Everything should be as simple as possible

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Everything should be as simple as possible
But NO simpler!
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Physics 160 is a Skills Class, more than a
Knowledge Class
Like hitting a backhand in tennis?

• My job
• Make it abundantly clear what skills you must
  acquire
• Give you opportunities to practice
• Design exams that test only the stated skill
  goals

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Key Points

• Exams are NOT Curved
• Calculators are NOT permitted on exams
• You can earn back up to 50 of the points
  missed on exams by
• Online homework (1/2)
• iClicker participation (1 pt any answer, 2pts
  correct answer) (1/3)
• Written homework (1 or 2 probs/week) (1/6)
• Problem solving session attendance (1/12)

WHILE IT IS MATHEMATICALLY POSSIBLE TO EARN A
GOOD GRADE WITHOUT DOING THESE ACTIVITIES, DO NOT
DELUDE YOURSELF! DO THE HOMEWORK! COME TO
CLASS!
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WRITTEN HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY!CH 1 1.32 AND 1.87
Mastering Physics Online Homework System -5 /
day for late homework. A small penalty.
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iClickers
Start Wednesday! Register your iClicker now.
Instructions on the class webpage
(panda.unm.edu -gt class homepages)

• 2 apples 3 oranges
• Is gibberish
• Could be meaningful, depending on context
• Shows my physics prof is batty
• Depends on what the meaning of is is
• All of the above