1 COURSE POLICY / INFORMATION COURSE 95.141 Physics I (3 credits) Fall 2015 This page represents a summary of the most important details for the course. For additional details please see the links on the next page. Co-requisite Lecturer/Coord. Class Time/Room Required Materials Websites 96.141 Physics I Lab Dr. Arthur Mittler, Professor of Physics (office: Olney 137 - OLN137) email -- Arthur_Mittler@uml.edu, office tel. -- 978.934.3775 Lectures: 9:00-9:50 a.m. Mon. and Wed. / Olney 150 OLN150 Recitations: twice each week (see your class schedule) Text: Physics for Scientists and Engineers A Strategic Approach by Randall D. Knight, Vol. 1, 3 rd edition (Pearson) Access code: Mastering Physics (for above text) Clicker: QT Turning Technologies Mastering Physics: www.masteringphysics.com Course ID: MPMITTLER37384 Faculty: http://faculty.uml.edu/arthur_mittler/teaching/teaching.aspx Description Grading Policy Homework Exams Attendance The first semester of a two-semester sequence designed for science and engineering majors which covers the physics of Newtonian mechanics using calculus. Topics include kinematics in one and two dimensions, vectors, force and motion, impulse and momentum, energy, work, rigid body motion, gravitational theory, and oscillations. Chapters 1 through 14 will be covered. lecture activities.... 50 points online homework... 70 points handin homework.. 30 points recitation quizzes... 75 points recitation activities.. 25 points lecture exams (3)... 300 points final exam......... 200 points This will consist of online assignments using Mastering Physics and weekly submissions of end-of-chapter problems. There will be three lecture exams and a comprehensive final exam. Attendance is required and will be monitored for both lecture and recitation classes. Restrictions NO FOOD or BEVERAGES may be consumed in the classroom.
2 Detailed Course Information (these links will take you to the detailed information; title links return to this page) (1) co-requisite (2) math background (3) class time / room (4) materials (5) websites (6) description (7) goals (8) student learning outcomes (9) format for course meetings (10) lecture class coverage (11) outside class effort (12) assignment schedule (13) homework (14) exams (15) academic integrity (16) grade determination (17) assistance (18) excused absences for lecture exams (19) academic accommodations (20) athletic academic policy
3 (1) Co-requisite The lab course, 96.141 Physics I Lab, is a corequisite but separate course. (2) Math Background There is an implied pre-requisite of the equivalent of high school plane geometry, algebra I, algebra II, and some trigonometry. Although there is no formal pre-requisite of calculus, the course assumes that you will be able to learn the necessary calculus needed in the course. The calculus concepts needed will be taught as they are encountered in the course but these short lessons will not be a substitute for the deeper understanding that you will require as a scientist or engineer. This knowledge should be gained by taking courses in calculus. Please note that both 95.144 Physics II and 95.245 Physical Properties of Matter have a co-requiste requirement of 92.132 Calculus II. (3) Class Time / Room (lectures) Mon. and Wed. 9:00-9:50 a.m. / Olney 150 (OLN 150) (recitations) As part of this course you are also registered for a specific recitation section which meets twice a week, on Mon & Wed, Tue & Thu, or Tue & Fri. See your class schedule on SiS for details. (4) Materials (available at The River Hawk Shop) Text Physics for Scientists and Engineers A Strategic Approach by Randall D. Knight, Vol. 1, 3 rd edition (Pearson) There are a number of options for obtaining the text. Consider whether you are planning to take additional courses in the physics introductory sequence. This course (95.141) will only use Volume One whereas other volumes of the text will be used for 95.144 Physics II and 95.245 Properties of Matter. The workbook and/or student study guide which may come with a package is NOT required. Access Code -- The Mastering Physics code for Knight s text may be acquired separately or as part of one of the text packages. www.masteringphysics.com Course ID: MPMITTLER37384 Clicker You will need to have a QT Turning Technologies clicker which will be used in all of the lecture classes.
