Science

Earth Science [Competency Based] (1st semester)

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Course Description Earth Science explores how a number of sciences, including geology, physics, chemistry, and biology impact the world and universe around us. In this interactive and engaging course, students study air, water, and the physical processes that shape the physical world, and how human civilization has affected the balance of nature. Students learn about the modern science behind topics from the Earth’s history, such as continental drift, ice ages, fossil dating, and geological timescale. Students will also look at processes that affect life today, such as weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, weather patterns, and climate. They will explore regular phenomena, the cause of the seasons and natural disasters. The students will examine the formation, acquisition and use of natural resources, as well as alternative energy sources. The students will also look at Earth as a small part of a larger universe in an exploration of astronomy. They will examine the Solar System and the stars and galaxies beyond it. Course Breakdown The nature of science and technology Branches of earth science Earth's spheres The layers and composition of Earth Plate tectonics Continental drift Earthquakes Volcanoes Mountain formation Classes of rocks The rock cycle Age of Earth Geological time Glaciers Weathering and erosion Managing resources Oceanography Characteristics of ocean water Ocean zones Currents and waves Energy transfer by the ocean Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Compare the structure of the different layers and spheres of Earth. Summarize the process of plate tectonics and how that has changed the surface of Earth. Describe how plate tectonics create earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges. Distinguish between the classes of rocks and the cycle of formation of each of these classes. Demonstrate how the age of Earth is determined and identify the eras of geological time. Describe how glaciers form and the effect of glaciers on Earth's surface. Compare erosion and weathering and how those processes shape the surface of Earth. Summarize the processes that form resources and how those are distributed around the world. Explain the nature of ocean water at different depths, and how the ocean transfers energy through the world.
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Earth Science [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Earth Science explores how a number of sciences, including geology, physics, chemistry, and biology impact the world and universe around us. In this interactive and engaging course, students study air, water, and the physical processes that shape the physical world, and how human civilization has affected the balance of nature. Students learn about the modern science behind topics from the Earth’s history, such as continental drift, ice ages, fossil dating, and geological timescale. Students will also look at processes that affect life today, such as weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, weather patterns, and climate. They will explore regular phenomena, the cause of the seasons and natural disasters. The students will examine the formation, acquisition and use of natural resources, as well as alternative energy sources. The students will also look at Earth as a small part of a larger universe in an exploration of astronomy. They will examine the Solar System and the stars and galaxies beyond it. Course Breakdown River valleys and floods Groundwater Earth's spheres The atmosphere Atmospheric energy cycle Water cycle and cloud formation Wind patterns and air masses Weather forecasting Climate factors Humans and environmental changes Effects of air pollution Greenhouse effect Impact on ecosystems Energy sources The atmosphere Structure of the Sun Structure of the solar system Planets, moons, asteroids, and comets Universal laws Electromagnetic radiation Classification of stars Constellations and galaxies Course Goals Relate the movement of water to the formation of river valleys and floodplains. Distinguish between the layers of the atmosphere and explain how energy is absorbed and moved throughout the atmosphere. Describe the movements of the atmosphere and how they are used to predict weather conditions. Summarize the processes that create climate patterns across Earth. Explain how pollution and other human activities affect the atmosphere and climate patterns. Examine the causes and solutions to the issues caused by human activity. Compare and contrast the sources of energy used by humans for fuel. Describe the structures and the laws that compose the solar system. Summarize the nature of electromagnetic radiation and how it is detected and used to analyze the universe. Distinguish between different stars and galaxies and explain how constellations are used to comprehend the night sky.
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Earth Science [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description Earth Science explores how a number of sciences, including geology, physics, chemistry, and biology impact the world and universe around us. In this interactive and engaging course, students study air, water, and the physical processes that shape the physical world, and how human civilization has affected the balance of nature. Students learn about the modern science behind topics from the Earth’s history, such as continental drift, ice ages, fossil dating, and geological timescale. Students will also look at processes that affect life today, such as weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, weather patterns, and climate. They will explore regular phenomena, the cause of the seasons and natural disasters. The students will examine the formation, acquisition and use of natural resources, as well as alternative energy sources. The students will also look at Earth as a small part of a larger universe in an exploration of astronomy. They will examine the Solar System and the stars and galaxies beyond it. Course Breakdown Modeling in Earth science The four spheres Continental drift Types of stress and faults Seismographs and data Magnitude of an earthquake Locations of active volcanoes Rocks Superposition and correlation Glaciers Erosion Energy cycle Floods Layers of the atmosphere Energy from the Sun The water cycle Air pressure Thunderstorms and tornadoes Earth's movements The carbon cycle Climate changes Greenhouse effect Habitat impact Asteroids and comets Telescopes, satellites, and probes Star characteristics and classification Big bang theory Course Goals Describe the four spheres of Earth's system. Analyze the four layers of Earth. Compare locations of earthquakes and volcanoes with plate boundaries. Describe the conditions necessary for the formation of thunderstorms and tornadoes. Explain why seasons occur on Earth. Describe the factors that influence climate. Explain the hypotheses that describe how the Moon may have formed.
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Earth Science [Project Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description

