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A primarily conceptual approach
to classical physics intended for non-science majors who have not had high
school physics. In this course you
will explore physical principles such as Force, Angular Momentum,
Gravitation, Conservation of Energy and Momentum, Heat, Sound, Matter, Light,
and Electricity and Magnetism. This course is not a lab science course
and does not fulfill the requirement for lab sciences in the Associate of
Arts degree. |
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Pre-requisites: Math 096 or higher within the last three years, or Math Accuplacer
placement, RDNG 095 or higher, or reading Accuplacer placement. Enrollment requirements: Permission is required for enrollment and preference
will be given to Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTAP) students. See
below for enrollment contact information: ·
Permission
for enrollment of PTAP students is coordinated through Dr. Wendy Bircher: bircherw@sanjuancollege.edu ·
Permission for enrollment of non-PTAP
students is coordinated through Dr. Jeffrey Wood: woodj@sanjuancollege.edu |
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This
course follows the academic calendar for the semester, August 24 – December 16,
2009. |
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Textbook: Conceptual Physics 10th ed. by Paul
G. Hewitt. Pearson/Addison Wesley ISBN: 0-8053-9375-7 (required). Available in the bookstore
bundled with Practicing Physics 10th ed. by Paul G. Hewitt.
Pearson/Addison Wesley ISBN: 0-8053-9198-3 (optional). Calculator: Scientific
calculator (an inexpensive, non-graphing type is sufficient) |
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Will
I have to meet face-to-face with the instructor or other students? |
No
face-to-face meetings are scheduled or required. |
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Will
the course be hard for me? |
This course covers a large volume of
diverse material. You will need to
study a minimum of 15 hours a week reading the book, working on assignments,
and preparing for tests. The course
consists of seven units that each requires homework problems, participation
in a discussion board, a report, a quiz, and a test. These assignments are based on
comprehension and application of assigned reading. Reading,
writing, and keyboarding skills are essential to success in this class. Additionally, students need a reliable
computer, broadband internet connection, and strong self-discipline. If you are
unsure about the skills necessary to succeed in an on-line class, please
complete the checklist in the link below to help you determine if you are
sufficiently prepared to succeed in this course. See the San
Juan College WebCT login page and self-test under “Getting Started”: http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/documents/DistanceLearning/stu_or.htm
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What
do I need to do if I decide to take this course? |
Space in this class is limited—if you enroll and then don’t participate or drop the course within the first week, be aware that you are depriving another student (who may not have other options for completing the course) of this opportunity. If you are well-prepared and committed to success in the course, follow these steps:
· Your name, complete mailing address,
telephone numbers (work, home, cellular, etc.) and hours to call · Your major/program of study, career
goals, approximate number of college credit hours completed, and any other
physics classes taken (on-line or otherwise) · A brief explanation of why you are
taking PHYS111 on-line |
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Help! I have questions! |
Email
instructor at: woodj@sanjuancollege.edu |