PHYSICS 1301W.100: Introductory Physics I

Preliminary Syllabus, Fall 2010

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Instructor: Cynthia CattellOffice: Physics 316Phone 612-626-8918

Office hours: 10:30-11:30 M and T or by arrangement

Email and Phone Policy

E-mail and voice mail do not work as a means of communication with the professor for a class of this size.Therefore, I will not be able to answer any questions by email or reply to voice mail. Please talk to me inperson, during the office hours, or before or after class, or contact your TA. E-mail for the course should besent to the head TA, Ilana Percher (percher@physics.umn.edu). She will contact me if necessary.

TA Office hours: TA office hours begin on Monday September 13. Office hours held by the 1301 TAswill be included on our web page office hour link. These will be held in Tate 137. Tate 137 is the TAoffice hour room for all Physics TAs, and each TA, whether they are assigned to our course or otherintroductory courses, are available for consultation about all introductory courses. Feel free to consult anyphysics TA holding office hours in that room. TAs are available M-F from 8am to 6pm.

LA Office hours: Office hours held by the 1301W.100 LAs are for 1301W.100 students only. They willbe held in Physics 163. They will be listed on the office hour link on the 1301 web page and posted outsidePhysics 163.

SUMMARYBefore each lecture:

- Read the assigned readings announced in lecture- Do the ‘preflight’ questions on WebAssign

Before each lab:- Read the Introduction, Objectives and Preparation sections of the write-up in the lab manual

for the problems your instructor has assigned for that week. Turn in Predictions and Warm-ups to TA 2 days before you lab.

- Complete any suggested text reading that is given in the Preparation section.On-going:

- Complete the assigned homework problems.- If you have questions on homework problems, etc., you can attend Learning Assistant (LA)

office hours or TA office hours.- Lab reports will be due about every 3 weeks. Your TA will assign them.

Quizzes and final exam:There will be 4 quizzes given on Fridays September 24, October 15, November 5 and December 3.

- There will be 4 group problems as part of each quiz, which will be given in discussionsection on Thursdays Sept. 23, Oct. 14, Nov, 4 and Dec. 2.

- The final exam is on Tuesday night December 21 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.- No early, late or make-up quizzes or exams are given.

Course materialsTextbook (required): Tipler and Mosca, Physics for Scientists and Engineers. We will discuss

chapters 1-12, 14. Directions for accessing are at the bottom of the syllabus and on our classwebsite.

Lab Manual (required): Physics for Science and Engineering Laboratory – Mechanics, UMN,School of Physics and Astronomy.Lab Journal (required): Univ. of Minnesota 2077-SPersonal Responder: (required) Interwrite PRSTi-30xa Calculator or other simple scientific calculator. These are the only type of calculator that will be

permitted during quizzes and the final exam. NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED.

Supplementary (optional) course materials: The Competent Problem Solver , Calculus Version, byHeller and Heller. [This book describes very explicit strategies for solving physics problems. If you havequestions about how to solve problems, this book may be useful.]

Course Overview:This is the first of a three semester introductory course in physics for students in mathematics,sciences and engineering. 1301W/1302W, 2303 or 2503 is designed to prepare you for work in yourfield by: building a solid conceptual understanding of fundamental principles of physics, and theirapplications; applying those principles to new situations, using logical reasoning and quantitativeproblem-solving skills; learning to communicate technical information effectively. To achieve thesegoals, this course requires you to understand the material in depth. 1301W will emphasize the studyof mechanical systems, beginning with the description of motion of interacting objects, the forces thatthey exert on each other and the quantities that are conserved in those interactions. A laboratory isincluded to allow you to apply physical principles to the real world in a carefully controlledenvironment, and will also emphasize technical communications skills. A discussion section will giveyou the opportunity to clarify your conceptual understanding, and practice your problem-solvingskills, by practicing working problems with other students. This is a calculus-based course, andstudents will be expected to use the basic concepts of differential and integral calculus, as well asalgebra and trigonometry. By the end of this semester, you should have a deeper understanding of thephenomena occurring in your surrounding physical world. You should have a clearer picture of thebehavior of the universe on the largest (cosmic) scale, and on the smallest (subnuclear) scale.

Work LoadThis is a demanding course. There is a lot to learn. The course moves at a fast pace. Since each newtopic builds on previous work, it is of great importance that you do not fall behind. You shouldexpect and plan for a workload consistent with University policy (three hours per week per credit fora total of twelve hours per week for an average student to receive an average grade). This amounts toat least six hours per week outside of scheduled class meetings.

