Announcements
Week 15
Homework #5 is due Monday, December 2nd.
Our final exam is set to be Monday December 9th, Noon - 3 pm.
Week 12
Homework #5 is posted. You have up until Monday, December 2nd to complete. It includes questions from Central Force problems, a Computing Task, and the more recent Rigid Body Motion.
Make sure to have all Computing Tasks complete before the Thanksgiving break!
Week 11
I will post the next homework set this week, but first don’t forget we have Midterm Exam from 12:45 - 2:15 pm. It will cover everything through Oscillations.
I’ve posted Computing Task 4 (CT4) and it is due by Friday, November 8th. This was announced in-class so this just serves as a reminder.
Week 7
I’ve posted Homework #4. It is due by Monday, October 21st, in class. Please attach the homework cover sheet to your work. Start new problems on a new page, clearly indicating what problem you are working; ideally, arrange them in the order they are presented on the cover sheet. Make sure all work is clear, and legible.
I’ve also posted Computing Task 3 (CT3) and it is due by Friday, October 18th.
Start working on these in class today (October 9th).
Week 5
I’ve posted Homework #3. It is due by Wednesday, October 2nd, in class. Please attach the homework cover sheet to your work. Start new problems on a new page, clearly indicating what problem you are working; ideally, arrange them in the order they are presented on the cover sheet. Make sure all work is clear, and legible.
I remind folks that we have an Attendance Policy and also to please arrive to class on time.
Do not forget that Computing Task 2 (CT2) is due by Wednesday, September 25th.
Recall that we will not have an official class on Friday since I am traveling. I encourage you to use the time to work together on the homework and/or catch up on the reading.
Week 4
The due date for Homework #2 was extended to Wednesday, September 18th, at the start of class.
Computing Task 2 (CT2) is available and due by Wednesday, September 25th..
Week 2
By now you will have completed your HW1 and hopefully got into a routine of reading around the subject material; not just reading the required text in Goldstein but seeking out additional resources from other textbooks. Consult the Textbooks page.
I will away during Week 3 traveling for a week-long research meeting. Noah Knutson has agreed to work with you to cover some material and go over additional problems.
I’ve also posted Homework #2. It is due upon my return by Monday, September 16th, at the start of class.
Homework 1 available
I’ve posted Homework #1. It is due by Friday, September 6th, at the start of class.
Homework 0 available
I’ve posted Homework #0. It is due by Wednesday, September 4th, at the start of class.
Week 1
Welcome to PHYS 709! Familiarise yourself with this website and complete the following checklist for yourself:
- read the Syllabus.
- discover what Textbooks this course favors.
- understand what Technology you’re going to need for this course.
Computing Task 1 is due on Friday, August 30th (at the start of class!).