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Course Description

Summer 2009 • Grade 9 and above • Science Sequence

For reference only; see current year course listing for course availability and details.

Physics Lite

Sections and Teachers

Section 1:

Instructor: Christe McMenomy

Starts: June 16, 2009
Ends: August 11, 2009

Tuesday 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM ET

Tuition: $160.00

This is an eight-week course covering the basic concepts of physics. Students will find this a gentle introduction to the principles underlying studies of motion, heat, electricity, magnetism, light, nuclear reactions, and modern cosmology, and an opportunity to hone skills for tackling more advanced science courses. It is especially recommended for students intending to take the academic year Physics AP course option.

Prerequisites

Students should be able to handle simple algebraic equations, such as s = 1/2 at2.

Recommended background

Algebra 1, junior high level physical science course.

Teacher's notes:

There will be no meeting on July 21 but class will meet on July 7.

Textbooks and Materials

This item is required:

Teach Yourself Physics [Edition or Version: 1], Authors: Jim Breithaupt

ISBN: 0071439749

Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore


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