Introductory Physics (PHYS*1020)

Code and section: PHYS*1020*01

Term: Summer 2019

Instructor: Joanne O'Meara, Mike Massa, Orbax

Details

Course Details

Calendar Description

This course stresses the fundamental properties of particles and waves, designed for students without 4U Physics or equivalent. Topics include: the motion of particles, force, field, momentum, energy and associated conservation laws; basic interactions between particles; properties of waves. It is expected that students will have at least 1 4U mathematics credit. This course is intended only for students who require the equivalent of 4U Physics in order to proceed to IPS*1500, PHYS*1130, PHYS*1010, PHYS*1080, or PHYS*1070. Students may not take this course for credit if they have passed 4U Physics (or equivalent).

Pre-Requisite(s): None

Co-Requisite(s): None

Restriction(s): None

Method of Delivery: Online

Final Exam

Date: Thursday, August 15th, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Online via the Quizzes tool in CourseLink using Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor

Instructional Support

Instructors

Joanne O’Meara
Email: omeara@uoguelph.ca
Telephone: (519) 824-4120 Ext. 53987
Office: MacN, Room 323

Michael Massa
Email: massam@uoguelph.ca
Telephone: (519) 824-4120 Ext. 52625
Office: MacN, Room 328

Orbax
Email: orbax@uoguelph.ca
Telephone: (519) 824-4120 Ext. 53993
Office: MacN, Room 435B

Learning Resources

Required Textbook

Title: Physics: An Algebra-Based Approach
Author(s): E. L. McFarland, A. J. Hirsch, J. M. O’Meara
Edition / Year: 1st / 2016
Publisher: Nelson
ISBN: 978-0-17-653186-7

You may purchase the textbook at the Guelph Campus Co-op Bookstore or the University of Guelph Bookstore. Please note that DE textbooks are located in the Distance Education section of the University of Guelph Bookstore.
https://guelphcampus.coop/bookstore
http://www.bookstore.uoguelph.ca/

Course Website

CourseLink (powered by D2L’s Brightspace) is the course website and will act as your classroom. It is recommended that you log in to your course website every day to check for announcements, access course materials, and review the weekly schedule and assignment requirements.
https://courselink.uoguelph.ca

Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

This course will prepare students to be successful in first-year university physics and has been designed for those who have not taken physics at the senior high school level. The course will assist students in establishing a good foundation in the basic classical physical phenomena that form the core of understanding in physical theory, that is: classical mechanics, electricity, and wave optics.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Describe the principles of physics behind certain natural phenomena (e.g., 1D and 2D motion, orbits, collisions, electrical processes) using the language of mathematics;
  2. Analyze a problem by identifying pertinent information and applying and adapting standard formulae to generate a solution;
  3. Assess a scenario and describe predicted outcomes; and
  4. Demonstrate the principles and methods of physics that are applicable to everyday systems (e.g. projectile motion, the motion of planets and stars, objects that collide, direct current circuits such as those found in flashlights, etc.).

Teaching and Learning Activities

Method of Learning

Physics cannot be understood without a solid grasp of the underlying structure of mathematics. In this course we will require the full complement of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry, including the graphing of simple functions. We will, however, stop short of the use of differential and integral calculus. Some new mathematical techniques will be introduced, in particular the topic of vectors. In order to reinforce your strengths, and help in your weaknesses in this important area, the entire first unit will be devoted to a mathematical review. It is vitally important that you get started right away on the first unit, and avail yourself of all the tutorials and learning aids provided there.

Problem Solving

The greatest challenge you have is not learning the physics principles, but applying them to quantitative situations to produce quantitative answers, i.e., solving problems. In the live-class setting, this is fostered by problem tutorials, problem assignments, and worked examples. These are all the tools we don’t have available in an online format. To achieve skill at problem-solving, you will have to apply yourself all the harder by conscientiously attempting the recommended problems. Nevertheless, we have some tools which, if used diligently, will be of great help. One of these is the Socratic Problem Solution of which there are many in all the units.

The Socratic Method is to teach by asking questions. These problem solutions, then, ask a series of questions to lead you to the final answer; the route to that answer depends on whether your answer at each stage is correct or incorrect. In order to ensure your success in the course, it is necessary for you to pursue each SPS provided, think and work through the problem, and not guess the answers.

