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4 April 2022: Lab Drops for SPRING 2022
Because if the inclement weather days we had in weeks 3 and 5:
we will be dropping 2 labs this semester.
This update applies to everyone!
We will only drop one PreLab because everyone had access to the PreLabs, even during the inclement weather.
From the SUCCESS seminar, here's a copy of the slides to help you study for Exams 2 & 3.
Welcome to Phys 102! If you wake up feeling sick, do not come to class. Seek medical attention and request an EX grade.
For the first week:
The first week of classes, we will be delivering our course material via remote instruction.
- For lecture a video will be posted on Wed for you to watch with important information about the course and some introductory material.
- For discussion you will have a self-study packet to complete.
- We have a PreLab to complete by Friday 21 January 2022 at 8:00 AM (CT).
Important: You need to complete your first Prelecture and Checkpoint before you go to your first lecture.
Lecture
Be sure to do the prelecture and checkpoint before lecture, they are available at https://smart.physics.illinois.edu/
Homework
You can access the content at https://smart.physics.illinois.edu/ and you have full access for the first two weeks free of charge. Sometime in the first two weeks you will need to pay for access by purchasing a code through the UIUC bookstore. Details of how to pay for access are available via pdf. In the UIUC bookstore it is listed as "Flip It"
Discussion
Students must be on time and prepared for discussion. You will need paper, pencil/pen and a calculator.
Laboratory
Students must be on time and prepared for labs.
- Please review the required materials list to see what you need.
- You will do a hands-on pre-lab activity using your IOLab device before every lab.
You will work within groups in your weekly lab sections, to design and understand experiments and experimental data using your IOLab device. - You will upload your lab reports to my.physics for grading.
Exams
- Exams will be given at the Computer Based Testing Facility.
- View the formula sheet.
- Review the exam information page for details.
Excused Absences
- Please submit your excused absence no later than 12 business days from your absence via the Excused Absences application.
- For more information regarding this course's excuses policy, please refer to the Attendance Policy page.
Registering After the First Day of Classes
If you registered after the first day of classes but before the 10th day of classes:
- It is your responsibility to contact your lecturer and organize a plan for make-up work.
- You must do this before the 8th week of classes.
Academic Integrity
- All activities in this course, including iclicker voting and documentation submitted for petition for an excused absence, are subject to the Academic Integrity rules as described in Article 1, Part 4, Academic Integrity, of the Student Code.