PhysicsLite

Physics Lite is an eight-week course covering the basic concepts of physics. Students who have "physics phobia" 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. Preference for enrollment will be given to students enrolling in SOLA/RCA courses for Natural Science, Astronomy, or Physics for 2007-2008.

The class will require some preparation time outside the discussion sections, mostly involving short exercises in the text. There is no lab work for this course.

Prerequisite: Students should be able to handle simple algebraic equations, such as s = 1/2 at² and should have completed a junior-high level survey of physical science.

Jim Breithaupt
Teach Yourself Physics

This course is offered through Scholars Online, a non-profit organization supporting classical Christian education through Internet-based courses. Permission to copy course content (lessons and labs) for personal study is granted to students currently enrolled in this course for the Academic Year 2007/2008 or Summer 2007. Reproduction for any other purpose, without the express written consent of the author, is prohibited.