Merge pull request #7 from firasm/syllabus_unsyllabus

Update course template to make it more modular

_config.yml

@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ copyright: ""
 exclude_patterns: ["LICENSE.md", "README.md"]
 only_build_toc_files: true
 
+bibtex_bibfiles:
+  - about/citations.bib
+
 latex:
   latex_documents:
     targetname: book.tex
@@ -42,6 +45,7 @@ sphinx:
   config:
     html_show_copyright: false
     html_extra_path: ['files']
+    bibtex_reference_style: author_year
     myst_enable_extensions: 
     - amsmath
     - colon_fence
@@ -50,25 +54,36 @@ sphinx:
     - html_image
     - linkify
     - replacements
-    - smartquotes
     - substitution
 
     myst_substitutions:
-      INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Firas Moosvi
-      COURSE_CODE: PHYS 111
-      PREREQS: One of MATH 12, PREC 12, MATH 125, MATH 126 and PHYS 11 (Physics 12 is strongly recommended).
-      COREQS: Math 100
-      FEES: $0
-      TERM: 2020 Winter Term 2
-      W_DATE_1: 11:59 PDT on January 22, 2021 
-      W_DATE_2: 11:59 PDT on March 26, 2021 
-      W_DATE_3: 11:59 PDT on March 26, 2021
-      CANVAS_ID: '63995'
+      INSTRUCTOR: "Dr. Firas Moosvi (he/his/him)"
+      PRONOUNCE: "Fur-az Moose-vee"
+      OFFICE: "ROOM 111"
+      PHONE: "N/A"
+      COURSE_CODE: "PHYS 111"
+      SECTION: "001"
+      CREDITS: "3"
+      TITLE: "Introductory Physics for the Physical Sciences I"
+      PREREQS: "One of MATH 12, PREC 12, MATH 125, MATH 126 and PHYS 11 (Physics 12 is strongly recommended)."
+      COREQS: "Math 100"
+      TERM: "2020 Winter Term 2"
+      ROOM: "ROOM 100"
+      MEETING_TIMES: "Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1-2 PM"
+      GRACE_PERIOD: "48 hour"
+      W_DATE_1: "11:59 PDT on January 22, 2021"
+      W_DATE_2: "11:59 PDT on March 26, 2021"
+      W_DATE_3: "11:59 PDT on March 26, 2021"
+      EXAM_PERIOD: "Friday December 10th - Wednesday, December 22"
+      CANVAS_ID: "63995"
       ED_ID: xxxxxxxx
-      LECTURE_TIMES: Thursdays at 14:00 PST
+      CANVAS_LINK: "https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/CANVAS_ID"
       ZOOM_LINK: "[Zoom](https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/CANVAS_ID/external_tools/15408)"
-      CU_LINK: "[Collaborate Ultra](https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/CANVAS_ID/external_tools/5284)"
+      # CU_LINK: "[Collaborate Ultra](https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/CANVAS_ID/external_tools/5284)"
       ANNOUNCEMENTS_LINK: "[Canvas Announcements](https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/CANVAS_ID/announcements)"
       COURSE_LINK: "https://firas.moosvi.com/courses/cosc123"
       FORUM_LINK: "[Ed Discussion](https://us.edstem.org/JOIN_LINK/)"
       ANALYTICS_OPTOUT: "[complete this form](https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/xxxxxxxxxx)"
+      FORMAT: "Lectures, Labs, Tutorials and they will all be running online in this course."
+      ASSOCIATE_HEAD: "Jake Bobowski [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])"
+      ANON_FEEDBACK: "[feedback form](https://cbc.ca)"

_toc.yml

@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 format: jb-book
-root: about/syllabus
+root: about/unsyllabus
 parts:
 - caption: About this course
   chapters:
+  - file: about/syllabus
+  - file: about/unsyllabus2
   - file: about/course_schedule
   - file: about/accommodations
   - file: about/doing_well

about/citations.bib

@@ -11,8 +11,7 @@ @article{Rumore2016
 journal = {American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education}, 
 local-url = {file://localhost/Users/firasm/Documents/Papers%20Library/Rumore-The%20Course%20Syllabus-%20Legal%20Contract%20or%20Operator’s%20Manual--2016-American%20Journal%20of%20Pharmaceutical%20Education.pdf}, 
 year = {2016}
-}, 
-
+}
 @book{Ambrose2010, 
 author = {Ambrose, Susan A. and Bridges, Michael W. and DiPietro, Michele and Lovett, Marsha C. and Norman, Marie K.}, 
 title = {{How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching}}, 

