Introductory Physics II Lab (PHY142L)
Syllabus, Spring Semester 2006,  Physics Department-Mercer University

Instructor: Dr. Randall D. Peters

Office: WSC Room 115, Office phone: 301-2747
Office hours: MW 09:00-10:00, F 15:00-16:00, or by appointment
e-mail: peters_rd@mercer.edu
Personal homepage: http://physics.mercer.edu/hpage/peters.html

Text: lab packets--purchased for $5.00, WSC 215 (secretary, Anne Sanders)

Meets at: 9:25-12:05 T (section 001), R (section 002)

During the first/last lab sessions, students will complete a Pre-/Post-test assessment.

• Lab Reports:  A write-up of the previous week's experiment will be submitted at the beginning of each lab period.  This report will consist of: (1) [50%] Data table and graphs discussed in the lab manual, (2) [30%] Typed conclusion that briefly describes the experiment that was performed, explaining features of any graph produced, and the effect of uncertainties (errors), and (3) [20%] Answers to specific questions found in the lab manual. A single group report may be submitted by the team responsible for the experiment; however, each member of the team must answer all questions.
• Grading Scale: Your final grade will be determined by the following scale:
  60-D-70-C-80-B-90-A-100
  

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  Policies
• Cell phones and Pagers: Out of courtesy for all those participating in the learning experience, all cell phones and pagers must be turned off before entering any classroom, lab, or formal academic or
• performance event.
• There are no make-up labs. However, if a student has an official excuse for a missed lab, such as a note from a Dean's office, or a doctor's note, their grade will not suffer; i.e., their lab grade will be pro-rated.  For misses known in advance (such as authorized athletic events), every effort should be made to do the lab before the miss, with a different instructor.
• There will be no dropped grades. All work done in the course will be counted. 
•  There will be no extra-credit work.
•  The college of Liberal Arts' academic misconduct policy will be followed. In addition, all students are bound by the Mercer University Honor Code.
•  Students are strongly encouraged to discuss with the instructor all their work during the course, regardless of their grades. Questions about point awards should be brought up as soon as possible, as all grades will be final one week after the materials are graded and returned to students.
• If you have a problem of any kind, my door is open to you. If your schedule should be in conflict with my office hours, then attempt to arrange an appointment either: (i) during class, or (ii) by a chance meeting using the information posted on my door.
• All requests for reasonable accommodation from students with disabilities will be welcomed. Students who believe that they possess disabilities for which accommodation is required must so inform the instructor at the close of their first class meeting. They must then indicate the nature of their disability and the sort of reasonable accommodation requested. If you believe that you possess a disability for which reasonable accommodation must be made, you must consult with the instructor of this class immediately after your first class meeting. You will then identify the disability, and the reasonable accommodation requested. The instructor will refer you to the office of the Dean of Students for evaluation, documentation of your disability, and a recommendation as to the accommodation, if any, to be provided.  If you do NOT consult with the instructor and follow up at the office of the Dean of Students, as provided above, you will thereby waive any claim to a disability and the right to any accommodation pertaining thereto.