PHYS 211 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
James Scholar Credit
Eligibility
To be eligible for James Scholar Honors credit, you must:
- have been accepted as a James Scholar by the due date of the first JS problem set.
- complete the first problem set by the due date.
You are not eligible if you are still a James Scholar Nominee on that date.
James Scholar Assignments for PHYS 211
- JS 1: due 5 p.m. September 28
- JS 2: due 5 p.m. October 19
- JS 3: due 5 p.m. November 2
- JS 4: due 5 p.m. November 16
- JS 5: due 5 p.m. December 7
Turn in homework to the Physics 211-212 James Scholar homework box on the second floor of Loomis, on the north side of the building. The homework box is bright yellow and has a black-and-white label which reads "212/211 JAMES SCHOLAR".
Each assignment is due by 5 p.m. on the specified due date. Late assignments will receive zero credit.
Assignments which do not conform to instructions below will also receive zero credit.
Each page of your submission must contain:
- your name
- discussion section
- netid
- the assignment number
The problems are harder than the others in 211; however, we want you to give them your best!
Each problem (three problems per assignment) will be graded out of 10 points. You must maintain an average of about 8/10 in order to receive credit.
There will be 5 assignments, due every 2 or 3 weeks, and timed to avoid scheduling conflicts with hour exams.
Be sure to show a reasonable amount of your work. More is always better than less. If we ask for a numerical answer don't forget the units.
The solution might also involve submission of a graph. You may make the graphs with any software you want or submit the graph as hand-drawn. Don't forget to label the axes of the graphs with the variables plotted, and include units.
Paperwork
If you are already a James Scholar, you should complete an Honors Credit Learning Agreement form, get it signed, and submit it to your college office.
College of Engineering: You must use the James Scholar portfolio tool: https://my.engr.illinois.edu/james-scholar/
College of LAS: the whole process can be done online using an EHCLA (electronic HCLA).
How do I get the form signed?
College of Engineering: Your instructor will be notified through the portfolio tool.
College of LAS: Your electronic eHCLA will be sent by email to the course instructor, which should be your lecturer. They provide a virtual signature by simply replying to the email.