Earth Science explores how a number of sciences, including geology, physics, chemistry, and biology impact the world and universe around us. In this interactive and engaging course, students study air, water, and the physical processes that shape the physical world, and how human civilization has affected the balance of nature. Students learn about the modern science behind topics from the Earth’s history, such as continental drift, ice ages, fossil dating, and geological timescale. Students will also look at processes that affect life today, such as weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, weather patterns, and climate. They will explore regular phenomena, the cause of the seasons and natural disasters. The students will examine the formation, acquisition and use of natural resources, as well as alternative energy sources. The students will also look at Earth as a small part of a larger universe in an exploration of astronomy. They will examine the Solar System and the stars and galaxies beyond it.

Course Breakdown

  • Scientific principles
  • Cycles of matter
  • Studying and modeling the Earth
  • Earth's movements and the seasons
  • Factors that determine climate
  • Climate-change analysis project
  • Formation and age of rocks
  • Geological time
  • Formation of minerals
  • Formation of natural resources Using natural resources
  • Effect of the location of resources
  • Features and motions of the Moon
  • Continental drift
  • Causes and effects of earthquakes
  • Formation and catastrophic results of volcanoes
  • Movement and effects of glaciers
  • Earth formations project

Course Goals

  1. Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations.
  2. Analyze the impact of the water, carbon, and energy cycles on Earth and explain how humans interact with each.
  3. Describe how models are used to make observations and predictions in Earth Science.
  4. Explain the processes of the rock cycle and the methods used to find the relative and absolute ages of rocks.
  5. Describe the formation of natural resources and how they are obtained for use as energy sources. Describe the motion of Earth and explain how it affects the climate.
  6. Explain how the climate changes over time in different regions.
  7. Explain the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift.
  8. Compare the characteristics of different types of volcanoes.
  9. Summarize how the ice ages influenced the formation of geologic structures.
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Earth Science [Project Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description

Earth Science explores how a number of sciences, including geology, physics, chemistry, and biology impact the world and universe around us. In this interactive and engaging course, students study air, water, and the physical processes that shape the physical world, and how human civilization has affected the balance of nature. Students learn about the modern science behind topics from the Earth’s history, such as continental drift, ice ages, fossil dating, and geological timescale. Students will also look at processes that affect life today, such as weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, weather patterns, and climate. They will explore regular phenomena, the cause of the seasons and natural disasters. The students will examine the formation, acquisition and use of natural resources, as well as alternative energy sources. The students will also look at Earth as a small part of a larger universe in an exploration of astronomy. They will examine the Solar System and the stars and galaxies beyond it.

Course Breakdown

  • Soil formation
  • Weathering and erosion
  • River systems
  • Atmosphere and its cycles
  • The Sun and its effect on the atmosphere
  • Human impact on the atmosphere
  • Formation of wind patterns
  • Formation of weather
  • Thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes
  • Predicting weather patterns
  • Climate forecast project Basics of oceanography
  • Landforms and food webs of the ocean
  • Marine ecosystems project
  • Structure of the solar system
  • Bodies in the solar system
  • Electromagnetic radiation
  • Stars and galaxies
  • Human impacts and programs
  • Energy sources
  • Impacts on ecosystems

