Welcome to Physics 4C! Introductions Fill out the survey Meet neighbors Meet me About this subject, and about science… About this class (syllabus, policies, etc.) Pre-class Assessment & Group Activities

Find “harmony” with Nature!

Tune in to the vibrations of the Universe… and our planet!

“Seeing” our world in a new way!

Physics is hot!!!

You’ll be an engine of change!

Examples of Research in Waves, Optics, & Thermodynamics Acoustics Sonics Optics Thermodynamics

My goals for you Help you be competitive when you transfer to a 4-year university in your discipline … which means…. Equivalent Rigor Equivalent Expectations for Hours of Study State of the Art teaching with online tools

Challenges you face… Less time available to study Outside work, family, commuting Lack of support network No Fraternities, TAs, Dorms, Open Labs Library closed early Fridays/weekends Less Advanced Lab facilities

…but what you DO have! One professor for Lecture/Lab/Discussion Small classes No grade curves – you control how well you want to do My promise - I’ll work as hard as you do I *love* this subject!

Welcome to Physics 4C! Syllabus & Calendar Key Policies – Attendance & Exams Our Textbook Great graphics Wide variety of problems Strong problem solving strategies

Mastering Physics! Online Learning Mastering Physics Immediate check you are right/wrong Answer feedback to help you 24x7 availability anywhere Tutorials have multiple levels of hints I can see what you got wrong & why Great visual narrated tutorials and resources

Additional resources! REMIND free text tool to stay in touch… Canvas Homework Discussion & Help Group Lab report storage/work areas Additional web resources for you TIPERS for discussions PhET and ActivePhysics tutorials

Welcome to Physics 4C! What you should do next! Come Friday to Lab: 1:30 – 4:20 PM Set up Mastering Physics access: Course ID: hildreth07695 Login to Canvas!