Department of Physics, Virginia Tech

Tentative Office Hours: Monday 2:30-3:30 PM, Wed. 4-5 PM

First Mid-Term Sep. 29^th, Second Mid-Term Nov. 3^rd

INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Giti Khodaparast

Robeson Hall, Room 209A, Email: khoda@vt.edu, Tel: 540-231-8729

REQUIRED TEXT:

Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3rd edition by Griffiths

For the first semester, the following chapters will be covered: Chapters 1,2,3,5,7,8 (if we have time).

HOMEWORK:

Homework will be assigned every week and no late homework will be accepted. Your lowest homework grade will be dropped (including missing).

GRADING:

Grading will be based on homework (20%), in class problems (5%), two midterms (total 50%), and the final (25%). Class average is typically a “B” and below 50% would be “F”.

DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATIONS:

Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments, accommodations, or arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, is requested to speak with me during the first two weeks of the class. All discussions will remain confidential. Please also consult with the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (http://www.ssd.vt.edu/) in 150 Henderson Hall for more information on disability accommodations.

HONOR SYSTEM:

The Honor System will be enforced for all homework, quizzes, and examinations. You should not help other students nor receive assistance from them during the exams. You should not use any aid except those provided by me during the exams. You can discuss the homework with your classmates, but should not copy their homework nor allow your homework to be copied by them. You can’t use any solution manual or online resources.