Instructor:	Dr. Perera, Room 404 Science Annex. Phone 651-2709, 3221/3222. Office hours: 9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. MWF and by appointment.
Time:	10:50 a.m. - 12:20 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Text:	Fundamentals of Physics, by Halliday, Resnick & Walker (5th ed). We plan to cover portions of Chapter 17-21 and 34 through 44 as time permits.
Laboratory:	LABORATORY ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED. Talk to Carola Butler at (404) 651-1995 for any questions
Tests:	Two "in-class" exams (one hour each) and 10 minute unannounced quizzes (max 10) are scheduled. If more than 8 quizzes are given, the least score (or two) will be dropped. NO MAKE-UPS except for medical emergencies.
Examination:	A comprehensive final examination will be given on WEDNESDAY, 11th of June in Room 526, Kell at 11:30 a.m.
Homework:	Generally, homework assignments will be made from the text. Selected homework will be graded (scored on a scale of 0 - 10) and returned. The instructor's work sheets for homework assignments might be on display on 514 A bulletin board after the related homework has been graded. Homework assignments (all the sheets stapled together) are to be turned in at the beginning of the class periods which follows their assignment. When possible, these papers will be returned during the next class period. Late homework will not be graded.
Grade:	All quizzes, tests, and exams are closed-book, closed notes, except for the equation sheet. Final grade will be determined on the following basis: Sum of two Test grades ~34% Final Examination ~30% Homework & Quizzes ~16% Laboratory =20%
Veterans:	Because of special requirements of the Veterans Administration, students who are receiving VA benefits must maintain a records of class attendance.
Cheating:	The papers of students involved in cheating or duplicating work will be given a zero grade.
Withdrawal:	The last day students may withdraw with either a "W" (Only for the students performing at passing level) or a "WF" grade is Tuesday the 6th of May. A grade of "WF" is given automatically to all students who withdraw after that date.

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