Course Goals

  1. Summarize the effects of weathering and erosion on the three different rock types.
  2. Describe river systems and how they affect Earth's surface.
  3. Compare atmospheric cycles and the ways humans interact with those cycles.
  4. Investigate the conditions which create different weather phenomena. Identify the biologic and geologic features of the ocean.
  5. Analyze the movement of the oceans using tidal and current patterns.
  6. Summarize the formation of the universe, its laws, and all of the objects within it.
  7. Compare benefits and drawbacks of using alternate forms of energy.
  8. Describe the impact humans have on Earth.
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Environmental Science [Competency Based]

$250.00
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Course Description Environmental Science is sometimes referred to as ecology and is the study of the relationships and interdependence of organisms and their connection to the nonliving, or abiotic, factors in the natural world. This course provides students with a profile of the living relationships, abiotic factors, human influences, and current state of Earth’s ecosystems. The course begins with a review of science as a process and the general components of Earth’s structure that impact life. It then progresses through a study of the living groups and their relationships to one another, focusing on the balance achieved by nature through these relationships. The course explores populations and provides examples of unchecked growth and rapid extinction in the context of their effects on ecosystems. The course dedicates a unit to aquatic ecosystems and organisms, and the results of human impact. After covering the influence of energy extraction, production, and use, the course ends by examining the positive influence humans can have on the environment through conservation and sound management practices. Course Breakdown The scientific method Structure and composition of Earth Ecosystems Energy flow through an ecosystem Earth's nutrient cycles Population ecology Biodiversity Human impact on biodiversity Environmental laws and regulations Aquatic ecology Renewable and nonrenewable resources Earth's atmosphere Air quality Farming and agriculture Effects of pollution Course Goals Apply the scientific method to carry out experiments and make educated predictions. Describe the different systems, structures, and demographic transitions of Earth. Describe the types of relationships and differences between organisms. Analyze how population growth and biodiversity affects life on Earth. Describe the different cycles that occur on the Earth naturally. Classify and describe wetlands and waterways. Identify types of energy resources and their uses. Describe the different types of pollution, their effects on the planet, and the agencies created to address pollution. Describe how agricultural practices affect land, humans, and wildlife. Relate the effects of pollution based on environmental and economic costs.
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Life Science (MS) (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Life Science (MS) introduces students to the subject of biology and the structures and functions of living things. The course begins with instruction in the scientific method and the tools used to study tiny living things. The cell is the basic building block of life, so students will examine unicellular organisms and how the structures of the cell carry out the functions of life, including photosynthesis and respiration. The cells combine into tissues, organs, and systems. Students will discover the systems of the human body. The course then moves into a discussion of the basics of genetics. Finally, students learn about the various forms of life on Earth and how they interact in ecosystems. Course Breakdown Fields of science The scientific method Theory versus law The light microscope The electron microscope Prokaryotes and eukaryotes Cells Organelles Cellular movement Homeostasis Cellular respiration Photosynthesis Calvin cycle Tissues Organs Digestive system Endocrine system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Skeletal system Excretory system Skin The brain Reproductive system Mitosis and meiosis Course Goals Analyze different types of science in the field. Describe the origins of the light and electron microscopes. Differentiate between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Describe the cell and its different organelles. Learn about the importance of homeostasis. Describe how cells combine to form specialized tissue. Differentiate between the human organ systems. Learn about the importance of the skin. Differentiate between meiosis and mitosis.
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Life Science (MS) (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Life Science (MS) introduces students to the subject of biology and the structures and functions of living things. The course begins with instruction in the scientific method and the tools used to study tiny living things. The cell is the basic building block of life, so students will examine unicellular organisms and how the structures of the cell carry out the functions of life, including photosynthesis and respiration. The cells combine into tissues, organs, and systems. Students will discover the systems of the human body. The course then moves into a discussion of the basics of genetics. Finally, students learn about the various forms of life on Earth and how they interact in ecosystems. Course Breakdown Fertilization The nucleus DNA Chromosomes Genetics Inheritance Evolution Natural selection The rise of hominids Biological classification Domain Kingdom Viruses The plant kingdom The nitrogen cycle Protists Fungi The animal kingdom Invertebrates Mammals Consumers and decomposers Food chains Symbiosis Natural selection Endangered species Course Goals Describe the similarities and differences between dominant and recessive traits. Analyze common inheritance patterns. Learn about different genetic diseases. Describe what is meant by the survival of the fittest. Describe the various types of plants that exist. Analyze the characteristics of the animal kingdom. Learn about the key characteristics that define mammals. Explain why certain species are going extinct.
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Life Science [Competency Based]

