Department of Physics and Applied Physics 95.141, Fall 2013, Lecture 1 CHOWDHURY 95.141 PHYSICS I SPRING 2013 LECTURE 1 95.141 Welcome to Physics I Andriy Danylov http://faculty.uml.edu/Andriy_Danylov/Teaching/PhysicsI/ Course Website http://echo360.uml.edu/danylov2013/physics1fall.html Lecture (video)
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Department of Physics and Applied Physics 95.141, Fall 2013, Lecture 1
Department of Physics and Applied Physics 95.141, Fall 2013, Lecture 1
Recitation Quizzes Given by recitation instructor, during recitation.
100/750 of Final Grade.
Typically covers material from previous week’s
class/recitation and homework.
Department of Physics and Applied Physics 95.141, Fall 2013, Lecture 1
MATH DIAGNOSTIC QUIZ
• Given in your first recitation.
• This is a check of very basic math skills.
• Meant to be a diagnostic tool for you & us.
• See where your quantitative skills stand.
• See if you are prepared for this very challenging
course.
10 points for all for just taking it.
Department of Physics and Applied Physics 95.141, Fall 2013, Lecture 1
Physics I Resources
• Get help early and often.
• The first person to contact with problems in Physics I is your Recitation Instructor!!
• Recitation Instructors will have office hours each week during which they can be met.
• Physics Department Tutoring Center: Tutors are available free of charge in the Physics Department tutoring room (9 am-5 pm), located adjacent to the Department office on the 1st floor of Olney Hall.
Department of Physics and Applied Physics 95.141, Fall 2013, Lecture 1
EXAMS
3 Mid-Term (in-class) Exams
Each worth 100 pts.
Covers incremental material from previous exam
No rescheduling
(Extra time available for students with note from Student Disability Services)
Final Exam 200 pts (in-class) .
Date/Time/Location To Be Announced
Department of Physics and Applied Physics 95.141, Fall 2013, Lecture 1
Course Grading
Item Points
Class Participation 40
Weekly HW 100
Quizzes 100
Math Quiz 10
Exam 1 100
Exam 2 100
Exam 3 100
Final Exam 200
Total 750
Range Grade
>80% A
75-80% A-
70-75% B+
65-70% B
60-65% B-
55-60% C+
50-55% C
45-50% C-
40-45% D+
35-40% D
<35% F
Department of Physics and Applied Physics 95.141, Fall 2013, Lecture 1