Introduction to Methods of Theoretical Physics

Fall 1998 Exams

There are three two-hour midterm exams, and one three-hour final exam. The final is not optional. The midterms will be given on Wednesday evenings, as listed below. The final will be given during finals week.

All exams are open book, open notes, and so on. I don't want you to memorize things. I will, however, rely on your being familiar with the book and your class notes. Study hard for the exams!

If the time or dates of the midterms cause conflicts, let me know as soon as possible. If many of you have the same conflict, we might be able to reschedule. Individual conflicts will be dealt with individually.

The midterm exams are in DCC ("Darrin") 330 and are from 7-9pm.

Following are the exam dates, and other information on each exam.

Exam 1: Wednesday, Sep.30

Includes material on Oscillations and Mechanical Waves

Exam solutions in pdf or postscript.

The distribution ranged from 36 to 89.

The mean was 62.6 so I will add 12.4 points to everyone's grade.

Exam 2: Wednesday, Nov.4

Includes material through and including Electromagnetism and Special Relativity

Exam solutions in pdf or postscript.

The distribution ranged from 35 to 100.

The mean was 64.0 so I will add 11.0 points to everyone's grade.

Exam 3: Wednesday, Dec.2

Includes material through and including Quantum Mechanics

Exam solutions in pdf or postscript.

The distribution ranged from 23 to 88.

The mean was 56.3 so I will add 18.7 points to everyone's grade.

Final Exam

The final exam will be given Monday morning, Dec.14, from 9am until 12 noon, in RI 203. Conflict makeups will be that afternoon at 2pm in my office.