about/course_schedule.md

@@ -2,21 +2,5 @@
 Course Schedule
 =======================
 
-This is the tentative plan for {{ COURSE_CODE }} this term.
-Things may change depending on many factors so this is subject to change.
-
-| Wk | Date | Topic                                         | Homework   | Lab   | Logs | Test / Bonus Test              |
-|----|----------|-----------------------------------------------|------------|-------|--------------|--------------------------------|
-| 0  | Jan 11   | About this course                             | Diagnostic | Lab X | LL X         | Test 0: Course policies        |
-| 1  | Jan 18   | Chapter 2: Kinematics in 1 D                  | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Diagnostic (Pre)               |
-| 2  | Jan 25   | Chapter 3: Vectors and Coordinate Systems     | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Test 1: Chapters 2 & 3         |
-| 3  | Feb 1    | Chapter 4: Kinematics in 2D                   | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Bonus Test 1                   |
-| 4  | Feb 8    | Chapter 5: Force and Motion                   | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Test 2: Chapters 4 & 5         |
-| 5  | Feb 15   | Reading Week (no new material)                | -          | -     | -            | -                              |
-| 6  | Feb 22   | Chapter 6: Dynamics I: Motion along a line    | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Bonus Test 2                   |
-| 7  | Mar 1    | Chapter 7: Newton's third law                 | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Test 3: Chapters 6 & 7         |
-| 8  | Mar 8    | Chapter 8: Dynamics II: Motion in a Plane     | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Bonus Test 3                   |
-| 9  | Mar 15   | Chapter 9: Work and Kinetic Energy            | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Test 4: Chapters 8 & 9         |
-| 10 | Mar 22   | Chapter 10: Interactions and Potential Energy | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Bonus Test 4                   |
-| 11 | Mar 29   | Chapter 11: Impulse and momentum              | HW X       | Lab X | LL X         | Test 5: Chapters 10 & 11       |
-| 12 | Apr 5    | Review and recap                              | Practice   | Lab X | LL X         | Diagnostic (Post) Bonus Test 5 |
+```{include} syllabus_bits/schedule.md
+```

about/syllabus.md

@@ -2,47 +2,77 @@
 
 ![](../images/UBCO_CMPS_header.jpg)
 
-# Course Syllabus
+**Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics**
 
-This is the official syllabus and course outline for {{ COURSE_CODE }}.
+# Course Syllabus (Official)
 
-```{warning} Please note that this syllabus is currently under active development, there may be typos or missing sections; treat this as a draft until the course starts!
-```
+Below is the official UBC-mandated Course Syllabus for {{ COURSE_CODE }}.
+Elements of this document are **fixed** and unchanging.
+Additional details about the course are available on the <a href="{{ CANVAS_LINK.replace('CANVAS_ID',CANVAS_ID) }}">course website</a>.
 
-```{figure} ../images/construction.jpeg
----
-width: 750px
-name: Under Construction.
+**{{ COURSE_CODE }} {{ SECTION }}**
+
+**{{ TITLE }} ({{ CREDITS }})**
+
+**{{ TERM }}**
+
+**{{ ROOM }} - {{ MEETING_TIMES }}**
 ---
-This course website is currently under construction. It will continue to be updated and will be released closer to the course start date. [Photo by Mabel Amber from Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/traffic-red-blue-sign-117602/). 
-```
+## Course Instructor
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_01_highlights.md
-```
+**Name:** {{ INSTRUCTOR }}
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_02_changelog.md
-```
+**Office:** {{ OFFICE }}
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_03_details.md
-```
+**Phone:** {{ PHONE }}
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_04_tools.md
-```
+For information on how to contact your course instructor, including office hours, see the <a href="{{ CANVAS_LINK.replace('CANVAS_ID',CANVAS_ID) }}">course website</a>.
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_05_taught.md
-```
+## Course Description
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_06_doing_well.md
+```{include} syllabus_bits/calendar_entry.md
 ```
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_07_integrity.md
+## Course Format
+
+This course has {{ FORMAT }}
+
+You will find all the important term dates in the [UBCO Academic Calendar](http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?go=deadlines).
+
+## Learning Outcomes
+
+The Learning Outcomes for this course are: 
+
+```{include} syllabus_bits/course_LOs.md
 ```
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_08_accommodations.md
+More details about the course can be found on the {{ '[course website]({link})'.format(link=CANVAS_LINK.replace('CANVAS_ID',CANVAS_ID))}}.
+
+## Required Materials
+
+There is no requirement to purchase textbooks or any other materials for this course.
+Resources and materials for this course can be found on the {{ '[course website]({link})'.format(link=CANVAS_LINK.replace('CANVAS_ID',CANVAS_ID))}}.
+
+## Course Evaluation
+
+```{include} syllabus_bits/grading_practices.md
 ```
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_09_policies.md
+## Passing Criteria
+
+```{include} syllabus_bits/passing_requirement.md
 ```
 
