Physics 111: Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 Spring 2013.

We will instead work on problem sets or tutorials. It is assumed that all students have
read the posted chapters prior to coming to the first lecture of that week. Students who
do not properly prepare for these classes may find themselves loosing points for
participation because they are unable to participate. If this becomes an issue, short
reading quizzes may be given at the start of class and these scores will be included in
each student’s participation grade. In addition, students reading quizzes due each
Monday before class 9:40am will also count as part of their participation grade. These
“quizzes” due in Webassign are open notes and designed to allow you to minimally
assess your class preparation for the week.
Participation: Lab, lectures, and problem solving sessions will be held throughout the
term. These sessions will be graded on students attending these sessions and
participating in them. This includes answering clicker questions during ‘lectures’, and
participating in group activities such as tutorials, problems sets, and lab activities.
(The lowest 3 lecture participation scores will be dropped. This is to allow for
students who are sick, late, forgot their clicker, etc. However, it is encouraged that
you attend all class sections.)
Clickers: Each student must bring their clicker with them to every lecture class period.
Students need to register their clicker number (device id) or if they have registered
previously, they need to check that their number is correct. This can be done via
My.IllinoisState.edu and the Academics link. If a student changes their clicker during
the term, he/she must reregister and notify me of the change in id number.
Homework: weekly problem sets will be assigned via Webassign and are due Friday at
6:00pm each week (except for week 1). All problem sets will be equally weighted.
You will be permitted multiple attempts at each problem on a set, and will receive
immediate feedback as to which problems are correct or incorrect. In order to receive
credit on a given problem set students will be must demonstrate “competency.” The
required number of correct answers to demonstrate competency will be defined on
each problem set, but will typically be on the order of 70%. You must demonstrate
competency in order to receive any credit for the problem set. Late assignments will
not be accepted without an adequate, documented excuse or unless prior arrangements
are made at the instructor’s discretion. One homework score (the lowest) will be
dropped.
Collaboration on problem sets, such as discussing approaches, is acceptable (and
encouraged), but each student must log in and perform the homework individually. It
is expected that each student’s electronically submitted answers reflect that student’s
understanding and not someone else’s.
Exams: Any conflicts with exams must be discussed with the instructor prior to the
exam. Make up exams will be scheduled at the instructor’s discretion. In cases of
illness or similar last minute, unavoidable conflicts, arrangements will be made only