The 2012-2013 school year has started. Welcome to Physics.
Here is some general information about how the class runs.
Grades:
Approximately 50% Tests, 30% Labs, 20% homework
Tests: About twice a quarter, with semester finals
also. Retakes are available, but only half the missed points are
recoverable.
Labs: Although we’ll have weekly hands-on lab
assignments, I’ll only have you write up formal lab reports about
twice a quarter. (The first one will be due Sept. 18.) Late labs are
penalized at 10% a week.
Homework: Most homework will be submitted online
through the web site https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/ It will be
graded for accuracy, but on a generous scale because I recognize that
homework is practice and created to find mistakes. Students who have
difficulty getting internet access should talk with me.
Accommodations will be found. No late homework accepted except for
excused absences.
Grading Scale: 100-90 A, 90-80 B, 80-70 C, 70-60 D, 0-60 F.
Supplies:
Textbook
Notebook, or section of a notebook
Calculator
I hope you find the class challenging and fun.
Ethan Medley