In addition, you are encouraged to help each other by discussion (“Coffee Shop”). To this end, a discussion area called "Coffee Shop" has been set up where you may “chat” among yourselves. The instructor will not eavesdrop on this discussion just as he/she is not present at the table with you in the coffee shop. However, you may ask for help, which is the equivalent of sending a delegate to the instructor’s office. Self-teaching is a major part of learning problem-solving and is encouraged.

Mastery Testing

The method of testing and marking used in this course is called “mastery testing.” It is not just another marking scheme imposed on you without reason or thought.
Firstly, it is reasonable to expect you to get four out of five questions right given the following situation:

  • You have three opportunities to write the test.
  • You have your textbook (or any other study aids) available as you write.
  • The test content is a small portion of the total course material that you’ve just been working on.

But more importantly, the method is backed by a considerable body of research that shows that mastery testing improves long-term retention of the material studied (Carroll, 1963; Gagne, 1977; Mager & Pipe, 1984). Finally, mastery testing helps you ensure that you understand the material before moving on to the next unit. If you cannot master the material in the early units, you will fall further and further behind throughout the course. Mastery testing provides assurance for you that you’re on the right track.

Course Structure

The course contains 12 units, divided into three broad topics:

Mechanics

  • Unit 01: Mathematical Preparation
  • Unit 02: Kinematics in One Dimension
  • Unit 03: Kinematics in Two Dimensions
  • Unit 04: Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion
  • Unit 05: Friction, Circular Motion and Gravitation
  • Unit 06: Work, Energy and Power
  • Unit 07: Momentum and Collisions

Electric Phenomena

  • Unit 08: Electric Charge, Force and Field
  • Unit 09: Electric Potential Energy, Electric Potential and Current
  • Unit 10: Electrical Resistance and Circuits

Waves and Optics

  • Unit 11: Oscillations and Waves
  • Unit 12: Interference, Diffraction and Refraction of Light

What to Expect for Each Unit

Each unit begins with a brief introduction followed by a number of learning objectives. It is important to keep referring back to these objectives to be sure that you have satisfied each of them.

Then comes a pre-test called “What do you think?” Here we ask you a few questions based more or less on common sense and your present view of the physical world. There is no reason to be nervous or embarrassed about your wrong answers to these questions; misconceptions about the physical world are more common than not. It may help you to know about yours beforehand and it is one of the purposes of the material in the unit to help you change them. The same questions will be asked again at the end of the unit as “What do you think now?” When you answer them after working through the material, we hope you get them all right, but if not, explanations will be given, and you should review the material if you get it wrong.

The body of the unit follows in several sections (usually one section per learning objective). Each section contains: reading lists from the textbook, activities, problem lists, and self-tests.

It is essential that you realize that the computer screen is not where you get the bulk of your information; that comes from the textbook. All of the course information and structure is found on the website, but there is a great deal of reading in the text book. From the course website you will find out what section(s) of the text to read and then go off-line, sit down and carefully and thoroughly digest the readings. This part is absolutely essential! In addition to the assigned reading, the textbook contains other useful learning tools such as: Chapter Focus, Vocabulary Review and Key Objectives. Do not neglect these.

There are also various activities in each unit. Some of these activities are built into the course website and others can be accessed through links to external sites. These can range from a simple discussion of a picture to elaborate interactive tutorials based on applets. It is vitally important that you study these tutorials which are directed almost entirely to concepts and not techniques. They are intended to explain and apply the physical principles contained in the text. Interspersed within these activities are questions with pop-up answers as well as self-tests. The self-tests should only be attempted when you are convinced that you have mastered the material they cover.

Finally, there is an assessed test that you write for marks toward your final grade. These tests are all multiple-choice, true-false, etc., and question principles, although where it is appropriate, there are numerical calculations. Although there are tests for all 12 units, you are required to do tests only in Units 02 – 11, inclusive. You are encouraged to do the tests for Units 01 and 12 for practice.
Consult the Schedule, below, for a timeline of activities and assignments in this course.

Schedule

It is strongly recommended that you follow the course schedule provided below. The schedule outlines what you should be working on each week of the course and lists the important due dates for the assessments. By following the schedule, you will be better prepared to complete the assessments and succeed in this course.

