Course
Overview
In this course you will learn about some important
topics in physics. You will learn by doing and will do projects that require you to investigate your world. In the course we will stress teamwork, positive attitudes, an insistence on quality, and perseverance.
What to Bring to Class
Missing Class
If you are tardy or miss class you must present me with an
absence slip from the main office. This will clearly indicate
whether it was excused or unexcused. If you come to class
without one you will be asked to go to the office to obtain
it.
If you miss class, and it is an excused absence, then you
may make up the work you missed. You must see me before class
starts or after it has ended and ask for the work. It is your
responsibility to find out what you missed and to do it. You
must complete the work no later than the due date plus the
number of days absent or the usual late penalties will
apply.
Late Work
Lateness is not acceptable unless you were absent and have
shown me proper documentation to prove your absence was
excused. Arrangements to hand in work missed when absent must
be made at the first class meeting upon your return.
Late work is subject to a penalty of 25 points on a
100 point assignment. Late work will be accepted
only within two days of the original due date. After that it
will not be accepted. An incomplete lab handed in on time
will not be eligible for a do-over. Incomplete work handed in
late will not be accepted.
Office Hours
7:35
am - 7:40
am and 2:05
pm - 2:10
pm every day (5 min before and after classes)
Also: Wed and Thurs 2:10
pm - 3:00
pm
If you are
struggling, make an effort to come and see me. In my
experience this one action can improve your understanding
(and your grades) immensely.
Recitation
Once a week I will hold a Recitation session. Students may
attend at will and will receive two points toward the next
quiz for each session they attend. This will be held Thursdays at 2:05 pm. Recitations last one
hour. Points will be given for attendance and participation:
come prepared with questions and problems you are having
trouble with.