$250.00
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Course Description Life Science introduces students to the structure and function of living things and the natural relationships that exist on Earth. The course begins with the definition of life and a discussion of how living things are classified and organized by scientists. Students then work through material that presents the molecular building blocks of organisms, both microscopic and macroscopic views of life, the diversity and universality of species, and the characteristics of various groups of life. The course culminates with a unit on evolution, asking students to apply what they have learned about the natural world to the complex relationships and environmental factors that have shaped the ever-changing species sharing the world today. Course Breakdown Similarities and differences in living things Organizing life into kingdoms, phyla, and classes Using dichotomous keys to further classify life into order, family, genus, and species Organization of matter into elements made of atoms, which combine to make compounds Water and its importance Carbon, carbon compounds, and their functions Cell theory and the study of the cell The structures and functions of the parts of the cell Life processes at a cellular level Sexual and asexual reproduction Kingdoms of life: archaea, bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi, plants, and animals Genetics is the encoding of characteristics and the passing on of traits from one generation to the next The role of DNA in transmitting the genetic code and communicating instructions to the cell Issues in modern genetics: GMOs and cloning The role of competitive advantage in natural selection The concept of and evidence for the theory of evolution Course Goals Identify the characteristics of living things. Describe the system of organization for classifying organisms. Explain the chemical and structural basis of living organisms. Summarize the processes of mitosis, meiosis, and cell life cycles. Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Compare the processes of asexual and sexual reproduction. Distinguish between the characteristics of organisms in different kingdoms. Explain basic and complex types of inheritance and adaptations. Describe the issues in applying modern genetic engineering methods. Summarize the mechanisms and evidence of evolution.
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Physical Science (MS) (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Physical Science (MS) is an interactive and engaging course that introduces students to the sciences of chemistry and physics. The course begins with a unit on the nature of science and a review of measurement. Students will explore the principles of experimental design. Students apply these skills to the science of physics by describing the concepts of motion, force, work, and energy. Students apply their knowledge of these topics through problems, explanations, graphs, and virtual lab activities. The course proceeds with the study of chemical principles, exposing students to topics such as the properties of matter, the structure of the atom, the formation of bonds, and the properties of solutions. They will examine how humans apply these processes in using resources and the pollution that often results. Course Breakdown Scientists of the past Scientists of the future Hypothesis Analyzing data The scientific method Theory vs. law The metric system Lab equipment Accuracy vs. precision Motion Velocity and acceleration Forces Three laws of motion Contact vs. non-contact forces Friction Gravity F = ma Mass and weight Energy and work Machines Potential and kinetic energy Electricity Circuits Waves Reflection and refraction Absorption and dispersion Course Goals Explain the origins of science and how it has developed. Distinguish between velocity and acceleration. Identify how to apply the scientific method. Describe the importance of Newton's Three Laws of Motion. Distinguish between potential and kinetic energy. Analyze the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and velocity. Explain how friction affects motion.
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Physical Science (MS) (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Physical Science (MS) is an interactive and engaging course that introduces students to the sciences of chemistry and physics. The course begins with a unit on the nature of science and a review of measurement. Students will explore the principles of experimental design. Students apply these skills to the science of physics by describing the concepts of motion, force, work, and energy. Students apply their knowledge of these topics through problems, explanations, graphs, and virtual lab activities. The course proceeds with the study of chemical principles, exposing students to topics such as the properties of matter, the structure of the atom, the formation of bonds, and the properties of solutions. They will examine how humans apply these processes in using resources and the pollution that often results. Course Breakdown Matter Temperature Solids, liquids, and gases Density Water Evaporation Deposition Phase changes Elements The periodic table Compounds Alloys Solutions and solubility Suspensions Atoms Atomic numbers Electron shells Bonds Mass and weight Reactions in the human body Exothermic vs. endothermic reactions Activation energy Catalysts Enzymes Oxidation and reduction reactions Acids and bases The carbon cycle Recycling Course Goals Describe the phases of matter. Analyze the importance of water. Describe phase changes. Recognize the elements and sections of the periodic table. Describe the components of the atom. Analyze chemical bonds. Differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions. Explain the importance of enzymes, catalysts, and activation energy. Describe the importance of recycling.
