Physics 202-Section I
Spring 2007
Course Time:
Lecture: TR, 930 - 1045, Room 203, physics buildingInstructor:
Professor Nilanga Liyanage
Room 053, Physics Building (new wing), Office telephone: 924-6596
Email address: nilanga@virginia.edu
Office Hours: Monday (1600 - 1700) and Tuesday (1115 - 1215) or by appointment.
Lecture
Notes:
will be posted on Toolkit after the lecture
Teaching Assistants/Problem Sessions: Click here for further information.
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Midterm Exams:
Three midterm tests will be given at the dates and times shown in the
syllabus. The tests will be administered during regular class time. The
tests will consist of a mixture of problems and multiple
choice questions.
Final Exam:
Section 1 (this section): Thursday,
May 10, 2007, 1400-1700, Room 203
Section 2: Tuesday,
May 08, 2007, 0900-1200, Room 203
Textbook:
Physics
3rd edition, by James S. Walker,
Volume II, available at UVa bookstore in a bundle with Student
Study Guide with Selected Solutions
. If you don't already have one, you will also
need to purchase a transmitter that will be used in lecture class (see
below). The textbook package also contains a mail-in rebate for the
transmitter
Office Hours
for Help:
Faculty members and teaching assistants have office hours. You can ask
questions about homework or about lecture material. We will not work
out the
homework for you, but will try to guide you. Office hours can sometimes
be
crowded. They are not really a tutoring session. Click
here for schedule.
Student
Response System
Transmitters
Every student will be required
to have an
EduCue transmitter in class to personally respond to various conceptual
and/or numerical questions throughout the lectures. Five percent of
your grade
will be derived from your performance in the quizzes given during
lectures. The
transmitters allow you to respond anonymously; they are for sale
at the Newcomb Hall University Bookstore. You might be able to sell the
transmitters
back to the bookstore when the class is finished. Click
here for further important
information.
When you have purchased your transmitter, you must register its ID number so we can know when to credit you for answering. The transmitter registration is done via the Toolkit . Do your registration right away, you will be asked to answer quizzes as early as the second class.
Course
Objectives
The aim of this course is to teach you concepts and
understanding of
the physical world. Doing problem solving is an important part of this
course,
and your grade will depend on your ability to understand concepts and
to solve
problems. An understanding of the material is crucial to your ability
in
problem solving, as is the acquisition of a set of skills about problem
solving. The lectures are oriented towards helping you understand the
concepts
and how to solve problems. We will perform many demonstrations and
solve
several examples and problems in class and during the discussion
section.
Reading assignments for each lecture will be posted on the "Toolkit Assignments". Read each assignment before the lecture and again as soon as possible after the lecture. At the beginning of each lecture there will be a short Reading Quiz based on that day's reading assignment. You will answer this quiz by using your own personal electronic device called a Personal Response System. Attending the lectures and seeing demonstrations is an important way for you to understand the material. Doing the assigned homework problems as well as attending the problem sessions is an important way to acquire problem-solving skills. You must be enrolled in the problem session in addition to the lecture. Quizzes will be given during the problem session. Note that a significant part of your grade depends on these quizzes, so you must attend the problem sessions.
Homework
Assignments
Students will be expected to work and study outside the
classroom.
The problems will be posted and available on WebAssign, and the
responses will
be given on WebAssign. Note that all homework assignments are from end
of
chapter problems in the textbook.
Remarks
Grading
Final grades will be determined by
the following distribution:
Final Exam |
35% |
Three Midterm Exams |
36% |
Homework |
14% |
Problem Session Quizzes |
10% |
Quizzes in lecture |
5% |
Homework Assignments. We are using WebAssign for the homework, and you must submit your answers on WebAssign. Because the numbers in the problems are randomized, you must log on to WebAssign with your login and password and obtain your personal assignment for the week. Please note each week how many submissions you are allowed. Your last submission is the one graded. Note that you must finish by the posted time on the due date or your grade will be zero. There are no exceptions to this. We can not accept late homework with WebAssign. If for any reason (like sickness, for example), you decide to ask for a homework time extension, no extension will ever be given if you have looked at the answer key on WebAssign.
WebAssign - click here
to log onto
WebAssign
(First
time Logon, click here)
Course Rules and Regulations:
It is important for students to be aware of these rules and regulations which may change throughout the course. Changes will be announced in class, and all changes will be listed on the website. Students are responsible for keeping up with the Course Rules and Regulations as stated on the website.
In general, assignments and notices will be listed on the course webpage. This includes, but is not limited to, homework assignments, syllabus changes, course rules and regulations changes and additions, dates and times of any review sessions, and material to be covered on class exams.