Week 1: Monday, July 1 to Sunday, July 7

Unit 01: Mathematical Preparation

Readings

  • Unit 01 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4

Activities

  • Familiarize yourself with the course website by selecting Start Here on the navbar.
  • Review Outline and Assessments on the course website to learn about course expectations, assessments, and due dates.
  • Unit 01 CourseLink activities
  • Complete Test 1 (ungraded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Wednesday, July 10 at 11:59 pm ET

Unit 02: Kinematics in One Dimension

Readings

  • Unit 02 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 2.1 to 2.5

Activities

  • Unit 02 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 2 (graded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Wednesday, July 10 at 11:59 pm ET

Week 2: Monday, July 8 to Sunday, July 14

Unit 03: Kinematics in Two Dimensions

Readings

  • Unit 03 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 4.1 to 4.5

Activities

  • Unit 03 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 3 (graded) Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET Closes: Wednesday, July 17 at 11:59 pm ET

Unit 04: Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion

Readings

  • Unit 04 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 5.1 to 5.7

Activities

• Unit 04 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 4 (graded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Wednesday, July 17 at 11:59 pm ET

Week 3: Monday, July 15 to Sunday, July 21

Unit 05: Friction, Circular Motion and Gravitation

Readings

  • Unit 05 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 6.1, 6.2, 9.1 to 9.4

Activities

  • Unit 05 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 5 (graded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Wednesday, July 24 at 11:59 pm ET

Unit 06: Work, Energy and Power

Readings

  • Unit 06 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 7.1 to 7.7

Activities

  • Unit 06 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 6 (graded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Wednesday, July 24 at 11:59 pm ET

Week 4: Monday, July 22 to Sunday, July 28

Unit 07: Momentum and Collisions

Readings

  • Unit 07 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 8.1 to 8.4

Activities

  • Unit 07 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 7 (graded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Wednesday, July 31 at 11:59 pm ET

Unit 08: Electric Charge, Force and Field

Readings

  • Unit 08 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 19.1 to 19.3, 9.1, 19.4 to 19.6

Activities

  • Unit 08 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 8 (graded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Wednesday, July 31 at 11:59 pm ET

Week 5: Monday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2

Unit 09: Electric Potential Energy, Electric Potential and Current

Readings

  • Unit 09 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 20.1, 20.3 to 20.5,

Activities

  • Unit 09 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 9 (graded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Wednesday, August 7 at 11:59 pm ET

Unit 10: Electrical Resistance and Circuits

Readings

  • Unit 10 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 21.1 to 21.5

Activities

  • Unit 10 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 10 (graded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Wednesday, August 7 at 11:59 pm ET

Week 6: Monday, August 3 to Sunday, August 11

Unit 11: Oscillations and Waves

Readings

  • Unit 11 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 13.1, 13.2, 13.7, 16.2, 13.8

Activities

  • Unit 11 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 11 (graded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Sunday, August 11 at 11:59 pm ET

Unit 12: Interference, Diffraction and Refraction of Light

Readings

  • Unit 12 CourseLink content
  • Textbook: 15.3, 16.6, 16.1, 14.2, 16.3, 16.4,

Activities

  • Unit 12 CourseLink activities

Assessments

  • Complete Test 12 (ungraded)
    Opens: Monday, July 1 at 12:01 am ET
    Closes: Sunday, August 11 at 11:59 pm ET

Assessments

The grade determination for this course is indicated in the following table. A brief description of each assessment is provided below. Select Content on the navbar to locate Assessments in the table of contents panel to review further details of each assessment. Due dates can be found under the Schedule heading of this outline.

Assessment Item Weight
Unit Tests (10 x 6%) 60%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%

Assessment Descriptions Unit Tests

There are 10 assessed tests, on Units 02 -11. These tests are all multiple-choice, true-false, etc., and question principles, although where it is appropriate, there are numerical calculations. The tests are open-book and are graded on a “mastery basis.” You must get at least four (4) out of five (5) questions correct to pass each test. You have three attempts at each test. If you do not get full marks after three attempts, your grade for the test will be zero. The tests are made available at the beginning of the course, but close midway during the week after they are assigned as per the schedule below:

Test Schedule

Week Test for Units Close Date
1 2 Wednesday, Week 2
2 3, 4 Wednesday, Week 3
3 5, 6 Wednesday, Week 4
4 7, 8 Wednesday, Week 5
5 9, 10 Wednesday, Week 6
6 11 Sunday, Week 6

Although there are tests for all 12 Units, you are required to do tests only for Units 02 – 11, inclusive. You are encouraged to do the tests for Units 01 and 12 for practice.

