Physics 308 – Winter 2008

Course outline

Statistical, Molecular, Solid State Physics
Lecture: CAB 273 TR 09:30–10:50
Syllabus: pdf

Textbook

There is a single required text:

Assignments

1. Due Thursday, January 17 pdf. Solutions pdf
2. Due Thursday, January 24 pdf. Solutions pdf
3. Due Thursday, January 31 pdf. Solutions pdf
4. Due Thursday, February 7 pdf. Solutions pdf
5. Due Thursday, February 28 pdf. Solutions pdf
6. Due Tuesday, March 11 pdf. Solutions pdf
7. Due Thursday, March 20 pdf. Solutions pdf
8. Due Thursday, March 27 pdf. Solutions pdf
9. Due Tuesday, April 8 pdf. Solutions pdf

Midterm Exam

In-class midterm scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2008 covering the material in chapter 8 and sections 9-5, 9-6, and 10-3 of the text. This study guide may be useful.

Update: The midterm exams are now marked. They will be handed out in class, Tuesday, Februray 26. The class average was 23 points (out of a possible 34) or 68%. Here's a copy of the test paper:
2008 midterm exam [ pdf ]

Final Exam

The final exam is scheduled for Wednesday April 23, 2008 during the hours 09:00-12:00 in our usual lecture room, CAB 273. The exam will cover chapters 8, 9, and 10 of the text plus any additional material covered in the lectures.

One 8.5"×11" cheat sheet, written on both sides, is permitted. A calculator is required.

Update: Your final exam papers have been graded. The class average was 53.6/75 (71%). Here's a copy of the test paper:
2008 final exam [ pdf ]