Online Class: Physics 101 — Beginner to Intermediate Concepts

Physics Unveiled bridges the gap between abstract concepts and tangible understanding by combining essential math tools with intuitive examples, helping learners grasp the intricacies of mechanics and electromagnetism. The course prepares individuals to confidently navigate the universe's mysteries through a comprehensive understanding of vectors, forces, energies, and waves.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 24
    Exams &
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  • 24
    Hours
    average time
  • 2.4
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Physics Unveiled: Bridging Concepts with Comprehensive Mathematical Tools

In the realm of natural sciences, Physics reigns supreme as the cornerstone upon which disciplines like chemistry, geology, and biology find their footing. Often touted as the language of the universe, Physics unravels the mysteries of the cosmos, making sense of the world we inhabit. However, this fascinating subject is intertwined with mathematics, which can sometimes act as a barrier for enthusiasts wanting to explore the depths of Physics.

This meticulously curated course is designed to bridge this gap, emphasizing the indispensable mathematical tools that breathe life into the principles of Physics. It's perfectly tailored for those with a foundational understanding of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Instead of delving deep into intimidating calculus, we ensure that the mathematical framework presented is both approachable and robust enough for an in-depth exploration of classical Newtonian mechanics and foundational electromagnetism.

Journey Through the Course: Highlights and In-depth Analysis

1. Introduction and Mathematical Foundations: Kickstart the journey by getting acquainted with the mathematical pillars of Physics. Delve into the world of vectors, understanding their significance in representing quantities with both magnitude and direction. For instance, consider the flight of a bird; the speed of its flight and the direction in which it's flying can be represented succinctly using vectors.

2-3. Force and Newton's Laws: Newton's Laws are at the heart of classical mechanics. Explore the intrinsic relationship between force and motion, understanding phenomena from the simple push of a door to the thrust of a rocket propelling into space.

4. Uniform Circular Motion: Have you ever wondered why the planets revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits? Dive into the intriguing world of objects moving in circles and understand the forces acting upon them.

5. Momentum: Picture a game of pool. The way balls move and interact upon collision is governed by the principles of momentum. Grasp the intricacies of this crucial concept.

6-7. Work and Energy: Energy is a concept that is pivotal to understanding various physical phenomena. From the energy stored in a stretched rubber band to the work done by a crane in lifting heavy objects, unravel the concepts of work, kinetic energy, and their interrelationships.

8. Mechanical Energy and Power: Delve deeper into the world of energy, understanding its forms and the rate at which work is done, which is power. Consider the power generated by massive dams or the mechanical energy stored in a coiled spring.

9. Electrostatics: Remember the little spark when you sometimes touch an object? That's electrostatics in play! Uncover the mysteries of electric charges, their interactions, and the forces they exert.

10. Currents and Magnetism: Explore the mesmerizing realm of electric currents and magnetism. From the simple compass pointing north to the massive generators producing electricity, understand the synergy between electricity and magnetism.

11-13. Waves: Waves are everywhere! From the ripples in a pond to the radio waves carrying music to our radios. Dive into acoustic waves produced by musical instruments and the electromagnetic waves that power our modern communication devices.

14-15. Rays and Geometrical Optics: Step into the world of light. How do lenses work? How can mirrors form images? Answer these questions and more as you navigate the fundamental principles of optics.

Empowerment Through Knowledge

By the culmination of this course, students will possess a treasure trove of mathematical tools and conceptual knowledge, empowering them to delve deeper into the vast universe of Physics. Whether you aim to pursue advanced studies, embark on a career in scientific research, or simply satiate your curiosity about the world around you, this course acts as your compass, guiding you through the captivating terrains of Physics.

So, are you ready to unravel the mysteries of the universe, one equation at a time? Join us on this enlightening journey, where every lesson unveils a new layer of understanding, bringing the cosmos a step closer!

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Vectors and Scalars in Physics

Understanding physics involves using mathematics to solve problems, with scalars and vectors as key concepts for quantification. The lesson simplifies the introduction to coordinate systems and vector calculations, setting a groundwork for future physical analyses. Additional lesson topics: Understanding Vectors 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Introduce Yourself
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 – Introduction and Mathematical Foundations

Lesson 2. Forces, Vectors, and Inertia: A Deeper Dive

By decomposing vectors into components and employing vector addition, students can predict how forces result in changes to an object's state of motion or equilibrium. The lesson underscores Newton's first law, showing how forces acting on objects determine their motion or rest state through vector analysis. 8 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 - Force and Newton's Laws I

Lesson 3. The Interplay of Forces: Diving Deeper into Newton's Laws

By analyzing vector components and solving vector addition algebraically, you can determine net force to calculate acceleration via Newton's second law. Newton’s third law ensures force equilibrium, exemplified by normal forces counteracting gravity on resting objects. 14 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 – Force and Newton's Laws II
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exercises

