Physics 348 Syllabus – Spring
2014
Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Instructor: |
Daniel Kaplan |
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Office: |
146D Life Sciences |
E-mail: |
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Phone: |
312 567-3389 |
Web page: |
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Office Hours: |
TuTh
11:30–12:30 am or by appointment |
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Schedule: |
Posted at http://phys.iit.edu/~kaplan/phys348/14S/ |
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Textbook: |
Kenneth Krane,
Modern Physics, 3rd Ed. (Wiley, 2012) |
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Classes: |
TuTh
10:00–11:15 pm, 102 E1 |
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Course Content: |
Chapters 1–8 &
11–15 of the textbook: |
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„ Need for Modern Physics. |
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„ EinsteinÕs special theory of relativity. |
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„ Black-body radiation, the Bohr atom, and elementary wave
mechanics. „ Hydrogen atom, atomic spectra, and introduction to solid-state physics. |
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„ Nuclear and particle physics and
cosmology. |
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Course Objectives: |
1.
Understand wave–particle
duality and the uncertainty principle. 2.
Understand the Schrdinger equation
and its solutions for simple potentials. 3.
Understand the exact solution for the
hydrogen atom and how it is extended to multielectron atoms. 4.
Understand the differences between
fermions and bosons and their statistics. 5.
Demonstrate an understanding of two
applications of quantum mechanics. 6.
Demonstrate competence in solving
simple quantum mechanical problems. |
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Homework: |
Homework will typically be
assigned every week. |
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Note: Although only a small percentage of
your grade, the homework is very
important. Working
problems is the main learning experience in physics and (if done effectively)
is the best way to
prepare for the exams. To be an effective learning experience, the problems
should be solved with the book closed and without
advice from the web. |
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Grading: |
The percentage weighting for
each component of the grade will be as follows: |
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„ Homework, 7.5%; |
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„ Quizzes, 7.5%; |
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„ Class participation, 10%; |
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„ Two midterm exams, 15% each; |
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„ Final exam (comprehensive), 45%. |
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Exams: |
Policies for the examinations will be set as the semester progresses. |
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Important Dates: |
„ Jan 24 –
Last day to add or drop a course, change sections, etc. |
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„ Mar 31
– Last day for official withdrawal „ May 1
– Last class |
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„ May 7 –
Final exam, 08:00–10:00, 102 E1 |
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Disability notice: |
Reasonable
accommodations will be made for students with documented disabilities. In order to receive such
accommodations, students must obtain a letter of accommodation from the
Center for Disability Resources, located in 3424 S. State St., room 1C3-2 (on
the 1st floor); phone: 312 567-5744; email: disabilities@iit.edu. |
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Attendance Policy: |
Please
notify me by email before class if you must be late or absent. If you must
miss an exam, you may take a make-up exam if you can provide appropriate documentation.
You remain responsible for material and homework of any class you miss. |
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Academic honesty notice: |
Academic
honesty is required and any instances of dishonesty will be dealt with
severely. |