Physics is highly structured knowledge so all of our classes will expect you to proceed through the material according to the structure provided by your instructor. There can be significant variability in how synchronous/asynchronous your class will be, but all classes will present a schedule that culminates in one or more mid-terms. You will not be able to create the needed structured knowledge by studying the night before so even the most asynchronous course does not allow you delay your learning for any extended period. Regular progress through the material is expected in all of the classes below. The courses below fall into one of three categories:
Largely asynchronous: Few or no required meeting times when all students must attend (except for exams). Assignments may have fixed due dates that all students must meet. The overall workload* is similar to the standard on-ground course nationally (21-25 hours/week).
Occasionally Synchronous: Class will meet synchronously on a few occasions (perhaps every other week)for common laboratory work, or group learning. Most of the course content will be presented asynchronously but assignments may have fixed due dates that all students must meet. The overall workload* is similar to the standard on-ground course nationally (21-25 hours/week).
Regularly or frequently synchronous: Class will meet synchronously on some or many days each week for common laboratory work, or group learning. This could be as little as once per week, or as often as daily. Some of the course content will be presented asynchronously and but assignments may have fixed due dates that all students must meet. The overall workload* is similar to the standard on-ground course nationally (21-25 hours/week). *workload estimates vary considerably from student to student. This estimate assumes a successful (B+ or better) student, with solid math skills, who has the full prerequisite background for these courses. Other students may require a greater time commitment than this.
Lab Kits
As noted in the course descriptions on the college web page laboratory activities will be supported by modest laboratory kits containing (in many cases) simple materials. This has been done to allow the department to meet a minimum of laboratory learning objectives and assure a common preparation of students as they proceed through the sequence. Lab kits are a new venture for the BC physics department and as a result deployment has come later than we expected. We regret not having all the information available earlier in the registration process. However, our experiences in spring and summer quarters demonstrated that we could not expect students to all have even common objects at home, and providing a common basis for further instruction and the legitimate awarding of laboratory credit required another approach. You will be able to rent the kit through the bookstore by searching for your course.
Please address questions concerning particular needs for your course to your instructor. If you have questions or comments about the overall implementation, delays, costs or other related matters you are welcome to bring these to the lab kit project lead, Robert Hobbs (rhobbs@bellevuecollege.edu)
PHYS 104 Discoveries in Physics
Section A – Brian Scott
The class will meet live during the class time. A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class. This class in taught in a inquiry based style so is important that you attend class regularly and participate in the experiments and discussions. For additional questions, contact bscott@bellevuecollege.edu
PHYS 105 Light and Color
Section A – Robert Hobbs
The class will frequently meet live during the class time. This will include group work that cannot be replaced by other learning modalities. There will be an attempt to schedule these meetings at least a week ahead. A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings and exams. The remaining content will be recorded video. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be provided by your instructor.
PHYS 109 Science for Information Technology
Section A – Brian Scott
The class will meet live during the class time. A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class. This class in taught in a inquiry based style so is important that you attend class regularly and participate in the experiments and discussions. For additional questions, contact bscott@bellevuecollege.edu
PHYS& 114 General Physics I
Section A – Gwynne Crowder
This class will be regularly synchronous: we will meet virtually some days of the week during the scheduled class time (eg.group work, labs, quizzes). Some content will be delivered asynchronously and available for viewing at any time (eg. lecture).The class will have a set schedule and coursework has specified due dates. A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. Students will need to rent lab kits from the BC Bookstore.
Section B – Gwynne Crowder
This class will be regularly synchronous: we will meet virtually some days of the week during the scheduled class time (eg.group work, labs, quizzes). Some content will be delivered asynchronously and available for viewing at any time (eg. lecture).The class will have a set schedule and coursework has specified due dates. A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. Students will need to rent lab kits from the BC Bookstore.
PHYS& 115 General Physics II
Section A – Timothy Winchester
This class will be asynchronous. Lectures will be pre-recorded and available for viewing at any time. There is a set schedule and specified due dates for all coursework. “Ask me anything” hours will be held weekly and are not recorded. Students will complete labs remotely with the use of lab kits, which are to be rented from the BC Bookstore.
Section B – Timothy Winchester
This class will be asynchronous. Lectures will be pre-recorded and available for viewing at any time. There is a set schedule and specified due dates for all coursework. “Ask me anything” hours will be held weekly and are not recorded. Students will complete labs remotely with the use of lab kits, which are to be rented from the BC Bookstore.
PHYS& 116 General Physics III
Section A – Robert Hobbs
The class will frequently meet live during the class time. This will include group work that cannot be replaced by other learning modalities. There will be an attempt to schedule these meetings at least a week ahead. A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings and exams. The remaining content will be recorded video. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be provided by your instructor.
Section B – Kevin Wheelock
This class will NOT be “asynchronous”; that means, you WILL need to attend every day, during the scheduled class times. Lecture videos are watched outside of class time. Class time is used for various group assignments which are graded, and are required to be done in class, and turned in at the end of the class session. There will not be a schedule of when group assignments will happen.
