Can You Find Yale's Past Physics Exam Papers Online?

In summary, the student is interested in viewing past exam papers from Yale for a QFT course. Their professor mentioned teaching a similar course at Yale in 1996 and that the current course is almost identical to it. However, the student has not been able to find the exam papers online and is hesitant to ask their professor due to their perceived lack of approachability. They plan on using a different resource for practice problems.
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My QFT professor said he taught graduate QFT at Yale in the Fall of '96 and that the course he is currently teaching us is almost identical to it. If possible, I would be interested in seeing the exam papers. I've googled but that yielded nothing.

Is it possible to view past exam papers from Yale?
 
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Maybe_Memorie said:
My QFT professor said he taught graduate QFT at Yale in the Fall of '96 and that the course he is currently teaching us is almost identical to it. If possible, I would be interested in seeing the exam papers. I've googled but that yielded nothing.

Is it possible to view past exam papers from Yale?

Why don't you just ask your professor?
 
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I'd honestly rather just either find them online if it was possible.
 
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Maybe_Memorie said:
I'd honestly rather just either find them online if it was possible.

Hmm, sounds like cheating to me. Get his old exam papers without his knowledge, so you can maybe luck out and get the same/similar problem on an exam now...
 
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With all due respect, no. His current exams, which he has taught for 12 years, are all extremely similar in the sense that he has a repertoire of about 8 questions and will put four of them on a paper in any given year. By your logic I'm cheating just by looking at those, because he WILL do the same this year.

The reason I don't want to ask him is because I don't find him very approachable.
 
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Anyway, it doesn't matter because they seem to be non-existent. I will just continue doing problems from Peskin and ask him next term.
 

FAQ: Can You Find Yale's Past Physics Exam Papers Online?

What is the format of the Yale Physics exam papers?

The Yale Physics exam papers typically consist of multiple-choice and free response questions. The number of questions and their point values may vary depending on the course and level. Some exams may include diagrams or graphs for students to analyze.

Are previous Yale Physics exam papers available for students to review?

Yes, previous Yale Physics exam papers are often available for students to review. However, the exams are typically only accessible to current students enrolled in the course. Students can also access past exams through the Yale library or by requesting them from their professor.

Do the Yale Physics exam papers cover all topics discussed in class?

Yes, the Yale Physics exam papers cover all topics discussed in class. However, some professors may choose to focus more on certain topics than others. It is important for students to review all material discussed in class and in their course textbook to prepare for the exam.

How are the Yale Physics exam papers graded?

The Yale Physics exam papers are typically graded by the professor or a teaching assistant. Each question is assigned a point value, and the total points earned by the student are added up to determine their grade. Some professors may also give partial credit for incorrect answers that show effort and understanding of the material.

Can students use calculators on the Yale Physics exam papers?

Yes, students are typically allowed to use calculators on the Yale Physics exam papers. However, some exams may have specific rules or restrictions regarding calculator use. It is important for students to ask their professor for clarification before the exam.

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