Physics 211
Information
Spring 2012
World
Wide Web Information:
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This
course uses the Web for many aspects, including homework, grade book,
and storage of all lecture slides and most class handouts. You
need to become familiar with the Web and to have access to a
fairly recent web browser (available on computers at CCSO and
housing division computer sites.)
- You
can find the Physics 211 home page by starting at the Department of
Physics home page, or by going directly to:
http://online.physics.uiuc.edu/courses/phys211/spring12/
Required Materials:
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Gladding, Selen & Stelzer Classical Mechanics, 1st edition, W.H. Freeman.
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SmartPhysics access code (this is included with a new book, but can also be purchased separately online
http://www.smartphysics.com)
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i>clicker
Remote. If you have an old iclicker (w/o LCD), or can get a used one cheap, it will work fine for this course. If you are purchasing a new iclicker, we recommend version 2 with the LCD.)
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University
of Illinois Physics 211 Discussion Materials, 2011
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University
of Illinois Physics 211 Lab Manual, latest
Optional Materials:
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Tipler CP UIUC Physics (Custom Edition) 6th edition, W.H. Freeman
The Tipler textbook has a web site with useful study aids: www.whfreeman.com/tipler
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University
of Illinois Physics 211 Exams
(Many of these exams are also posted online)
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University
of Illinois Physics 211 Lecture Notes , latest
(An electronic (powerpoint) version of these notes is available here.)
Section Changes: