Description: This is the first course of the calculus-based introductory physics sequence. The course covers concepts of linear and circular motions, force, impulse-momentum, work-energy, rotational motion and oscillatory motion. This course is required for most science and engineering majors. 

Study Groups:            

• Students are encouraged to work together on homework.  Under your course in Blackboard, you will find an online sign up sheet to join a study group. Working as part of a study groups is one of the most effective learning tools available to students.
• Attending Supplementary Instructional Sessions (SIS) is highly recommended.
• Physics Department Resource Center is open every MTWR  from 9am till 5pm at Burson 135A.
• For individual free tutoring, visit http://www.ucae.uncc.edu/ University Center for Academic Excellence (Fretwell), Phone: 704 687 2162.

Self Assessment: There will be practice exams (PE) posted in WebAssign a few days prior to each Midterm Exam. Students are encouraged to try these practice exams. These practice exams are meant to act as means of self assessment, and their scores will not effect the final grade what so ever.

There will also be a number of self assessment quizzes (SAQ) posted in WebAssign covering the most recent topics covered in lectures. Once again, the scores for these self assessment quizzes will not effect the final grade what so ever. SAQ's are meant to help students assess their own level of comprehension of the key points of the course.

Math Skills: An operational knowledge of basic college algebra, trigonometry and calculus (differentiation and integration) skills are essential for your success in science and engineering courses.  Math Skills references good websites for self assessing your understanding of these topics as requisite for your introductory physics courses. It is highly encouraged that you visit these online math tutorial sites to fortify your grasp of basic math skills. Please make use of the self assessment tools and tutorials within the referenced sites.

MEETING TIMES AND PLACE: 

• Section 002 meets in Burson 121 MW 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
• Section 001 is an online course; ALL course related material available through Blackboard.
• Section 003 is an online course; ALL course related material available through Blackboard.

COURSE SCHEDULE: 

Schedule   <<< CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED COURSE SCHEDULE

TEXT AND REQUIRED MATERIAL: 

• “Physics for Scientists and Engineers”, R. Knight.  Available at the bookstore.
• WebAssign Access for online homework. Available at the bookstore or it can be purchased online (http://www.webassign.net/)

ITEMS NEEDED FOR CLASS MEETINGS:

• Pen/pencil and paper
• Calculator

ITEMS NEEDED FOR ONLINE CLASSES:

• Headphones and microphone
• Fast internet access to download lectures and participate in discussion sessions (Times for online discussions sessions will be posted in Blackborad)

GRADE WEIGHTS: 

Final Grades are assigned using a 10-point grading scale: A = 90.0-100.0, B = 80.0-89.9, etc.

Use Grade Calculator to figure out your accumulated grade points to date.

PLACE AND TIME FOR EXAMS: 

MIDTERM EXAMS: Fridays

Midterm Exam I     February 22nd      from 10 AM to 12 PM    in Denny 200 and 220

Midterm Exam II    April 4th                from 10 AM to 12 PM    in Denny 200 and 220

FINAL EXAM: Saturday, May 3rd, Time and Place TBD

THERE ARE NO MAKE UP EXAMS, QUIZZES, OR HOMEWORK. NO EXCEPTIONS; PLAN ACCORDINGLY

CALCULATORS: STUDENTS WILL NEED TO USE A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR FOR HOMEWORK, TESTS, AND THE EXAM.  

EXTRA INFORMATION AND COURSE POLICIES: 

• You are responsible for all material covered in class, in homework assignments, on quizzes, and in assigned reading.
• ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING CLASS AND EXAMS
• LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• You must completely do your own work on the quizzes and exams.  Failure to do so will be a violation of academic integrity.  There will be consequences.  See Academic Integrity below.
• No wireless electronics devices or laptops are allowed during exams. Students using cell phones, or other wireless communication devices during an exam will have the exam taken  up and receive no credit for the exam.
• Students will be required to show their university ID upon turning in exams.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: 

Please read the Academic Integrity Code http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-105.html

Details on Physics 2101 Requirements

Blackboard Registration

You must register with Blackboard to have access to your grades and receive class related news and instructions.

WebAssign:  Online Homework System

You must acquire a WebAssign access code.  You will be doing your homework and quizzes online.

To register you will need the following information:

• Your username is the same as your 49er Express username
• Your institution is: UNCC
• Your initial password is your first name (Capital first letter)
• Then go to: http://webassign.net/student.html and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Additional information can be found at http://webassign.net/guide/

Academic Integrity

Academic honesty and integrity are essential to the existence and growth of an academic community. Without maintenance of high standards of honesty, members of the instructional faculty are defrauded, students are unfairly treated, and society itself is poorly served. Maintaining the academic standards of honesty and integrity is ultimately the formal responsibility of the instructional faculty; and this responsibility is shared by all members of the academic community. UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

Students have the responsibility to know and observe the requirements of The UNCC Code of Student Academic Integrity (Catalog p. 275).  This code forbids cheating, fabrication or falsification of information, multiple submissions of academic work, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials, and complicity in academic dishonesty.  Any special requirements or permission regarding academic integrity in this course will be stated by the instructor, and are binding on the students.  Academic evaluations in this course include a judgment that the student’s work is free from academic dishonesty of any type; and grades in this course therefore should be and will be adversely affected for academic dishonesty.  Students who violate the code can be expelled from UNCC.  The normal penalty for first offense is zero credit on the work involving dishonesty and further substantial reduction of the course grade.  In almost all cases the course grade is reduced to F.  Students are expected to report cases of academic dishonesty to the course instructor.