Physics 106
Cheryl Davis
N313 ESC
Office hrs Th 11-12
422-2307
429-9658
Textbook: Serway & Faughn, College Physics, 5th, 6th or 7th edition, Vol.2.
Course Objectives: This course is intended to help you develop a new understanding of the physics of electricity, magnetism, light, and the atom. You will learn and apply mathematical methods, reasoning, and general problem solving skills. These new concepts and skills should enhance your experience with the physical world and prepare you to use physical devices and instruments in your work.
Course Web Page: Access the course homepage from the department homepage at http://www.physics.byu.edu, click on the link labeled courses and select Physics 106. Please read your Route-Y email address regularly or have it forwarded to the address you read.
Class Identification Number: Each of you will receive a personal identification number for this course. The purpose of this number is to protect your privacy. You will put this number on all exams. Exams will be returned to you sorted by the first two digits of this number in the bins outside N357 ESC. If you were registered in the class on the first day of classes your CID number will be emailed to your Route-Y email address. If you do not regularly use your Route-Y address, please set it to forward your mail to the address that you regularly use. If you were not registered at the beginning of the semester or have not received it by the first day of classes, you can obtain your identification number over the Internet. Go to our course home page and click on the link to Class Identification Numbers. Put in your last name and then your first name. Use your BYU ID, etc. as asked for. Obtain Class Identification Number (CID)
Reading: Reading assignments are shown on the course schedule. You should complete this assignment before coming to class, and we will assume you have done so. Reading will prepare you to learn the most possible from the lecture and practice activities.
Reading quizzes: In class you will respond to questions on the reading assignment. Reading quizzes are 2 points per question if correct, one if incorrect (participation).
Class participation: In addition to the reading questions, I will ask you to discuss with a class group a practice question or problem. Participation will make a difference in your grade in two ways: you’ll do better on the exams and homework, and you will receive bonus points.
Homework: Please carefully read the detailed description of online homework submission which is a separate document, Homework discussion.
Homework problems and answer range sheets are also found on the web. You are encouraged to work in groups. Of course the work you submit must be your own. Each student has different numbers so the answers will be different. You will be allowed to submit three late homework sets in the semester without penalty. You will receive half credit for all other late homework sets. Late homework can be submitted until the last day of class. You may resubmit any missed problems. See Homework discussion for details. Homework is worth 35% of your final grade.
Tutorial Lab Information: A physics tutorial lab is provided in N304 and N362 ESC. Teaching assistants will be available roughly 9 am to 9 pm every weekday and several hours on Saturday. The TA schedule will be finalized during the first week of classes and posted.
Exams: Four midterm exams will be given in the Testing Center in the Grant Building (2nd floor) and will be available for the days indicated on the schedule. Exams are worth 40% of your final grade.
Exams will include conceptual questions as well as problems similar to homework problems. There may be drawings or other portions of problems, as well as essay questions, which will be hand graded.
Exam Grading Appeals: If you feel your exam was not graded correctly you may resubmit your test (or a copy) with a written explanation to me within one week following the day the exams are returned.
Final Exam: The final exam is similar to the midterm exams, but will be comprehensive, and will be completely machine graded. You must take the final exam in order to pass the course. This is university policy. The final exam is worth 20% of your final grade. The final will be given in the testing center during Final Exam Week.
Final Grades:
Grades will be determined by the approximate weights:
Homework 35% Exams 40% Final 20% Reading quizzes 5% Class participation (Bonus)
Approximate grade breakdowns are:
A 94.0% B+ 85.0% C+ 70.0% D+ 40.0%
A- 90.0% B 80.0% C 60.0% D 35.0%
B- 75.0% C- 50.0% D- 30.0%
Preventing Sexual Harassment: BYU’s policy against sexual harassment extends to students. If you encounter sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, please talk to your instructor, or contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 378-5895, or contact the Honor Code Office at 378-2847.
Students with Disabilities: BYU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. If you have any disability that may adversely affect your success in this course, please contact the Services for Students with Disabilities Office at 378-2767. Services deemed appropriate will be coordinated with the student and your instructor by that office.