3/21/2025
Final Exam signups are now available in PrairieTest. We will hold the Physics 101 final exam at the CBTF May 8-May 15.
Week 10 (3/24-3/28) Test 4 is this week. We'll also wrap up our unit on rotations.
If you are struggling with burnout or have fallen behind in the course in some way, please consider reaching out to the CARE Center to get connected with resources to help you take care of yourself and get back on track. You may also consider looking at the mental health resources link. It may be helpful to look at resources for studying and test taking from DGS and DRES.
Here is a summary of our schedule and deadlines for Week 9:
- Class Meetings
- Lectures 16 and 17
- Discussion 9
- No lab
- Online assignments
- [smartPhysics] Prelecture and Checkpoint 16 due Monday. There is no prelecture or checkpoint due for Lecture 17.
- [smartPhysics] Homework 8 is due at 8am on Thursday, March 27
- Action items
- Make your Test 4 reservation on PrairieTest and take your test this week
- If you are looking for extra help: Come to office hours, connect with Jeffries Center free tutoring, or seek out a private tutor (your TA may be able to connect you with graduate students who are interested in tutoring)
Test 4 information:
- Test 4 will cover topics from Lectures 12-15
- Expect to see two warmup questions on the test, and about 10 physics questions
- You will use the same formula sheet as always
- See the Lecture 16 slides for figures and an annotated list of learning objectives that will be measured on the test
- A practice test is posted in PrairieLearn