UPG 130 - Physics 1

Delivery Options Online

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

This is the first of two courses designed to prepare you for university entrance. The course provides an introduction to the motion and energy of objects and waves. Specific units include kinematics, dynamics, circular motion, work/energy, oscillatory motion, and mechanical waves.

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Seek and apply evidence when evaluating alternative approaches to investigation, problems and issues in physics
Develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continue in the physical sciences
Describe and apply knowledge and skills to the following:
- Vectors and Coordinate Systems
- Concepts of Motion
- Kinematics
- Force and Motion
- Dynamics
- Energy and Work

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Science 10 or equivalent course. Questions about placement? Call: 403.220.2866 or E-mail: conted@ucalgary.ca

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UPG 130 - 018

Sep 14, 2020

Online

Available

Online

Sep 14, 2020 to Nov 23, 2020

39.0

Online

Flat Fee non-credit

$475.00

Reading List / Textbook

Title: Physics 20 Student Book + CD-ROM w/Extras, Workbook – Print + CD
Edition: 2012
Authors: Edmonton Public Schools Teacher Resources
Publisher: Edmonton Public Schools

Section Notes

This course is now offered only once a year

Prerequisites: Science 10 or equivalent course. Questions? Call: 403.220.2866 or e-mail: conted@ucalgary.ca

Optional live Zoom sessions: Mondays and Thursdays, 5:15 - 7:00 pm.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.