PHYSICS 2101: Physics for Science and Engineering I
Summer Semester 2008
Instructor: Dr. Pedram Leilabady
Office: 340 Grigg Hall
Office Hours: MTWR 1:00 - 2:00 pm in Burson 135 A/B
Phone: 704-687-8140, Email: pleilaba@uncc.edu
COURSE:
Description: This is the first course of the calculus-based introductory physics sequence. The course covers concepts of linear and circular motions, force, impulse-momentum, work-energy, rotational motion and oscillatory motion. This course is required for most science and engineering majors.
Objectives: To develop students’ problem solving skills in a systematic manner, while providing a balance of quantitative reasoning and conceptual understanding.
Assessment: All quizzes are graded and count 20% toward students’ final grade. All students use WebAssign (see below for instructions) to complete quizzes.
All homework is done online on WebAssign, and counts 40% toward students’ final grade.
Students are given one Final Exam worth 40% of their final grade.
Learning: Study Groups
Students are encouraged to work together on homework. Under your course in Blackboard., you will find an online sign up sheet to join a study group.
Working as part of a study groups is one of the most effective learning tools available to students.
Physics Department Resource Center is open every MW from 12:00 - 2:00 PM in Burson 135A. Faculty and/or TA will be available during these times for consultation.
For individual free tutoring, visit http://www.ucae.uncc.edu/ University Center for Academic Excellence (Fretwell), Phone: 704 687 2162.
Self Assessment
There will be practice exams (PE) posted in WebAssign. Students are encouraged to try these practice exams. These practice exams are meant to act as means of self assessment, and their scores will not effect the final grade what so ever.
There will also be a number of self assessment quizzes (SAQ) posted in WebAssign covering the most recent topics covered in lectures. Once again, the scores for these self assessment quizzes will not effect the final grade what so ever. SAQ's are meant to help students assess their own level of comprehension of the key points of the course.
Math Skills
An operational knowledge of basic college algebra, trigonometry and calculus (differentiation and integration) skills are essential for your success in science and engineering courses. Math Skills references good websites for self assessing your understanding of these topics as requisite for your introductory physics courses. It is highly encouraged that you visit these online math tutorial sites to fortify your grasp of basic math skills. Please make use of the self assessment tools and tutorials within the referenced sites.
MEETING TIMES AND PLACE:
Section 003 meets in Burson 121 MTWRF 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM.
Section 080 is an online course; ALL course related material available through Blackboard.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Schedule <<< CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED COURSE SCHEDULE
TEXT AND REQUIRED
MATERIAL:
ITEMS NEEDED FOR CLASS MEETINGS:
ITEMS NEEDED FOR ONLINE
CLASSES:
GRADE WEIGHTS:
Homework 40% All students use WebAssign
Quizzes 20% All students use WebAssign
Final Exam 40%
TOTAL 100%
Final Grades are assigned using a 10-point grading scale: A = 90.0-100.0, B = 80.0-89.9, etc.
Use Grade Calculator to figure out your accumulated grade points to date.
PLACE AND TIME FOR EXAMS:
FINAL EXAM: Tuesday, July 1st from 3:30 PM to 6:15 pm in Burson 121
THERE ARE NO MAKE UP EXAMS,
QUIZZES, OR HOMEWORK. NO EXCEPTIONS; PLAN ACCORDINGLY
CALCULATORS: STUDENTS WILL NEED TO USE A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR FOR HOMEWORK, TESTS, AND THE EXAM.
EXTRA INFORMATION AND
COURSE POLICIES:
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You are responsible for all material covered in
class, in homework assignments, on quizzes, and in assigned
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ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING
CLASS
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LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
§ You must completely do your own work on the quizzes and exams. Failure to do so will be a violation of academic integrity. There will be consequences. See Academic Integrity below.
§ No wireless electronics devices or laptops are allowed during exams. Students using cell phones, or other wireless communication devices during an exam will have the exam taken up and receive no credit for the exam.
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Students will be required to show their university ID upon turning in exams.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Please read the Academic Integrity Code http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-105.html
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Details on Physics 2101 Requirements
Blackboard Registration
You must register with Blackboard to have access to your grades and receive
class related news and instructions.
WebAssign: Online Homework System
You must acquire a WebAssign access code. You will be doing your homework and quizzes online.
To register you will need the following information:
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Your username is the same as your 49er
Express username
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Your institution is: UNCC
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Your initial password is your first name
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Then go to:
http://webassign.net/student.html
and follow the instructions on
the screen.
Additional information can be
found at
Academic Integrity
Academic honesty and integrity are essential to the existence and growth of an academic community. Without maintenance of high standards of honesty, members of the instructional faculty are defrauded, students are unfairly treated, and society itself is poorly served. Maintaining the academic standards of honesty and integrity is ultimately the formal responsibility of the instructional faculty; and this responsibility is shared by all members of the academic community. UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
Students have the responsibility to know and observe the
requirements of The UNCC Code of Student Academic Integrity (Catalog p.
275). This code forbids cheating, fabrication or falsification of
information, multiple submissions of academic work, plagiarism, abuse of
academic materials, and complicity in academic dishonesty. Any special
requirements or permission regarding academic integrity in this course will be
stated by the instructor, and are binding on the students. Academic
evaluations in this course include a judgment that the student’s work is free
from academic dishonesty of any type; and grades in this course therefore
should be and will be adversely affected for academic dishonesty.
Students who violate the code can be expelled from UNCC. The normal
penalty for first offense is zero credit on the work involving dishonesty and
further substantial reduction of the course grade. In almost all cases
the course grade is reduced to F. Students are expected to report cases
of academic dishonesty to the course instructor.