Now, I'm in Physics 141, which is introductory phyiscs for college students. This is the first physics class that all EE's have to take unless they AP tested out of it. I didn't take AP Physics, so I'm in the class.
Anyway, we're doing simple velocity equations with constant accelleration and all that good stuff. He requires that we draw both a pictorial representation and motion diagram FOR EACH PROBLEM. Even the problems in the book that don't ask for them. He says, "If you can draw one, then you must." WTF? These are stupid three variable problems and I have to spend time drawing a bloody skier going down an incline?
Here's the kicker. Each problem is worth 8 points. Setup (the pictures and diagram + equation) are worth 5 points, the answer is worth 3. I thought I was in college.
I'm all for giving partial credit if people show their work and get the answer wrong, but all of these problems could be done in your head with a calculator. I didn't have to do this in HS Physics, it was optional. I thought motion diagrams were there to help you if you didn't understand the problem, not that they are mandatory for solving one. :rolleyes;
Please tell me college classes get better in the later courses.
Anyway, we're doing simple velocity equations with constant accelleration and all that good stuff. He requires that we draw both a pictorial representation and motion diagram FOR EACH PROBLEM. Even the problems in the book that don't ask for them. He says, "If you can draw one, then you must." WTF? These are stupid three variable problems and I have to spend time drawing a bloody skier going down an incline?
Here's the kicker. Each problem is worth 8 points. Setup (the pictures and diagram + equation) are worth 5 points, the answer is worth 3. I thought I was in college.
I'm all for giving partial credit if people show their work and get the answer wrong, but all of these problems could be done in your head with a calculator. I didn't have to do this in HS Physics, it was optional. I thought motion diagrams were there to help you if you didn't understand the problem, not that they are mandatory for solving one. :rolleyes;
Please tell me college classes get better in the later courses.
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