Einstein's Dice Physics 190Q Spring 2007 This web site is http://people.umass.edu/blaylock/p190Q/
Registered students see also http://spark.oit.umass.edu/

Instructor:	Prof. Guy Blaylock
Office:	Lederle Grad Research Tower Rm 1034
Phone:	(413) 545-0993
	blaylock -at- physics.umass.edu
Office hours	by arrangement (please call or email)

Teaching assistants:

Course details

• Requirements
  
  1. Lectures and Readings
     You are expected to do all the readings on time. Lectures build upon the readings; they do not repeat the readings (much).
  2. “Lecture Highlights” notes
     List the most important points covered in lecture (usually no more than three topics) in the previous lectures. Explain these points in detail. These should be brief: one to two pages. Think of these assignments as an alternative to taking quizzes. Late work is graded for half credit only. Work that is later than 1 week beyond the due date will not be accepted. See the lecture highlights guidelines for details. Submissions must be made electronically through WebCT (http://spark.oit.umass.edu/).
     
  3. Problem sets
     Three or four sets throughout the semester. Late assignments are graded for half credit only. Work that is later than 1 week beyond the due date will not be accepted. You are encouraged to ask questions and work together but NOT to copy others’ work.
  4. Midterm paper
     5 to 8 pages or equivalent project
     paper due 30 March
     outline due 9 March
     See the midterm instructions for details and suggested topics.
     
  5. Final paper
     5 to 8 pages or equivalent project
     paper due May 18
     outline due May 4
     See the final instructions for details and suggested topics.
  
  
• Texts
  “In Search of Schroedinger's Cat” by John Gribbon
  
  

• Further (optional) Reading 
  For those who want more on specific topics, an extended bibliography is coming soon.
  

• Grading
  Weekly assignments (lecture highlights  & problem sets)     40%
  Papers                                                                                   30% each
• Private WebCT pages with course calendar, discussion board, posted lectures. Accessible only to students registered for the course.
  

Syllabus

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