Sir Isaac Newton

Physics 496

Introduction to Physics Research

...so few went to hear Him, & fewer yt understood him,
yt oftimes he did in a manner, for want of Hearers, read to ye Walls.


                —Humphrey Newton, about Sir Isaac Newton

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Lecture/Discussion 2:00–4:50 p.m., Fridays, 136 Loomis       Zoom Link


Taylor L. Hughes
2115 Engineering Sciences Building, (217) 333-1995, hughest@illinois.edu

Celia M. Elliott
215 Loomis Laboratory of Physics, (217) 244-7725, cmelliot@illinois.edu

Jessica L. Raley, Course Manager, jlraley@illinois.edu


Syllabus—General Course Information (please read!)

Class Schedule        Recordings

Materials for In-Class Activities

Summary of Assignments

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PHYS 496 FAQ


Announcements

Welcome to PHYS 496! Our first class will meet on Friday, August 27, promptly at 2:00 p.m. in 136 Loomis. The class is available only to students who are registered for PHYS 496.

We are all facing extra challenges and uncertainty this semester that are disrupting our schedules, worrying our minds, and stressing our coping mechanisms. Be as patient as you can, plan ahead as well as you are able, be flexible if you must, ask for help if you need it without hesitation or embarrassment, wear your mask, wash your hands, get your tests if required, show your Safer Illinois app or COVID-19 Boarding Pass if asked, and look out for one another. We will do our best to make sure that PHYS 496—Fall 2021 edition is the great class that you’ve heard about.

Each Wednesday, Celia will send a weekly message to your UI email account, previewing that week's class activities. Please be on the lookout for that email, as it will often contain information that you should know or review before class.

08/27/2021:  Click here for the instructions for the "Up Goer Five" challenge.