How do I get the schedule for phys 121?
Once at the tutorial website select "12x" and then select the link for section A under "PHYS 121" to get the schedule for all assignments. Exams will be done online. The following dates are preliminary and may change.
What is Phys 121-122-123 introductory physics sequence?
The PHYS 121-122-123 introductory physics sequence is targeted for students in physical sciences and engineering. Upon successful completion, students should be able to develop calculus-based models to describe the physical world and apply them to other fields of science and everyday phenomena.
What grade do you need to pass math 121?
Recommendations: a minimum grade of 1.7 in PHYS 121 MATH 126 or MATH 135, either of which may be taken concurrently Recommendations: a minimum grade of 1.7 in PHYS 122 A student who understands some of the material very well but needs some improvement in the remaining material should get a grade of about 3.0.
How many credits are required for physics 114?
Lecture tutorial and lab components must all be taken to receive credit. Maximum 5 credits allowed for any combination of PHYS 114, PHYS 117, PHYS 121, and PHYS 141. Prerequisite: either MATH 124 or MATH 134, which may be taken concurrently. Offered: AWSpS.
Where to find the 12x tutorial?
All the important tutorial information can be found under the " Tutorial Information " menu on the left. Once at the tutorial website select "12x" and then select the link for section A under "PHYS 121" to get the schedule for all assignments.
What do TAs do on Zoom?
You will be assigned a single TA who can help you with the lecture, lab and tutorial course material. During the week the TAs and I will hold office hours on Zoom to help you learn from the activities in which you will be engaged. This is where you can get your questions answered so that you are able to get as much learning as possible from the course activities. If you cannot attend your TA's or my office hours, you can attend any TAs' office hours (click " Office hours " in the menu on the left for the schedule).
What percentage of your grade do lectures count for?
The lectures include the following graded components that combined count for 8% of your grade:
How many labs do you need to take to get a 0?
You will need to pass 5 of the 7 weeks of labs or else you will get a grade of 0 for the entire course.
What is the University of Washington student conduct code?
The University of Washington Student Conduct Code (WAC 478-121) defines prohibited academic and behavioral conduct and describes how the University holds students accountable as they pursue their academic goals.
When do you have to watch the lecture video after reading?
After completing the reading the you need to watch the lecture video and complete the embedded quizzes before 11:59 pm on the day of the assigned reading (Monday and Wednesday).
How many sections are there in 121?
The class has three sections: lectures, labs, and tutorials. Each section has its own homework and they don’t necessarily cover the same material at the same time. You’ll notice this more in 122 and 123, but 121 was fairly consistent the whole way through.
What is the name of the lab that Pearson uses for physics?
The physics series uses Pearson’s MyLab and Mastering for most of the homework.
When is homework due in the PAB?
The tutorial homework is handwritten. It’s due every Monday at 2:00 PM inside a box in the PAB. If you can’t find it, follow the herd of people streaming out of the auditorium after Monday’s lecture.
How many people are in a tutorial?
In your first tutorial, you’ll sit at a table with three other people. There’s no specific rule against switching groups between weeks, but generally kids stayed with the same group. Each week you will work through one of the sections in the course pack you bought. You do not need to complete anything in the course pack before class.
How many labs do you need to pass a class?
You have to attend 6 out of the 8 labs in order to pass the class. Don’t think about missing any of the labs, since they might be covered on the midterm. You can make up a lab (or two with permission) at the end of the quarter.
Can you buy tutorials for all three quarters at once?
Regardless, you’ll need to go to the bookstore to pick up the tutorial course pack, which includes the tutorial homework, and the lab manual. I don’t recommend buying it for all three quarters at once , there might be slight adjustments between the quarters.
Is 121 boring?
I found some of the labs in 121 to be kind a boring and tedious, but they get a lot better in 122 and 123. Hang in there.