PHYS 121 General Engineering Physics I
Section C – Trevor Gamble
This online class will be taught asynchronously. Material will be delivered through various digital means, and in addition at-home hands-on activities will be expected and will involve the rental of lab kits from the campus bookstore. Students will be able to access material any time during the week.
Section D – Trevor Gamble
This online class will be taught asynchronously. Material will be delivered through various digital means, and in addition at-home hands-on activities will be expected and will involve the rental of lab kits from the campus bookstore. Students will be able to access material any time during the week.
Section A – Der-Ming Hseih
The class will meet live every day of the week. In addition, lecture sessions will be recorded for students to review if needed. A webcam and microphone are strongly recommended for live meetings. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class; labs will be performed using the lab kit or simple at-home equipment, recorded demonstrations, or by analyzing instructor-provided data. Details about this process will be posted in assignment descriptions on Canvas and will be explained from your instructor in class. For additional questions, contact derming.hsieh@bellevuecollege.edu.
Section B – Siranush Bezirganyan
The class will meet live (synchronously) some days of the week during the hours listed (the days may vary from week to week with advance notice as to which day we meet). A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class. For additional questions, contact siranush.bezirganyan@bellevuecollege.edu. Some content will also be delivered asynchronously, which means students will be able to access that material any time during the week.
Section E – Der-Ming Hseih
The class will meet live every day of the week. In addition, lecture sessions will be recorded for students to review if needed. A webcam and microphone are strongly recommended for live meetings. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class; labs will be performed using the lab kit or simple at-home equipment, recorded demonstrations, or by analyzing instructor-provided data. Details about this process will be posted in assignment descriptions on Canvas and will be explained from your instructor in class. For additional questions, contact derming.hsieh@bellevuecollege.edu.
This class is largely asynchronous. Lectures will be pre-recorded using Panopto and released on a daily or weekly basis. There are no required live lectures, but optional office hours are live and held using Zoom. Exams are always held during the official time slot for our course, so you must be available at least 3 times during the quarter for midterms, plus once for the final exam as scheduled by Bellevue College. My section requires a lab rental kit from the B.C. bookstore. Students should place orders from the bookstore. Since this course is primarily asynchronous, it is important that students have a reliable study schedule to stay current with the course. For additional information, email brian.stephanik@bellevuecollege.edu
PHYS 122 General Engineering Physics II
Section B -Timothy Winchester
This class will be asynchronous. Lectures will be pre-recorded and available for viewing at any time. There is a set schedule and specified due dates for all coursework. “Ask me anything” hours will be held weekly and are not recorded. Students will complete labs remotely with the use of lab kits, which are to be rented from the BC Bookstore.
Section D – Trevor Gamble
This online class will be taught asynchronously. Material will be delivered through various digital means, and in addition at-home hands-on activities will be expected and will involve the rental of lab kits from the campus bookstore. Students will be able to access material any time during the week.
Section A – Siranush Bezirganyan
The class will meet live (synchronously) some days of the week during the hours listed (the days may vary from week to week with advance notice as to which day we meet). A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class. For additional questions, contact siranush.bezirganyan@bellevuecollege.edu. Some content will also be delivered asynchronously, which means students will be able to access that material any time during the week.
Section C – Siranush Bezirganyan
The class will meet live (synchronously) some days of the week during the hours listed (the days may vary from week to week with advance notice as to which day we meet). A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class. For additional questions, contact siranush.bezirganyan@bellevuecollege.edu. Some content will also be delivered asynchronously, which means students will be able to access that material any time during the week.
PHYS 123 General Engineering Physics III
Section A – Caleb Teel
The class will meet live (virtually) some days of the week during the hours listed (the days may vary from week to week with advance notice as to which day we meet). A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class. For additional questions, contact caleb.teel@bellevuecollege.edu
Section B – Caleb Teel
The class will meet live (virtually) some days of the week during the hours listed (the days may vary from week to week with advance notice as to which day we meet). A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. This course will require the rental of a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class. For additional questions, contact caleb.teel@bellevuecollege.edu
Section C – Brian Stephanik
This class is largely asynchronous. Lectures will be pre-recorded using Panopto and released on a daily or weekly basis. There are no required live lectures, but optional office hours are live and held using Zoom. Exams are always held during the official time slot for our course, so you must be available at least 3 times during the quarter for midterms, plus once for the final exam as scheduled by Bellevue College. My section requires a lab rental kit from the B.C. bookstore. Students should place orders from the bookstore. Since this course is primarily asynchronous, it is important that students have a reliable study schedule to stay current with the course. For additional information, email brian.stephanik@bellevuecollege.edu
Section D – Brian Stephanik
This class is largely asynchronous. Lectures will be pre-recorded using Panopto and released on a daily or weekly basis. There are no required live lectures, but optional office hours are live and held using Zoom. Exams are always held during the official time slot for our course, so you must be available at least 3 times during the quarter for midterms, plus once for the final exam as scheduled by Bellevue College. My section requires a lab rental kit from the B.C. bookstore. Students should place orders from the bookstore. Since this course is primarily asynchronous, it is important that students have a reliable study schedule to stay current with the course. For additional information, email brian.stephanik@bellevuecollege.edu
Last Updated April 5, 2021
