Course Description
Welcome to the world of Physics! Here, we will explore the natural laws of how the universe operates. This introductory course covers all the fundamentals of Physics, and is comprehensive enough for students already familiar with the subject. Join now, and together we'll learn about momentum and energy, force and motion, gravity, particles, the five states of matter, temperature and heat, sound waves, electricity, magnetism, and light.
Today, much of technology and our lifestyles are brought to us by the laws of Physics, yet surprisingly, most people don't understand the fundamentals. Acoustics, astronomy, electromagnetism, electronics, nuclear power, optics, nanotechnology are just a few of the industries requiring an understanding of Physics.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the importance of mechanics in measurement.
- Identify momentum and energy.
- Summarize Newton's Laws of Motions.
- Understand the concepts behind gravity.
- Describe systems of many particles.
- Identify solids.
- Identify gases and liquids.
- Identify and describe temperature and heat.
- Summarize thermodynamics and evaluate energy, work, and heat.
- Describe wave motion.
- Describe sound waves.
- Identify and describe static electricity.
- Identify and describe electrical induction, electrical current, and electromagnetic waves.
- Summarize the magnetic effects of current.
- Describe the quantum nature of light.
- Describe light as both a wave and a particle.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
---|---|
Why this Course? | 1 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 16 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 22 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 11 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 12 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 13 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 14 Exam | 16 points |
Lesson 15 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 16 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 17 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 18 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 19 Exam | 16 points |