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Physical Science [Competency Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Physical Science is an interactive and engaging course that covers the sciences of chemistry and physics. The course begins with a unit on the nature of science and a review of measurement and its importance. The course proceeds with the study of chemical principles, exposing students to topics such as the properties of matter, the structure of the atom, the formation of bonds, and the properties of solutions. The course then moves to the science of physics, describing the topics of motion, force, work, and energy. Students apply their knowledge of these topics through problems, explanations, graphs, and virtual lab activities. Course Breakdown The scientific method SI units of measure Elements Mixtures Matter Pressure Atomic mass Bohr models Electrons Periodic table Atoms Ionization Covalent bonds Polarity Chemical equations and reactions Oxidation-reduction reactions Physical and chemical equilibrium Dissolution, solubility, and solution concentration Proton donation and acceptance Acids and bases Fossil fuels Carbon Photosynthesis and cellular respiration Monomers and polymers Nuclear decay, nuclear radiation, and nuclear fission Course Goals Analyze the scientific method. Describe how bias and objectivity can influence the scientific community. Apply the use of scales, graphs, tables, and data when performing research. Describe the importance of temperature, phase change, and the various types of pressure. Learn about the atomic theory and atomic mass. Describe the effects of ionic bonds and ionization. Demonstrate how to balance chemical equations. Analyze chemical and oxidation-reduction reactions. Learn about reaction rates and the factors that affect reaction rates. Demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences between acids and bases.
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Physical Science [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Physical Science is an interactive and engaging course that covers the sciences of chemistry and physics. The course begins with a unit on the nature of science and a review of measurement and its importance. The course proceeds with the study of chemical principles, exposing students to topics such as the properties of matter, the structure of the atom, the formation of bonds, and the properties of solutions. The course then moves to the science of physics, describing the topics of motion, force, work, and energy. Students apply their knowledge of these topics through problems, explanations, graphs, and virtual lab activities. Course Breakdown Frames of reference Distance and displacement Speed and velocity Types of acceleration Forces and their effects on motion Projectiles Newton's Three Laws of Motion Momentum, impulse, and collision Electromagnetic forces Newton's Laws of Universal Gravitation Force, work, and power Machines and their advantages Kinetic and potential energy Levers Energy conservation Thermal energy Conduction, convection, and radiation Thermal insulation Laws of thermodynamics Heat engines Wave types and motion Light, color, and electromagnetic spectrum Telescopes and microscopes Electric forces, fields, and charges Circuits Magnetic forces and charges Magnetic fields Electromagnetism Home electricity and alternate energy sources Course Goals Describe how frames of reference are used to measure motion. Demonstrate how to measure speed, including measuring it by utilizing the slope of an object. Learn about reaction rates and the factors that affect reaction rates. Demonstrate an understanding of Newton's Three Laws of Motion. Analyze how energy is conserved in conversions between kinetic energy and potential energy. Describe ways to conserve energy resources. Describe conduction, convection, and radiation and identify which of these is occurring in a given situation. Learn how to apply the law of energy and laws of thermodynamics. Identify factors that affect the amount of refraction, diffraction, or interference. Describe the properties of sound waves and explain how sound is produced and reproduced.
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Physical Science [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description Physical Science is an interactive and engaging course that covers the sciences of chemistry and physics. The course begins with a unit on the nature of science and a review of measurement and its importance. The course proceeds with the study of chemical principles, exposing students to topics such as the properties of matter, the structure of the atom, the formation of bonds, and the properties of solutions. The course then moves to the science of physics, describing the topics of motion, force, work, and energy. Students apply their knowledge of these topics through problems, explanations, graphs, and virtual lab activities. Course Breakdown The scientific method Data analysis Pure substances and mixtures Chemical and physical properties Phase changes Gas laws Atomic structure Electron arrangement Chemical bonding Chemical reactions Formation of solutions