PHYS 110 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Course Grading

Course grading will proceed in compliance with University policy as given in Article 3, Part 1 of the Student Code.

Gradebook

You will be able to view your grades on all components of the course using the course gradebook. Check that your lecture participation and safety training are correctly logged in the gradebook.

Any discrepancies found in your student gradebook should be brought to the attention of your instructor immediately.

Grading

Your grade in PHYS 110 will be either satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U).  There are four required assignments that you must complete  to receive an S:

1. You must complete the Division of Research Safety online Laboratory Safety Training (https://ovcrportal.research.illinois.edu/Training/Overview.aspx?TrainingId=67) and email the certificate of completion to majones2@illinois.edu. Check the schedule for the due date.
2. You must complete a 4-year academic plan, discuss the plan with your peer mentor, and submit the form with your peer mentor's signature to Merissa Milton (majones2@illinois.edu).
3. You must fill out your information on the Undergraduate Research Readiness Portal.
4. You must participate in 6 (out of 8) lectures. Participation will be monitored.

 

Excused Absences

Excused absences will be granted and documented in accordance with University policy as described in Article 1, Part 5 Class Attendance, of the Student Code.

Excused absences fall into the following categories as defined by the code:

• illness
• emergency beyond the student's control (e.g., an auto accident or death in the family)
• required attendance at a University event (e.g., varsity athletics)
• religious observance or practice
• serving as a volunteer emergency worker

The Excused Absences application will guide you through the procedure for documenting missed classes, including the effects of the absence on your grade.

Please submit your excused absence no later than 12 business days from your absence via the Excused Absences application.

 

Academic Integrity

All activities in this course are subject to the Academic Integrity rules as described in Article 1, Part 4, Academic Integrity, of the Student Code.

Infractions include, but are not limited to:

• cheating, such as asking another student to use your iClicker in class when you are absent
• plagiarism, such as using verbatim text from another source (such as Wikipedia or other websites) to answer the checkpoint questions
• facilitating infractions of academic integrity, e.g., allowing others to copy your checkpoint answers
• fabrication, such as forging your mentor’s signature
• academic interference
• computer-related infractions
• unauthorized use of university resources
• sale of class materials or notes, including submitting material or notes to websites that promote cheating

Violations of any of these rules will be pursued as an incident of academic misconduct and reported to your home college.

All aspects of the course are covered by these rules, including:

• documentation submitted for petition for an excused absence

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