The Ideas of Modern Physics

PHYSICS 107 001 ( 3 Credits )

2022 Spring

Instructor

Prof. Lu Lu (call me Lu)

Office hours: Tue 2pm-3:30pm, Fri 1pm-2pm (by appointments, lu.lu@icecube.wisc.edu, Chamberlin 4102 or via zoom)

Teaching Assistant

Trevor Oxholm ([email protected])

Instruction Mode

Classroom instruction. There will be in-class demos to illustrate complicated concepts in physics. We will also be visiting an Observatory to look at rings of Saturn and moons of Jupiter. My job is to bring the fun and fascinating world of physics to you - as a facilitator to help you seeing the world in a completely         different way than before.

Meeting Time and Location:

Chamberlin Hall 2223 TR 11:00 AM- 12:15 PM

Credit Hours are met by the Course

One hour of classroom or direct faculty/instructor instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class   student work each week over approximately 15 weeks, or an equivalent amount of engagement over a    different number of weeks. This is the status quo and represents the traditional college credit format used for decades. If you have regular classroom meetings and assign homework, reading, writing, and              preparation for quizzes and exams, make this choice.

Anonymous Feedback

I appreciate your thoughts! Are the lectures too fast? Too easy? Too difficult? What would you like to    learn more? Write feedback anytime through the course here https://forms.gle/wAU8S25czEXmBmeL8

COURSE WEBSITE, LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM and INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS

https://canvas.wisc.edu/courses/288301

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Develop an understanding of the basic ideas of modern physics and their applications including:

-      Introduction to the Quantum Theory

-      Introdution to Relativity and Cosmology

-      Introduction to  Atmospheric Physics and the energy cycle

-      Introduction to Nulcear Physics and Energy

-      Introdution to Particle Physic

GRADING

-     Two 5- 10 page papers on topics covered in the semester (30% each)

-     One group presentation on topics researched during discussion sessions (30%)

-      Paticipation (10%)

-     Extra credits: visiting an Observatory (1%)

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DISCUSSION SESSIONS

-    Weekly discussion sections in person to discuss weekly topics

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK, SOFTWARE & OTHER COURSE MATERIALS

-      No required textbooks, text will be posted to canvas page

-      Suggested readings:

o  Physics for Poets, Robert H March

TOP HAT

We will use an online system called Top Hat to interact with one another during lectures. Top   Hat enables you to answer questions during lectures, in order to keep the lectures interactive   and for the instructors to gauge your understanding of concepts as we go. Please register here https://tophat.com/. You will need to login with your NetID (@wisc.edu address).  Once you   have a Top Hat account, you can add yourself to this course, whose (“join”) code is 920299.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE

•     University Health Services

•     Undergraduate Academic Advising and Career Services

•     Office of the Registrar

•     Office of Student Financial Aid

•     Dean of Students Office

STUDENTS’ RULES, RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

During the global COVID-19 pandemic, we must prioritize our collective health and safety to keep        ourselves, our campus, and our community safe. As a university community, we must work together to prevent the spread of the virus and to promote the collective health and welfare of our campus and      surrounding community.

UW-MADISON FACE COVERING GUIDELINES

While on campus all employees and students are required to wear appropriate and properly fitting face coverings while present in any campus building unless working alone in a laboratory or office space.

Face Coverings During In-person Instruction Statement (COVID-19)

Individuals are expected to wear a face covering while inside any university building. Face          coverings must be worn correctly (i.e., covering both your mouth and nose) in the building if you are attending class in person. If any student is unable to wear a face-covering, an                        accommodation may be provided due to disability, medical condition, or other legitimate reason.

Students with disabilities or medical conditions who are unable to wear a face covering should contact the McBurney Disability Resource Center or their Access Consultant if they are already affiliated. Students requesting an accommodation unrelated to disability or medical condition,   should contact the Dean of Students Office.

Students who choose not to wear a face covering may not attend in-person classes, unless they  are approved for an accommodation or exemption. All other students not wearing a face covering will be asked to put one on or leave the classroom. Students who refuse to wear face coverings   appropriately or adhere to other stated requirements will be reported to the Office of Student        Conduct and Community Standards and will not be allowed to return to the classroom until they   agree to comply with the face covering policy. An instructor may cancel or suspend a course in-   person meeting if a person is in the classroom without an approved face covering in position over their nose and mouth and refuses to immediately comply.

QUARANTINE OR ISOLATION DUE TO COVID-19

Student should continually monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested for the virus if     they have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19. Student should reach out to instructors as soon as possible if they become ill or need to isolate or quarantine, in order to make alternate plans for how to proceed with the course. Students are strongly encouraged to communicate    with their instructor concerning their illness and the anticipated extent of their absence from the course   (either in-person or remote). The instructor will work with the student to provide alternative ways to         complete the course work.

COURSE EVALUATIONS

Students will be provided with an opportunity to evaluate this course and your learning experience.   Student participation is an integral component of this course, and your feedback is important to me. I strongly encourage you to participate in the course evaluation.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR & RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES

•    See: https://secfac.wisc.edu/academic-calendar/#religious-observances

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT

By virtue of enrollment, each student agrees to uphold the high academic standards of the University of   Wisconsin-Madison; academic misconduct is behavior that negatively impacts the integrity of the             institution. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and helping others commit these previously listed acts are examples of misconduct which may result in disciplinary action. Examples of     disciplinary action include, but is not limited to, failure on the assignment/course, written reprimand,         disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT

The University of Wisconsin-Madison supports the right of all enrolled students to a full and equal            educational opportunity. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Wisconsin State Statute (36.12), and UW-Madison policy (Faculty Document 1071) require that students with disabilities be reasonably