Final Exam

This course requires the use of Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor (webcam) to proctor your online final exam within CourseLink. Use of Lockdown Browser with a webcam has been implemented to maintain the academic integrity of the final exam. You must download and install LockDown Browser and Monitor to complete the practice test and final exam. While writing the practice test and final exam, you must show your university issued identification card during the Respondus Startup Sequence.

The final exam will be delivered online via the Quizzes tool. The exam is 2 hours in length and will be held on Thursday, August 15th. To accommodate students who may be located in various time zones, the exam will be available beginning at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern Time (ET). You can enter the exam at any point during this window of time but will only have 2 hours to complete it from when you start writing. For example, if you start writing the exam by 6:30 pm, you will have until 8:30 pm to complete it. After 7:00 pm ET you will no longer be able to enter the exam environment.

Similar to a sit-down exam where you must arrive prior to the start of the exam, it is highly recommended that you enter the online exam environment in Respondus at least 20-30 minutes before the end of the available window to allow enough time for you to complete the Respondus Startup Sequence and ensure that you have the full two hours for the exam.

Please be sure to review the Using Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor instructions by selecting Content on the navbar to locate Assessments in the table of contents panel.

Important Note: There is a mandatory practice test that you are required to take before the online exam. The purpose of the practice test is to ensure that Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor is set up properly and that you are comfortable using the software.

If you have any questions regarding the use of Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor or if you encounter any technical issues during the practice test or final exam, please contact CourseLink Support at courselink@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 ext. 56939.
University of Guelph degree and associate diploma students must check WebAdvisor for their examination schedule. Open Learning program students must check the Open Learning Program Final Examination Schedule for their examination schedule.

http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=273932365

https://webadvisor.uoguelph.ca

http://opened.uoguelph.ca/student-resources/Open-Learning-Program-Final-Exam-Schedule

http://opened.uoguelph.ca/student-resources/final-exams

Course Technologies and Technical Support

CourseLink System Requirements

You are responsible for ensuring that your computer system meets the necessary system requirements. Use the browser check tool to ensure your browser settings are compatible and up to date. (Results will be displayed in a new browser window).

http://spaces.uoguelph.ca/ed/system-requirements/

https://courselink.uoguelph.ca/d2l/systemCheck

Technical Skills

As part of your online experience, you are expected to use a variety of technology as part of your learning:

  • Manage files and folders on your computer (e.g., save, name, copy, backup, rename, delete, and check properties);
  • Install software, security, and virus protection;
  • Use office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or similar) to create documents;
  • Be comfortable uploading and downloading saved files;
  • Communicate using email (e.g., create, receive, reply, print, send, download, and open attachments);
  • Navigate the CourseLink learning environment and use the essential tools, such as Dropbox, Quizzes, Discussions, and Grades (the instructions for this are given in your course);
  • Access, navigate, and search the Internet using a web browser (e.g., Firefox, Internet Explorer); and
  • Perform online research using various search engines (e.g., Google) and library databases.

Course Technologies

CourseLink

Distance Education courses are offered entirely online using CourseLink (powered by D2L's Brightspace), the University of Guelph's online learning management system (LMS). By using this service, you agree to comply with the University of Guelph's Access and Privacy Guidelines. Please visit the D2L website to review the Brightspace privacy statement and Brightspace Learning Environment web accessibility standards.

Technical Support

If you need any assistance with the software tools or the CourseLink website, contact CourseLink Support.

CourseLink Support

University of Guelph
Day Hall, Room 211
Email: courselink@uoguelph.ca
Tel: 519-824-4120 ext. 56939
Toll-Free (CAN/USA): 1-866-275-1478

Walk-In Hours (Eastern Time):
Monday thru Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Phone/Email Hours (Eastern Time):
Monday thru Friday: 8:30 am–8:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am–4:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

Course Specific Standard Statements

Acceptable Use

The University of Guelph has an Acceptable Use Policy, which you are expected to adhere to.

