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

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

2 Course Details Basic course information Lecture notes Solutions Links

3 Course Details

4 Course Details

5 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 02:00 03:00 PM Mei Friday Also will be posted to course web page

6 Welcome to Physics 2210 Your required course material: smartphysics by Gary Gladding, Mats Selen, and Tim Stelzer (W.H. Freeman & Company) smartphysics companion book

7 smartphysics includes: 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 5. Printed textbook (reference, problems)

8 1: VIEW PreLectures before class....by 9 AM the day of the lecture

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

10 3: come to lecture The lecture can benefit from feedback you provide before class.

11 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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13 Prelecture Homework Checkpoint quiz

14 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.

15 5: read the textbook as needed for review. It is designed to compliment the smartphysics web site ( There are two volumes available: Mechanics ISBN: Electricity and Magnetism: ISBN:

16 5: read the textbook as needed for review. It is designed to compliment the smartphysics web site ( There are two volumes available: This is us! Mechanics ISBN: Electricity and Magnetism: ISBN:

17 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)

18 1.Go to smartphysics.com 2.Locate and select Register

19 3. Begin the process of registering for the site. Enter your address (your institutional address) and choose a password. 4. Read and agree to the site terms and conditions. 5. Click Register

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

21 Enroll in this course 8. Choose the Enrollments tab and enter the access key of this course. The ACCESS KEY for this course is: 2210_Belz14

22 Enroll in this course 9. Enter your Unique identifier: Your UID here!

23 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.

24 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)

25 Purchase Access (Online) From the Purchase Access link 1. Complete the billing information and click Continue. **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 information.

26 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 address.

27 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

28 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.

29 Need live help? smartphysics technical support team is available 7 days a week by phone and . techsupport@bfwpub.com

30 Today's Discussion Activity: Diagnostic Exam

31 Diagnostic Exam Taken during today's discussion sections NOT for course credit Designed to assess your level of preparation (mostly math) for this course 13 questions, multiple choice: should take minutes We will give you a recommendation as to whether or not you are adequately prepared for this course The recommendation is non-binding, but we strongly suggest you follow it!

32 Diagnostic Exam & Course Performance, Spring 2012 Scores below 6/13 accurately predicted grade of C- or worse