Essentials

Class hours

• W14:10-16:00 in MP606 (in tall Burton Tower section of MP building)

Office hours

• in my office MP1118 during W16:00-17:45 or by appointment
• Skype (kiwinerd, text only)

Textbooks

These texts are available in the UofT Bookstore for purchase:-

• The Elegant Universe, by Brian Greene (required)
• Demon Haunted World, by Carl Sagan (recommended)

You do not have to bring these to class: just bring a switched-on mind!

Grading

This course is graded on a combination of elements, to allow each student a chance to excel. Six essays are together worth 35%, two short oral presentations are together worth 20%, two timed in-class tests are together worth 25%, and the remaining 20% is graded on active participation in class seminars. There is no final examination.

• detailed information about grading
• essay grading rubric

Questions?

These are always welcome. Contact me if you have any.