Physics 136, Introductory Physics with Calculus II
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.
The course uses interactive, Web-based
class modules, a textbook, and a CD-ROM. All
class materials except for the textbook and the accompanying workbook and CD are
available on the Web. Labs are also
Web based. Students
enrolled in Physics 136 must use their registered
password to access the assignments. An announcement and discussion forum lets students
communicate with each other and with the instructor. Students are also
encouraged to communicate with the instructor via e-mail.
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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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| Homework assignments:
| Homework assignments are based on the material covered in the
Web-based modules. The Web-based class modules that
are available at the course's Web site are divided into sub-modules.
Each sub-module is associate with a homework assignment which students
must submit over the Web. Assignments
can be handed in up to 3 times and the highest score counts.
The computer informs students of their score after each
submission. If after the
first submission you do not receive the full score, you are encouraged
to ask questions via e-mail.
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| Laboratories:
| Students have to complete 10
interactive, Web-based laboratories. The
labs support the modules and students are encouraged to complete each
lab when they complete the corresponding module.
For most of the labs students need Internet Explorer on a Windows system
to take data off video clips.
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| Exams:
| There will be three proctored,
Web-based exams. The exams are based on the material
covered in the Web-based modules. |
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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. |
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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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