UF Grading Policy
Information on current UF grading policies for
assigning grade points can be found in the
undergraduate catalog
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx
General Education
Course
This is a University of Florida General
Education course, for which credit may be
obtained in the "P" (Physical Sciences)
category.
UF Relevant Area
Objective
The physical and biological sciences provide
instruction in the basic concepts, theories
and terms of the scientific method. Courses
focus on major scientific developments and
their impacts on society, science and the
environment, and the relevant processes that
govern biological and/or physical systems. You
will formulate empirically-testable hypotheses
derived from the study of physical processes
and living things, apply logical reasoning
skills through scientific criticism and
argument, and apply techniques of discovery
and critical thinking to evaluate the outcomes
of experiments. To achieve these goals,
students will be expected to:
a) analyze particular physical situations, and
thus identify the fundamental principles
pertinent to the situations
b) apply principles to particular situations
c) solve any equations arising from the
application of identified principles of
physics
d) communicate results unambiguously
Student Learning
Outcomes
This course will also assess Student Learning
Outcomes which can be defined via Content and
Skills.
Content:
Students demonstrate competence in the
terminology, concepts, theories and
methodologies used within the discipline.
Communication:
Students communicate knowledge, ideas and
reasoning clearly and effectively in written
and oral forms appropriate to the discipline.
Critical Thinking:
Students analyze information carefully and
logically from multiple perspectives, using
discipline-specific methods, and develop
reasoned solutions to problems.
The Student Learning
Outcomes will be assessed through 3
graded exams in class in addition to a final
exam. Typical questions will require students
to complete successfully all four steps
outlined in the area objectives above.
Obtaining the correct result to the question
posed in the form requested in the question
will be taken as evidence that all four of the
steps have been correctly and successfully
completed. In some questions students will be
expected to choose between a series of
possible explanations of physical outcomes;
such explanations may be presented as graphs,
numerically or in words. Although knowledge of
the fundamental principles of physics is
necessary for success in the course, the
emphasis is on understanding how to apply the
principles to a variety of situations; rote
memorization is minimal.
Teaching Evaluations
Students are expected to provide feedback on
the quality of instruction in this course
based on 10 criteria. These evaluations are
conducted online at
https://evaluations.ufl.edu. Evaluations are
typically open during the last two or three
weeks of the semester, but students will be
given specific times when they are open.
Summary results of these assessments are
available to students at
https://evaluations.ufl.edu/results/.
Classroom
Accommodation Students requesting
special accommodations must first register
with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of
Students Office will provide documentation to
the student who must then provide this
documentation to the instructor when
requesting accommodation.
Honor Code:
The Dean of Students
Office web-site
has a detailed discussion about academic
honesty and the University of Florida Honor
Code, which was adopted by the Student
Council. The Honor Code says:
"We, the members of the
University of Florida community, pledge to
hold ourselves and our peers to the highest
standards of honesty and integrity."
On all work submitted
for credit by students at the University of
Florida, the following pledge is either
required or implied:
"On my honor, I have
neither given nor received unauthorized aid in
doing this assignment."
The University of Florida Honor Pledge states:
``We, the members of the University of Florida
community, pledge to hold ourselves and our
peers to the highest standards of honor and
integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all
work submitted for credit by students at the
University of Florida, the following pledge is
either required or implied: ``On my honor, I
have neither given nor received unauthorized aid
in doing this assignment.'' The Honor Code (
http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code/
) specifies a number of behaviors that are in
violation of this code and the possible
sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to
report any condition that facilitates academic
misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have
any questions or concerns, please consult with
the instructor in this class. Phone numbers and
contact sites for university counseling services
and mental health services are
http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/Default.aspx
392-1575, University Police Department 392-1111
or 9-1-1 for emergencies.