- Course Descriptions
- Instructor
Dr. Xun Li
ITB-A313, Ext. 27698,lixun@mcmaster.ca
Office hours:- Teaching Assistant
- Lab Schedule
M (L01) T (L02) W (L03) R (L04/06) F (L05/07) Week 4: Oct. 1 & 2, Lab-1 Week 5: Oct. 5 to 9, Lab-1 Week 6: Oct. 15 & 16, Lab-2 Week 7: Oct. 19 to 23, Lab-2 Week 9: Nov. 5 & 6, Lab-3 Week 9: Nov. 9 to 13, Lab-3 Week 10: Nov. 19 & 20, Lab-4 Week 11: Nov. 23 to 27, Lab-4
- Schedule
- Outline of Lecture Topics
- Course Format
- Materials
- Laboratory Experiments
- Assessment
- Exam Information
Q: How are lab sessions arranged?
A: There are four lab sessions in total. Two students will team up and will be
assigned to work on the same experimental set in each lab. The labs are arranged every other week starting from the 4th week (Sept. 28 -
Oct. 2) till the 12th week with the 8th week
excluded. There are 7 lab groups in each lab session
which lasts for two weeks. Lab groups 6 and 7 will take the
first week Thursday and Friday, and lab groups 1 to
5 will take the second week from Monday to Friday
through in each biweekly lab session. Please refer to the table of the lab
schedule showing above for the specific date arranged for each lab group
in each session.
Q: What are the lab requirements?
A: For each student, the labs
are arranged in every other week. Students must prepare labs before
conducting experiments. Detailed requirements can be found from
here.
Every student should read the lab instruction, answer pre-lab
questions, and show the answer to the TA on duty before signing in each lab.
However, student is NOT asked to submit the pre-lab answer before
each lab, instead, he/she should submit it together with the final lab report.
Please make sure to get your pre-lab answer sheets back from the TA after the
signing-in check, as you may need them in
your experiment. A percentage of one's lab mark will be deducted for any missed
pre-lab work.
Q: When will be the lab report due?
A: The lab report should be completed in two weeks after the lab experiment
and must be submitted to the TA on duty before the next lab starts. The last lab
report will be due on Monday, Dec. 7, for every group.
Q: How are assignments arranged?
A: There are 4 assignments in this course. Assignments will be given
every other week. The due will be in two weeks. Students must submit their
assignment writings before each deadline announced.
Q: How is the midterm arranged?
A: A 2-hour close book midterm will be arranged in the 9th week. In
case there is no test room available in the 9th week, the date will be announced
on the course webpage as soon as the room is secured. One double-sided cheat sheet in letter size and McMaster
standard calculator (Casio fx991) are allowed.
Q: How is the final exam arranged?
A: A 3-hour close book final exam will be arranged in December. Three double-sided cheat sheets in letter size and McMaster
standard calculator (Casio fx991) are allowed.
Q: What will happen if I miss the deadline for
my lab report or assignment writing?
A: Failure to submit one's lab report or assignment writing on time will
cause a percentage deduction of one's mark.
Q: Where can I pick up the marked assignments
or lab reports?
A: There will be a box placed outside of ITB-A204 labeled as "3EJ4", you can pick up your
marked writings after being informed. Please always keep a copy of your
writings for yourself if possible in case you need to refer to them from time to
time.
Q: Is there anything that I need to remember before
I take the final exam?
A: The policy and/or announcement for the final exam can be find from here.
Q: What is the assessment?
A: Each lab has 5 points, 4 labs make total 20 points. Each assignment
has 4 points, 4 assignments make total 16 points. The mid-term test has
14 points and the final exam has the rest 50 points.
Students are reminded that they should read and comply with the Statement on Academic Ethics and the Senate Resolutions on Academic Dishonesty as found in the Senate Policy Statements distributed at registration and available in the Senate Office.
Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means and can result in serious consequences, e. g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads: "Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty"), and/or suspension or expulsion from the university. It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various kinds of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, specifically Appendix 3, located at http://www.mcmaster.ca/univsec/policy/AcademicIntegrity.pdf.
The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:
1. Plagiarism, e. g. the submission of work that is not one's own or
for which other credit has been obtained.
2. Improper collaboration in group work.
3. Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations.
The instructor and university reserve the right to modify elements of the course during the term. The university may change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances. If either type of modification becomes necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with explanation and the opportunity to comment on changes. It is the responsibility of the student to check their McMaster email and course websites weekly during the term and to note any changes.
Last Update: Jan.
6, 2010