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 ===== Instructor =====
-[[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~minotj/|Janet Tate]], Office hours: TBA and by appointment
+[[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~minotj/|Janet Tate]], Office hours: By appointment
 ===== Meeting Times =====
-Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2pm to 3.20pm in 275 Weniger Hall [[http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/CourseDetail.aspx?subjectcode=PH&coursenumber=671|(link to OSU course catalog)]]
+Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2pm to 3.20pm in 275 Weniger Hall [[http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/CourseDetail.aspx?subjectcode=PH&coursenumber=671|(link to OSU course catalog)]].  Update 4/1: Mondays and Fridays Weniger 285 and Wednesdays in Yunker Library.
 This is a 2-credit, 5-week course, therefore, we meet 4 hours per week.
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 Other books where the instructor finds useful material.
-  *"Mesoscopic Physics" by Cees Harmans {{:meso.pdf|download pdf (15MB)}}
+  *"{{::meso.pdf|Mesoscopic Physics}}" by Cees Harmans
   *"Solid-State Physics" by Ibach & Luth
   *"Condensed Matter Physics" by Marder, 1st edition (2nd edition might come out soon)
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   *"Conduction in Non-Crystalline Materials" by Mott
-==== Web resources ====
+==== Web & other resources ====
-(Also see individual lecture pages)
+See [[syllabus|Syllabus & Resources]] and individual lecture pages.
-  *[[http://www.ioffe.ru/SVA/NSM/Semicond/|Table of semiconductor parameters]], for example, //m//_eff for conduction electrons Si.
-  *[[http://wolf.ifj.edu.pl/phonon/animation/]], animations of phonon modes
-  *[[http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/normal-modes]], simulation of vibrational normal modes
 ===== Project =====
-Choose a topic that you would like to learn more about.  Write a paper and prepare a 15-minute presentation.  Include the following elements:
+Choose a relevant topic that you would like to learn more about.  Write a paper and prepare a 30-minute presentation.  Include the following elements:
-  * A through review of the classic texts, with a tutorial approach in mind
+  * A thorough review of the classic texts, with a tutorial approach in mind
-  * The most recent research literature on the topic or related topics (we can discuss this more)
+  * The most recent research literature on the topic or related topics
   * Numbers that give the reader an idea of the scale of the quantities you discuss
   * A good bibliography that includes review and tutorial articles and research articles
   * Uniqueness - no topic should overlap that of another class member.  You will decide jointly about topics - all of you have to be interested in the others' topics
   * Length: no maximum.  10-page minimum?
-  * Presentation: 15 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions
+  * Presentation: 30 minutes including at least 5 minutes for questions
   * Optional: a tentative homework problem and solution that would be good for future years
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 Homework is due on Fridays at 5 pm.  Please suggest homework assignments if you find a particular problem you'd like to work on.  I'd like to suggest that everyone present at least one homework solution to the class in the term.
+===== Exam =====
+The final exam is on Thursday morning of week 6 (or a mutually agreed-upon time in week 6) and lasts 2 hours. You may prepare an equation/note sheet - a single side of a standard sheet of paper. Please turn this in with your exam. You may also bring with you the "[[http://physics.nist.gov/cgi-bin/cuu/Category?view=pdf&Frequently+used+constants.x=65&Frequently+used+constants.y=17|Frequently used constants]]" available at the NIST website. The exam will cover all the topics discussed in class, homework, and reading.  I will also include one question which asks you about the projects of the other people in the class, based on the posted presentation and talk.
 ===== Grades (TBA): =====
 |Talk/paper| 30%|
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 Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodation, who have any medical information which the instructor should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment to discuss their needs with the instructor as early as possible, and no later than the first week of the term.
-Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098.
+Accommodations for students with disabilities are determined and approved by Disability Access Services (DAS). If you, as a student, believe you are eligible for accommodations but have not obtained approval please contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098 or at http://ds.oregonstate.edu. DAS notifies students and faculty members of approved academic accommodations and coordinates implementation of those accommodations. Although not required to, students and faculty members are encouraged to discuss details of the implementation of individual accommodations.
 ===== Code of Conduct =====