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| Part A | Part B | Part C |
- Measurement and Mathematical Background
- Kinematics and Dynamics
- Work, Energy, and Momentum
- Rotational Dynamics
- Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
- Wave Motion and Sound
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- Thermodynamics
- Electric Fields and Potential
- Circuits
- Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and AC Circuits
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- Geometrical Optics
- Wave Nature of Light
- Special and General Relativity
- Quantum Mechanics
- Elementary Particle Physics
- Astrophysics
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The EPGY Introductory Physics course covers much of what is
generally covered in a first year physics course. The course does
not require a calculus background.
The mathematical prerequisites
are concurrent enrollment in Honors Beginning Algebra.
This is a
full year course divided into three parts, (A, B, C shown above). (3 units)
Lectures and Exercises
The course is divided into several lessons, most of which begin
with a lecture presented as digitized audio accompanied by formatted
text.
View a list of lessons for Part A, Part B and Part C.
After most lectures, students are asked to try some sample
questions about the new material. Once they have some practice, they
receive graded online quizzes.
Textbook and Homework
Throughout the course there are homework assignments, which are not
graded but are discussed in the virtual classroom.
Textbook Information
Exams
After each major section of the course there is an exam which is
graded by the tutor. There is also a written "take-home" final
examination. The course grade is largely based on these exams.
Each week, students submit a report of their work
electronically to their instructor, who reviews the student's
work on the exercises and looks for potential trouble areas.
The instructors are available for phone or email consultation
should the student have any questions.
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