By the end of this course, you will have improved your existing foundation in the concepts, principles, terminology, and methodologies used to describe electric and magnetic fields, predict how charges and matter interact with these fields, with a thorough study of physics applied to circuits, circuit elements, and optical instruments. Specifically, you will be able to:

1. Analyze particular physical situations, and thus identify the fundamental principles pertinent to those situations to make successful predictions of system behavior,
2. Apply fundamental principles to formulate mathematical equations describing the relation between physical quantities in these particular situations,
3. Solve mathematical equations to find the values of physical quantities, and
4. Communicate unambiguously both the principles that apply to a situation and the results of specific calculations resulting from the steps above.

To achieve the learning outcomes, I expect you to:

• Visit the weekly module page at the beginning of the week to understand the module learning objectives and to plan your engagement with course content for the week ahead.
• Actively use the Discussion Board to help you with your physics learning.
• Proficiently use Canvas, Zoom, Mastering Physics, and Honorlock, in addition to the use of Microsoft Word and Excel or equivalent packages. 
• Read the assigned chapters in the textbook and view the corresponding lecture videos.
• Work through the examples presented in the text and in the practice problem videos in order to learn the physics concepts, principles, and problem-solving techniques of introductory physics.
• Complete reading quizzes and homework assignments to self–assess your understanding of the module’s concepts and problem solving strategies on a weekly basis.
• To seek help from your instructors and other students when specific content does not make sense, and to seek out additional practice when needed to gain mastery before moving on to future modules. These additional materials should include problems at the end of the chapter that are not assigned as part of your homework.

The required text is Physics: Principles with Applications by Douglas Giancoli, 7^thed, published by Pearson. The course is set up for an All-Access opt-in to purchase the text online for students who have registered in the course. Go to the opt-in login page to get started.

The required online homework system is Mastering Physics, access to which is included in the purchase of the online textbook described above. Access Mastering Physics using the link provided in the Canvas course; note that it is called 'My Lab and Mastering' in the left-hand navigation.  You must register your access code from the Canvas course. 

In addition, proctoring is required for examinations. You need access to a computer with a video camera, a microphone, a good internet connection, and the Google Chrome browser. In order to take exams under the supervision of Honorlock, these technology resources must be available in a quiet room where you can take the exams in privacy.

For Canvas, passwords, or any other computer-related technical support, contact the UF Help Desk:

• (352) 392-HELP (4357)
• http://helpdesk.ufl.edu
• helpdesk@ufl.edu

For issues related specifically to Mastering Physics, please contact Pearson (Links to an external site.).

• ENGAGEMENT POLICY
  • You are expected to watch the lecture and problem-solving videos, use the discussion board regularly and to attempt the online reading quizzes, homework, and exams by their assigned deadlines. You are also expected to interact with the instructor and with your fellow students through discussions of the material through the Canvas discussion forum.
• HOMEWORK POLICY
  • Homework sets are completed online through Mastering Physics at any time between the opening of the assignment and the deadline announced in the course calendar. These assignments are not timed or proctored, but they are subject to the UF Policy on Academic Misconduct.
  • It is permissible to seek assistance or collaborate on homework. This assistance may include help with interpreting the problem, identifying relevant information in the textbook or course videos, or identifying one’s errors.
  • Half-credit is available for unexcused late assignments.
• READING QUIZ POLICY
  • You will take conceptual reading quizzes weekly on the assigned readings. Reading Quizzes will be due Wednesdays at 11:59 pm. These quizzes are subject to the UF Policy on Academic Misconduct (Links to an external site.).
  • Half-credit is available for unexcused late assignments.
• EXAM POLICY
  • Two mid-term exams and a cumulative final exam will be taken online, each under the supervision of  Honorlock during a time window announced in the course calendar. Exams are not collaborative and are completed alone. No secondary device that connects to the internet is permitted. Use of such a device constitutes academic fraud.
  • You only get 1 attempt at each exam; the second attempt is programmed into the system in case of catastrophic technical failure.
• ONLINE PROCTORING
  • In order to maintain a high standard of academic integrity and assure that the value of your University of Florida degree is not compromised, course exams will be proctored. You will take your exam electronically using the course website, and these exams will be proctored with Honorlock. With Honorlock, there is no scheduling required with a testing proctor, and you can complete the exam anytime during the 48 hour testing window. Please make sure you complete and submit the exam before the end of the testing window. You will need a webcam, speakers, microphone and reliable Internet connection to be able to take your exams. Wireless internet is not recommended, nor is a tablet or phone. It is best to take the exam on a desktop or laptop computer. Google Chrome is the only supported browser for taking exams in Canvas.
    