4 (5) Websites You will use the Mastering Physics website (www.masteringphysics.com) to do your online assignments. These will consist of tutorials, problems, and simulations, all of which will be graded electronically and count toward your course grade. This website (http://faculty.uml.edu/arthur_mittler/teaching/95_141.aspx) will contain almost all the material related to this course. (6) Description As a scientist or engineer, you will be expected to 1) develop mathematical models that predict the behavior of physical phenomena, and 2) use those models to understand the phenomena, design products, and/or improve technology to better humanity. This introductory course in physics makes the beginning of your journey into not only understanding, but mastering through application, the physical concepts that are crucial for your specific major. (7) Goals (for students to attain) Develop an appreciation for the fundamental understanding of physical phenomena. Develop the ability to use mathematical reasoning and tools needed to model physical phenomena. Develop learning strategies for successfully completing demanding science and engineering courses. (8) Student Learning Objectives Be capable of demonstrating a conceptual understanding of the various topics covered in the course. Be able to apply physical laws to various observed phenomena. Be able to approach scientific and engineering problems in a professional manner. Be able to demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical tools such as vectors, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to physical problems. Be capable of using problem-solving skills to solve a variety of physical problems.
5 (9) Format for Course Meetings The lecture class meets twice per week and will be used to present the course material to all of the students at the same time. You will participate in the lecture classes by answering both pre-lecture reading questions and questions based on the material being presented. Clickers will be used to record your answers. Your answers will represent part of the assessment for the course. You must have your OWN clicker and may not, under any circumstance, bring more than one clicker to class (i.e. you can t bring a friend s clicker and enter answers for them). The recitation classes also meet twice per week. These are small classes which will be used to enhance your learning of the course material. Specifically, the recitation classes will be used to review material presented in lecture, discuss problem-solving strategies, review problems, encourage active learning (through classwork), and evaluate your understanding (through quizzes). (10) Lecture Class Coverage Date Class Textbook Topical Coverage (approximate) Number Sections Wed Sep 02 CL01 Ch 1: 1-5 Course Intro and Policies / Concepts of Motion Wed Sep 09 CL02 Ch 1: 6-8 Ch 2: 1-4 Linear Acceleration / One Dimensional Motion Displacement / Velocity / Acceleration Mon Sep 14 CL03 Ch 2: 5-7 Constant Acceleration / Free Fall / Motion on Inclined Plane Wed Sep 16 CL04 Ch 3: 1-4 Vector Analysis Mon Sep 21 CL05 Ch 4: 1-3 Two-Dimensional Kinematics / Projectile Motion Wed Sep 23 CL06 Ch 4: 4-7 Relative Motion / Uniform and Non-Uniform Circular Motion Mon Sep 28 CL07 Ch 5: 1-7 Newton s 1 st and 2 nd Laws / Free-body Diagrams Wed Sep 30 CL08 ------------ Exam #1 (Ch 1-4) Mon Oct 05 CL09 Ch 6: 1-3 Equilibrium, Gravitational Force / Use of 2 nd Law Wed Oct 07 CL10 Ch 6: 4-6 Friction / 2 nd Law Applications Tue Oct 13 CL11 Ch 7: 1-3 Newton s 3 rd Law Wed Oct 14 CL12 Ch 7: 4-5 Application of 2 nd and 3 rd Laws to Interacting Objects Mon Oct 19 CL13 Ch 8: 1-5 Motion in a Plane / Orbits Wed Oct 21 