| Course Description |
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- Wave motion, simple harmonic motion, sounds, fluids and wave interference including light, heat and biological applications.
- Students should already have taken Physics 12 or Physics 100.
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| Textbook |
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Mastering Physics access |
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- During the semester you will be assigned several work problem sets (including one introductory set) via the online problem database called Mastering Physics. This online service will give you instantaneous feedback through hints and examples as well as indicating your success rate. You will have more than one chance to submit your answer, so not solving the problem right from the first attempt will NOT prevent you from succeeding. Make sure you do the introductory assignment and learn how to use MasteringPhysics. Notice that every set will have problems which will be automatically marked and a few problems which will not be counted toward your mark (practice problems). The assignments will be posted in advance. To register you have to purchase an access code and use P10108W as a course ID. Student Booklet explains how this service works in more detail. We will also post midterm and final exam preparation assignments to help you prepare for the exams.
- Using Mastering Physics
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| Tutorials (Hebb 12 or 13) |
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- Tutorials are mandatory.
- You will be assigned a tutorial section. Please check WebCT for your tutorial section.
- Tutorials begin the week of September 08, 2008.
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| Laboratory (Hebb 22) |
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- Labs will begin on Monday, September 8, 2008.
- Labs are mandatory, unless a student has been granted an exemption.
- Please check WebCT to see your TA section and whether you have a lab or a tutorial the first week.
- Students must do all the experiments. A missed lab has to be made up within the next week.
- Students generally work in groups of two.
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| Midterm and Quizzes |
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- One or two in-class midterm(s) will be given.
- Students must take the midterm in their registered section.
- Student ID cards must be shown upon request.
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Final Exam |
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- The final exam is in December and is common to sections 101, 102 and 103.
- It will include all topics covered during the course.
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Marking Scheme |
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- To pass PHYS 101, the student must (1) obtain a passing grade for the final exam/midterm combination and (2) pass the laboratory component of the course.
- The mark distribution is as follows (this distribution is subject to change) :
| Clickers |
5 |
| Mastering Physics |
5 |
| Tutorial Quizzes |
5 |
| Midterm |
15 |
| Labs |
20 |
| Final |
50 |
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| Total |
100 |
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