Homework assignments will be given each week as we near completion of a chapter. Homework problem sets will NOT be collected. No scientific principle is accepted unless it has passed rigorous experimental tests. These ten or so experiments you will perform, will provide you with physical evidence that the principles you learn in lecture are not some scientist's opinions. You are expected to arrive on time and to read the experiment before you come to class.
Lab reports are due at the beginning of class one week after the experiment is performed.
Late reports will not be accepted except in cases of documented and verified emergency or illness. The laboratory is an essential part of the course, so attendance will be taken and if you are absent, you can not turn in a lab report using someone else's data. If you miss more than two reports, you may be dropped automatically . No make-up labs will be given, but your lowest lab grade will be dropped. During lab, I encourage you to collaborate on all parts of the experiment.