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Welcome to Phys 225 - a transition point from introductory to advanced physics!

If you wake up feeling sick, do not come to class. Seek medical attention and request an EX grade.

Lecture

This class meets once per week on Tuesdays 4-5pm in Loomis 151.

Attendance in lecture will be taken via "one-minute papers" at the start and end of lecture, to be submitted through Gradescope by 11:59pm on the day of lecture.

Homework

We will have approximately one homework assignment due each week starting with Week 2.

Homework is typically due every Thursday, check the class schedule page for exceptions.

Each assignment must be uploaded to Gradescope on the deadline.

Discussion

Students must be on time and prepared for discussion. You will need:

your labtop or tablet,
paper,
something to write with,
a calculator.

Exams

One midterm exam will be given in class, during our regular lecture time on 10/15.
The final exam date and time:

Date: 12/18/2024
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 141 Wohlers Hall

The final conflict date and time: 12/17/2024 at 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM in Loomis 222

Formula Sheet: You will be allowed to make your own formula sheet for both the midterm and final exam. Here are the requirements:
- You may use exactly one 8-1/2" by 11" sheet of paper, both sides.
- You may write any information you believe will be useful to you.
- You must write your name on your formula sheet.
- You may not share formula sheets during the exam.
- Your formula sheet will be collected with your exam.

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.

Disability access (DRES)

The Department of Physics is committed to being an open and welcoming environment for all of our students. We are committed to helping all of our students to succeed in our courses.

To obtain disability-related academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, students must contact the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) and the course instructor as soon as possible. To contact DRES, you may visit 1207 S. Oak St., Champaign, call 333-4603, e-mail disability@illinois.edu or go to the DRES website.
If you are concerned you have a disability-related condition that is impacting your academic progress, there are academic screening appointments available on campus that can help diagnosis a previously undiagnosed disability by visiting the DRES website and selecting "Sign-Up for an Academic Screening" at the bottom of the page.

Assistance for Academically Related and Personal Problems

Most college offices and academic deans provide academic skills support and assistance for academically related and personal problems. Links to the appropriate contact can be found on this website.

Counseling Center	206 Fred H. Turner Student Services Building Monday - Friday, 7:50 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Phone: 333-3704 Website
McKinley Mental Health	313 McKinley Health Center Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Phone: 333-2705 Website

McKinley Health Education offers individual consultations for students interested in learning relaxation and other stress/time management skills, call 333-2714.

Academic integrity

All activities in this course are subject to the Academic Integrity rules as described in Article 1, Part 4, Academic Integrity, of the Student Code.