How Things Work Goals Expectations Syllabus Physics 105 Ethics - PDF document

Introduction 1 Introduction 2 Outline of Introduction � What is How Things Work? How Things Work � Goals � Expectations � Syllabus Physics 105 � Ethics and Integrity Fall 2005 � Getting Started Lou Bloomfield � General Advice Introduction 3 Introduction 4 What is How Things Work? Goals � It’s Physics in the Context of Objects � Develop understanding and intuition � It puts objects before physics concepts � See the role of physics in your world � It puts physics concepts before formulas � Learn to enjoy science, not fear it � It’s “backwards” � See universe as predictable, not magical � It’s the “Case Study” Method � It’s how Scientists actually Discover Science � It’s what Makes Science Fun Introduction 5 Introduction 6 Expectations Syllabus – Course Schedule � You’ll have to think rather than memorize � Lecture and Reading Topics � Focus on concepts rather than formulas � Read ahead in the book � Assignments � Learn to understand and apply concepts � Keep up with the homework on your own � Absence of calculations � less distractions from concepts � less opportunities for mindless plug & chug � doesn’t make the course easier � I assume no prior study of physics 1

Introduction 7 Introduction 8 Syllabus – Course Policy Syllabus – Course Policy (con’t) � Textbook (in transition) � Late Policy � Course Web Site � Guests and Visitors � Office Hours (on Web) � Grading Information � Coursework (on Web) � Term Paper Incentive � 10 Problem Sets (plus PS0) � 2 Exams (Midterm and Final) � 1 Term Paper Introduction 9 Introduction 10 Syllabus – Course Rules Ethics and Integrity � It is your responsibility to read the rules � Academic and Intellectual Integrity � Key individual work rules are: � a foundation of scholarship � too important to compromise � You must write up problem sets on your own � I Will Not Tolerate Misconduct � You must author term paper entirely yourself � Ask me for exceptions in advance � Plagiarism is any misrepresentation of authorship � I will not accept fraudulent work � I will ask five students to initiate an honor case Introduction 11 Introduction 12 Ethics and Integrity (con’t) Getting Started � Thoughts about ethics and integrity � Sign the attendance sheet today � Please put education ahead of credentials � Complete Problem Set #0 as soon as possible � Academic misconduct isn’t a victimless crime � Read the Syllabus, including on-line parts � Spoils the scholarly environment � Steals credentials from others � Cheapens those credentials � Rather than misbehave, please talk to me 2

Introduction 13 Advice � Don’t aim at deadlines, they’re not targets � Ask questions and volunteer in class � Try the demonstrations after class � Come talk to me (about anything) � Room is open before and after class � Use rear entrance during class � Turn off electronic toys during class 3