PHY 2048 - Physics I with Calculus - SPRING 2011





ANNOUNCEMENTS

Date Announcement
 04.27.11 On e-learning, you will find quiz scores (out of 20), homework scores (out of 15), final H-ITT scores (out of 5), and final scores (out of 20). The TotScore is the (Quiz + HW + H-ITT + 0.75(Exam1 + Exam2 + Exam3 + Final)). Grades are assigned accordingly. Some comments. The median scores are 4.9 for H-ITT, 16.7 for Quizzes, 15.0 for Homework, 73.3 for TotScore (grade B+). 31% of students obtained A or A- grades. 6% obtained less than a "C". Grades are non-negotiable. Many students (around 80!) were within 1 question of getting the next higher grade. Mistakes (ours!) can be corrected. Mistakes can be due to a) no registration of H-iTT clicker, b) a student having more than one UFID, c) mixing up two students with the same last name, d) problems in uploading scores. Send e-mail to phy2048@phys.ufl.edu if any of these, or any other mistake has been made.
 04.25.11 On e-learning, you will find quiz scores (out of 20), homework scores (out of 15), and final H-ITT scores (out of 5). All "forgiveness" has been applied. Final scores and grades will be posted later (probably Wed. 27th).
 04.19.11 Exam 3 scores are on Sakai. The average was 12.5
 04.14.11 Please look at the "Exams" web page to see room assignments for the Final Exam
 04.14.11 On the day of the last class (a) you will have an opportunity to get your Test #3 back, b) there will be a review of those questions on test 3 that caused problems, c) there will be several easy H-ITT questions, d) we will do student evaluations.
 04.14.11 There is a review session organized by Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society), on Saturday 4/16 at 2.00-5.00 p.m. in RNK 210 (tentative). They invite all 2048 students, and promise to go over old 2048 exams. Their website is www.tbp.eng.ufl.edu They also will have a final review session on 4/22 (see their website).
 04.10.11 Please look at the "Exams" page to see room assignments for Exam 3
 03.09.11 The gradebook on e-learning now contains information on your projected grade. See here for details.
 03.04.11 Some people have reported a problem with the last part of chapter 11, problem 24. In particular parts j and l. While we investigate, please try multiplying your answer by -1 and seeing if that works. We are not sure if this affects everyone or not. You have been given extra attempts to allow this.
 03.03.11 Second test scores are now available on e-learning. The average was 13.5
 02.20.11 Rooms are assigned for the second test (Wednesday 2nd March). Please see the "exams" link.
 02.11.11 H-ITT scores were sent by e-mail to you today. If you did not get the message there are a series of possibilities
You have not registered your H-ITT clicker - please do so!
Your e-mail address entered to the H-ITT system has changed.
Your spam filter will not allow the message to go through.
 02.03.11 First exam scores are now posted. Go to e-learning Sakai, then to gradebook, then look at Exam 1 (scored out of 20). The average was 14/20
 01.31.11 A note about calculators on the tests. Calculators are allowed, though they are not necessary for most of the questions and very simple functions are sufficient. No calculator that can be used as a communication device is allowed.
 01.25.11 Please note that the optional review for the first exam is Sunday, Jan 30th, at 3 p.m. in the usual classroom, NPB 1001.
 01.24.11 H-ITT scores were sent by e-mail to you today. If you did not get the message there are a series of possibilities
You have not registered your H-ITT clicker - please do so!
Your e-mail address entered to the H-ITT system has changed.
Your spam filter will not allow the message to go through.
 01.18.11 Room assignments for the first test are on the "exams" page.
 01.01.11 Classes begin January 5th. All sections have an important first lecture! There will not be discussion sections on 1/5, they will start on 1/10
 01.01.11 Quick Links: Here are some important links for PHY 2048 Spring 2011.
  • Course schedule PDF version.
  • Overall grade formula (PDF).
  • Tutorial on how to register and use WileyPLUS (PDF)(note that this is for a previous version of the class - do not take all the numbers literally - use the link below to enter WileyPlus).
  • After you have bought the WileyPlus registration (see "Textbook"), you can visit the.. WileyPLUS on-line homework.
  • PHY 2048 E-Learning WEBsite.
    • Use the "Sakai System Entry" button (Note that we are not using e-learning for posting the syllabus and schedule - this website should be considered the primary site for information).
  • Register your H-ITT remote here.
  • PHY 2048 E-mail should be sent to phy2048@phys.ufl.edu.
  • See lots of old exams here.