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Physics 4 is a one-semester introduction to the physics of electric charge, electric currents, and the electric and magnetic fields that originate from charges and currents. The most interesting and familiar electric and magnetic fields are electromagnetic waves, otherwise known as light!
In this course, we’ll aim to develop a deep conceptual understanding of the core ideas as well as mastering the mathematical description. Consequently, you should place a high priority on developing and improving your skills in both rigorous qualitative reasoning and quantitative problem solving. These intellectual skills are useful in a broad variety of fields. My goal is that everyone will leave this course able to explain the core ideas both in words and with mathematics.
I will do all I can to see that each one of you in this course gains the knowledge and habits of mind that will serve you well in future courses and in your profession. I will always be available to talk with you individually after class or during the evening problem session. If you would like to meet with me individually at another time, please don’t hesitate to make an appointment.
Class meetings: MWF 10:30 -11:20, Science Center 199
Evening problem sessions (optional): Sundays, 9:30-11, and Mondays and Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., all in Science Center 128; also Tuesdays 9-10:30 in Hicks 303.
Lab: 1:15 - 4:15 MTWR, Science Center L03
Instructor: Catherine H. Crouch
Office: Science Center L39, x8386
Office hours: Monday night during the problem session, Tuesday 4:15 - 5:30, and by appointment.
Feel free to drop by and see if I'm in and available!
Email: ccrouch1@swarthmore.edu
Use this web site to keep track of problem sets and reading assignments, submit reading follow-up assignments, review class meetings, and download handouts. Also keep an eye out for announcements in the sidebar.
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