Physics 136, Introduction Physics with Calculus II, Sections 3, Spring 2020

Physics 136 is a online, first-year physics course for majors in mathematics, physics, computer science, and the physical sciences.  It is a 4-credit hour course.  Only students which have already completed a first-year calculus course are allowed to register for Physics 136 without co-registering for Mathematics 142.
The course uses online class modules, a textbook, and a workbook.  There are no formal lectures.  While students can meet with the instructor during office hours or by appointment, the only time students are required to show up in person is during the tests.  Students are required to complete the online laboratories, homework assignments, and optional extra-credit assignments on time, before the due dates listed on the schedule.

Instructor:

Dr. Marianne Breinig (Physics)
Office: 202 Nielsen Physics Bldg.
Office Hours: WF 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, M 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Phone: 974-7842
Email: mbreinig@utk.edu

Lab instructor:

Anjali Rathore
email: arathore@vols.utk.edu

Class structure:

There are no formal lectures.  Students are expected to complete two online class modules per week.  Each module should be completed by the date shown on the schedule.  Students are encouraged to come to the department of physics tutorial center, visit the instructor during office hours or by appointment, and ask questions via email.  Students are required to complete the online laboratories, homework assignments, and optional extra-credit assignments before due dates listed on the schedule.
Module schedule

Textbook:

"University Physics is a free online textbook by OpenStax College (https://cnx.org/).
The link to the HTML version is

https://cnx.org/contents/1Q9uMg_a@11.31:Gofkr9Oy@17/Preface  (Volume 1)

https://cnx.org/contents/eg-XcBxE@14.10:Gofkr9Oy@20/Preface (Volume 2)

https://cnx.org/contents/rydUIGBQ@10.14:Gofkr9Oy@20/Preface  (Volume 3)

A PDF copy of the book can be downloaded from the OpenStax website.

Workbook:

A link to the workbook is on Canvas under Modules.

Homework assignments:

Homework assignments are based on the material covered in the on-line modules. Students are expected to complete two class modules per week and submit the assignments associated with each module on time on Canvas.
Homework assignment schedule

Exams:

There will be two in-class exams on February 10/11 and on March 23/24 and a final exam during the exam period.  The exams will be given in the Nielsen Physics Building.  The exams are based on the material covered in the on-line modules.

Extra credit:

An extra credit graded discussion assignment is associated with each modules.  Each extra credit assignment is worth up to 5 points.  Contributions must be submitted on time on Canvas.  To earn the full 5 points, students must not just ask questions, but also contribute answers or follow-ups to other students postings.
Extra credit assignment schedule

Grades:

Each exam is worth a maximum of 100 points.  The homework assignments are worth a maximum of 100 points and the lab reports are also worth a maximum of 100 points.  Extra credit points are added to the total score from tests, homework assignments, and laboratories.

Announcements:

For announcements, please check the Class Site on Canvas regularly.

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a documented disability, please contact  Student Disability Services (SDS).  This will ensure that you are properly registered for the services provided by SDS.

For important additional information please see the Campus Syllabus.