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PHYS201: Principle of Physics I
FALL 2009 General Information
Course Objectives
The
aim of this
course is to teach you concepts and understanding of
the physical world. Doing problem solving is an important part of this
course. An understanding of the material is crucial to your ability
in
problem solving, as is the acquisition of a set of problem-solving
skills. The lectures are oriented towards helping you understand the
concepts
and how to solve problems. We will perform many demonstrations and
solve
several examples in class and during the discussion
section. Eventually, your grade will depend on your ability to
understand concepts and
to solve
problems.
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assignments, Homeworks, Discussion sessions
Read each assignment (posted on the syllabus page) before
the lecture and again as soon as possible after the lecture. Attending
the
lectures and seeing demonstrations is an important way for you to
understand
the material. Doing the assigned homework problems as well as attending
the
problem sessions is an important way to acquire problem-solving skills.
You
must be enrolled in the problem session in addition to the lecture.
Quizzes
will be given during the problem session. Note that a significant part
of your
grade depends on these quizzes.
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Textbook:
Walker, Physics with Mastering Physics 4th Edition, ISBN 0-321-54163-4
Note that this is a newer edition. We suggest the following purchase options:
- Text book with Mastering Physics from the UVa bookstore: $187.40; same from Amazon (price could be lower);
- If you already have the 3rd edition textbook, you may purchase
"Mastering Physics" alone directly from publisher's website: ~$45;
- Mastering physics with E-book directly from publisher's website: ~$113.
No
matter which purchase option you choose, you need to register
on-line in order to use MasteringPhysics. We strongly encourage
you do so before or during the first week of class. Some instructions
for how to register online can be found here.
The course ID required for registration will be sent via emails by the
instructors (different for the 3 lecture sections). Please
register under the 4th edition of Walker, Physics. IMPORTANT: when registering, use your UVa computing/email ID in the field "student ID", not your UVa student ID and never use your SSN. The bookstore also
carries the "Student
Study Guide and Selected Solutions Manual" for the text book. It is optional and you are not
required to buy these.
iClickers (Student Response System Transmitters):
Every student will be required
to have an iClicker transmitter in class to personally respond to
various conceptual
and/or
numerical questions throughout the lectures. Five percent (5%) of your grade
will be
derived from your performance in the quizzes given during lectures. The
transmitters allow you to respond anonymously; they are for sale at the
Newcomb
Hall University Bookstore. You might be able to sell the transmitters
back to
the bookstore when the class is finished.
When you
have purchased
your transmitter, you must register its ID number so we can know when
to credit
you for answering. The transmitter registration is done via UVaCollab.
Do your registration right away, quiz scores will become relevant as
early as
the second class. Again, use your UVa computing/email ID when registering.
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