-```{include} syllabus_bits/syllabus_10_references.md
+## Late Policy and Missed Assignments and Exams
+
+Deadlines in this course have a generous no-penalty {{ GRACE_PERIOD }} grace period so late submissions are not generally accepted.
+Missed Tests and Exams will be given a score of 0 unless prior arrangements are made.
+To contact the instructor for this course, use {{ FORUM_LINK }}.
+Detailed course policies can be found on the {{ '[course website]({link})'.format(link=CANVAS_LINK.replace('CANVAS_ID',CANVAS_ID))}}.
+
+## Lecture Outline
+
+The tentative course schedule, subject to change, can be found on the {{ '[course website]({link})'.format(link=CANVAS_LINK.replace('CANVAS_ID',CANVAS_ID))}}.
+
+```{include} syllabus_bits/policies.md
 ```

about/syllabus_bits/calendar_entry.md

@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+**{{ COURSE_CODE }} ({{ CREDITS }}) {{ TITLE }}**
+
+The [UBCO calendar description](https://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/courses.cfm?code=PHYS) of this course is: 
+
+> Introduction to mechanics primarily for students majoring in the physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, geology, physical geography) or engineering.
+> Particle kinematics and dynamics, work and energy, momentum, gravitation, rigid body motion, fluid statics and dynamics with applications to the physical sciences.
+> Credit will be granted for only one of PHYS 111 and PHYS 112. Students with Physics 12 may apply for a tutorial exemption. [3-3-1]
+> 
+> *Prerequisite*: One of MATH 12, PREC 12, MATH 125, MATH 126 and PHYS 11. Physics 12 is strongly recommended.
+> 
+> *Corequisite*: MATH 100.
+
+```{warning}
+If there is a lab and/or tutorial listed on the SSC for this course, You **must** register for all course elements without conflicts, otherwise the department will remove you from the course! There are usually lab or tutorial exemptions for some students (i.e. those repeating the course) and instructions for that will be in this syllabus.
+```

about/syllabus_bits/course_LOs.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
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+1. Sed faucibus at ipsum pharetra euismod.
+1. Interdum et malesuada fames ac ante ipsum primis in faucibus.
+1. Vivamus pharetra pretium dui, nec semper enim vehicula nec.
+1. Quisque vel odio dui. Aenean ullamcorper arcu sit amet gravida dapibus.

about/syllabus_bits/course_teaser.md

@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
+Ut blandit faucibus fermentum.
+Fusce porttitor congue dolor, eget efficitur neque ultricies at.
+Nulla suscipit convallis elit, eu consequat felis.
+Quisque et malesuada justo, dapibus commodo enim.
+Sed malesuada turpis sed nibh dictum, a interdum dui tincidunt.
+Duis consequat magna non tortor dictum facilisis.
+In hac habitasse platea dictumst.
+Phasellus eu eros libero.
+Phasellus rhoncus eros vel metus porttitor porta.
+In et tellus finibus, mollis nisi sed, auctor est.
+Sed placerat ex at ligula eleifend, ac dapibus neque euismod.
+Suspendisse malesuada pretium dui, ac lacinia mi pellentesque eu. Sed volutpat enim sed feugiat malesuada.
+
+```{tip}
+Number one reason thing to take away from this is...
+```

about/syllabus_bits/grading_practices_detailed.md

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+The grading scheme for this course is:
+
+| Item                  | Weight          | Due date(s) |
+|-----------------------|-----------------|-------------|
+| Learning Logs         | 5% (10 x 0.5%)  | TBD         |
+| Homework              | 20% (10 x 2%)   | TBD         |
+| Labs                  | 25% (10 x 2.5%) | TBD         |
+| Tests (& Bonus Tests) | 30% (5 x 6%)    | TBD         |
+| Final Exam            | 20%             | TBD         |
+
+There will be 5 tests in this course in an (approximately) bi-weekly schedule.
+For each of the tests, there will be a bonus test exactly one week later and the better score of the Test-Bonus Test pair will be taken.
+
+```{attention} 
+All deadlines in this course have an automatic 48 hour grace period after the due dates listed above.
+Any submissions submitted past the grace period will not be graded (with some exceptions).
+```
+
+```{note}
+Note: Any requests for changes to final exams must be sent to the office of the Associate Dean of Students ([email protected]).
+```

about/syllabus_bits/grading_practices_simple.md

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+| Item          | Weight | Frequency   |
+|---------------|--------|-------------|
+| Learning Logs | 5%     | Weekly      |
+| Homework      | 20%    | Weekly      |
+| Labs          | 25%    | Weekly      |
+| Tests         | 30%    | Bi-weekly   |
+| Final Exam    | 20%    | Exam Period |
+
+Final grades will be based on the evaluations listed above and the final grade will be assigned according to the standardized grading system outlined in the [UBC Okanagan Calendar](http://okanagan.students.ubc.ca/calendar/).
+
+```{note}
+Note: Any requests for changes to final exams must be sent to the office of the Associate Dean of Students ([email protected]).
+```

about/syllabus_bits/passing_requirement.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+- All students must satisfy ALL conditions to pass the course:
+    1. Pass the Lab component with a grade of at least 50%,
+    1. Pass the Test and Exam components (together) with a grade of at least 50%,
+    1. Pass the Final Exam with a grade of at least 40%.
+
+If students do not satisfy the appropriate requirements, the student will be assigned the **lower** of their earned course grade or, a maximum overall grade of 45 in the course.