Lectures – MTW 8:00-8:50 AM in Physics 150.

In lecture we will motivate and introduce new material, analyze example problems, and generallywork to organize and interpret the knowledge accumulated in your reading, in lab, and in other courseactivities. Our task will be to elaborate on important and difficult ideas, and to clarify points that maybe confusing. We will utilize a variety of tools and devices to assist in clarifying concepts andmethods. Lecture demonstrations will be used to illustrate new concepts, and we will attempt torecognize and address misconceptions that arise. In-class clicker questions will be posed for classresponse using the personal responder. The clicker questions are designed to help you develop adeeper understanding of the physics. We will develop strategies for solving problems that will beapplied and reinforced in discussion sessions and labs. Clicker questions and other problem solvingwill be often been done in groups, facilitated by the Learning Assistants. It is impossible to cover allof the details in lecture, and it is not our intention to duplicate the text. You should complete assigned

reading (see below) and associated pre-lecture questions before attending class. By preparing inadvance and asking informed questions you can help ensure that class time is used to maximumadvantage. Early in the semester we will introduce a semi-formal strategy for solving physicsproblems. We will do examples using this procedure, and you are expected to apply it explicitly insolving homework, discussion session and test problems.

Reading and Problem Assignments

Your primary learning tools in this course is the working of physics problems from your textand provided by us. This includes homework problems and in-class problems. Any of these problemscan appear in the class quizzes. One homework problem in each assignment will be graded. Therewill also be a grade associated with pre-flight and clicker questions (see below).

It is important to solve physics problems, whether they are simple exercises or context richproblems, as best as you can before examining the solution provided by an “expert.” As the first stepin this, it may be most beneficial to your reading if you treat the examples given in the text asproblems, solving them yourself before you read the authors’ solutions. You do not understand howto solve a problem, and the underlying physical principles or their application to the problem, untilyou can find the solution without looking at someone else’s solution. Working problems is the onlyreliable way to test your understanding of a topic. Try as many of problems as you have time for,emphasizing first the problems that you have or will have solutions to compare your work to. If youranswer agrees with the one given in some form, fine. If not, or if you can’t come up with any answer,seek help from the 1301 instructional team, including the TAs in the Physics Tutoring Room (Room137), or your LA. Some of your fellow students are also potentially good resources. Doing physicsproblems is hard work, but you will be rewarded by a deeper understanding and sense ofaccomplishment. The test problems will be of the same type and general level of difficulty as theproblems that you will be assigned, or presented in lecture, or worked on by your group in yourdiscussion section.

As mentioned above, we will develop strategies for solving problems. The University of MinnesotaPhysics Education Research Group has long been at the forefront of the study of how skilled problemsolvers actually solve problems, particularly those that are more complex than the simpler exercisesand examples, and more like real world situations. Much of this is detailed in “The CompetentProblem Solver” which is optional for this course. In order to illustrate a common strategy of expertproblem solvers, we will first apply it to simple problems, so simple that most of you could solvethem much faster than an application of this method. While the discipline of using this method onsimple problems may at first seem frustrating, it generally pays off when the problems become moredifficult.

In-lecture responder and Pre-lecture QuestionsSeveral “pre-lecture” questions based on the assigned reading will be posted on the courseWebVista site to help you and us gauge and pace your reading. These must be answered on the webby 9 pm the day before each lecture and will be graded both for correctness and for participation.Ordinarily during class there will be several “clicker” (responder) questions, which are alsograded. “Clicker” questions are graded only on the basis of correctness. These will relate to theconcepts that are introduced in your reading and during the lecture, and demonstrations that are givenin lecture. The points for these clicker and pre-lecture questions will be included in your final grade.

Discussion Sessions: Thursdays at 8:00 am or 9:05 amIn discussion sessions you work with classmates, your LA and TA to solve a challenging problem in smallgroups. Some analysis of the solution will be presented at the end of the session. On quiz week, there willbe a group problem in the discussion section, which will count for 25% of the total quiz grade. Your groupwill solve that problem collaboratively with all group members receiving the same score for that problem.Only those participating in all discussion sessions during the preceding weeks will be allowed to takethe group part of the quiz. Failure to participate in one discussion will result in -50% of the gradeof the following quiz group problem. Failure to participate in two discussions will result in a zero

for the grade of the following quiz group problem. The TA will assign the groups and new groups willgenerally be assigned after each quiz.