Communicating with Your Instructor

During the course, your instructor will interact with you on various course matters on the course website using the following ways of communication:

  • Announcements: The instructor will use Announcements on the Course Home page to provide you with course reminders and updates. Please check this section frequently for course updates from your instructor.
  • Ask Your Instructor Discussion: Use this discussion forum to ask questions of your instructor about content or course-related issues with which you are unfamiliar. If you encounter difficulties, the instructor is here to help you. Please post general course-related questions to the discussion forum so that all students have an opportunity to review the response. To access this discussion forum, select Discussions from the Tools dropdown menu.
  • Email: If you have a conflict that prevents you from completing course requirements, or have a question concerning a personal matter, you can send your instructor a private message by email. The instructor will respond to your email within 48 to 72 hours.
  • Skype: If you have a complex question you would like to discuss with your instructor, you may book a Skype meeting. Skype meetings depend on the availability of you and the instructor, and are booked on a first come first served basis.

Netiquette Expectations

For distance education courses, the course website is considered the classroom and the same protections, expectations, guidelines, and regulations used in face-to-face settings apply, plus other policies and considerations that come into play specifically because these courses are online.

Inappropriate online behaviour will not be tolerated. Examples of inappropriate online behaviour include:

  • Posting inflammatory messages about your instructor or fellow students;
  • Using obscene or offensive language online;
  • Copying or presenting someone else's work as your own;
  • Adapting information from the Internet without using proper citations or references;
  • Buying or selling term papers or assignments;
  • Posting or selling course materials to course notes websites;
  • Having someone else complete your quiz or completing a quiz for/with another student;
  • Stating false claims about lost quiz answers or other assignment submissions;
  • Threatening or harassing a student or instructor online;
  • Discriminating against fellow students, instructors, and/or TAs;
  • Using the course website to promote profit-driven products or services;
  • Attempting to compromise the security or functionality of the learning management system; and
  • Sharing your username and password.

Late Policy

Extensions will be considered for medical reasons or other extenuating circumstances. If you require an extension, discuss this with the instructor as soon as possible and well before the due date. Barring exceptional circumstances, extensions will not be granted once the due date has passed. These rules are not designed to be arbitrary, nor are they inflexible. They are designed to keep you organized, to ensure that all students have the same amount of time to work on assignments, and to help to return marked materials to you in the shortest possible time.

Obtaining Grades and Feedback

Unofficial assessment marks will be available in the Grades tool of the course website.
Your instructor will have grades posted online within 2 weeks of the submission deadline, if the assignment was submitted on time. Once your assignments are marked you can view your grades on the course website by selecting Grades from the Tools dropdown menu on the navbar. Your course will remain open to you for seven days following the last day of the final exam period.

University of Guelph degree students can access their final grade by logging into WebAdvisor (using your U of G central ID). Open Learning program students should log in to the OpenEd Student Portal to view their final grade (using the same username and password you have been using for your courses).

Rights and Responsibilities When Learning Online

For distance education (DE) courses, the course website is considered the classroom and the same protections, expectations, guidelines, and regulations used in face-to-face settings apply, plus other policies and considerations that come into play specifically because these courses are online.

For more information on your rights and responsibilities when learning in the online environment, visit Rights and Responsibilities.

University Standard Statements

University of Guelph: Undergraduate Policies

As a student of the University of Guelph, it is important for you to understand your rights and responsibilities and the academic rules and regulations that you must abide by.

If you are a registered University of Guelph Degree Student, consult the Undergraduate Calendar for the rules, regulations, curricula, programs and fees for current and previous academic years.

If you are an Open Learning Program Student, consult the Open Learning Program Calendar for information about University of Guelph administrative policies, procedures and services.

Email Communication

University of Guelph Degree Students

As per university regulations, all students are required to check their uoguelph.ca e-mail account regularly: e-mail is the official route of communication between the University and its students.

Open Learning Program Students

Check your email account (the account you provided upon registration) regularly for important communications, as this is the primary conduit by which the Open Learning and Educational Support will notify you of events, deadlines, announcements or any other official information.

When You Cannot Meet Course Requirements

When you find yourself unable to meet an in-course requirement due to illness or compassionate reasons, please advise your course instructor in writing, with your name, ID number and email contact.