     Before Your Exam

    Important: Prior to each exam, visit the Honorlock system check (Links to an external site.) to evaluate your equipment and software. Also, take the Honorlock Practice Quiz, worth 0 points, to get familiar with the Honorlock procedure for beginning and taking proctored exams.

    Download and read through the Honorlock Student Preparation Guide. There will be questions from information presented on this handout on your Syllabus Quiz.

     Getting Help During Your Exam

    If you experience any difficulties with the proctoring system, contact Honorlock's free 24/7 LiveChat. The LiveChat is available by clicking on the chat window at the bottom right of the exam. Of course, the support team can't help you answer questions about the contents of the exam, but they will be willing to diagnose and offer solutions for technical difficulties with the proctoring system.

• GROUP PROJECT
  • You will complete a group project related to the content of this course. Full information will be given on a Canvas page after the drop/add period.
• DISCUSSION BOARD
  • Regular engagement with the coursework and student-instructor and student-student interactions are important and helpful in keeping an online student motivated. Each week will introduce a new module (chapter) on physics. Please post your observations or questions on the material, or help answer your fellow classmates’ questions, using the Canvas discussion forum. Your discussion postings are graded based on the quality of the questions posed about physics content, the quality of the feedback offered to other students, and the amount of interaction you offer to the course. Discussion postings are evaluated two times in the semester, coinciding with each midterm exam.
• E&M SURVEY POLICY
  • You will receive full credit for completing E&M Surveys I and II (you will not be graded on your responses). You do not need to prepare in any way for these surveys; simply answer the questions to the best of your ability.
• MAKE-UP POLICY
  • Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work are consistent with University Attendance Policies. For a foreseeable absence, it is your responsibility to identify yourself as requiring an accommodation at least one week prior to the absence.
• PRIVACY POLICY 
  • My Zoom office hours may be recorded for you to refer back to. Students who participate with their camera engaged or utilize a profile image are agreeing to have their video or image recorded. If you are unwilling to consent to have your profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image. Likewise, students who un-mute during office hours and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded. If you are not willing to consent to have your voice recorded during office hours, you will need to keep your mute button activated and communicate exclusively using the "chat" feature, which allows you to type questions and comments live. The chat will not be recorded or shared. As in all courses, unauthorized recording and unauthorized sharing of recorded materials is prohibited. You may also find the privacy policies of Zoom (Links to an external site.) and Mastering Physics (Links to an external site.) helpful.

Grades in the course are awarded based on an overall course score calculated as follows:

Grades will be assigned as follows, rounding up at 0.50 (84.50 rounds to an A while 84.49 is an A-):

On Sunday of each week, a new module will become available providing access to lecture videos, worked example videos, and a homework assignment (due eight days later on the following Monday at 11:59pm EST). Quizzes are based on your conceptual understanding of the reading.

Exam windows are open for 48 hours. Please note that Florida observes Daylight Savings Time.