Laboratories:In the lab, you have the same TA and work in the same group as in your discussion session. Labs areroughly coordinated with lectures, and are designed to give you an opportunity to test, expand andrefine your understanding of basic physics concepts . Careful recording of observations in your labjournal and preparation of formal lab reports are important parts of this experience. Since you carryout the lab exercises in a group and the equipment for each lab is available for only a limited time,make-ups are not possible. You will need to consult as soon as possible with your lab instructor (TA)if an officially excused absence from lab proves unavoidable.

Because this course satisfies University requirements as a laboratory science class and as a writingintensive course, you must receive a minimum laboratory grade of 60% to receive a passing gradein the course. The laboratory grade will be based on the demonstration of a well organized and correctwritten technical communication of the physics concepts of this course in your laboratory journal andlaboratory reports, well thought out predictions and answers to the questions in the laboratory manualbrought to class, and collaborative skills as evidenced by effective group work. Failure to participate inthe laboratory will result in a laboratory grade of 0 for that topic. There are no make-up laboratories.No laboratory makeup will be allowed except in situations officially recognized by the University. Inthat case, the laboratory work must be made up by arrangement with your instructor before your nextscheduled laboratory period. Grades for the laboratory work will be determined in part bylaboratory reports (one for each laboratory topic), in part by your work in the laboratory and inpart by your work in answering the prediction and other questions turned in before lab. Thepredictions and questions assigned by your TA must be turned in no later than 5pm, 2 days before thelaboratory each week. The specific part of the laboratory for which you will write a report will beassigned to you by your instructor at the end of each laboratory topic (about every two weeks). Reportsshould be no longer than 5 nor shorter than 3 typed pages (using a word processor is required and suchfacilities are supplied by the University) including all necessary predictions, graphs, data tables, andcalculations. Reports must be delivered to your laboratory instructor for grading no more than 1 weekafter they are assigned. Late reports will not be accepted. Graded reports will be returned to you notlater than your next laboratory meeting and, with instructor permission, may be revised based oninstructor comments to achieve a higher grade. If a revised report is allowed, it must be given to yourlaboratory instructor within 2 days. Details of the laboratory grading are in your laboratory manual.Remember this is a writing intensive course so your grade will depend on your communication skills.NOTE: Lab data is taken cooperatively, but you are responsible for writing your own reports.

Quizzes and Final ExamThere will be four quizzes, each in two parts. The second part will be a lecture hour quiz and will occur onthe following Fridays September 24, October 15, November 5 and December 3 during lecture time:. Thefirst part of each quiz will be a group quiz during the discussion section on the Thursday preceding theFriday quizzes (i.e on September 23, October 14, November 4 and December 2). The lecture hour part ofthe quiz is 75% of the quiz grade, while the discussion section part of the quiz is the remaining 25%.The three-hour final exam is on Tuesday December 21 from 6:30-9:30 pm. The location will beannounced closer to that date.

>The quizzes and final exam will consist of a mixture of multiple choice questions and longer workedproblems. A sheet of equations and other useful information will be provided. No books or notes will beallowed. Only a TI-30xa or equivalent simple scientific pre-approved calculator will be allowed. Nographing or programmable calculators will be permitted. The use of any communication devices (cellphones, messaging devices, etc.) during examinations is not allowed.>To be successful in problem solving you must get the physics right and communicate yourunderstanding clearly and effectively. To receive full credit on any problem, your solution must becomplete and understandable to the grader, with clear algebraic formulation of the physics, explicitdefinitions of all the symbols used, and proper handling of units and significant figures. In general,problems must be solved algebraically before numbers are substituted (one exception is that plugging inzero should be done when appropriate to simplify the algebra). We will go over problem solvingprocedure in class.

>A valid picture ID will be required on quiz and exam days. Examples of a valid ID are a University IDor Driver’s License.

No early, late or make-up quizzes or finals are given. See make-up policy below.

Tentative Course Schedule:

Week 1: Monday September 6 to Friday September 10Day Topics AssignmentMonday Labor Day (No Class)Tuesday 1. Us and Our UniverseWednesday 2. Physics Quantities; 3.

