Physics 131
CRN 10022, Section 02, MWF 11:00–11:50 pm, Room 8-004
CSU Pomona, Winter 2013
Instructor: Dr. Julie J. Nazareth
Office Hours: Mondays 12:00-1:00 pm
E-mail: jjnazareth@csupomona.edu
Fridays 9:45-10:45 am
Office: 8-212
Phone: 909-869-2893 (emergencies only – follow up with e-mail to instructor ASAP)
Class Web Page: http://www.csupomona.edu/~jjnazareth/phy131.html
Text(s): Fundamentals of Physics, 9th edition, by David Halliday, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker (John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.) with WileyPLUS website access kit.
Prerequisites: MAT 114 or 130
Co-requisites: PHY 131L, MAT 115 or 131
Course Coverage: chapters 1-12. This course covers fundamental principles of mechanics, vectors, statics,
uniform motion, accelerated motion, work and energy, momentum, and rotational motion.
Grading: Homework
Quizzes
Midterms exams #1 & #2
Comprehensive exam #3
Multiple Choice Final Exam
15%
10%
40%
18%
17%
This class will likely be graded on a “curve”. The curve
will help (not hurt) your grade and may improve on that
earned through straight percentages (90+% A range; 8089.9% B range; 70-79.9% C range; 60-69.9% D range;
< 60% F).
Homework: Most homework problems will be assigned, submitted, and graded via the WileyPLUS website.
The class URL for WileyPLUS is http://edugen.wileyplus.com/edugen/class/cls311798/. A variety
of problems will be assigned for each chapter (including extra credit problems). Due dates and times are
posted with the assignments on the WileyPLUS website. Do not wait until the last minute to submit your
homework – computers, internet connections, and websites are known to go down when you can least afford
it. Complete every assignment - it is an opportunity for you to practice what you have learned and discover
what you do not know or fully understand. A few homework problems may be assigned during the normal
lecture period to be completed on paper. Come to office hours or send e-mail if you have any questions.
Ask right away if you are confused, because each lecture will build on previously covered material.
Quizzes: A variety of short quizzes will be administered in this course. They provide an opportunity to test
your understanding of the course material, highlight areas that require more study, and to give examples of
exam-type questions. Possible quiz formats are: small group problem solving, individual free answer or
multiple choice tests (concepts/theory and/or numerical problems). Quizzes may be given in class or through
the WileyPLUS website. Quiz subject matter may include material covered in the current or previous
lectures, and/or reading assignments. The problem-solving type quizzes are open book/notes and the in class
multiple choice concept type tests are closed book/notes. Make-up quizzes will not be given, but may be
waived for a serious and compelling reason (documentation may be required). Be sure to contact the
instructor via e-mail right away.
Exams: There will be two subject limited midterm exams (dates TBD), one comprehensive exam (03/15/13)
and a comprehensive final exam (11:30 am–12:30 pm, 03/22/13). The first two midterms consist of free
answer problems similar to homework/quiz problems and some multiple choice concept/theory questions.
The comprehensive “midterm” exam consists solely of free answer problems. The all multiple-choice final
exam contains “simple” numerical questions and concept/theory questions. The exams will be closed book,
but you may use a scientific calculator and a handwritten formula sheet (one side of one 8½ x 11 inch sheet
of paper for midterms 1 & 2, and one side of three 8½ x 11 inch sheets of paper for the comprehensive exam
and the final exam). Typed or photocopied formula sheets are not allowed (if you have special documented
needs, see the instructor well in advance of the exam). Make-up exams will not be given, except in the case
of serious illness or other serious and convincing reason. Notify the instructor as soon as possible and be
prepared to provide documentation. Documentation will be required if the final exam is missed.
Academic Integrity: Cheating in any form is not tolerated and may result in a failing grade for the class.
Students are expected to be familiar with the university policy on academic integrity.