Overview Objective Materials grading Exam ELI Policies and Procedures Contacting the Instructor Beginning the Course
PHYSICS 231 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I
Professor: Walerian Majewski

Overview
Dr. Majewski


This course covers two major areas of physics: Mechanics and Thermodynamics, and PHY 232 will cover the rest of so called Classical Physics: Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, and Optics. This calculus-based physics course for science and engineering majors is transferable to all 4-year colleges.

This course requires attendance at laboratory experiments and problem-solving practice on the Annandale campus (CF 232 and CF 230) on three Fridays: 9/5, 9/12, and 9/19, 2008. There are no make-up lab dates.
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Objectives

 


If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to

  • understand the fundamental principles of classical mechanics
  • develop solid and systematic problem solving skills
  • lay the foundations for further studies in physics, physical sciences, and engineering
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Materials

 


The required textbooks for this course are:

  • Textbook CD “Physics for Scientists and Engineers”, Kinetic Books, ISBN 0-9766865-2-X
  • Laboratory CD "Virtual Physics Labs", Kinetic Books, ISBN 0-9766865-3-8

     

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/
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Grading
 


Your course grade will be determined by the following exams and assignments:

Assignment Percentage of Grade
4 Exams 55
12 Lab Reports 25
19 Homeworks 15
Discussion forums 5

 

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least 3 of the exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grade Percent
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
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Exams

 


There are 4 paper exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

 
This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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Contacting the Instructor

 


I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : wmajewski@nvcc.edu
Telephone : 703-323-2143
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Annandale. 

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Beginning the Course
 


1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.