Last Updated: 1/11/2017 1:55:00 PM
Announcements |
Ø
In
this section of Physics 160, you are required to also enroll in my section of
Physics 167. This semester we
will be using these extra hours to work problems in group work. In addition to being mandatory, these
will help you to succeed in class. Ø
Please
make it a habit to arrive at class on
time. Turn off cell phones. Also, to save my voice, please sit as
close to the front as space allows. Ø
There
are many resources out there to help you get the most out of this class.
There are my office hours and
those of class TA. If you find that you need more help, there is CAPS and
finally you can hire a personal tutor (although the tutors at CAPS are good
and FREE). You should also consider joining one of the Interest Groups for
freshman Biologist and Engineers. Ø
In-class
responses on CPS will count as a part of your grade. You can consider these as instant
mini-quizzes. As I discuss things
in class, I will ask simple questions designed to help you see if you
correctly understand what I am saying.
An incorrect response gets 1 points, a correct response 2 points and
no response zero points. |
Click on
link to see a description of the course, text requirements, contact
information, and the course outline. |
|
Expected Learning
Outcomes |
By the end
of this course, you should be able to: Ø
Mathematically
describe motion in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions. Ø
Conceptually
explain the motion of any physical object and why it behaves that way. Ø
Interpret,
in words, what a mathematical formula can tell you about a system’s
behavior. Ø
Determine
how much, and what types, of information need to be known about a physical
system in order to predict its behavior. Ø
Predict
the motion of a physical system given its initial conditions and any external
inputs (forces, energy, etc.). Ø
Select
an appropriate method (force, energy, momentum) to solve a problem in a given
physical system. Ø
Familiarize
yourself with SI units and be able to think in terms of meters and kilograms. Ø
Know
when a physical quantity is of a reasonable order of magnitude given
real-life constraints. Ø
Recognize
applications of mechanics in our everyday lives, be it in nature or
technology. Ø Discuss the extent to which physical
systems differ from our ideal models. |
MasteringPhysics Homework |
To Login to Mastering Physics: 1)
Go to http://www.masteringphysics.com/. 3)
If you already have an account, login with your account name and password. If you are using Mastering Physics for the
first time, you must register by: 1)
Click on New User. 2)
Enter your username: Use your UNM
email address. For instance mine
is fields@unm.edu. 3)
Enter a password. 4)
Enter the access code that either came with your book (if it’s new and
bundled), or that you purchased separately at the bookstore. 5)
Enter the school zip code: 87131. 6)
Enter the country: United States. 7)
Click “Next” 8)
Select University of New Mexico as your school. 9)
When prompted, you will need to enter the Couse ID: MPFIELDS38390. |
Click on
link to see midterm exams and solutions (posted after, of course). |
|
Grading Policy |
CPS = 10%; Mastering Physics =
20%; Exams
(highest 3 out of 4) = 40%, Final = 30% You will need the iClickers for the CPS part of your grade. You must register your iClicker to get credit for your in-class responses. Homework assignments will not be
accepted after they are due. No exceptions to this policy. I will drop the
lowest written homework. Exams
will not be curved, but I will drop the lowest exam score. Absolutely
no make-up exams will be allowed. Letter grades are
assigned as follows:
A+ (>97.99%), A
(>92.99%), A- (>89.99%), B+ (>87.99%), B (>82.99%), B-
(>79.99%), C+ (>77.99%), C (>72.99%), C- (>69.99%), D
(>59.99%), F (≤59.99%)
I make no promises about
curving grades. If you feel
that you are struggling, I encourage you to attend the problem sessions, go
to CAPS and attend the SI classes.
For those who below a 50% on the
first test, I encourage you to drop the course and take Physics 110 to try to
prepare yourself for taking Physics 160 again. |
Academic Integrity |
I have a zero tolerance
policy for academic misconduct. According to the Regent’s Policy Manual
of UNM, Section 4.8, “Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited
to, dishonesty in quizzes, tests, or assignments; claiming credit for work
not done or done by others; hindering the academic work of other students;
misrepresenting academic or professional qualifications within or without the
University; and nondisclosure or misrepresentation in filling out
applications or other University records. Each student is expected to
maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in academic and
professional matters. The University reserves the right to take disciplinary
action, up to and including dismissal, against any student who is found
guilty of academic dishonesty or who otherwise fails to meet the expected
standards. Any student judged to have engaged in academic dishonesty in
course work may receive a reduced or failing grade for the work in question
and/or for the course.” For this course, please
note that academic dishonesty also includes searching for
(“googling”) and submitting the answers to MasteringPhysics
questions for credit without working through the questions yourself. |
Important
Dates |
Deadline
to add course without form/fees
F, 1/27 Deadline
to drop course without a “W” on transcript F,
2/3 Deadline
to drop course without dean approval F,
4/14 Instructor
deadline to sign form to change grade mode F,
4/21 Deadline
to drop course with dean approval F,
5/5 |
Title IX |
In an effort to meet
obligations under Title IX, UNM faculty, Teaching Assistants, and Graduate
Assistants are considered “responsible employees” by the
Department of Education (see pg 15 - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/qa-201404-title-ix.pdf).
This designation requires that any report of gender discrimination which
includes sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and sexual violence made to a
faculty member, TA, or GA must be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the
Office of Equal Opportunity (oeo.unm.edu). For more information on the campus
policy regarding sexual misconduct, see: https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/2000/2740.html. |
For comments or changes contact Douglas Fields.