VectorsCh. 1: Sections 0-7

Thursday Problem SessionFriday No class

Week 2: Monday September 13 to Friday September 17Day Topics AssignmentMonday 4. One dimensional motion: no

accelerationCh. 2: Sections 0-1

Tuesday 5. One dimensional motion:constant acceleration

Ch. 2: Sections 2-3

Wednesday 6. One dimensional motion:non-constant acceleration

Ch. 1: Section 4

Thursday Problem SessionFriday No class

Week 3: Monday September 20 to Friday September 24Day Topics AssignmentMonday 7. Motion in 2 and 3

dimensionsCh. 3: Sections 0-1

Tuesday 8. Projectile motion Ch. 3: Section 2Wednesday 9. Uniform circular motion Ch. 3: Section 3Thursday Hour Exam 1: GroupFriday Hour Exam 1 (Ch. 1, 2 and 3)

Week 4: Monday September 27 to Friday October 1Day Topics AssignmentMonday 10. Newton’s First Law Ch. 4: Sections 0-2Tuesday 11. Newton’s Second Law Ch. 4: Sections 3-4Wednesday 12. Newton’s Law Problems Ch. 4: Sections 5-6Thursday Problem SessionFriday No class

Week 5: Monday October 4 to Friday October 8Day Topics AssignmentMonday 13. Newton’s Third Law Ch. 4: Sections 7-8Tuesday 14. Friction and Drag Ch. 5: Sections 0-2Wednesday 15. Curved Path Ch. 5: Sections 3-4

Thursday Problem SessionFriday No class

Week 6: Monday October 11 to Friday October 15Day Topics AssignmentMonday 16. Center-of-Mass Ch. 5: Section 5Tuesday 17. More Force ProblemsWednesday 18. Work with Constant and

Variable ForcesCh. 6: Sections 0-2

Thursday Hour Exam 2: GroupFriday Hour Exam 2: (Ch. 4-5)

Week 7: Monday October 18 to Friday October 22Day Topics AssignmentMonday 19. Work Problems-1 Ch. 6: Sections 3-4Tuesday 20. Work Problems-2 Ch. 6: Section 5Wednesday 21. Potential Energy and

Conservation of MechanicalEnergy

Ch. 7: Sections 0-2

Thursday Problem SessionFriday No class

Week 8: Monday October 25 to Friday October 29Day Topics AssignmentMonday 22. Conservation of Energy Ch. 7: Section 3Tuesday 23. Mass and Energy Ch. 7: Section 4Wednesday 24. Quantization Ch. 7: Section 5Thursday Problem SessionFriday No class

Week 9: Monday November 1 to Friday November 5Day Topics AssignmentMonday 25. Conservation of Linear

MomentumChapter 8: Sections 0-1

Tuesday 26. System Kinetic Energy Chapter 8: Section 2Wednesday 27. Collisions Chapter 8: Sections 3 and 4Thursday Hour Exam 3: GroupFriday Halloween: Hour Exam 3 (Ch.

6-7)

Week 10: Monday November 8 to Friday November 12Day Topics AssignmentMonday 28. Rockets Chapter 8: Section 5Tuesday 29. Rotation Chapter 9: Sections 0-2Wednesday 30. Moment of Inertia Chapter 9: Section 3Thursday Problem SessionFriday No class

Week 11: Monday November 15 to Friday November 19

Day Topics AssignmentMonday 31. Newton’s 2nd Law Chapter 9: Section 4Tuesday 32. Applications Chapter 9: Sections 5-6Wednesday 33. Applications: Cars and

BombsThursday Problem SessionFriday No class

Week 12: Monday November 22 to Friday November 26Day Topics AssignmentMonday 34. Torque and Angular

MomentumChapter 10: Sections 0-2

Tuesday 35. Conservation Laws Chapter 10: Section 3Wednesday No classThursday ThanksgivingFriday No Class

Week 13: Monday November 29 to Friday December 3Day Topics AssignmentMonday 36. Quantization Chapter 10: Section 4Tuesday 37. Equilibrium Chapter 12: Sections 0-2Wednesday 38. Statics Applications Chapter 12: Sections 3-4Thursday Hour Exam 4: GroupFriday Hour Exam 4: Chapters 8-10

Week 14: Monday December 6 to Friday December 10Day Topics AssignmentMonday 39. Stability Chapter 12: Section 5Tuesday 40. Stress and Strain Chapter 12: Section 6Wednesday 41. Simple Harmonic Motion Chapter 14: Sections 0-2Thursday Problem SessionFriday No class

Week 15: Monday December 13 to Friday December 17Day Topics AssignmentMonday 42. Applications Chapter 14: Section 3Tuesday 43. Damped and driven

harmonic motionChapter 14: Section 4

Wednesday 45. Review for Final ExamThursday No ClassFriday No Class

Final Exam: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Preliminary Lab Schedule:Week 1: FCI, lab introWeek 2: Labs 1.1 and 1.3 (Motion in 1-Dimension)Week 3: Labs 1.4 and 1.5 (Motion in 1-Dimension)Week 4: Labs 2.1 and 2.2 (Motion in 2-Dimensions)

