PHYS 212 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Welcome to Physics 212!
Grade Estimator Spreadsheet
I have created a spreadsheet you can use to estimate your grade in the class. This is provided with a caveat - while everything looks like it lines up with the policies outlined on the course webpage, I can't guarantee that there isn't a small difference that I missed. In the case of any conflict / bug / inconsistency, the policies outlined on the website take precedence. If you do find a bug or something that seems incorrect, please send me an email and I'll look into it!
In short, the spreadsheet should be correct, but if there are any minor inconsistencies between it and the grading policy webpage, the webpage wins out.
Lecture
Be sure to do the prelecture and checkpoint before lecture, they are available at https://smart.physics.illinois.edu/
We will be using physical I>Clickers for participation and bonus points during lecture. You may use any version of the physical clicker (but not the phone app).
Homework
You can access the content at https://smart.physics.illinois.edu/ and you have full access for the first two weeks free of charge. Sometime in the first two weeks you will need to pay for access by purchasing a code through the UIUC bookstore. Details of how to pay for access are available via pdf.
Discussion
Students must be on time and prepared for discussion. You will need paper, pencil/pen and a calculator.
Laboratory
Students must be on time and prepared for labs.
- Please review the required materials list to see what you need.
- You will do a hands-on pre-lab activity using your IOLab device before every lab.
You will work within groups in your weekly lab sections, to design and understand experiments and experimental data using your IOLab device. - You will upload your lab reports to my.physics for grading.
Exams
- Exams will be given at the Computer Based Testing Facility.
- View the formula sheet.
- Review the exam information page for details.
Excused Absences
- Please submit your excused absence no later than 12 business days after your absence via the Excused Absences application.
- For more information regarding this course's excuses policy, please refer to the Attendance Policy page.
Academic Integrity
- All activities in this course, including iclicker voting and documentation submitted for petition for an excused absence, are subject to the Academic Integrity rules as described in Article 1, Part 4, Academic Integrity, of the Student Code.