Physics 281: Estimation and Scaling in Physics, Part I

Spring Term, 2014

Class meets MWF 2:00 to 3:20 PM, SERF 383.

Note: This class is being coordinated with sections B00 and C00 of Physics 281, taught by George Fuller and Pat Diamond, respectively. Even though the official time for this section is M 2:00–3:20, we will use times on MWF, likely from 2:00–2:50. MWF 2–3:20 is a catch-all placeholder for all sections.

Lectures

Assignments

Pat Diamond's Part III


This course presents a diverse set of topics and methods used by working physicists to confront real-world physical problems. The course will emphasize physics not encountered in standard courses, as well as techniques for estimation and problem solving. The class is aimed at graduate students in physical sciences and engineering, and at ambitious undergraduates.

Topics covered in Part I include:

Students will be assessed via weekly problem sets and class participation.


Professor Contact Info

Tom Murphy
SERF Buliding, Room 336, 534-1844
tmurphy@physics.ucsd.edu
Office hours by appointment (e-mail, phone, personal, drop by)

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