Course Syllabus (Official)#

Below is the official UBC-mandated Course Syllabus for PHYS 111. Elements of this document are fixed and unchanging. Additional details about the course are available on the course website.

Land Acknowledgement#

UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam people, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

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Course Information#

Name

Description

Course

PHYS 111

Term

2023 Winter Term 2

Instructor

Dr. Firas Moosvi (he/his/him)

Lectures

Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1-2 PM: ROOM 100

Mode of Delivery

In-person (All course activities and assessments, including the Final Exam, will be conducted in-person)

Student Hours

To get live 1 on 1 help in the course, use Zoom at various times (see below for schedule).

Canvas URL

https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/63995

Course Discussion

To ask any course-related questions, use private (personal, not useful for anyone else) or public (helpful for other) messages on Ed Discussion

You can find all the important term dates in the [UBC Academic Calendar](https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/dates-and-due dates).

Warning

If there is a lab and/or tutorial listed on the SSC for this course, You must register for all course elements without conflicts, otherwise the department will remove you from the course! There are usually lab or tutorial exemptions for some students (i.e. those repeating the course) and instructions for that will be in this syllabus.

For information on how to contact your course instructor, including office hours, see the course website.

Calendar Description#

PHYS 111 (3) Introductory Physics for the Physical Sciences I

The UBC calendar description of this course is:

Introduction to mechanics primarily for students majoring in the physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, geology, physical geography) or engineering. Particle kinematics and dynamics, work and energy, momentum, gravitation, rigid body motion, fluid statics and dynamics with applications to the physical sciences. Credit will be granted for only one of PHYS 111 and PHYS 112. Students with Physics 12 may apply for a tutorial exemption. [3-3-1]

Prerequisite: One of MATH 12, PREC 12, MATH 125, MATH 126 and PHYS 11. Physics 12 is strongly recommended.

Corequisite: MATH 100.

Warning

If there is a lab and/or tutorial listed on the SSC for this course, You must register for all course elements without conflicts, otherwise the department will remove you from the course! There are usually lab or tutorial exemptions for some students (i.e. those repeating the course) and instructions for that will be in this syllabus.

Other Instructional Staff#

For information on this, see the course website.

Learning Outcomes#

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More details about the course can be found on the course website.

Schedule of Topics#

The tentative course schedule, subject to change, can be found on the course website.

This is the tentative plan for PHYS 111 this term. Things may change depending on many factors so this is subject to change.

Wk

Date

Topic

Homework

Lab

Logs

Test / Bonus Test

0

Jan 11

About this course

Diagnostic

Lab X

LL X

Test 0: Course policies

1

Jan 18

Kinematics in 1 D

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Diagnostic (Pre)

2

Jan 25

Vectors and Coordinate Systems

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Test 1: Chapters 2 & 3

3

Feb 1

Kinematics in 2D

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Bonus Test 1

4

Feb 8

Force and Motion

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Test 2: Chapters 4 & 5

5

Feb 15

Reading Week (no new material)

-

-

-

-

6

Feb 22

Dynamics I: Motion along a line

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Bonus Test 2

7

Mar 1

Newton’s third law

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Test 3: Chapters 6 & 7

8

Mar 8

Dynamics II: Motion in a Plane

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Bonus Test 3

9

Mar 15

Work and Kinetic Energy

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Test 4: Chapters 8 & 9

10

Mar 22

Interactions and Potential Energy

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Bonus Test 4

11

Mar 29

Impulse and momentum

HW X

Lab X

LL X

Test 5: Chapters 10 & 11

12

Apr 5

Review and recap

Practice

Lab X

LL X

Diagnostic (Post) Bonus Test 5

Course Structure#

For information on this, see the course website.

Learning Activities#

For information on this, see the course website.

Learning Materials#

There is no requirement to purchase textbooks or any other materials for this course. Resources and materials for this course can be found on the course website.

Assessments of Learning#

Item

Weight

Frequency

Learning Logs

5%

Weekly

Homework

20%

Weekly

Labs

25%

Weekly

Tests

30%

Bi-weekly

Final Exam

20%

Exam Period

Final grades will be based on the evaluations listed above and the final grade will be assigned according to the standardized grading system outlined in the UBC Calendar.

Note

Please refer to this page for details on exam clashes, hardships, and cancellations.

Passing Criteria#

  • All students must satisfy ALL conditions to pass the course:

    1. Pass the Lab component with a grade of at least 50%,

    2. Pass the Test and Exam components (together) with a grade of at least 50%,

    3. Pass the Final Exam with a grade of at least 40%.

If students do not satisfy the appropriate requirements, the student will be assigned the lower of their earned course grade or, a maximum overall grade of 45 in the course.

Late Policy and Missed Assignments and Exams#

Due dates in this course have a generous no-penalty 48 hour grace period so late submissions are not generally accepted. Missed Tests and Exams will be given a score of 0 unless prior arrangements are made with the course instructor. To contact the instructor for this course, use Ed Discussion. Details on due dates and other course policies can be found on the course website.

Learning Analytics#

I am very aware of the surveillance culture that has permeated our society and heralded the End of Privacy as we know it. That being said, as an instructor, I care tremendously about your learning and the course-related data that is collected about you is extremely valuable. Broadly speaking, this relatively new field is called Learning Analytics. Learning Analytics involves the collection and analysis of data about learners for the express purpose of improving their learning by optimizing teaching and learning practices.