UNIVERSITY POLICY ON ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

• • Students requesting accommodation for disabilities must first register with the Disability Resource Center (352-392-8565) by providing appropriate documentation. Once registered, students will receive an accommodation letter which must be presented to the instructor when requesting accommodations. Students with disabilities should follow this procedure as early as possible in the semester. You must submit this documentation prior to submitting assignments or taking the quizzes or exams. Accommodations are not retroactive, therefore, students should contact the office as soon as possible in the term for which they are seeking accommodations. Students may also find these links to the accessibility features of Zoom and Mastering Physics nks to an external site.)helpful, as well as information about accessibility at UF (Links to an external site.).
  • Accessibility Policies and Resources
    • Zoom Accessibility Policy
    • Mastering Physics Accessibility Policy
    • Accessibility at UF
    • Academic Support for UFO
    • Student Support Services
• UNIVERSITY POLICY ON ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
  • Academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the University community. Students should be sure that they understand the UF Student Honor Code.
  • University Honesty Policy
    • UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” The Honor Code specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor or TAs in this class.
• NETIQUETTE (COMMUNICATION COURTESY)
  • All members of the class are expected to follow rules of common courtesy in all email messages, threaded discussions.
• COURSE EVALUATION
  • Students are expected to provide professional and respectful feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by completing course evaluations online via GatorEvals. Please see the guidance on how to give feedback. Students will be notified when the evaluation period opens, and can complete evaluations through the email they receive from GatorEvals, in their Canvas course menu under GatorEvals, or directly via the GatorEvals website. Summaries of course evaluation results are available to students.
• ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY
  • Excused absences and allowances for make-up work are consistent with university attendance policies (Links to an external site.) ks to an external site.)and require appropriate documentation.
• SOFTWARE USE
  • All faculty, staff, and students of the University are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use.  Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator.  Because such violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate.  We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to uphold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• STUDENT PRIVACY
  • There are federal laws protecting your privacy with regards to grades earned in courses and on individual assignments.  For more information, please see the FERPA page by the Registrar.

• HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • U Matter, We Care
    • If you or someone you know is in distress, please contact umatter@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1575, or visit U Matter, We Care website (Links to an external site.) to refer or report a concern and a team member will reach out to the student in distress.
  • Counseling and Wellness Center (Links to an external site.)
    • Visit the Counseling and Wellness Center website (Links to an external site.) or call (352) 392-1575 for information on crisis services as well as non-crisis services.
  • Student Health Care Center
    • Call (352) 392-1161 for 24/7 information to help you find the care you need, or visit the Student Health Care Center website (Links to an external site.).
  • University Police Department (Links to an external site.)
    • Visit the UF Police Department website (Links to an external site.) or call (352) 392-1111 (or 9-1-1 for emergencies).
  • UF Health Shands Emergency Room / Trauma Center
    • For immediate medical care call (352) 733-0111 or go to the emergency room at 1515 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608. Visit the UF Health Emergency Room and Trauma Center website (Links to an external site.) for more information.

• ACADEMIC RESOURCES
  • E-learning technical support
    • Contact the UF Computing Help Desk  (Links to an external site.)at (352) 392-4357 or via e-mail at helpdesk@ufl.edu.
  • Career Connections Center (Links to an external site.)
    • The Career Connections Center is located at Reitz Union Suite 1300, 352-392-1601. It provides career assistance and counseling services.
  • Library Support (Links to an external site.)
    • The library has various ways to receive assistance with respect to using the libraries or finding resources.
  • Teaching Center (Links to an external site.)
    • The Teaching Center is located in Broward Hall, (352) 392-2010. To make an appointment, call (352) 392-6420. You can also request a tutoring appointment online (Links to an external site.). The Teaching Center helps with general study skills and tutoring.
  • Writing Studio
    • The Writing Studio is located in 2215 Turlington Hall, (352) 846-1138. You can find help with brainstorming, formatting, and writing papers.
  • Student Complaints On-Campus
    • Visit the Student Honor Code and Student Conduct Code webpage (Links to an external site.) for more information.
  • On-Line Students Complaints (Links to an external site.)
    • View the Distance Learning Student Complaint Process (Links to an external site.) for any online complaints.