1. General physics L01_mechanics.ppt 2018-2019
Welcome to Physics SCI 340

2. Mechanics of the Course

3. Standards-based grading
Grade depends on standards met and labs completed
The more standards you meet, the higher your final grade

4. Quizzes Generally online on Wednesdays
Assess on standards (no numeric score)

5. Homework Do not count toward grade Prepare for quizzes
Homework is required to redo quizzes

6. Standards Retakes
Available if you did the homework and additional make-up work (usually revisions)
Generally on line
In office hours if few students need a standard
Passing score counts
At least two extra chances if eligible

7. Letter Grade Criteria: Term
A+ satisfy 98% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab A satisfy 95% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab A− satisfy 93% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab B+ satisfy 91% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab B satisfy 88% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab B− satisfy 88% of standards and miss ≤ 2 labs C+ satisfy 85% of standards and miss ≤ 2 labs C satisfy 80% of standards and miss ≤ 3 labs C− satisfy 75% of standards and miss ≤ 4 labs

8. Letter Grade Criteria: Midterm
A+ satisfy 97% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab A satisfy 93% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab A− satisfy 90% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab B+ satisfy 87% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab B satisfy 83% of standards and miss ≤ 1 lab B− satisfy 80% of standards and miss ≤ 2 labs C+ satisfy 77% of standards and miss ≤ 2 labs C satisfy 73% of standards and miss ≤ 3 labs C− satisfy 70% of standards and miss ≤ 4 labs

9. Letter Grade Criteria: Year
A+ satisfy 98% of standards and miss ≤ 2 labs A satisfy 95% of standards and miss ≤ 2 labs A− satisfy 93% of standards and miss ≤ 2 labs B+ satisfy 91% of standards and miss ≤ 2 labs B satisfy 88% of standards and miss ≤ 3 labs B− satisfy 88% of standards and miss ≤ 4 labs C+ satisfy 85% of standards and miss ≤ 5 labs C satisfy 80% of standards and miss ≤ 6 labs C− satisfy 75% of standards and miss ≤ 7 labs

10. Scores on Standards
F Not eligible for reassessment E Eligible for reassessment P Progressing S Satisfactory
S is the only score satisfying a standard
Other scores tell what needs to happen

11. Scores on labs F Not eligible for revision I Incomplete C Complete
C is the only passing score

12. Labs Reports due by lab next week
One week after return to substantively fix
Late labs or revisions earn F

13. Absence Policy Contact me beforehand if foreseen
Contact me ASAP for emergencies
Arrange make-up upon return
No make-up or re-take for items missed without approval
Labs pro-rated if make-up impractical

14. Exams Final Evaluate on standards
Last opportunity to make up missed standards
Evaluate on standards

15. Textbook
Cutnell and Johnson, Physics

16. How to Succeed

17. Read the Textbook
Read before class
Study after

18. Do the homework
For practice
Required to redo standards

19. Make timely progress Make up missed standards and incomplete labs ASAP
The subject is cumulative