ESSAY (PHY 231C only)
Essay must be 2.5-3.5 single-spaced pages. If more than one page
is taken up by figures, the length can be somewhat longer.
Essay should discuss how principles of physics affect technology for use in
some profession. For example, essay could cover electro-cardiograms or
mechanics of physical therapy.
Essay will be graded on two criteria:
1.) Professionalism: Essay should be written in style of
Scientific American article, at a level appropriate for your classmates.
2.) The accuracy and relevance of the connection to
principals of physics.
Essay must be submitted as either:
1) email attachment to prattsc@msu.edu from MSU email account.
Format must be HTML, Adobe PDF or Adobe PS.
MS Word documents not accepted!
2)Paper copy can be turned in at Final Exam.
QUIZZES (PHY 231 only)
Randomly given in lecture.
Students must buy clickers to participate.
Up to 5 extra credit points
Score based on 80% of possible, = 5*(quiz pt.s) / (0.8*possible pt.s), not
allowed to exceed 5.
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