Physics 121, Introduction to Physics
Advice regarding the exams
Although it is our goal that you should learn the concepts of
the course, we must have some way to evaluate you. Therefore,
we have to give exams. (Yuck!).
Information regarding Exam #1
Exams: General
Exams: Number and location
Exams: Make-up exams
Exams: As relates to your grade
Exams: Format
Exams: Formulae that you need
Exams: General
The exams in this course are meant to give the instructors
some idea of how well you understand the concepts presented.
Therefore, problems will concentrate on physics rather
than difficult math (that is, they
will be "physics-hard" and "math-easy").
There will be three, regular, class-long exams given in the course.
For specific dates see the
course schedule.
With the exception of excused medical absences,
THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS! ANY EXAM WHICH YOU MISS WILL BE
GRADED AS A ZERO.
The three exams
will count for 42% of your total course grade.
The exams will all be given in the classroom, during the normal
classroom meeting time.
The exact problem format of the exams will vary;
however we can say that the exams will tend to emphasize
concepts and simple math.
The key to physics is not memorization, but being able to
utilize information. Therefore, we do *not* expect you to
memorize long and ugly formulae.
As a result, you will be allowed to use a single 8.5x11" sheet
of paper as a formula sheet. This can contain any information
that you may want to use.
NO OTHER MATERIAL OR INDIVIDUAL HELP/DISCUSSION WILL BE ALLOWED.
If you have any questions, or comments, please e-mail them to me at
doty@cc.denison.edu. Thanks!