Welcome to PH2100 - University Physics I.

Textbook: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 5^th Edition , Serway & Beichner
with Student Tools CD-ROM.

Course Description

PH2100 is the first course of the calculus-based introductory physics sequence. This course is devoted to the study of classical mechanics at the introductory level.

Grading

You will receive a numerical grade (0-100) for each of the two hour exams, the final exam and for recitation. These numerical grades will be combined to generate your numerical course grade using the following percentages:

Your course letter grade will then be determined from the numerical course grade using the following scale

While letter grades are not given for the individual components of the course, you can use the table above to get an idea of how you are doing.

Lecture

Read through the assigned sections before coming to lecture. You will find animated/interactive versions of many of the examples and problems on the student tools CD-ROM. A small icon in the margin ( ) identifies these. (See page xiii to xviii for definitions of the various icons). In lecture we will go over the ideas and concepts, work sample problems, and view demos.

Recitation

Your recitation instructor is responsible for determining your numerical recitation grade. As a minimum, that grade is based on a number of short quizzes given during your recitation class meetings, but may include homework assignments or other activities as well. To minimize the impact of differences in the grading policies from one instructor to another, each recitation instructor is required to scale your recitation section's recitation grades so that your class' average final recitation grade is equal to your section's average score from the two midterm exams. If your recitation instructor grades particularly hard, then your score will be scaled up, and if your instructor grades easily, then your score will be scaled down.

Answers to odd numbered problems can be found in the back of the text. Answers to all problems can be found on the web site: http://www.phy.mtu.edu/phylogin.html : user name: mtuphstu, password: (see your instructor). The password should not be distributed to others.

The textbook publisher also maintains a web site: http://www.harcourtcollege.com/physics/pse/ . This site includes a lot of interesting supplemental material, including some animated demos and worked out problem solutions.

Exams

There are two (2) midterm hour exams and a two-hour final exam. Due to the large size of the class, the midterm exams are scheduled in the early evening on

These times were published in the scheduling booklet when you enrolled and it is your responsibility to appear at the scheduled times to take the exams. Multiple rooms are used for these exams. As the time for the exam approaches, your recitation instructor should let you know the location for your exam. The final exam schedule will be published by the University later in the semester. Unexcused absences will be graded as zero.

The exams will include questions covering basic ideas, concepts, and definitions, similar to the "questions" at the end of each chapter. In addition, there will be numerical problems similar to the "problems" listed on the assignment sheet. Your exam answers will be copied before being returned to you. All regrade requests to correct grading errors will be done from the copy.

An equation sheet is provided for you for these exams. You will need to bring a calculator and at least one pencil. You may not store equations, etc., in your calculator. A copy of the equation sheet is attached. You may wish to work the assigned homework problems using this sheet as practice.

Extra Help

If you are having difficulty and wish additional help, the Physics Learning Center is located in Fisher 019B. They have study group, appointment, and "walk-in" service. The study group and appointment schedules fill early. Do not expect the coaches to do your homework for you.

MTU ADA Statement

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