SP211 Sections 3323 & 5523 - Fall 2026

Course Policy and Syllabus

• Course Policy Statement
• Syllabus
• Approved SP211 Equation Sheet

Reading Assignments & Electronic Textbook Access

Reading assignments are from Paul A. Tipler & Gene Mosca, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th ed. unless otherwise indicated. Reading assignments should be completed before the scheduled lecture.

An electronic version of the textbook, practice problems and other learning resources can be accessed via the Macmillan Achieve course management system.  I enourage you to register for the Achieve system here:

• Register for Achieve: Section 3323
• Register for Achieve: Section 5523

Classroom Notes

Links to pdfs of classroom notes are here:

• Section 3323
• Section 5523

Problem Sets

Homework problem sets are assigned using the myOpenMath online homework system. All students are required to create and maintain a myOpenMath account. Homework solutions must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the due date (normally Tuesdays).
Late homework will not be accepted.

I will provide myOpenMath registration instructions on the first day of class.

Week of 17 August 2026:

Reading Assignments:

     17 August - Chapter 1, All
     18 August - Chapter 2, Sections 1-3
     19 August - Chapter 2, Section 4
     21 August - Chapter 3, Section 1

Problem Set Due Friday, August 21

    myOpenMath Homework