EPGY Introductory Physics P010

Part A
  • Measurement and Mathematical Background.
  • Kinematics and Dynamics.
  • Work, Energy, and Momentum.
  • Rotational Dynamics.
  • Mechanics of Solids and Fluids.
  • Wave Motion and Sound.
Part B
  • Thermodynamics.
  • Electric Fields and Potential.
  • Circuits.
  • Magnetism.
  • Electromagnetic Induction and AC Circuits.
Part C
  • Geometrical Optics.
  • Wave Nature of Light.
  • Special and General Relativity.
  • Quantum Mechanics.
  • Elementary Particle Physics.
  • Astrophysics.
Course Text

Physics, 6th ed., by Giancoli, ISBN#0130606200
The EPGY Introductory Physics course covers much of what is generally covered in a first year physics course. The course does not require a calculus background. The mathematical prerequisites are concurrent enrollment in Beginning Algebra. This is a full year course divided into three parts, (A, B, C shown above). (3 units)

Lectures

The course is divided into several lessons, most of which begin with a lecture presented as digitized audio accompanied by formatted text.

View detailed lesson contents P10A,P10B and P10C

A sample lecture screen from Introductory Physics. Audio is accompanied by graphical displays and sometimes video.
Many lessons contain interactive lectures to help demonstrate the material.

Exercises and Quizzes

After most lectures, students are asked to try some sample questions about the new material. Once they have some practice, they receive graded online quizzes.

Each week, students report their exercise and quiz scores to their instructor, who keeps detailed student records and identifies special problem areas.


A sample exercise screen

Homework

Throughout the course there are homework assignments, which are not graded but are discussed in the virtual classroom.

Exams

After each major section of the course there is an exam which is entered into the computer. There is also a written "take-home" final examination. The course grade is largely based on these exams.
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