Spring 2012

Letter Bins: A+: [100,95], A:(95-85], A-:(85,80], B+:(80,75], B:(75,70], B-:(70,65], C+:(65,60], C:(60,50], C-:(50,45], D+:(45,40], D:(40,35], F:(35,0]

Textbook: Young & Freedman, University Physics, Vol. 2, 13^th Edition.
If your professor uses online HW, you will need a previously UNUSED Access Code that comes with the textbook to register for the MasteringPhysics website.

Laboratory: The laboratory is also an integral part of the course. Physics is an experimental science and the lab work will give you insight into the phenomena that are discussed in class. It will not be possible to pass the couse if your overall lab grade is below 60/100. Visit the lab webpage to learn your lab groups and schedule. If you are repeating this course, your lab grade can be transferred form the previous year if it was above 60 (For this, you have to apply to Lab Coordinator).

Homework and Quizzes: The homework is an essential part of the course. It is the method by which you get feedback on your comprehension of the material. It is very important that you spend time working on understanding the problems. In case of difficulty, please contact your instructor within the office hours. Working together in a group for the HW is often a useful way of tackling difficult problems. However, please mind the rules of academic honesty. Also there will be a quiz about every week; this is meant to give you an early warning on your deficiencies before you realize it in a midterm/final when it is too late.

Recitations: Usually the fourth hours of each week is reserved for the recitation hour. Selected past exam questions will be solved. Please, attend the recitation of your section; recitation attendance bonus may be particularly critical as it can give an upward boost if your overall grade is just below the allocated letter bin.

Exams: The exams will be common and will be administered to all Phys 102 students at the same time. Tentatively, there will be four questions (with multiple sections) per exam (duration will be about 100 minutes). No calculators or cellular phones will be allowed. The questions will be prepared accordingly. A formula sheet will be provided. Needless to say, the students should mind the rules of academic honesty during these exams.