Course Syllabus

Before you begin your course, please read the Canvas version of the student handbook. It contains valuable information about our policies and procedures. If you have taken an online course with us before on Dragon, you will find that many procedures, including those for processing assignments, applying for exams, and checking on grades, have changed. Be sure to read the Canvas student handbook.

All exams are proctored. At present, exams are NOT available online. Refer to the exam tips lessons and the student handbook for specific information about arranging to take your examinations.

We encourage you to use the Making a Schedule form to create a study schedule that will match your personal needs.

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Tips for Success in Independent Study Courses is a printable document that contains in-depth advice about managing your time and studying course materials.

We strongly encourage you to read the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, which provides regulations governing the actions and interactions of all members of the university community.

The following texts are required for this course:

Hewitt, Paul G. Conceptual Physics. Needham, MA: Pearson Prentic Hall, 2006. ISBN 978-0-13-166301-5

Robinson, Paul. Conceptual Physics Laboratory Manual. Needham, MA: Pearson Prentic Hall, 2002. ISBN 978-0-13-054257-1

How to obtain your texts.

Please complete and submit the student information form, found in the Assignments page.

If this is your first course in Canvas, please review these tips for getting started and explore the Student Tutorial.

Introduction: Be sure to read the course introduction before beginning any lessons.