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Physics 260

Physics with Calculus II:

Electricity and Magnetism

G. R. Grist - Skyline College

 

 

“He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask is a fool forever.”  - Mark Twain

 

 

FINAL Grades Spring 2009

 

Here is the Final grade breakdown for Spring 2008.

 

Math Follies

 

Math Humor: Can you find all the errors in this comedy routine?

 

 

Midterm Grades Spring 2009

 

 

Midterm Grades for Spring 2009

 

Meters Handout

 

Handout on multimeters.

 

Lab Report Instructions

 

Instructions and outline for writing lab reports.  You must follow these formats as assigned and use the headings as presented in this sheet.

 

Data Analysis Handout

 

This is a handout on data analysis for your reference. Remember that it is necessary to include an analysis of your data in all lab reports.

 

Syllabus

 

Here are the details, the fine print if you will, of how the class runs.  You should download and read this so that you know what is expected.

 

Schedule

 

A tentative schedule of lecture subjects and exams.  This will be updated as needed so check back periodically.

 

Getting Started With WebAssign

 

Information of how to work with the online homework site.  If you have trouble, or need additional help, let me know.

 

WebAssign Login

 

Click on the link to go right to WebAssign’s Login page.

 

How To Study Physics

 

Simply a great article by Professor Dan Styer at Oberlin College on how to study physics.  He has a great approach that you should find very helpful.

 

How To Solve Physics Problems

 

Another helpful article by Professor Styer.  Be sure to read this and use his tips.

 

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MESA

 

MATH, ENGINEERING & SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT

Here is where you can meet with your fellow students and study, study, study!  You can also get some great help from real live physics tutors who have access to your WebAssign homework problem sets.

 

For more information see Tiffany Reardon in room 7207A, by phone at (650) 738-4244, or by email at reardon@smccd.edu.

 

 

 

Equation Editor for MS Word

 

Instructions for installing Equation Editor for MS Word.

 

 How to use Excel

 

This is a helpful handout on using Excel.

 

Graphing Calculator Help

 

Here is a great site that will help you with most calculators, including the TI , HP Casio and others.  Very useful if you ever wanted to know “How do I do that?”

 

Equation Plotter

 

A useful site that will let you plot professional looking 2-D and 3-D plots that you can paste into your reports.  You have to register, but it’s free.

 

 

 

Oscilloscope Handout

 

A general information guide to using an oscilloscope.

 

Equations Sheet

 

Here are the equations and constant that will be supplied with each exam. You can look over these as an aid to reviewing for the exams.

 

First Week “To Do” List

 

A brief introduction to the course and a list of “Must Do’s” to start the semester off on the right foot.

 

Midterm Grades Spring 2008

 

Midterm Grades for Spring 2008

 

FINAL Grades Spring 2008

 

Here is the Final grade breakdown for Spring 2008.