Dr. Prem Chapagain
This
course is an
optional supplement to the Physics I courses. It is intended to give
you some additional
insight in how to solve the kinds of problems that you will encounter
in doing
your homework and on the exams. We will go over various techniques and
some
general rules of thumb for solving physics problems. One thing that I
won't do
is your homework for you. However, I will be happy to use class time to
help
you get started on some of the more difficult problems. The hope is
that this
course will help you achieve a better grade in your Physics I course.
Textbook
We will
use the same textbook that
you use for your PHY-I class. It is important that you try to
work some of the problems from your book prior to each class.
Homework
There will
be no homework
assigned.
Grading
Grades
will be based 80% on
attendance and 20% on in class exercises. Both
will be graded on a 0-10 point scale. You will be allowed
one unexcused absence. After that, you will receive a zero for each
missed
class. The exercises will consist of guided problems and the grading
will be
based on your participation and effort.
|
Exams |
Dates |
Weight factor |
|
Quizzes |
will be announced |
0.2 |
|
Attendence |
every week |
0.8 |
Grading
scale
|
Grade |
F |
D- |
D |
D+ |
C- |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B+ |
A- |
A |
|
Min. Agv.
[%] |
0 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
90 |
|
All quizzes and attendance
will be calculated as "%". A final letter grade will only be assigned
after all grades have been averaged with their appropriate weight
factor. |
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Grades will not be given
out over the phone. |
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This
is a college
class. No cell phones, beepers, or other distractions are
permitted in
the class.