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Getting Help and Working Collaboratively
If at all possible, please do arrange with fellow students to work through assignments together. While we cannot all be in the same physical room, please recognize the importance of peer instruction. You can learn by listening to your peers, but you can also learn by expressing your own ideas and helping to teach your peers. This is an important part of the in-person instruction…
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Class Components
Access and Accommodation
Your experience in this class is important to me, so if you have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but are not limited to: mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical), please see details here.
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Safe Campus
Religious Accommodations
Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodations Policy (https://registrar.washington.edu/staffandfaculty/religious …
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Academic Integrity and Student Conduct
The University takes academic integrity and student conduct very seriously. Behaving with integrity and respect is part of our responsibility to our shared learning community. Acts of academic misconduct may include, but are not limited to, cheating by sharing questions and answers on exams. Please note that screenshots or recordings of instructors, other students, an…
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Topics Covered
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Overview
This course has multiple components: lecture, lab, and tutorial (QZ section in time schedule). Each component has several important aspects. You can see all the aspects required in a given week in Modules. This website(Links to an external site.) describes recommended practices to succeed in this course, and this website(Links to an external site.)contains a list of resources yo…
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Contact Information
For questions send an email with your course and section (Phys 121A), your UW net ID (the part before @uw.edu in your email address), and name as it appears on Canvasto: 1. the instructor, Quentin Buat, at [email protected], for personal correspondence related to grades, health issues, etc... 2. the program coordinator at [email protected] for administrator questions related to regi…
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Course Material
You need to purchase the following items: 1. The Tutorial Course Pack, 1.1. Only available from the University Bookstore(Links to an external site.) at this direct link(Links to an external site.). 1.2. This will be used to fill in your tutorial work and tutorial homework, so you cannot use a used one. 1.3. The tutorial text has been re-ordered by the Bookstore; copies of the first tutorial will b…
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Lectures
- Guidelines for in-person lectures
In the standard in-person part of the syllabus: 1. You are required to wear a well-fitting mask at all times. 2. If you are symptomatic with COVID, flu, or another illness, please do not attend in person. Lectures will be available on Panopto. 3. If you arrive early, please fill to the center of the rows t… - Extra Rules and Courtesies for when class is remote
1. If we are remote, please use the "Raise Hand" feature in Zoom and wait until you are called on to ask a question. You may also use the "Chat" feature in Zoom to ask a question. 2. Please remain Muted unless you are expressly asking or answering a question designed to be heard by the enti…
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Labs
- Lab overview
You will work in groups of 3-4 to design and conduct experiments that test various hypotheses and models in physics. There will be a total of 5 different labs, some of which span two weeks. Different parts of the experimental process will be covered in each lab: data collection, data anal… - Lab graded components
1. Lab in-lab (4% of grade): 1.1. At the end of each lab, you will be graded out of 2 points - based on your lab notebook and your participation in group discussions. 1.2. If you cannot attend a given lab session, attend another one during the week and explain your situation to the TA. A schedul…
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Stem-Fluency
- STEM-Fluency overview
STEM-Fluency homework is assigned during most weeks. These homework assignments have been carefully designed to help you develop fluency in a variety of math and physics topics that form the foundation for the material that is covered in this course. Mastering the basic problem…
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Tutorials
- Tutorial overview
In tutorial you will work in groups of about four students. Your group will discuss problems designed to help you construct a conceptual understanding of physical laws though a research-based, scaffolded-discovery process. Initially you may find the questions challenging and not ea… - Tutorial graded components
1. Tutorial pretest (1% of grade): 1.1. These are designed to get you thinking about your ideas on topics covered in this course. They are graded based on a thoughtful attempt, not on correctness. 1.2. These become available Friday at 3:30 PM and are due on Sunday at 11:59 PM. 1.3. Once yo…
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Exams
Important note: Each exam includes questions based on the lectures, labs, and tutorials, so missing a lecture, lab, or tutorial section can have an impact on your exam performance. If you miss a lecture, lab or tutorial, make sure to work through the missed material to minimize the impact on your course grade. The exam procedure is described here(Links to an external site.). …
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Grades