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& 114 General Physics I
Section A –
PHYS& 115 General Physics II
Section A – 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.
PHYS& 116 General Physics III
Section A – Eric Centauri
This class will be regularly synchronous: we will meet virtually during weekly scheduled class times for luminous lectures, grand group activities, and logical lab experiments. Lectures will simulate classroom learning experiences where questions are welcome and encouraged. These lectures will be recorded and available for later viewing. The class will have a planned schedule with assignments due on specified dates. A webcam and/or microphone are recommended but are not required. Students will need to rent lab kits from the BC Bookstore to complete the lab portion of the course. I look forward to being your professor this quarter.
PHYS 121 General Engineering Physics I
Section A – Katie McCormick
This class will be frequently synchronous. Lectures will be pre-recorded and made available on Canvas, and we will meet weekly during the scheduled class time for group activities and discussion. Webcam and microphone is optional for these activities, but highly encouraged. Optional office hours will also be offered live via Zoom throughout the week. All assignments will have fixed due dates. Students will need to rent lab kits from the BC physics department.
Section B – 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.
PHYS 122 General Engineering Physics II
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 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.
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 – 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.
Last Updated May 7, 2021
