Instructor: Jeffrey
Wood, Email: woodj@sanjuancollege.edu
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A primarily conceptual approach
to classical physics intended for non-science majors who have not had high
school physics. In this course you
will explore physical principles such as Force, Angular Momentum,
Gravitation, Conservation of Energy and Momentum, Heat, Sound, Matter, Light,
and Electricity and Magnetism. This course is not a lab science course
and does not fulfill the requirement for lab sciences in the Associate of
Arts degree. |
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Grade of "C" or
better in MATH 096 or Accuplacer score of 61 or
higher (algebra) within the last three years, and grade of "C" or
better in RDNG 095 or Accuplacer Reading score of
58 or higher. |
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This
course follows the academic calendar for the semester, January 11 – May 6,
2010. |
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Dr.
Jeffrey Wood, School of Math and Science faculty. |
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Textbook: Conceptual Physics 11th ed. by Paul G.
Hewitt. Pearson/Addison Wesley ISBN: 0321568095
(required). The textbook is available
in the bookstore bundled with the (optional) paperback workbooks listed
below, as ISBN: 0321691008: Practice Book for
Conceptual Physics 11th ed. by P. G. Hewitt. Pearson/Addison Wesley Problem Solving for
Conceptual Physics 11th ed. by P. G. Hewitt. Pearson/Addison Wesley Calculator: Scientific
calculator (an inexpensive, non-graphing type is sufficient). |
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Will
I have to meet face-to-face with the instructor or other students? |
No
face-to-face meetings are scheduled or required, however if you cannot take
the final exam at the San Juan College main campus in Farmington, NM, you
will need to arrange for a proctor. This has been done by dozens of students
without issue and is explained in full detail in the course. |
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Will
the course be hard for me? |
This course covers a large volume of
diverse material. You will need to
study a minimum of 15 hours a week reading the book, working on assignments,
and preparing for tests. The course
consists of seven units that each requires homework problems, participation
in a discussion board, a report, a quiz, and a test. These assignments are based on
comprehension and application of assigned reading. Reading,
writing, and keyboarding skills are essential to success in this class. Additionally, students need a reliable
computer, broadband internet connection, and strong self-discipline. If you are
unsure about the skills necessary to succeed in an on-line class, please
complete the checklist in the link below to help you determine if you are
sufficiently prepared to succeed in this course. See the San
Juan College WebCT login page and self-test under “Getting Started”: http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/documents/DistanceLearning/stu_or.htm
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What
do I need to do if I decide to take this course? |
If you are well-prepared and committed to success in the course, follow these steps:
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Help! I have questions! |
Email
instructor at: woodj@sanjuancollege.edu
or call 505-566-3193 or 800-241-6327 extension 3193, between 8am and 5pm M-F. |