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Course Description: This course describes the workings of the world around us. The everyday: how a ball moves when it is thrown, the forces you feel on a roller-coaster, what happens when you turn on a light switch; and the esoteric: time and space from the perspective of Einstein's relativity, the basic structure of atoms and nuclei. The course is mostly at the conceptual level, with some simple algebraic problem solving. A unique feature of the class is a series of at-home experiments using simple materials to illustrate some basic ideas of physics.
Meeting Place and Times: This course is taught online. Course participants login and participate at a time of day that is convenient for them. It is recommended that participants login at least 4 to 5 times per week and plan on spending 18 to 21 hours per week (combination online and offline) for 7 weeks to successfully complete this 3 credit course.
Instructor(s): Robert Wilson. is retired Professor of Physics and Astronomy at San Bernardino Valley College. He taught Physics there for 37 years and was also Director of the College Science Learning Center. Professor Wilson received his B.S. and M.A. from California State University at Long Beach.
Prerequisites: A Bachelor's degree and one year of teaching experience is required.
Target Audience: This course is designed primarily for middle and high school science teachers.
Time Commitment: 18-21 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $720 | | | MSU Fees | $9.45 | | | Total | $729.45 |
You are on your own to purchase the required text. See information below.
The cost of the course assumes that you are taking only online courses from Montana State University (MSU) and/or specially designated courses through MSU Extended University during the semester that the course is offered. If you are also taking regular face-to-face courses from Montana State University, other costs may apply. Montana State University charges a $3.25 per credit hour computer fee for this course. (The fee is $3.15 per credit hour during summer session 2009.) MSU also charges a $30 registration fee per student per semester. If you have not yet paid this fee, you may do so when you register for this course. To learn more, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page.
Required Books/Materials: - Physics: A Conceptual World View by Kirkpatrick and Francis, 7th Edition, Thomson Brooks/Cole, (ISBN: 0495391522).
Text may be purchased from Cengage Learning (just type the ISBN in the "Student" search section). The text may also be available from other sources as well.
Optional Books/Materials: - Problem Solving
ISBN: 0495828246
This mathematical supplement is keyed to the textbook and develops some of the numerical aspects of this course that can be addressed with simple algebra and geometry. Though not required, some students have also found the Problem Solving Supplement useful.
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date.
For More Information: Contact Professor Bob Wilson at bobwilson.msu@gmail.com.
How to Register: Register Online
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