Physics 111: Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 Spring 2013.
Physics 111: Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 Spring 2013. 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
for those with appropriate documentation (e.g. a doctor’s note indicating that the student could not attend due to illness). Exams will be closed books/notes. A formula sheet will be posted before the exam. Exam Corrections: Following each exam (with the exception of the final) students have1 week to correct their missed questions. Students must write up a complete solution to each missed question. Students are not allowed to collaborate. Students are however encouraged to use course materials and talk with the course instructors. Corrections are graded on effort and correctness. Note: students who miss 1 question and do not turn in corrects will receive a lower score than students who miss 10 questions and turn in corrections. Group Work: We will be doing several group activities. Respect for other students’ opinions, ideas, identity, and learning is very important. (Showing respect includes everything from staying on topic, working slower to help a struggling group member, to coming prepared for class so you do not impede your group.) Students acting in a disruptive or uncivil manner may be asked to leave that class period and will lose those participation points. Please feel free to notify me of any instance of problems within a group, or with an individual, so that we can fix the situation and make a better learning environment for everyone. Other Course Information Research on Learning: As part of our ongoing effort to improve instruction, data from student performance in this course may be used in research projects. The instructor will inform students if/when this is happening specifically. Any data used will be compiled in aggregate form and in no way will your name be used to identify you with the data. If you object to the use of data on your performance in a research project, please contact your instructor and we will remove your data from any projects.
<strong>for</strong> those with appropriate documentation (e.g. a doctor’s note indicating that the<br />
student could not attend due to illness).<br />
Exams will be closed books/notes. A <strong>for</strong>mula sheet will be posted be<strong>for</strong>e the exam.<br />
Exam Corrections: Following each exam (with the exception of the final) students<br />
have1 week to correct their missed questions. Students must write up a complete<br />
solution to each missed question. Students are not allowed to collaborate. Students<br />
are however encouraged to use course materials <strong>and</strong> talk with the course instructors.<br />
Corrections are graded on ef<strong>for</strong>t <strong>and</strong> correctness. Note: students who miss 1 question<br />
<strong>and</strong> do not turn in corrects will receive a lower score than students who miss 10<br />
questions <strong>and</strong> turn in corrections.<br />
Group Work: We will be doing several group activities. Respect <strong>for</strong> other students’<br />
opinions, ideas, identity, <strong>and</strong> learning is very important. (Showing respect includes<br />
everything from staying on topic, working slower to help a struggling group member,<br />
to coming prepared <strong>for</strong> class so you do not impede your group.) Students acting in a<br />
disruptive or uncivil manner may be asked to leave that class period <strong>and</strong> will lose<br />
those participation points. Please feel free to notify me of any instance of problems<br />
within a group, or with an individual, so that we can fix the situation <strong>and</strong> make a<br />
better learning environment <strong>for</strong> everyone.<br />
Other Course In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Research on Learning: As part of our ongoing ef<strong>for</strong>t to improve instruction, data from<br />
student per<strong>for</strong>mance in this course may be used in research projects. The instructor<br />
will in<strong>for</strong>m students if/when this is happening specifically. Any data used will be<br />
compiled in aggregate <strong>for</strong>m <strong>and</strong> in no way will your name be used to identify you<br />
with the data. If you object to the use of data on your per<strong>for</strong>mance in a research<br />
project, please contact your instructor <strong>and</strong> we will remove your data from any<br />
projects.
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