuous Systems and Waves
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5. Introduction to Hydrodynamics
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6. Special Theory of Relativity
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Disability-related accomodations:
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Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments, accommodations, or arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, is requested to speak with me during the first two weeks of the class. All discussions will remain confidential. Please also consult with the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (http://www.ssd.vt.edu/) in 150 Henderson Hall for more information on disability accommodations.
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