University of Guelph Degree Students

Consult the Undergraduate Calendar for information on regulations and procedures for Academic Consideration.

Open Learning Program Students

Please refer to the Open Learning Program Calendar for information on regulations and procedures for requesting Academic Consideration.

Drop Date

University of Guelph Degree Students

The last date to drop one-semester courses, without academic penalty, is indicated on the Schedule section of this course outline. Review the Undergraduate Calendar for regulations and procedures for Dropping Courses.

Open Learning Program Students

Please refer to the Open Learning Program Calendar.

Copies of Assignments

Keep paper and/or other reliable back-up copies of all assignments: you may be asked to resubmit work at any time.

Accessibility

The University of Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free environment. Providing services for students is a shared responsibility among students, faculty and administrators. This relationship is based on respect of individual rights, the dignity of the individual and the University community's shared commitment to an open and supportive learning environment.

University of Guelph Degree Students

Students requiring service or accommodation, whether due to an identified, ongoing disability or a short-term disability should contact Accessibility Services as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Accessibility Services at 519-824-4120 ext. 56208, email Accessibility Services or visit the Accessibility Services website.

Open Learning Program Students

If you are an Open Learning program student who requires academic accommodation, please contact the Academic Assistant to the Director. Please ensure that you contact us before the end of the first week of your course (every semester) in order to avoid any delays in support. Documentation from a health professional is required for all academic accommodations. Please note that all information provided will be held in confidence.

If you require textbooks produced in an alternate format (e.g., DAISY, Braille, large print or eText), please contact the Academic Assistant to the Director at least two months prior to the course start date. If contact is not made within the suggested time frame, support may be delayed. It is recommended that you refer to the course outline before beginning your course in order to determine the required readings.

The provision of academic accommodation is a shared responsibility between OpenEd and the student requesting accommodation. It is recognized that academic accommodations are intended to “level the playing field” for students with disabilities.

Academic Misconduct

The University of Guelph is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and it is the responsibility of all members of the University community – faculty, staff, and students – to be aware of what constitutes academic misconduct and to do as much as possible to prevent academic offences from occurring. University of Guelph students have the responsibility of abiding by the University's policy on academic misconduct regardless of their location of study; faculty, staff and students have the responsibility of supporting an environment that discourages misconduct. Students need to remain aware that instructors have access to and the right to use electronic and other means of detection.

Please note: Whether or not a student intended to commit academic misconduct is not relevant for a finding of guilt. Hurried or careless submission of assignments does not excuse students from responsibility for verifying the academic integrity of their work before submitting it. Students who are in any doubt as to whether an action on their part could be construed as an academic offence should consult with a faculty member or faculty advisor.

The Academic Misconduct Policy is detailed in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Copyright Notice

Content within this course is copyright protected. Third party copyrighted materials (such as book chapters and articles) have either been licensed for use in this course, or have been copied under an exception or limitation in Canadian Copyright law.

The fair dealing exemption in Canada's Copyright Act permits students to reproduce short excerpts from copyright-protected materials for purposes such as research, education, private study, criticism and review, with proper attribution. Any other copying, communicating, or distribution of any content provided in this course, except as permitted by law, may be an infringement of copyright if done without proper license or the consent of the copyright owner. Examples of infringing uses of copyrighted works would include uploading materials to a commercial third party web site, or making paper or electronic reproductions of all, or a substantial part, of works such as textbooks for commercial purposes.

Students who upload to CourseLink copyrighted materials such as book chapters, journal articles, or materials taken from the Internet, must ensure that they comply with Canadian Copyright law or with the terms of the University’s electronic resource licenses.

For more information about students’ rights and obligations with respect to copyrighted works, review Fair Dealing Guidance for Students.

Plagiarism Detection Software

Students should be aware that faculty have the right to use software to aid in the detection of plagiarism or copying and to examine students orally on submitted work. For students found guilty of academic misconduct, serious penalties, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the University can be imposed.

Recording of Materials

Presentations which are made in relation to course work—including lectures—cannot be recorded or copied without the permission of the presenter, whether the instructor, a classmate or guest lecturer. Material recorded with permission is restricted to use for that course unless further permission is granted.