Physics 242

Vibrations and Waves

 Spring Semester 2013


Instructor: Carlos Lopez Carrillo
Text : Class notes;
Prerequisite: Phys 122 or Pyhs 132; Math 231


The purpose of this course is to  prepare you for the study of many kinds of oscillating systems that you will encounter later in both experimental and theoretical physics . The emphasis of the course is on solving problems.

HomeWorks

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Syllabus

 Course_Instruction

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Announcements:

You will need a book on MATLAB for your Lab.
If you don't have one, we recommend Getting Started With MATLAB by Rudra Pratap.






                                                                                        

Schedules

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Class: During the semester, the class will meet Tuesday and Thursday  at  Workman 109 from 9:30 to 10:45 am




Exams

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First Partial



Second Partial



Third Partial



Final


Comprehensive





Office Hours

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Mondays and Fridays from 1500 to 1630 hrs.

My office: Workman 313, phone 835-5047, email clopez at kestrel.nmt.edu
Any time my door is open you may come and visit.  If you prefer, you may also make an appointment. 





Philosophy

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My philosophy about taking a class is that you should take it  in a similar way as you would take a job in physics or any  job for that matter. So, one should show up to work, work diligently in every assignment, and be prepared for the challenges of the job.