Physics 12
Teacher: Mr. J. Lee
Email: jeff.cw.lee@alumni.ubc.ca
The Physics 12 course is intended to provide insight into the scope, nature, relevance and limitations of Physics. We will be covering the following topics:
Vector Kinematics
Equilibrium
Vector Dynamics
Circular Motion and Gravitation
Work, Energy, Power
Electrostatics
Momentum
Electric Circuits
Magnetic Forces and Fields
What you need: (Please bring them every day!)
Physics by Giancoli 7th Edition – Will be distributed on the first week AND/OR
Physics 12 Student Notes and Problems Workbook – Will be distributed on the first week
Scientific Calculator – and know how to use it!
3-ring binder with dividers, papers
Pencils + Erasers OR Pens + White-Outs
Ruler and maybe Protractors (or supernatural ability to draw straight lines and circles)
Evaluations:
Your mark will be given based on the following distribution:
Unit tests 20%
Midterm Exam 10%
Quizzes 20%
Final Exam 20%
Labs and other assignments 40%
Expectations:
1. Attendance: Be here every class. If you have to miss a class, you must have your parent/guardian/homestay notify the office the day that you are away, with a supporting note such as a doctor’s note. It will be your responsibility to see me and make up for any missed quizzes, tests and labs on the day of your return.
2. Be On Time: Quizzes and Warm-Up Questions will start right away. I expect you to be in class on time and ready to do them, and not disturb other classmates by being late,
3. Respect: There should be only one person talking at a time. If someone (your classmate or I) is talking, please stop talking and listen. This also include using a language that is mutually understood by everyone in the class, and in a respectful way.
4. Cheating & Plagiarizing: I will not tolerate any cheating and plagiarizing in this class. First offence everyone involved gets zero. Second offence everyone involved may be asked to leave the course. Please note that even in a group work, each member should not have exactly the same written work.
5. Cellphone & Music Players: If you use them when I am talking or before you finish your assigned work, I will take it away until the end of the class. Same rule applies if your cellphone rings during class. Repeat offenders will have their cellphone taken away until the end of the day.
6. Food or Drinks: For health and safety reasons I cannot allow food or drinks in class. There are many chemicals in this classroom, and there are also people with food-related allergies. The only exception I will allow is water.
7. If you need extra help: Make arrangement with me after class or send me an email (jeff.cw.lee@alumni.ubc.ca). Don’t leave it until the day before chapter test! I will occasionally upload useful information on my website: https://blogs.ubc.ca/mrlee
I look forward to having a great semester with all of you.
Mr. J. Lee
Teacher, St. John’s International School
B. Sc, B. Ed, University of British Columbia
Email: jeff.cw.lee@alumni.ubc.ca