Course Details - PY 205 601 FALL 2009

FALL 2009

Physics for Engineers and Scientists I
PY 205 - 601 INTERNET
Class Number:	28567
Prerequisites:	None.
Credit Hours:	4. credit(s)
Corequisites:	None.
Required Lab:	See below for details.
Restrictions:	Prerequisite: MA 141 with a grade of C- or better or MA 241 Placement
	Restrictions may be on all or some of the seats. For information visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/courses/enrollment-requirements.php

Instructor:	Richard Mowat
Address:	Box 8202
E-mail:	richard_mowat@ncsu.edu
Phone:	919-515-7914
Fax:	919-515-6538

Course Description: First semester of a two-semester sequence in introductory physics, with laboratory. A calculus-based study of mechanics, sound and heat.

Course Informational Video :	None.
Primary Delivery Format :	Internet
Course Website :	http://courses.ncsu.edu/py205n/lec/601/ ** Access to the website may be restricted to registered students or not available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System :	This course uses WebAssign, an online Learning Management System. To gain access to this system you will need to purchase an Access Card. For more information please visit http://distance.ncsu.edu/course_technologies/cms/webassign.html. WebAssign (This course uses WebAssign, which requires a subscription fee. Please see http://www.webassign.net/pricing/index.html.)
Additional Technology Requirements :	Unity E-mail (http://webmail.ncsu.edu)
Lab Information :	All lab exercises are delivered online. DO NOT sign up for an on-campus lab section.

NCSU Campus Visits : Please contact the instructor for information.

Other Attendance Requirements : None.

Course Requirements:

Students must have access to a scientific calculator. Several tools are used to deliver the course content. The online lessons and labs are delivered over the Internet using a standard web browser (with javascript and JAVA enabled). The technologies employed for the delivery include QuickTime from Apple Computer, and Flash from Adobe. They are available for free download for Windows and Macintosh computers via the Apple website and the Adobe website, respectively. Homework assignments are accessed and submitted via the web using a tool called WebAssign.

Course Materials:

None required.

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.