Lecture 00: Course Intro and Organization. Physics 2210; Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Fall Semester 2014

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Lecture 00: Course Intro and Organization

Physics 2210; Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

Fall Semester 2014

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Course Details

www.physics.utah.edu/~belz/phys2210

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Basic course information

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Lecture notes

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Solutions

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Help Lab Schedule

(JFB Rotunda)

Monday 09:00 – 11:00 AM Amaya Tuesday 12:00 – 01:00 PM Nick Wednesday 09:30 – 11:30 AM Jason Thursday 12:00 – 01:00 PM Nick 02:00 – 03:00 PM Mei Friday 02:00 – 03:00 PM Mei

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Your required course material:

smartPhysics

www.smartphysics.com

by Gary Gladding, Mats Selen, and Tim Stelzer

(W.H. Freeman & Company)

smartPhysics companion book

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smartPhysics includes

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1. Online PreLectures (animated lessons, completed

before lecture)

2. Online CheckPoints (quizzes to check knowledge,

completed before lecture)

3. My lectures (interactive; tuned to your Prelecture

and CheckPoint responses)

4. Online homework exercises

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1:

VIEW

PreLectures before class.

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2: complete a CheckPoint quiz before lecture to CHECK your understanding of the PreLecture....by 9 AM the day of the lecture

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3: come to lecture

The lecture can benefit from feedback you

provide before class.

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4:

complete assigned homework problems.

(Typically due 5:00 PM the day after lecture)

A single assignment may contain multiple

problems.

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Prelecture

Checkpoint quiz

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FAQ: Why are we only given one day to do the

homework?

Answer: You're not. Assignments are generally

available one week before they're due. Part of the

course philosophy is that you've attempted the

homework before coming to class.

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5: read the textbook as needed for review. It is designed to compliment the smartPhysics web site

(www.smartphysics.com).

There are two volumes available:

Mechanics

ISBN: 1-4292-7270-6

Electricity and Magnetism:

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5: read the textbook as needed for review. It is designed to compliment the smartPhysics web site

(www.smartphysics.com).

There are two volumes available:

Mechanics

ISBN: 1-4292-7270-6

Electricity and Magnetism:

ISBN: 1-4292-7239-2

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To access smartPhysics:

– Create a smartPhysics account

– Join my course so you can see my assignments and

get credit for your work.

– Purchase access (by activating a printed activation

code purchased through the bookstore or purchased

online)

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1.Go to smartphysics.com

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3. Begin the process of registering for the site. Enter your email address (your institutional email address) and choose a password.

4. Read and agree to the site terms and conditions. 5. Click “Register”

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6. Set up your profile (first name, last name, institution) 7. Click “Save”

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Enroll in this course

8. Choose the “Enrollments” tab and enter the access key of this course.

The ACCESS KEY for this course is:

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Enroll in this course

9. Enter your Unique identifier:

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You are now enrolled in this course.

You will be given 30 days in which to access

smartPhysics before having to purchase access or redeem an access code. This will provide you with a grace period should you drop the course.

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After the 30 days (or before, if you’d like), you must

either buy access online with a credit card OR redeem an activation code (housed in a printed booklet purchased at the campus bookstore)

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Purchase Access (Online)

1. Complete the

billing information and click

“Continue.”

From the “Purchase Access” link

**This is the address in which your credit card bill is sent each month. This is often different than your school address, so please check before entering that

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Purchase Access (Online)

2. Complete the second portion of the online form (credit card

information) and click “Purchase Access.”

**Depending on your state of residence, you may be

subjected to a tax for your online purchase. The system will determine your tax rate based on your billing

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Purchase Access (Online)

3. You’ll be taken to a confirmation page with your purchase details. Click “Go to Course” to return to your course

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Your activation code is located inside the booklet.

1. Scratch off your code (from your access card

booklet) and enter it into the fields on the screen (Option 1 in image below)

2. Click “Submit Code” after you’ve entered the code. Once finished, you can return to your course.

**Activation codes are valid for one

use only and cannot be shared. They do allow you to switch courses or request a refund. Check the FAQs (smartphysics.com > Help > Student FAQs) for more information.

Lecture 00: Course Intro and Organization. Physics 2210; Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Fall Semester 2014