CL14 Ch 9 1-6 Conservation of Momentum / Collisions Mon Oct 26 CL15 Ch 10: 1-3 Kinetic Energy / Potential Energy / Conservation of Energy Wed Oct 28 CL16 ------------ Exam #2 (Ch 5-8) Mon Nov 02 CL17 Ch 10: 4-7 Elastic Potential Energy / Energy Applications Wed Nov 04 CL18 Ch 11: 1-4 Work / Work-Energy Theorem / Constant and Variable Forces Mon Nov 09 CL19 Ch 11: 5-9 Force and Potential Energy / Conservative Forces / Power Mon Nov 16 CL20 Ch 12 1-4 Rigid Body Motion / Moment of Inertia Wed Nov 18 CL21 ------------ Exam #3 (Ch 09-11) Mon Nov 23 CL22 Ch 12: 5-8 Torque / Rotational Statics and Dynamics Wed Nov 25 CL23 Ch 12: 9- Rolling / Angular Momentum 11 Mon Nov 30 CL24 Ch 13: 1-6 Newton s Gravitational Law / g and G / Potential Energy Wed Dec 02 CL25 Ch 14: 1-3 Simple Harmonic Motion Mon Dec 07 CL26 Ch 14: 4-8 Dynamics of Simple Harmonic Motion / Pendulum Wed Dec 09 CL27 ------------ Course Summary TBA Final Exam (Ch 1-14)
6 (11) Outside Class Effort The guidelines below are the recommendations of the minimum weekly effort you should do outside of class. The days of the week indicated mean that you should do what is suggested either on that day or any time before. The number in parentheses (#) is the time estimate in hours. Please refer to the How to Read a Physics Textbook link on the course website. Mon/Wed Recitation Sections Tue -- read text in preparation for Wed lecture (1); review for quiz on Wed (1) Wed-Sun -- read text and do online assignment (3); do handin problems (2) Sun -- read text and try at least one tutorial online in preparation for Mon lecture (1) Tue/Thu or Tue/Fri Recitation Sections Tue -- read text in preparation for Wed lecture (1) Wed-Sun -- read text and do online assignment (3); do handin problems (2), Wed/Thu -- review for quiz on Thu(1)/ Fri (1) Sun -- read text and try at least one tutorial online in preparation for Mon lecture (1)
7 (12) Assignment Schedule 95.141 Physics I / Fall 2015 Lecture & Recitation Schedule (ver. 08/23/15) CL = lecture class Ch = chapter = 1 st recitation of week = 2 nd recitation of week OL = online (Mastering Physics) HI = handin problems (Exercises and Problems) wk MON TUE WED THU/FRI ASSIGNMENTS 1 8/31 Convocation 9/01 motion diagram Ch1 #1,5,8,10 9/02 CL01 Ch 1: 1-5 motion diagram Ch1 #1,5,8,23,34 9/03 9/04 Ch 1 #7,9,20,23,34 OL01 Ch 1: Tut + #11,18,24,27 Due Tue 9/08 HI01 Ch 1: # 36,40 Due wk2-2 9/07 HOLIDAY 9/08 Ch1 #37,38 Act #1 9/09 CL02 Ch 1: 6-8 Ch 2: 1-4 QZ#1 (Ch 1) Ch2: # 3,6,10,18 9/10 9/11 QZ#1 (Ch 1) Ch2: # 10,18 OL02 Ch 2: Tut +.# 5,11,12,28,43 Due Sun 9/13 HI02 Ch 2: # 28,43 Due wk3-3 9/14 CL03 Ch 2: 5-7 Ch2: # 4,9,20,33 Act #2 9/15 Ch2: # 4,9,20,33 Act #2 9/16 CL04 Ch 3: 1-4 QZ#2 (Ch2) Ch3: #10,17 9/17 9/18 QZ#2 (Ch2) Ch3: #10,17 OL03 Ch 2: # 17,19,21,23,24 Ch 3: Tut +.# 1,6,8,12,16,23 Due Sun 9/20 HI03 Ch 2: #19 / Ch 3: #23 Due wk4-4 9/21 CL05 Ch 4: 1-3 Ch4: # 10,14 Act #3 9/22 Ch4: # 10,14 Act #3 9/23 CL06 Ch 4: 4-7 QZ#3 (Ch3) Ch4: #17,19,21 9/24 9/25 QZ#3 (Ch3) Ch4: #17,19,21 OL04 Ch 4: Tut +.# 3,4,5,9,11,15,20,41,57,65 Due Sun 9/27 HI04 Ch4: # 41,65 Due wk5-5 9/28 CL07 Ch 5: 1-7 Ch5: #7,15,21,22,47 Act #4 9/29 Ch5: #7,15,21,22,47 Act #4 9/30 CL08 EXAM #1 (Ch 1-4) Act #5 Ch5: # 23,44 10/01 10/02 Act #5 Ch5: # 23,44 OL05 Ch 5: Tut +...# 6,14,30,32,34,46,52 Due Mon 10/05 HI05 Ch5: # 34,52 Due wk6-
