Course Details - PY 131 601 FALL 2009

FALL 2009

Conceptual Physics
PY 131 - 601 INTERNET
Class Number:	28796
Prerequisites:	None.
Credit Hours:	4 credit(s)
Corequisites:	None.
Required Lab:	See below for details.
Restrictions:	None.
	Restrictions may be on all or some of the seats. For information visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/courses/enrollment-requirements.php

Instructor:	Keith Warren
Address:	Box 8202
E-mail:	keith_warren@ncsu.edu
Phone:	(919) 513-2708
Fax:	(919) 515-6538

Course Description: Fundamentals of physics from a conceptual rather than a mathematical viewpoint. Applications of physics to everyday phenomena and experiences. Numerous demonstrations and discovery-based laboratory. Mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light and relativity.

Course Informational Video :	None.
Primary Delivery Format :	Internet
Course Website :	http://moodlepilot.ncsu.edu ** Access to the website may be restricted to registered students or not available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System :	Moodle , WebAssign (This course uses WebAssign, which requires a subscription fee. Please see http://www.webassign.net/pricing/index.html.) , Wolfware
Additional Technology Requirements :	Unity E-mail (http://webmail.ncsu.edu)
Lab Information :	Labs are completed remotely. Student will perform experiments at their homes or online and record data. Full lab reports are then submitted for grading. A student must score 50% or better in lab in order to pass the class.

NCSU Campus Visits : Students will take exams at DE Testing Services on Centennial Campus. Students that live more than 50 miles from campus, may arrange to have their exams proctored at their location, contact DE Testing Services for additional information.

Other Attendance Requirements : None.

Course Requirements:

Please refer to course syllabus.

Course Materials:

REQUIRED: Conceptual Physics (hardcover) by Paul Hewitt. 10th Edition (with media package). 2006. Pearson - Addison Wesley. ISBN# 0805393757

Miscellaneous Information: None.


Tuition & Fees: The Tuition and Fees for Distance Education classes (section 601 and above) are calculated on a per credit hour basis and are not included as a part of on-campus tuition and fees. For complete Tuition and Fees information please visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/tuition/.

For enrollment information, please visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/how-to-apply/index.php or call 919-515-9030 or toll-free 866-467-8283.