Week 5: Labs 2.3 and 2.5 (Motion in 2-Dimensions)Week 6: Labs 3.1 and 3.2 (Forces)Week 7: Labs 3.4 and 3.5 (Forces)Week 8: Labs 4.1 and 4.2 (Conservation of Energy)Week 9: Labs 4.3 and 4.4 (Conservation of Energy)Week 10: Labs 5.1 and 5.2 (Conservation of Momentum)Week 11: Labs 6.1 and 6.2 (Rotational Kinematics)Week 12: No Lab (Thanksgiving)Week 13: Labs 7.1 and 7.3 (Rotational Dynamics)Week 14: Labs 8.1 and 8.2 (Mechanical Oscillations)Week 15: FCI, lab quiz

Homework Assignments:

Homework will be assigned and graded through WebAssign.

Grading:8% for responder and pre-flight questions

7% for homework problems15% for the laboratory. Completion of all labs, and a lab grade of at least 60% will be required to pass

the course.45% for best 3 out of 4 quizzes (15% per quiz, including both the lecture and discussion section parts

of the quiz). The lowest quiz score is dropped.25% for three-hour final examination.

[Note: If it will result in a higher grade, all 4 quizzes will be included and the final will only count20%. Your grade will be calculated both ways and the highest will be used.]

Your course grade will be calculated on an absolute scale, as follows:

A: 100 - 89%, A-: 88 - 83%, B+: 82-78%, B: 77-73%,B-: 72-68%, C+: 67-63%, C: 62-58%, C-: 57-53%,D+: 52-48%, D 47-43%, F: <43% or lab grade <60%.

(At the boundaries, the higher letter grade prevails. E.g., 89% is an A, not an A-. Percentages are roundedto the nearest integer percent.)

Make-ups:

As specified by University policy, missed quizzes will result in a grade of zero except in the event ofconflicts with scheduled activities of official University organizations, religious holidays, andverifiable illnesses as prescribed by University regulations. The course instructor must be notified atthe beginning of the semester or as soon thereafter as possible (no less than three weeks in advance)about conflicts due to scheduled, official University activities or religious holidays. Disputesconcerning the validity of an excused absence will be settled in consultation with the Director ofUndergraduate Studies in Physics. A make-up final exam will be given only for students with valid,verifiable conflicts of these types, or students with three final examinations in a 16-hour period if ourexam is the middle of the three exams. Requests for make-ups for reasons other than those specified byUniversity policy cannot be honored.

Other information:The official web page for the Physics 1301W.100 ishttp://www.physics.umn.edu/courses/2010/fall/Phys%201301W.100/index.htmlGeneral course information, lecture outlines/synopses, solutions for the assigned problems and thetests, and other items will be made available through this class web site.

Minnesota privacy laws require that tests and other materials are returned in a manner that ensures thatno one else can see your grades. Papers will be handed out at the first recitation after grading iscompleted.

Classroom courtesy:Lectures end when the idea or technique under discussion has been concluded and the lecturerhas indicated that the students are free to leave. For this reason lectures are rarely expected to endexactly at the end of class time. Packing up books, putting on coats, or standing up while the lecture isin progress interferes with the learning of other students and shows disrespect for the educationalprocess. Those who must leave early should sit near the end of a row to minimize the disturbance theywill inflict on the other students, however consistent with a seating plan that will be introduced tooptimize group activities. Cell phones, MP3 players and similar devices must not be used and must beturned off during the lecture period. Computers may only be used for taking class notes, andkeyboarding must not be a disturbance to other members of the class. Note that food and drinks are notallowed in Room 150.

Physics 1301 has an interactive lecture. If you choose not to participate (for example by doing crosswordpuzzles, work for other classes, web browsing, etc.), you will be excused from lectureCHEATING: Don’t do it!

All work that you turn in for a grade must be your own. The following behaviors are considered to becheating.

a. Using the responder of another studentb. Copying all or part of a lab report, data table or fabrication of data (see Intro, pg. 3 of Lab

Manual)c. Copying all or part of a homework assignment or examd. Any other matter covered by the University statement below.

Your TAs are observant. They notice duplication in lab reports and quiz problems.