8 10/05 CL09 Ch 6: 1-3 10/06 10/07 CL10 Ch 6: 4-6 10/08 10/09 OL06 Ch 6: Tut + # 2,7,8,15,21,22,34,42 Due Wed 10/14 6 Ch.6 #1, ex.6.3 Act #6 Ch.6 #1, ex.6.3 Act #6 QZ#4 (Ch5) Ch 6 ex. 6.8,6.10 Ch. 6 #33,41 QZ#4 (Ch5) Ch 6 ex. 6.8,6.10 Ch. 6 #33,41 HI06 Ch6: # 34,42 Due wk7-7 10/12 HOLIDAY 10/13 CL11 Ch 7: 1-3 Monday Schedule Ch.7 #13,33,41 Act #7 10/14 CL12 Ch 7: 4-5 QZ#5 (Ch6) Ch.7 #8,21,29 10/15 10/16 QZ#5 (Ch6) Ch.7 #8,21,29 OL07 Ch.7: Tut +..# 1,2,6,7,15,36,38,40 Due Sun 10/18 HI07 Ch.7: # 36,38 Due wk8-10/19 CL13 Ch 8: 1-5 10/20 10/21 CL14 Ch 9: 1-6 10/22 10/23 OL08 Ch 8: Tut + # 6,8,14,29,35 Due Sun 10/25 8 Ch. 8 #8,22 Act #8 Ch. 8 #8,22 Act #8 QZ#6 (Ch7) Ch.9 ex. 9.1,9.2 QZ#6 (Ch7) Ch.9 ex. 9.1,9.2 HI08 Ch 8 : # 29,35 Due wk9-9 10/26 CL15 Ch 10: 1-3 Ch. 9 #49,62 Act #9 10/27 Ch. 9 #49,62 Act #9 10/28 CL16 EXAM #2 (Ch 5-8) Ch. 10 # 8 Act #10 10/29 10/30 Ch. 10 #8 Act #10 OL09 Ch 9: Tut +..# 3,7,9,21,25,27 Ch 10: Tut + # 3,5,6,7,9,11 Due Tue 11/03 HI09 Ch: 9 # 27 / Ch 10: # 11 Due wk10-11/02 CL17 Ch 10: 4-7 11/03 11/04 CL18 Ch 11: 1-4 11/05 11/06 OL10 Ch 10: # 17,20,28,31,43,46 Due Sun 11/08 10 Ch10 ex. 4,7; prob. 14,15 Act #11 Ch10 ex. 4,7; prob. 14,15 Act #11 QZ#7 (Ch9) Ch10 #42,40,52 QZ#7 (Ch9) Ch10 #42,40,52 HI10 Ch 10: # 43,46 Due wk10-11 11/09 CL19 Ch 11: 5-9 QZ#8 (Ch11) Ch11 ex. 2,4,7 Ch11 #12,16,30 11/10 Ch11 ex. 2,4,7 Act #12 11/11 HOLIDAY 11/12 11/13 QZ#8 (Ch11) Ch11 #12,16,30 OL11 Ch 11: Tut + 1,3,5,9,11 15,18,29,41,67 Due Sun 11/15 HI11 -- Ch11: # 41,67 Due wk12-
9 12 11/16 CL20 Ch 12: 1-4 Ch12 ex.1,2,4,5 Act #13 11/17 Ch12 ex.1,2,4,5 Act #13 11/18 CL21 EXAM #3 (Ch 9-11) Ch12 #11,13,20 Act #14 11/19 11/20 Ch12 #11,13,20 Act #14 OL12 Ch12: Tut + #6,10,15,55 Due Sun 11/22 HI12 Ch12: # 10,55 Due wk13-11/23 CL22 Ch 12: 5-8 11/24 11/25 CL23 Ch 12: 9-11 11/26 11/27 OL13 -- Ch 12: # 20,31,46,62,70 Due Mon 11/30 13 Ch12 # 26,34,40 Act #15 QZ#9 (Ch12a) Ch12 # 26,34,40 Act #15 QZ#9 (Ch12a) Ch12 # 60 HOLIDAY HI13 -- Ch 12: # 62, 70 Due wk14-14 15 11/30 CL24 Ch 13: 1-6 Ch13 # 11,16,17,33 Act #16 12/07 CL26 Ch 14: 4-8 Ch 14 # 9,14,22,30 12/01 Ch13 # 11,16,17,33 Act #16 12/08 Ch 14 # 9,14,22,30 12/02 CL 25 Ch 14:1-3 QZ#10 (Ch12b) Ch14 ex. 2,4 Prob #3 12/09 CL27 Summary LAST CLASS DAY Summary 12/03 12/04 QZ#10 (Ch12b) Ch14 ex. 2,4 Prob #3 12/10 Thursday READING DAY OL14 Ch13: Tut +..#8,15,21,28,35,36 Ch14: Tut + #2,4,13,43 Due Mon 12/07 HI14 Ch 13: # 28 / Ch14: #13 Due wk15- TBA FINAL EXAM TBA OLNEY 150 (Ch 1-14)
10 (13) Homework Online homework assignments (OL##) consist of tutorials, problems, and simulations from Mastering Physics; all of which will be graded electronically and count toward your course grade. These assignments will be due at the end of the day indicated on the schedule (i.e. 11:59 p.m.). Please note that many of the problems assigned in Mastering Physics will have different numerical values for the parameters from one student to another. Hard-copy handin homework problems (HI##) have been assigned for each week. These end-ofchapter problems are found in the text under Exercises and Problems. You must use the numerical values given in the text for the solution of these problems. These are due in your recitation section; please check the assignment schedule for the due date. Presentation of Solutions to Handin Homework Problems (HI) Use standard 8.5 x 11-inch lined white paper. In the upper right corner of your first page, print your name, homework number (HI##), and your section number (2xx). Use only staples to attach multiple pages together. Handwriting and mathematical expressions that can not be easily deciphered will result in no credit. Neatness will count no tearout pages will be accepted. The following format is to be used for your solutions when appropriate. Format for Problem Solutions (MVISA) Model: Model the situation, include appropriate simplifying assumptions, and: a) Write down a list of known quantities (with units), along with any that are inferred. b) Write down a list of unknown quantities (with units), i.e. those that are to be