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PHYS 205A: University Physics I Prerequisites: MATH 150 with grade of C or better
PLEASE ADD THIS COURSE TO YOUR BLACKBOARD ACCOUNT TO ACCESS ALL THE INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS COURSE
Check posted information periodically to be aware of news announced in class
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Instructor: Office:
e-mail:
Tel:
Lectures:
Office hours:
Problem solving session:
Help Desk:
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Dr. M. Mercedes Calbi Neckers 473
(618) 453-2048
MWF 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Monday: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Wed. & Fri.: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (and by appointment)
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM - Neckers 440
The Physics Help Desk provides free tutoring in Neckers 240 G. Please, check the schedule posted on the Physics website or call 453-2643.
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Textbook: |
Physics for Scientists and Engineers (7th Edition), by Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett, Jr. Thomson Brooks/Cole.
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Lectures & in-class problems: |
Lectures will normally be in
PowerPoint presentation format and will be posted on Blackboard. There
will be in-class problems assigned to practice the concepts presented in
class. These will be collected for grade at the end of the lecture
period.
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Homework: |
ØHomework problems from the book will be assigned during each class. These are meant for you to develop the skills necessary for the course, and understand and apply the concepts presented in class. This is the most important learning tool of the course. USE IT WISELY!
The solutions of the problems will also be posted on blackboard but you will find that it is not enough to read the solutions of the problems from the web! You need to try the problems on your own and look for help if you find yourself stacked for solving many of them (Use office hours, problem solving sessions, helpdesk). If you are not able to solve the homework problems on your own after a period of reasonable effort, it is very likely that the same will happen in the exams! LOOK FOR HELP BEFORE THIS HAPPENS!
ØIn addition, there will be 5-7 homework assignments that will be graded and will count towards your final grade. | |
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Exams: |
ØThere will be 4 (four) exams during the semester and a comprehensive final exam. The dates and topics for the mid-semester exams will be announced in class and on the webct webpage. They will be administered during lecture hours.
ØThe lowest score of the four exams will be dropped automatically. If you miss an exam for personal reasons, it will be counted as your dropped exam.
Ø Problems in the exams will be based on homework assignments and/or problems discussed in class.
ØThe exams will combine conceptual questions with problems. Showing all work will be required to get full credit in each question/problem.
ØYou will not be allowed to consult the textbook or notes during the exams. You are allowed to generate your own equation sheet which cannot be longer that one page (single side).
ØNo make up exams will be given.
ØThe final exam will be given at the time and place set by the University in its final exam schedule.
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Last Day to drop without a grade: Monday, March 17th, 2008
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Grading:
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Your course grade will be determined by your performance in the exams. These partial grades will be weighted as follows:
In-Class Problems: 6 % Homework: 10 % Midterm Exams (3): 54 % Final Exam: 30 %
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Final Grade: |
87 % - 100 % = A 77 % - 86.9 % = B 65 % - 76.9 % = C 55 % - 64.9 % = D 0 % - 54.9 % = F | |
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Academic dishonesty and student conduct code: We will follow this code as posted in http://www.siu.edu/~docedit/policies/conduct.html
Emergency Procedures. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, available on BERT’s website at www.bert.siu.edu, Department of Safety’s website www.dps.siu.edu (disaster drop down) and in Emergency Response Guideline pamphlet. Know how to respond to each type of emergency.
Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility.
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