Course title
PhysicsPre-requisite
Algebra I is suggested as a prerequisite or corequisiteCourse description
Physics 1AAdd to CartCourse DescriptionPhysics is an organized; systematic body of knowledge that aims at understanding; describing; and predicting events in the natural world. Its scope includes; but is not limited to: particles that are so small that they can never be seen and must instead be modeled mathematically; the nature of matter and energy; the unity of space and time; the mechanics of motion; the paths that planets and stars travel as they move through the cosmos; and the fundamental forces which govern reality itself. Ultimately; physics forms that basis for all of the other hard sciences such as chemistry; biology; biochemistry; and molecular biology. Chemistry is applied physics and biology is applied chemistry. By studying physics; you will gain a deeper understanding of both the world around you; and of the mysteries of existence that have fascinated the greatest minds throughout the centuries.
Course ObjectivesUpon completing this course you will be able to:
- understand how the scientific method works; as well as its limitations.
- analyze and describe the motion of objects.
- understand and apply Newton?s laws of motion.
- calculate and understand energy and its transformations.
- understand the significance and applications of conservation of momentum.
- Physics Journal ? In the form of a small composition notebook; a spiral notebook; or loose-leaf paper kept in a binder.
- Pencil or Pen ? In order to do well in the course; you must take notes; sketch diagrams and graphs; and solve problems when instructed to do so.
- Internet Access
- Adobe Reader
- scientific calculator
Note:†This course does not require a textbook.
Course OrganizationEach semester contains 4 units and one final exam that must be taken in person.
Each Unit contains:
- 4?5 lessons. Each lesson includes some or all of the following components: Engage; Explore; Explain; Elaborate; and Evaluate.
- Self-assessments to help you check your own understanding of the material covered in each lesson. You must complete these assessments in order to advance in the course.
- 3?4 graded assignments
The final examination is comprehensive; it covers the material from all 8 units. To pass the course; you must receive a grade of 70 percent or better. You can apply to take the Final Exam after 100 percent of your graded assignments have been submitted; and at least 70 percent have been graded and returned to you.
Format:†multiple-choice questionsTime Allowed:†3 hoursMaterials Allowed:†#2 pencils; scientific calculator
Semester TopicsTopic 1:†The scientific methodTopic 2:†Mathematical and graphic analysisTopic 3:†1D and 2D motionTopic 4:†Newtonian forces and gravitationTopic 5:†The energy of motion and the energy of positionTopic 6:†The law of conservation of energyTopic 7:†Momentum and impulseTopic 8:†The law of conservation of momentum
Physics 1BAdd to CartCourse DescriptionPhysics is an organized; systematic body of knowledge that aims at understanding; describing; and predicting events in the natural world. Its scope includes; but is not limited to: particles that are so small that they can never be seen and must instead be modeled mathematically; the nature of matter and energy; the unity of space and time; the mechanics of motion; the paths that planets and stars travel as they move through the cosmos; and the fundamental forces which govern reality itself. Ultimately; physics forms that basis for all of the other hard sciences such as chemistry; biology; biochemistry; and molecular biology. Chemistry is applied physics and biology is applied chemistry. By studying physics; you will gain a deeper understanding of both the world around you; and of the mysteries of existence that have fascinated the greatest minds throughout the centuries.
Course ObjectivesUpon completing this course you will be able to:
- understand how thermal energy flows through a system
- understand the relationship between thermal energy and disorder
- describe wave behavior
- explain the nature and behavior of light
- calculate current; resistance; and voltage in both parallel and series circuits
- calculate electrostatic and magnetic force
- describe the history of the science of nuclear physics
- describe the types of atomic radiation and their relationship to mass-energy equivalency
- Physics Journal ? In the form of a small composition notebook; a spiral notebook; or loose-leaf paper kept in a binder.
- Pencil or Pen ? In order to do well in the course; you must take notes; sketch diagrams and graphs; and solve problems when instructed to do so.
- Internet Access
- Adobe Reader
- scientific calculator
Note:†This course does not require a textbook.
Course OrganizationEach semester contains 4 units and one final exam that must be taken in person.
Each Unit contains:
- 3?5 lessons. Each lesson includes some or all of the following components: Engage; Explore; Explain; Elaborate; and Evaluate.
- Self-assessments to help you check your own understanding of the material covered in each lesson. You must complete these assessments in order to advance in the course.
- 3?4 graded assignments
The final examination is comprehensive; it covers the material from all 8 units. To pass the course; you must receive a grade of 70 percent or better. You can apply to take the Final Exam after 100 percent of your graded assignments have been submitted; and at least 70 percent have been graded and returned to you.
Format:†multiple-choice questionsTime Allowed:†3 hoursMaterials Allowed:†#2 pencils; scientific calculator
Semester TopicsTopic 9:†The nature of thermal energy and temperatureTopic 10:†Waves and wave-behaviorsTopic 11:†The dual nature of lightTopic 12:†The electromagnetic spectrumTopic 13:†Electrostatic forceTopic 14:†Circuits and electricityTopic 15:†ElectromagnetismTopic 16:†Nuclear physics