determined. Visualize: Make a pictorial and/or graphical representation for the problem. Attach symbols and/or descriptions to appropriate parts of the representation. Interpret: Interpret the problem using the above information in order to determine the solution technique to be applied. Solve: a) Write down specific physics expressions (and/or definitions) that can be applied to the problem. b) Determine algebraic expressions for the quantities to be found. c) Insert numerical values into your expressions to determine the quantities desired. Assess: Reread the problem statement to be sure that your solution answers the questions asked in the problem. Assess whether your answers are reasonable. Where possible, make estimates of the answers and compare these to your results.
11 (14) Exams There will be three exams; given during the lecture times on the dates listed below. The final exam will be three hours in length and will be given during the final exam period. You must bring pencils, erasers, and a calculator to each exam. Only simple scientific calculators are allowed, i.e. alphanumeric calculators (that include written formulae in their display modes) are NOT permitted. A sheet with formulae and constants will be provided with each exam. Exam #1 Wed. Sep. 30 Ch. 1-4 Exam #2 Wed. Oct. 28 Ch. 5-8 Exam #3 Wed. Nov. 18 Ch. 9-11 Final Exam TBA Ch. 1-14
12 (15) Academic Integrity You are responsible for proper academic conduct. The basic rule-of-thumb is simple: you should not try to receive credit for work you have not performed. This means, e.g., that you must do your own homework assignments and take your own exams and quizzes. Please refer to the university s academic integrity policy at the following URL: http://www.uml.edu/catalog/undergraduate/policies/academic-integrity.aspx The introduction to the academic integrity policy is reproduced below: The university has a responsibility to promote academic honesty and integrity and to develop procedures to deal effectively with instances of academic dishonesty. Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others academic endeavors. Academic dishonesty is prohibited in all programs of the university. Academic Misconduct Subject to Disciplinary Action (1) Academic misconduct is an act in which a student: (a) Seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization or citation; (b) Uses unauthorized materials or fabricated data in any academic exercise; (c) Forges or falsifies academic documents or records; (d) Intentionally impedes or damages the academic work of others; (e) Engages in conduct aimed at making false representation of a student s academic performance; or (f) Assists other students in any of these acts. (2) Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to: cheating on an examination; collaborating with others in work to be presented, contrary to the stated rules of the course; submitting a paper or assignment as one s own work when a part or all of the paper or assignment is the work of another; submitting a paper or assignment that contains ideas or research of others without appropriately identifying the sources of those ideas; getting unauthorized access to examinations or course materials; submitting, without the permission of the current instructor, work previously presented in another course; tampering with the laboratory experiment or computer program of another student; knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above, including assistance in an arrangement whereby any work, classroom performance, examination or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other than the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed.