Acids and bases Organic chemicals Nuclear chemistry Distance and displacement Speed and velocity Acceleration Projectiles Newton's three laws of motion Momentum and collisions Work and power Machines and their advantages Kinetic and potential energy Thermodynamics Wave motion Electrical circuits Course Goals Explore the foundations of science, including the scientific methods and data analysis. Compare and contrast physical and chemical processes, including phase transitions and gas laws. Describe the structure of atom and how the arrangement of electrons affects the properties of the elements and their combining to make compounds. Distinguish among chemical reactions, nuclear reactions, and the dissolving of materials to make solutions. Summarize the nature of organic compounds and fossil fuels. Apply the terms velocity, acceleration, displacement, and time in linear and curved systems. Apply and utilize Newton's laws of motion for a linear system. Analyze energy and momentum conservation principles. Describe work and power and the functioning of simple machines. Summarize how energy is transferred in the form of heat, waves, and electricity.
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Physics (Competency Based) (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Physics is designed to provide students with an overview of traditional physics and the latest research in the field. Beginning with Newtonian mechanics, students learn that every object is acted upon by multiple predictable forces. The course moves on to investigate the laws of thermodynamics, covering fluid mechanics and the relationship between matter and energy. The course also explores the various models used to explain and apply the universal forces of electricity and magnetism. Students learn the characteristics of waves and the basics of optics before the final set of lessons on atomic physics. Here, students review the characteristics of the atom and its elemental particles and apply their knowledge to modern physics. Topics in this course will be reinforced through interactive, online lab assignments. Course Breakdown Electrostatics Units and movement of charges Coulomb's law Electric and electromotive forces Ohm's law DC and AC voltage current Energy costs Magnetic force Magnetic fields Magnetic flux Lenz's law Faraday's law Waves and wave motion The wave equation Applications of sound The Doppler effect Types of interference in waves Two-slit experiment Mirrors and magnification Snell's law Total internal reflection Law of reflection Law of refraction Proper time and length Speed of light The emission spectrum Quantum numbers Course Goals Describe the properties of electrical charges and their motions as influenced by electric fields and forces. Analyze a circuit schematic to determine the circuit's properties and quantities. Extend knowledge of electrostatic and electromotive systems to usage of energy. Determine the properties of magnetic systems and apply them to electromagnetic induction. Describe the properties of different waves and the relationships between them. Analyze interactions of waves with each other and with matter. Describe the principles of reflection and refraction as applied to mirrors and lenses. Analyze the principles of relativity as applied to motion close to the speed of light. Describe the methods used to determine the properties of subatomic particles.
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Physics [Competency Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Physics is designed to provide students with an overview of traditional physics and the latest research in the field. Beginning with Newtonian mechanics, students learn that every object is acted upon by multiple predictable forces. The course moves on to investigate the laws of thermodynamics, covering fluid mechanics and the relationship between matter and energy. The course also explores the various models used to explain and apply the universal forces of electricity and magnetism. Students learn the characteristics of waves and the basics of optics before the final set of lessons on atomic physics. Here, students review the characteristics of the atom and its elemental particles and apply their knowledge to modern physics. Topics in this course will be reinforced through interactive, online lab assignments. Course Breakdown Frames of reference Distance and displacement Speed and velocity Types of acceleration Forces and their effect on motion Satellite and projectile motion Newton’s Three Laws of Motion Pressure in different mediums Work and power Kinetic and potential energy Momentum and collisions Machines and their advantages Circular motion Simple harmonic motion Pendulums Kepler's laws Fluid dynamics Pascal, Archimedes, and Bernoulli Temperature scales Heat and energy transfer Specific heat capacity and entropy Four laws of thermodynamics Course Goals Apply the principles of kinematics to one-dimensional motion and two-dimensional systems. Apply Newton's Laws of Motion to forces and related quantities in linear systems. Analyze conservation principles as applied to energy and momentum. Distinguish between multiple types of simple machines and their properties. Distinguish circular motion from linear motion. Relate concepts of simple harmonic motion to pendulums and planetary systems of motion. Analyze fluid dynamics systems using the principles developed by Bernoulli, Pascal, and Archimedes. Apply the laws of thermodynamics to heat and energy.
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