All of the tools above log data about your activity that can be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning. In this course, I intend to use this information to:

  • view overall class progress (in aggregate),

  • track your personal progress in order to provide you with personalized feedback,

  • track participation in discussion forums

  • improve the course and your learning,

  • explore students actions in the course,

  • provide you feedback on your progress.

Unfortunately, at the moment it is not possible to opt-out of the data collection process, but if you like, you may opt-out of the process where I use the data to give you personalized feedback. To opt-out, please complete this form at any point in the course. You may opt-out with my full support, I respect your decision and applaud you for your netizenship!

Learning Resources#

For information on this, see the course website.

University Policies#

UBC provides resources to support student learning and to maintain healthy lifestyles but recognizes that sometimes crises arise and so there are additional resources to access including those for survivors of sexual violence. UBC values respect for the person and ideas of all members of the academic community. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated nor is suppression of academic freedom. UBC provides appropriate accommodation for students with disabilities and for religious observances. UBC values academic honesty and students are expected to acknowledge the ideas generated by others and to uphold the highest academic standards in all of their actions.

Details of the policies and how to access support are available on the [UBC Senate website](Details of the policies and how to access support are available on the UBC Senate website.).

Final Examinations#

The examination period for 2023 Winter Term 2 is Friday December 10th - Wednesday, December 22. Except in the case of examination clashes and hardships (three or more formal examinations scheduled within a 24-hour period) or unforeseen events, students will be permitted to apply for out-of-time final examinations only if they are representing the University, the province, or the country in a competition or performance; serving in the Canadian military; observing a religious rite; working to support themselves or their family; or caring for a family member. Unforeseen events include (but may not be limited to) the following: ill health or other personal challenges that arise during a term and changes in the requirements of an ongoing job. Further information on Academic Concession can be found under Policies and Regulation in the UBC Academic Calendar.

Grievances and Complaints Procedures#

A student who has a complaint related to this course should attempt to resolve the matter with the instructor first. Students may also talk to other members of the teaching team (TAs, course coordinators, co-instructors) if they do not feel, for whatever reason, that they can directly approach their own instructor.

Academic Integrity#

The academic enterprise is founded on honesty, civility, and integrity. As members of this enterprise, all students are expected to know, understand, and follow the codes of conduct regarding academic integrity. At the most basic level, this means submitting only original work done by you and acknowledging all sources of information or ideas and attributing them to others as required. This also means you should not cheat, copy, or mislead others about what is your work. Violations of academic integrity (i.e., misconduct) lead to the breakdown of the academic enterprise, and therefore serious consequences arise and harsh sanctions are imposed. For example, incidences of plagiarism or cheating may result in a mark of zero on the assignment or exam and more serious consequences may apply if the matter is referred to the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline. Careful records are kept in order to monitor and prevent recurrences.

A more detailed description of academic integrity, including the University’s policies and procedures, may be found on the Academic Integrity Website

If you have any questions about how academic integrity applies to this course, please consult with your professor.

Grading Practices#

Faculties, departments, and schools reserve the right to scale grades in order to maintain equity among sections and conformity to University, faculty, department, or school norms. Students should therefore note that an unofficial grade given by an instructor might be changed by the faculty, department, or school. Grades are not official until they appear on a student’s academic record. If you have any questions about how academic integrity applies to this course, please consult with your professor.

Disability Assistance#

The Centre for Accessibility (CFA) ensures educational equity for students with disabilities, injuries or illness. If you are disabled, have an injury or illness and require academic accommodations to meet the course objectives, visit the CFA website for more information or contact the CFA directly at: info.accessibility@ubc.ca.

Equity, Human Rights, Discrimination and Harassment#

UBC is a place where every student, staff and faculty member should be able to study and work in an environment that is free from human rights based discrimination and harassment. If you require assistance related to an issue of equity, discrimination or harassment, please contact the Equity Office or email (info@equity.ubc.ca), your administrative head of unit, and/or your unit’s equity representative.

Health & Wellbeing#

At UBC health services to students are provided by Health and Wellbeing. Nurses, physicians and counsellors provide health care and counselling related to physical health, emotional/mental health and sexual/reproductive health concerns. As well, health promotion, education and research activities are provided to the campus community. If you require assistance with your health, please contact Health and Wellbeing in person (UBC Life Building, Room 1400), or by phone (604.822.8450) for more information or to book an appointment.

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)#

SVPRO is a safe and confidential place for UBC students, staff and faculty who have experienced sexual violence regardless of when or where it took place. Just want to talk? We are here to listen and help you explore your options. We can help you find a safe place to stay, explain your reporting options (UBC or police), accompany you to the hospital, or support you with academic accommodations. You have the right to choose what happens next, and we believe you. We support your decision, whatever you decide. Visit svpro.ubc.ca, email them at svpro.vancouver@ubc.ca, or call us at 604.822.1588.

UBC Investigations Office (IO)#

The UBC Investigations Office (IO) responds to formal reports of sexual misconduct and discrimination involving UBC students, faculty, and staff through investigations and alternative resolution processes. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or some other form of sexual misconduct by a UBC community member and you want the UBC Investigations Office (IO) at UBC to investigate, please contact the IO. Investigations are conducted in a trauma informed, confidential and respectful manner in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness. You can report your experience directly to the IO via a secure webform here or by calling 604.827.2060 or online by visiting io.ubc.ca.

SAFEWALK#

You do not have to walk alone on campus. If you feel unsafe walking alone on campus after dark, or if you are not too sure how to get somewhere on campus, then Safewalk can accompany you to your destination.

Call Safewalk at 604.822.5355 during their opening hours from 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM.

For more information, visit our website or download the UBC SAFE app on iOS and Android devices.