PHYS 325 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Exam Information

General information

There will be two midterm exams, taking place in class in our usual lecture location, worth 15 % each, and one final exam worth 20%.

• The first midterm exam will take place in person on Thursday, 9 October 2025 at 12:00-13:20 CST in 151 Loomis.
• The second midterm exam will take place in person on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 12:00-13:20 CDT in 151 Loomis.
• The final exam will take place during the final exam week, 12 - 18 December 2025. Date and time of the final exam will be announced in class and on this website when they become available.

Please check the course schedule for full details.

• The exams are individual exams, i.e., do not provide or receive help from anyone for the completion of the exam.
• You are not allowed to use calculators or computers during the exam.
• You are allowed one Letter-sized (8.5"x11") or A4-sized (21cm x29.7cm) sheet of paper with handwritten notes. They must be your own work. For the two midterm exams, you may use only one side. For the final exam you may use both sides. Formula sheets will be provided and will be posted in advance of the exam.
• No homework will be due the week of the exam.

DRES accommodation

If you need a DRES accommodation: please arrange your exam with the DRES Testing Accommodation Center (TAC), and submit your DRES accommodation letter. Please schedule your exam with TAC at least 1 week in advance. See their website for details.

Example exams and formula sheet

1. Example: Midterm exam 1 Solutions
2. Example: Midterm exam 2 Solutions
3. Example: Final exam Solutions

1. Formula sheet Midterm exam 1
2. Formula sheet Midterm exam 2 and final exam

Academic integrity

All activities in this course are subject to the Academic Integrity rules as described in Article 1, Part 4, Academic Integrity, of the Student Code.

In particular, the giving of assistance to or receiving of unauthorized assistance from another person, or the use of unauthorized materials during University Examinations can be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the University. Course grading will proceed in compliance with University policy.

Please be aware that prior to or during an examination the instructional staff may wish to rearrange the student seating. Such action does not mean that anyone is suspected of inappropriate behavior.