PHYS 486 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Course Description
Introduction
Atomic phenomena integrated with an introduction to quantum theory; evidence for the atomic nature of matter and the properties of the Schrodinger equation, single particle solutions in one dimension, the hydrogen atom, perturbation theory, external fields, and atomic spectroscopy of outer electrons. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: MATH 285; PHYS 214; credit or concurrent registration in MATH 415.
Homework
- Homework sets and due dates will be are available through Schedule & Course Materials.
- Homework sets are to be placed in the 486 homework box (located on the north side of Loomis Lab, between rooms 267 and 271 Loomis Lab) by 5 pm (usually a Friday )
- Late homework sets must be deposited in the 486 box as well. HW submitted up to three days late will receive a penalty of 10%, HW submitted up to 1 week late will receive a penalty of 30%, and HW submitted more than 1 week late will receive no credit.
Exams
- There will be two midterm exam and one final exam.
- Tentative midterm date. Both midterms will be held in class.
- Here are the tentative dates
- Midterm 1 March 17, 2016
- Midterm 2 April 14 , 2016
- Our final exam is on Thursday, May 12 from 7pm to 10pm in 141 Loomis to allow for more space.
Academic Integrity
All activities in this course, including documentation submitted for petition for an excused absence, are subject to the Academic Integrity rules as described in Article 1, Part 4, Academic Integrity, of the Student Code.
The giving of assistance to or receiving of 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.
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.
Grading
The web-based gradebook will show, for all aspects of the class, exactly how you are progressing. At the end of the course, all components will be put together to obtain the final grade. During the term, you should regularly check that the homework and discussion grades are correctly entered in the gradebook. It is your responsibility to bring any problems with your assigned grades to the attention of your section instructor immediately.
Your final grade for Physics 486 will be based upon your total score on all the components of the course. The total possible score is 1000 points. The approximate weight assigned to each part of your grade is:
- The Homework will count for 30 % of your grade.
- The Final exam will be worth 35 %.
- Each Midterm exam will count for 15 %.
- Attendance at discussion sessions will count for 5%
| Course Component | Number of Assignments | Number Dropped per Semester | Maximum Points per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homework | 8 | 0 | 300 |
| Discussion Attendance | 11 | 0 | 50 |
| Midterm Exams | 2 | 0 | 150/each |
| Final Exam | 1 | 0 | 350 |