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3/7/2025

Week 8 (3/10-3/14) We're halfway through the semester!

If you are struggling with burnout or have fallen behind in the course in some way, please consider reaching out to the CARE Center to get connected with resources to help you take care of yourself and get back on track. You may also consider looking at the mental health resources link. It may be helpful to look at resources for studying and test taking from DGS and DRES.

If you are encountering difficulties with the math in this course, we encourage you to utilize online resources and office hours for assistance. This OpenStax chapter on right triangles is useful for reviewing when to use sine, cosine, and tangent; and this chapter reviews methods for solving two equations with two unknowns.

Here is a summary of our schedule and deadlines for Week 8:

  • Class Meetings
    • Lectures 14 and 15
    • Discussion 8
    • Lab 5
  • Online assignments
    • [smartPhysics] Prelectures and Checkpoints 14 and 15
    • [smartPhysics] Prelab 5 is due at 8am the morning your lab meets
    • [smartPhysics] Homework 7 is due at 8am on Thursday, March 13
  • Action items
    • Make your Test 4 reservation in PrairieTest
    • [James Scholar Students] Submit your proposal in Gradescope by March 14
    • If you are looking for individual feedback or advice: Talk to your TA and/or arrange a one-on-one meeting with Prof. Ansell
    • If you are looking for extra help: Come to office hours, connect with Jeffries Center free tutoring, or seek out a private tutor (your TA may be able to connect you with graduate students who are interested in tutoring)

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