Summer 2013

PHYS 117 Basic (Awesome) Astronomy

3 credits
May 28 – July 13
Online
Instructors: Dr. Glenn Spiczak

Description:  In this course, we will explore the wonders of the night sky, the constellations we see amidst our vast universe from its hot dense beginning through the formation galaxies, stars of all kinds (brown dwarfs to black holes) and a multitude of planets including the latest search for other planets like Earth. 

PHYS 151 Algebra-based (Fantastic) Physics I

4 credits
May 28 – July 13
Online
Instructor:  Dr. Glenn Spiczak

Description: In this course, we will study how things move due to gravity (or other forces), the conservation of energy and momentum when things collide (or interact), how things roll (or slide), why things fly, why things float (or sink) as we solve real-world (and some contrived) problems related to these topics.

PHYS 704 Modern Physics for Secondary School Teachers

4 Units
June 17 - July 5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, MTuWThF
114 Centennial Science Hall
Instructor:  Dr. Lowell McCann

This course examines physics topics discovered post-1900.  Participants learn about Einstein's special relativity, quantum physics, atomic structure, wave mechanics, nuclear structure, and particle physics. They also learn ways to integrate these topics into their own classes.  Course format includes lecture, individual help in problem-solving, laboratory, and a group idea-sharing session.  Participants must be certified to teach or be close to obtaining certification with instructor's approval and have at least one year of general college physics.