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

2. Find “harmony” with Nature!

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

4. “Seeing” our world in a new way!

5. Physics is hot!!!

6. You’ll be an engine of change!

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. …but what you DO have! One professor for Lecture/Lab/Discussion
Small classes
Lots of on-campus support in STEM and MESA/TRIO centers!
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!

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Welcome to Physics 4C! What you should do next! hildreth64622
Wednesday Class: 3:00 – 4:50 PM in 1806
Friday Lab: 1:30 – 4:20 PM in 1810
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