Physics 136, Introductory Physics with Calculus II,
Section3, Spring 2008
Physics 136 is a Web-based, first-year physics course for majors in
mathematics, physics, computer science, and the physical sciences. It is a
four-hour course. Only students which have already completed a first-year
calculus course are allowed to register for Physics 136 without co-registering
for Mathematics 142.
The course uses a textbook, a CD-ROM, and interactive, Web-based class
modules. There are no formal lectures.
Students are required to complete the online
laboratories before the indicated due dates.
Students enrolled in Physics 136 must register
a username and password to access the assignments and check their grades.
 | Registration:
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| Instructor:
 | Dr. Marianne Breinig (Physics)
Office: 202 Nielsen Physics Bldg.
Office Hours: TWR 12:30 PM - 1:30
PM
Phone: 974-7842
Email: mbreinig@utk.edu |
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| Texts:
| Web-based, interactive class modules
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| Serway,
Principles of Physics, 2nd, 3rd,
or 4th edition |
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| CD-ROM and Workbook
| Saunders, Core Concepts in Physics |
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| Class Structure:
| There are no formal lectures.
Students are expected to complete two Web-based
class modules per week.
Each module should be completed by the date shown in the
schedule.
Students are encouraged to
visit the instructor during
office hours, and ask questions via email. Students are required
to complete the online laboratories before the indicated due dates.
Module
schedule |
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| Homework assignments:
| Homework assignments are based on the
material covered in the Web-based modules. Students are expected to
complete two class modules per week and submit the assignments
associated with each module on time
over the Web.
Assignment schedule |
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| Exams:
| There will be two in-class exams on February 11 or 12 and on
March 27 or 28, and a final exam during the exam period on May 5 or 6.
The exams will be given in PHY 203. The exams are based on the material
covered in the Web-based modules. Students with a
scheduling conflict must contact the instructor. An alternate exam time
can be arranged. |
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| Extra credit:
| An extra credit assignment is embedded in each of the 10
modules. Each extra credit assignment is worth up to 5
points. Extra credit assignments must be handed in on time via
e-mail. |
| Extra credit assignment
schedule |
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| Grades:
| Each exam is worth a maximum of 100 points. The homework assignments are worth a maximum
of 100 points and the lab reports are also worth a maximum of 100 points.
Extra credit points are added to your total score from
tests, homework assignments, and laboratories.
| 450 and above |
90% and above |
A |
| 425-449 |
85% - 89% |
B+ |
| 400-424 |
80% - 84% |
B |
| 375-399 |
75% - 79% |
C+ |
| 350-374 |
70% - 74% |
C |
| 300-349 |
60% - 69% |
D |
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| Announcements:
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