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4PHYS 221 L01, L02: Fall 2011
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS and ASTRONOMY
COURSE OUTLINE
1.
Physics 221, Mechanics.
Lecture Sections:
L01: MWF 1200-1250 ST 140
Instructor: Dr. Jörn Davidsen Office: SB 505
Office Hours:
Tel. No.: 210-7964
e-mail:
davidsen@phas.ucalgary.ca
L02: MWF 1600-1650 ST 140
Instructor: Dr. Jo-Anne Brown Office: SB 527
Office Hours:
Tel. No.: 220-8014
e-mail:
jocat@ras.ucalgary.ca
Course Coordinator: Dr. Bill Wilson
Office: SB 531
Tel. No.: 220-6088
e-mail:
wjfwilso@ucalgary.ca
Course Website:
Blackboard Course: PHYS 211/221 L01/L02/L03/L04 - (Fall2011) - Mechanics.
Physics and Astronomy Office: SB 605 Tel. No.: 220-5385 e-mail contact address
2.
PREREQUISITES: A grade of 70% or higher in physics 30; 50% or higher in Mathematics 31; and 70% or higher in Pure
Mathematics 30 or a grade of “B-“ or above in Mathematics II (offered by Continuing Education).
3.
GRADING: The University policy on grading and related matters is described sections F.1 and F.2 of the online University
Calendar. In determining the overall grade in the course the following weights will be used:
Labatorials
14%
Assignments (MyMathTest & MasteringPhysics)
14%
Classroom Clicker Activity
2%
TwoTerm Tests (see item 5 below)
40%
(Tests and final exam are closed book. Calculators
Final Examination*
30%
are allowed, but must not be used for text storage.)
100%
Bonuses: Diagnostic Tests
1% (maximum bonus)
Students who receive a weighted mean mark <40% over the two term tests and the Final Examination should not expect to receive
a course grade higher than “D+”.
In Physics 221 we are using: Percentage grades will be given for all elements of term work and examinations in Physics 221. A
weighted course percentage will be calculated for each student after the final exam is written. A table of conversion from final
course percentage to final course letter grade has been published under Course Information on the Phys 221 Blackboard site.
4.
Missed Components of Term Work. The regulations of the Faculty of Science pertaining to this matter are found in the Faculty
of Science area of the Calendar in section 3.6: It is the student's
responsibility to familiarize himself/herself with these regulations. See also
3.html.
5.
Dates and times of class exercises to be held outside of class hours:
Term Test 1 Fri Oct. 14, 17:30 – 19:30 (5:30-7:30 p.m.).
Term Test 2 Fri Nov. 18, 17:30 – 19:30 (5:30-7:30 p.m.).
REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASSES HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OUT-OF-CLASS-TIME-ACTIVITY. If you have a
clash with this out-of-class-time-activity, please inform your instructor as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements may be
made for you.
6.
TEXTBOOK: “Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach”, by Randall D. Knight, 2nd Ed., Addison-Wesley
7.
EXAMINATION POLICY: Examinations are closed book. Calculators much not have wireless communication. Students are
encouraged to read the Calendar, Section G, on Examinations:
10. HUMAN STUDIES: The Department of Physics and Astronomy is conducting research into the effectiveness of our teaching. This
research includes evaluating student performance and improvement in Physics 221; see the information page "Evaluation of
Learning Outcomes in Physics 211/221" on Blackboard. See also 5.html.
Department Approval______________________________________
Date______________________________________
Associate Dean’s Approval for
out of regular class-time activity: __________________________________ Date:______________________________________
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