| Homework |
Master new concepts, develop physical intuition (weekly) |
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| Quizzes |
Exercise problem solving skills, apply physical intuition (weekly) |
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- characterize the essential elements of real situations with quantitative models
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- perform order-of-magnitude approximations on the back of an envelope
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- use dimensional analysis to parametrize problems
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- approximate constants and trends from known information
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- graded on a five point scale, with an extra point for inspired discussion
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- 1 - an attempt was made (marks on the page)
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- 2 - on the wrong track (wrong idea, but showed a grasp of some physics)
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- 3 - on the right track (an incomplete model, or one with significant errors)
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- 4 - a good try (the correct idea, unfinished or with some errors)
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- 5 - a superb solution (a clear, complete solution, with reality checks)
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| Exams |
Demonstrate comprehension, exercise fortitude (one midterm, one final) |
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