13 (16) Grade Determination Your letter grade is based on the total points you earn, as follows: lecture activities.... 50 points online homework... 70 points handin homework.. 30 points recitation quizzes... 75 points recitation activities.. 25 points lecture exams (3)... 300 points final exam......... 200 points Maximum = 750 points If one of the in-class exams is missed (due to an instructor approved absence), the points for the missed exam will be assigned to either the final exam or the two remaining exams, whichever method works in favor of the student's performance. Students who have six or more unexcused recorded absences in either recitation or lectures will have a one-half letter grade reduction. At the end of the semester, after all grades including the FINAL EXAM are added together, your lecture instructor in consultation with all the recitation instructors will determine the final point cutoffs for the various letter grades. The following table provides the cutoffs that were used in the previous few semesters, and is most likely to be continued this semester. You can use the table to estimate your letter grade as you progress through the course by comparing your point total (or percentage) with the expected cut-offs. Grade Conversion Table (estimate) % Approx. Points A 80% - 100% > 600 A- 75% - 79% 562-600 B+ 70% - 74% 525-562 B 65% - 69% 488-525 B- 60% - 64% 450-488 C+ 55% - 59% 413-450 C 50% - 54% 375-413 C- 45% - 49% 338-375 D+ 40% - 44% 300-338 D 35% - 39% 263-300 F 0% - 34% <263
14 (17) Assistance If you need assistance in the course, please immediately contact your recitation instructor. For overall course issues, please contact the course coordinator. Tutoring services are available: a) Tutoring center in Olney 136E - run by the Physics Department (times to be announced). b) Tutoring center run by CLASS (Center for Learning and Academic Support Services) This is a peer drop-in tutoring program. For schedules and additional information go to: http://www.uml.edu/class/tutoring/drop-in-tutoring.aspx Starfish: This course participates in the Starfish retention program. Please be on the lookout for e-mail messages about your attendance, your work, or your participation in this course, and be sure to contact your recitation instructor if you are unsure why you have received a message. (18) Excused Absences for Exams All requests for excused absences must be written and presented to the course coordinator. There are NO makeups for lecture exams. Circumstances such as illness or injuries on the day of a lecture exam must be verified by submission of a letter from a physician or nurse showing that you were seen prior to or on the day of the examination and attest that your condition that made you unable to take the exam. The letter must be presented to the course coordinator. Notification of absences due to foreseeable circumstances must be made one week in advance by written request to the course coordinator. Notification of absences due to unforeseeable circumstances must be made within a week of the exam by written request to the course coordinator. Only ONE excused absence from a lecture exam will be allowed. If you are excused from a lecture exam, your grade for the missed lecture exam will be based on either the average of the other two lecture exams or the final examination, whichever is more favorable.
15 (19) Academic_Accommodations If you believe that you have a learning disability or severe physical handicap that would make you eligible for some form of academic accommodation, you must (as early as possible) contact the office of Disability Services to determine the procedures. In order to maintain your confidentiality and my responsibility, an accommodation letter (from Disability Services) will only be accepted if presented, in person, in an envelope, to Dr. Mittler in his office (Olney 137). No other method of communication is acceptable. For further information please refer to the following website: http://www.uml.edu/student-services/disability/ (20) Athletic Academic Policy Policy on Games During Academic Semester 1. UML student-athletes have the responsibility of notifying each of their instructors before the end of the period for adding classes about any possible conflict between scheduled class meetings, exams, or assignment due dates, and scheduled athletic contests, especially those involving travel off campus. Such notification shall be in writing or by electronic mail, and shall include specific information about the dates the student will not be in class, nor available for an exam. Studentathletes are responsible for completing all reading, and acquiring all lecture notes and other material introduced in the class during their absence. 2. UML faculty are requested to be flexible and offer reasonable accommodations for student-athletes whose schedule of intercollegiate athletic contests requires them to be absent from class, or miss scheduled quizzes, exams, or assignment due dates. The specific accommodation offered shall be determined by the faculty member, but might include make-up quizzes, alternate due dates, or rescheduling of exams. The faculty member retains the right to make the final determination about course scheduling, academic requirements, and assignment due dates. However, given that studentathletes represent the University when participating in competition away from campus, absence by a student-athlete resulting from his/her travel to, or participation in a regularly-scheduled intercollegiate athletic contest, about which the faculty member has been properly notified, shall not incur an academic penalty (i.e., lower grade), even when a portion of the grade in a course is based on attendance. This policy shall not apply to laboratory sections or clinical sections. 3. Except for absences resulting from travel to, or participation in regularly-scheduled intercollegiate athletic contests about which the instructor has been properly notified, UML student-athletes shall have the responsibility of attending class, sitting for exams, and meeting assignment due dates on the same schedule as other students enrolled in the same course, and may be penalized for absences other than those resulting from such travel or participation. For further information please refer to the following website: http://www.uml.edu/catalog/undergraduate/policies/athletic-academic-policy.aspx