Lesson 4. Harnessing Geometry and Vectors in Circular Orbits

The lesson on uniform circular motion explores the application of vectors and circle geometry in understanding the orbit of celestial bodies, and how to calculate centripetal acceleration and force. Using concepts such as tangential velocity and gravitational pull, it explains why celestial objects like the moon maintain orbits around larger bodies like the Earth without colliding. 13 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Uniform Circular Motion
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exercises

Lesson 5. Understanding Momentum: A Physics Perspective

Momentum, defined as mass times velocity and direction-sensitive, serves as a lens for understanding motion's ramifications, enlightening us on why heavier, faster objects pose greater barriers. This lesson drives home the conservation principle that in the absence of external forces, a system's total momentum remains unaltered, facilitating problem-solving in dynamic scenarios. 8 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Momentum

Lesson 6. Scalar Products: Bridging Vectors and Work

The lesson delves into vectors, emphasizing the scalar product, which simplifies the process of finding components of one vector in another vector's direction. Scalar products, unlike vector products, result in a scalar and are central in calculating work in physics scenarios, as highlighted in practice problems. 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Work
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exercises

Lesson 7. The Physics of Motion: Deriving Kinetic Energy

Lesson Summary 2 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Work and Kinetic Energy
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exercises

Lesson 8. Introduction to Mechanical Energy and Power Concepts

The interconversion between potential and kinetic energy, governed by conservation laws, permits a ball lifted and then released to convert gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy in a frictionless scenario. Power calculates efficiency of energy transfer, relevant in the comparison of engine capabilities between cars by analyzing how quickly each reaches a given speed. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Mechanical Energy and Power

Lesson 9. Electric Forces and Their Calculations: An Introductory Guide to Electrostatics

The transition from Newtonian mechanics to electrostatics reveals how stationary electric charges generate forces, which can be either attractive or repulsive. The principles like Coulomb's law and superposition provide a foundation for calculating such forces, offering insight into the broader topic of electromagnetism. 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Electrostatics

Lesson 10. Understanding Vector Products: A Key to Magnetism

Lesson Summary 2: Transitioning from static to dynamic charges, this lesson delves into magnetism, highlighting its dependence on moving charges through vector products. Using the right-hand screw rule, students learn to calculate the resulting magnetic forces exerted by moving charges in a field. 18 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Currents and Magnetism
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exercises

Lesson 11. Wave Mechanics: Frequency, Amplitude, and Spectra

This lesson explores the mathematical properties of sinusoidal wave functions, which are essential for understanding sound and light waves later. By breaking down any waveform into these sine waves, we can analyze frequency spectra like those seen in graphic equalizers and prisms. 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Waves

Lesson 12. Sound Waves Demystified

The lesson introduces acoustic waves by building on previous wave concepts, showing how variations in pressure and density in a medium lead to sound propagation akin to the movement seen in mechanical waves like water waves. By calculating wave speed using medium properties, it sheds light on understanding sound's behavior in different environments. Additional lesson topics: Acoustics and Vibration Animations; The Speed of Sound 14 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Acoustic Waves
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exercises

Lesson 13. Electromagnetic Waves: Foundations and Comparisons

The notion of light traveling without a medium perplexes with theories of ether or endorsing special relativity, yet electromagnetic wave speed depends on well-defined material parameters. Their wave properties are articulated through mathematical expressions similar to sound, despite the vectorial distinction. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Electromagnetic Waves
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exercises

Lesson 14. Exploring Rays and Their Behaviors

Geometrical optics simplifies wave behavior by using rays to explain how light reflects off surfaces or bends as it enters new media, as outlined by well-defined rules. This lesson explores the relationship between the wave nature of light and ray approximation, aiding in calculations of light's travel paths in various scenarios. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Rays: Geometrical Optics I

Lesson 15. Geometrical Optics: From Reflection to Fiber Networks

Lesson 15 explores how mirrors and lenses create images and introduces the principles of fiber optics, focusing on light trapping via total internal reflection. Key concepts include virtual images, critical angles, and refractive indices, with applications illustrated through examples of plane and concave mirrors and slab lenses. Additional lesson topics: Geometrical Optics; Ray Diagrams 57 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What do you think about this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Rays: Geometrical Optics II
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
216
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Summarize mathematical foundations of physics.
  • Describe force and Newton's Laws.
  • Define uniform circular motion.
  • Solve problems involving Momentum.
  • Solve problems involving Work.
  • Solve problems involving Work and Kinetic Energy.
  • Solve problems involving Mechanical Energy and Power
  • Summarize electrostatics.
  • Solve problems involving Currents and Magnetism
  • Summarize waves.
  • Summarize acoustic waves.
  • Summarize electromagnetic waves.
  • Describe Geometrical Optics.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Physics 101: Beginner to Intermediate Concepts
Course Number: 9770457
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: July 2024
CEU Value: 2.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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