Course Syllabus
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Course Description and Prerequisites | Course Objectives | Course Requisite Technical Skills | Time Expectation | Textbooks and Materials | Course Grading | Overview of Assignments | Course Policies | Taking Proctored Assessments | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Your Email Account | Student Resources | Technical Support | Accommodation Policy and Statements | NOVA Online Policies and Procedures | Course Summary (Assignment Schedule and Critical Dates)
Course Title: PHY 241 University Physics I (4 Credits)
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Course Prerequisites and Description
Course Objectives
Time Expectation
Course Requisite Technical Skills
In order to succeed in this online course, you must be comfortable working with technology. At a minimum, you must possess the following technical skills:
- Ability to use the Internet in an effective and efficient manner, including installation and management of browser plug-ins and add-ons.
- Basic knowledge about the operation of a computer, file management, and software installation.
- Working knowledge of the Canvas learning management system.
- Capable of using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Proficient searching the web for information
- Able to download and print information from websites
- Able to download, view, and/or print PDF files
Textbooks and Materials
Acquiring Textbooks and Course Materials
Course Grading
Overview of Assignments
Course Policies
Attendance Policy
Each student is expected to be active in the course each week. You are required to log into the course site at least three times a week. If I observe that you have not been active during any given week of the course, (this includes discussion participation and assignment submission), you may be dropped from the course.
Discussion Policy
Late Work Policy
Plagiarism Policy
Assignment Submission
Grading Turnaround Time:
All completed assignments will be graded no later than seven days from the submission date, and sooner when possible.
Incomplete Policy:
Withdraw from the Course
Taking Proctored Assessments
The pre-lab assessments are the proctored assessments for the course, and you will take them before the labs during the scheduled campus lab meetings. Please follow your instructor's guidance.
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Your Email Account
Student Resources
Technical Support
For technical assistance, please visit the NOVA Online IT Support website for contact information and support resources.
Accommodation Policy and Statements
External Tools Used in the Course
YouTube
Accessibility statement is not available on YouTube's website. Here is the link to the instructions on how to use YouTube with a screen reader.
NOVA Online Policies and Procedures
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