This is an introductory physics course with no prerequisites. Knowledge of high-school math is expected, including algebra, basic trigonometry, logarithms, and exponents.

By the end of this course, you will have improved your existing foundation in the concepts, principles, terminology, and methodologies used to describe motion (translational, rotational and combined) of simple objects, the basic properties of matter, harmonic oscillations, and wave motion. Specifically, you will be able to:

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

• In lecture videos and in the textbook readings you will learn to analyze physical situations in terms of fundamental principles - for example learning about Newton's Laws, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum etc.
• You will then apply this knowledge and understanding to solve homework problems for practice. 
• Throughout this course there will be both algebraic and numerical problem solving examples and activities. 
• You will practice scientific communication of ideas using the correct terminology in group work, on the discussion board and in examinations.

To achieve the learning outcomes, you are expected 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.
• Have proficiency in using Canvas, Zoom, Mastering Physics, and Honorlock, as well as 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 understanding of the module’s concepts and problem solving strategies on a weekly basis.
• Seek help from me and other students when specific content does not make sense, and 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.

This course requires an extensive amount of time to do all of the above, and students should plan accordingly to spend 9 hours per week on course preparation and practice.

Course content, grades, and communication for this course will reside in Canvas. To access the course, log in to Canvas with your Gatorlink ID.

The required text for this course is Physics: Principles with Applications by Douglas Giancoli, 7^thed, published by Pearson. Please follow the "All-Access" opt-in instructions to purchase the text online if you have registered for the course. Further instructions are explained in the Pearson MyLab and Mastering Instructions. If you experience difficulty, please attend Pearson's Virtual Office Hours during the first week of class (see posted announcement).

The required online homework system is Mastering Physics, access to which is included in the purchase of the online textbook described above. You may access Mastering Physics by clicking on the "Access Pearson" link in the left-hand navigation menu of the Canvas course.

In order to take your exams, you will need a quiet room where you can take the exam in privacy, access to a computer with a video camera, a microphone, and a good internet connection, the Google Chrome browser, and the Honorlock extension for Google Chrome. (Honorlock is the online proctoring service for your exams.)

For Canvas, passwords, or any other computer-related technical support, please contact the UF Help Desk: (Links to an external site.): (Links to an external site.)

• (352) 392-HELP (4357)
• http://helpdesk.ufl.edu (Links to an external site.)
• helpdesk@ufl.edu

For issues related specifically to Mastering Physics, please contact Pearson.

• ATTENDANCE POLICY
  • You are expected to watch the lecture and problem-solving videos and to attempt the online reading quizzes, homework, and exams by their assigned deadlines. You are also expected to interact with me and with your peers through respectful discussions of the material on 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. (All homework sets will be due on Sundays at 11:59 pm.) 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 with me or your classmates. This assistance may include help with interpreting the problem, identifying relevant information in the textbook or course videos, or identifying your errors. You may not copy another student's work and submit it as your own.

• READING QUIZ POLICY
  • You will take conceptual reading quizzes weekly on the assigned readings. A Reading Quiz can be attempted only once. These quizzes are subject to the UF Policy on Academic Misconduct and should be completed independently. (You may refer to your textbook and personal notes while taking the reading quizzes; you may NOT collaborate with other students or search the internet for answers.)
    

• 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. You only get 1 attempt at each exam. Exams are not collaborative and are completed alone. You are responsible for checking ahead of time that you have the right technology requirements for the exam. Use the Honorlock Practice Quiz for this purpose. In case exam authenticity is unclear the student may be asked to a zoom interview to eatablish authenticity. This may include student being asked to solve a physics problem in discussion with the professor.

• CLASS DISCUSSION
  • Each week will introduce a new module (corresponding to a chapter in your book) 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 your conribution to the learning community. You are to post at least once on each graded discussion board. Your post make seek help from other students or offer help to other students. It must be about course content only.  You are expected to follow the Netiquette Policy and maintain respectful communications with everyone in this course. Posts that are deemed inappropriate may be deleted without notice and you lose grades for it. Discussion postings are evaluated four times throughout the semester, coinciding with each exam, and once for the Introductions. 

• SURVEYS
  • You will receive full credit for completing any Surveys. 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.
  • No credit is available for unexcused late assignments.

• PRIVACY POLICY
  • My Zoom office hours may be not be recorded. Students are expected to participate with their camera on. As in all courses, unauthorized recording and unauthorized sharing of recorded materials is prohibited. Office hours are not required, but are there to offer you support in your learning. The way they work is you show up having attempted the question you wish to ask. We will help clarify any mistakes in your work by discussing your attempt.  You are expected to actively engage in the session. You may also find the privacy policies of Zoom and Mastering Physics helpful.

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. You may also need a mirror or other reflective surface to help show your surroundings to the camera. 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 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 Prep handout for an overview of test taking tips and requirements. There will be questions answerable from information presented on this handout on your syllabus quiz.

  Getting Help

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 answer questions to 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.

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

The grading scheme will be turned on after Exam 1. Grades will be assigned based on your overall course percentage as follows:

The modules provide access to lecture videos, worked example videos, and the respective assignments. Typically Homework (HW) is due Sundays at 11:59 pm Eastern time. Typically Reading Quizzes (RQ) based on your conceptual understanding of the reading are due with the HW. See canvas Assisgnments for all deadlines.

Exam windows are open for 48 hours. Go to 'Quizzes' to see the date and time of the exam in advance. Please note that Florida observes Daylight Savings Time.

• NETIQUETTE POLICY
  • All members of the class are expected to follow UF's Netiquette Guidelines in all email/Canvas messages, threaded discussions, and chats.
  • Please see this link to academic policies and resources: https://go.ufl.edu/syllabuspolicies