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Do
I have to take General Physics lab and lecture in the
same term?
For
General Physics and General Physics with Calculus,
the lab is a corequisite for the lecture, which means
that yes, you do need to take them concurrently.
The
ONLY (that means none other) exception
will be made if you are retaking
only the lecture or the lab. If this is the case,
you will need to go to 128 Science Building 2 to
obtain a departmental stamp to override the corequisite
requirement. You will need to show proof of a passing
grade in the course that you do not need to take (lecture
or lab). If the grade appears on your PSU transcript
we can look it up for you to verify the passing grade.
If the class was taken elsewhere and does not yet
appear on your PSU transcript, you must have the transfer
advisor sign your Special Registration Form before
it can be stamped.
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The
class I need to register for is full--what do I do?
Unfortunately
this is a frequent problem, especially with general
physics and the labs because space is limited by classroom
and instructor availability. While we try to avoid
having problems like this when planning the schedule,
rising enrollment and other factors cause classes
to fill more quickly than anticipated.
If
your first choice section is full, try to register
for another section. Registration is on a first-come
first-served basis and it does not always work out
to have your first choice. If there are no other sections
that will work, go to class on the first day and see
if any spots have become available. You may also want
to talk with your advisor to discuss other alternatives.
Please
be patient. We try to get everyone registered as soon
as possible, but it can take time to make the arrangements,
especially in the first week of a term.
For
upper-level courses, check with the professor to see
if it is possible to open another seat in the class.
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Where
do I go with registration problems?
Physics
Department Office is located in Science Building II, Room 128, or you
can call 503-725-3812. They can provide by-arrangement and special
registration forms, some assistance with registration problams and the
department override stamp. You may also download
registration and records forms; including those for Deadline
Appeals, By Arrangement, Special Registration, and Credit by Exam here at the Admissions website.
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Which
classes are being offered next term?
We
try to give as much notice as possible for course
projections to allow students time to plan their programs.
Tentative schedules are posted on the Course
Schedules page.
Remember, these are tentative schedules and are subject
to change at any time.
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Who
is my advisor?
The
advisor list can be found on the Advisors
page. Please contact the advisor directly to set up
an appointment.
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How
do I contact my professor?
Faculty
websites and contact information can be found on the
Faculty page. If
you are on campus, this information is also posted
in the Directory case outside of 128 Science Building
2.
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Who
is my TA and how do I contact them?
Teaching
Assistant assignments can be found on the TA
Schedules page and contact information is on the
Graduate Students
page. This page also provides pictures of all graduate
students (including TAs) in case you've forgotten
the name.
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Where
can I get a syllabus from a past or current course?
Some
syllabi are located as .pdf attachments on the Course
Descriptions and Syllabi
page. We only maintain the most recent syllabi
for each class. If you need one from a past course
(up to 3 years), you may contact keecha@pdx.edu
or by contacting the instructor.
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What
is credit by exam and how can I use it?
Credit
by Examination allows a student to pass a course only
by taking the exams for the course. In addition to
the university requirements listed in the University
Bulletin on p. 27, or by calling 503-725-3511,
the department has the following restrictions:
- Credit
by Examination can only be used for the General
Physics Sequences (PH 201/202/203; 211/212/213;
221/222/223)
- All
arrangements must be made with the instructor prior
to the beginning of the class.
- The
final exam must be taken with the class (therefore,
this can only be done when the class is offered).
- If
the exam is comprehensive, the student has the grade
option of pass/no pass or graded. If the exam only
covers a portion of the coursework, the only option
is pass/no pass.
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How
do I apply to the graduate/undergraduate program?
Undergraduates
apply through the Office
of Admissions. Paper applications and a department
brochure can be requested from physics@pdx.edu
or by calling 503-725-3812. Information about undergraduate
programs in physics can be found on the Undergraduate
Programs page.
Graduates
must apply to both the university and to the department.
Application materials and information about graduate
programs in physics can be found on the Graduate
Programs page. If you are unable to access the
materials online, they may be requested from keecha@pdx.edu
or by calling 503-725-3812.
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Which math course should I start in?
The Math Department has put together a page devoted to which math course you should start in.
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Are
tutors available in the department?
The
department does not provide tutoring services, but
the Instruction
and Academic Support Center (IASC) has physics
tutors available for registered PSU students in lower-level
courses. This is a free service provided by the university.
Additionally,
there are frequently fliers posted throughout the
science buildings for physics tutors. These are generally
current students or recent graduates who offer their
services for a charge. While the department does not
endorse any of these tutors, this is an option if
you are looking for outside help in a physics course.
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Who
can I contact with general physics questions?
If
you have a physics question and are looking for field
experts to answer it, you may try to contact the department
for help by calling 503-725-3812. However, our faculty
are often in class or working in labs and therefore
can be very difficult to reach. To help you find your
answer quickly, we are happy to provide various Physics
Links for resources on the World Wide Web. You
may also want to try your local library.
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Where
is the PSU Physics Department?
The
Physics Department is located at 1719 SW 10th Ave.
in Portland, Oregon. The Department office is located
in 128 Science Building 2. Most faculty offices are also located in the Science
Buildings.
Directions
and Map
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Who
specializes in...?
Descriptions
of faculty interests and research can be found on
the Faculty page.
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