Course Notes:

We will cover a wide variety of subjects in optics and modern physics such as: ray and wave models of light, quantum mechanics, special relativity and particle physics.  The material will be covered in semi-chronological order to help you appreciate how discoveries in one topic led to a deeper understanding or creation of the next topic.

Course Notes:

We will delve into the core concepts and problem solving techniques for thermodynamics & electro-magnetism. Experts do not merely understand concepts; they find patterns and can “organize these concepts in a way that reflects a deep understanding of their subject matter”. Therefore, we will investigate the relationships between thermodynamics, electric fields, and magnetic fields. The main topics are:

• Thermodynamics: We will introduce the concept of thermal energy and study the changes in thermal energy lead to the laws of thermodynamics and the development of the concept of entropy.
• Electricity: We will look at interactions of charged particles and how it leads to the concept of an Electric field (E-field) and associated concepts such as Potential and Gauss’ Law.
• Magnetism: We will not only study the familiar behavior of regular magnets but will investigate the forces that magnets exert on charges. We will also learn about sources of magnetic fields.
• Circuits: Our understanding of electric and magnetic fields will help us develop an model of electric circuits. We will study direct current (DC) and alternate current (AC) circuits .

This is a transfer course and must therefore be taught with the same rigor and intensity as a course taught at that level at a four-year university. You’ll thank me when you get there.

Course Notes:

MATLAB is an important and useful tool used by scientists and engineers everywhere.  We will learn how to use this software to do some basic programming and to manipulate and visualize data.

Course Notes:

I am excited to bring you a course that will provide an overview of all of physics science which include Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy. This is an introduction to scientific methodology and is especially designed for students who are interested in teaching science in primary school and will help you understand the scientific method .  

The course articulates with SDSU as NAT SCI 100.  It also fulfills a science requirement for the Liberal Studies major at Grossmont College.