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Course Description: In this six week online course we will get you acquainted with the basic concepts of electricity. The course will give you the information you need to successfully integrate the study of electricity into your own class. Electricity is related to energy, and this is where we start the course. The central topic is electric circuits. We wrap up the class by taking a brief look at the connection between electricity and magnetism. Participation in online discussions, laboratory work, journaling, homework and collaboration between participants and instructor are necessary components to succeeding. I hope you enjoy this exciting journey through the world of electricity!
The goals of this course are to...
- Review and reemphasize the concept of energy
- Define charge, electric force and potential
- Explore bulbs, conductors and insulators
- Conduct experiments with circuits, both series and parallel
- Identify generation and redistribution of household electricity
- Define magnetism
- Utilize resources to make an electromagnet
- Incorporate a Native American perspective on Electrical Science
Meeting Place and Times: Teachers login to the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule. It is necessary to connect at least 3 - 5 times per week to stay current and successfully complete this 1 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: Elementary and Middle School teachers.
Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $240 | | | Books/Materials | $75.00 | | | MSU Fees | $3.15 | | | Total | $318.15 |
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.
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
For More Information: Lisa Brown, NTEN Program Manager
nten_elem@montana.edu
How to Register: Register Online
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