University of Minnesota Policy Statements:Student Conduct Code:

The University seeks an environment that promotes academic achievement and integrity, that isprotective of free inquiry, and that serves the educational mission of the University. Similarly, theUniversity seeks a community that is free from violence, threats, and intimidation; that is respectfulof the rights, opportunities, and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University; andthat does not threaten the physical or mental health or safety of members of the Universitycommunity.

As a student at the University you are expected adhere to Board of Regents Policy: Student ConductCode. To review the Student Conduct Code, please see:http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/Student_Conduct_Code.html.

Note that the conduct code specifically addresses disruptive classroom conduct, which means"engaging in behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability toteach or student learning. The classroom extends to any setting where a student is engaged in worktoward academic credit or satisfaction of program-based requirements or related activities."

Scholastic Dishonesty:

You are expected to do your own academic work and cite sources as necessary. Failing to do so isscholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarizing; cheating on assignments orexaminations; engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or usingtest materials without faculty permission; submitting false or incomplete records of academicachievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly

grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering, forging, or misusing a Universityacademic record; or fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures, or data analysis. (StudentConduct Code: http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/Student_Conduct_Code.html) If it isdetermined that a student has cheated, he or she may be given an "F" or an "N" for the course, andmay face additional sanctions from the University. For additional information, please see:http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/INSTRUCTORRESP.html.

The Office for Student Conduct and Academic Integrity has compiled a useful list of FrequentlyAsked Questions pertaining to scholastic dishonesty:http://www1.umn.edu/oscai/integrity/student/index.html. If you have additional questions, pleaseclarify with your instructor for the course. Your instructor can respond to your specific questionsregarding what would constitute scholastic dishonesty in the context of a particular class-e.g.,whether collaboration on assignments is permitted, requirements and methods for citing sources, ifelectronic aids are permitted or prohibited during an exam.

Appropriate Student Use of Class Notes and Course Materials:

Taking notes is a means of recording information but more importantly of personally absorbing andintegrating the educational experience. However, broadly disseminating class notes beyond theclassroom community or accepting compensation for taking and distributing classroom notesundermines instructor interests in their intellectual work product while not substantially furtheringinstructor and student interests in effective learning. Such actions violate shared norms andstandards of the academic community. For additional information, please see:http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/CLASSNOTESSTUDENTS.html.

.Sexual Harassment

"Sexual harassment" means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or other verbal orphysical conduct of a sexual nature. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interferingwith an individual's work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensiveworking or academic environment in any University activity or program. Such behavior is not acceptable inthe University setting. For additional information, please consult Board of Regents Policy:http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/humanresources/SexHarassment.html

Equity, Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action:

The University will provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs and facilities, without regard torace, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status,veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. For more information, pleaseconsult Board of Regents Policy:http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/administrative/Equity_Diversity_EO_AA.html.Disability Accommodations:

The University is committed to providing quality education to all students regardless of ability.Determining appropriate disability accommodations is a collaborative process. You as a student mustregister with Disability Services and provide documentation of your disability. The course instructor mustprovide information regarding a course's content, methods, and essential components. The combination ofthis information will be used by Disability Services to determine appropriate accommodations for aparticular student in a particular course. For more information, please reference Disability Services:http://ds.umn.edu/Students/index.html.

WEBASSIGN/TIPLER PHYSICS eBOOK PURCHASING FOR STUDENTS:

The following are directions for purchasing your WebAssign/TiplerPhysics eBook online.

FIRST, PLEASE NOTE:

1) PRINT COPIES: If you choose, you may also purchase a printed copy ofthe text online for only $25.00.This offer "Pops-Up" on the eBook page once you have registered andlogged into your eBook.

2) ACCESS CARDS: May be purchased in the bookstore if you prefer. Ifyou are a scholarship student and wish to use scholarship funds, youmust use this option.

Directions For Online Purchasing:

You will need to register at WebAssign to gain access to your classonline homework assignments and eBook. Your instructor will provide youwith necessary information to register online using your class key. Goto www.webassign.net

---Select I HAVE A CLASS KEY in the log-in area. ---On the next screen, enter your Class Key and continue. ---You will then create a username and password for yourself. ---For Institution Code, enter: umn 9085 2327

You are now enrolled in your instructor’s WebAssign course and will beasked to purchase access to the WebAssign system. Select the option to Purchase Access Online. ---On the following screen, select your access level and proceed to checkout. The cost is $25.00 per term. ---You will be asked to enter your credit card/paypal information to complete the transaction.You may now access your WebAssign Course and eBook!