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. Kit purchase information may not be posted by the bookstore before Monday September 21.
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& 100 Physics – Basic Concepts
Section A – Kevin Wheelock
This class will be taught online, with the lectures given during the scheduled class time. The lectures will also be recorded and available for viewing outside of class time. Tests and other coursework will also happen during the scheduled class times.
Section B – Trevor Gamble
This class will be asynchronous. Assignments will have set due dates, as will exams. No webcam or microphone will be required. Questions can be sent to trevor.gamble@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
Section A – Robert Hobbs
This class modality is activity based rather than lecture based. Much of your learning will come from observations you make and discuss live with your team. The class will frequently meet live during the class time to hear reports from these discussions. 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.
PHYS 109 Science for Information Technology
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. 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 caleb.teel@bellevuecollege.edu
PHYS& 114 General Physics I
Section A – Brian Scott
The class will frequently 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. For additional questions, contact bscott@bellevuecollege.edu
Section B – Trevor Gamble
This class will be asynchronous. On occasion one will be required to work in groups, digitally. All work will have set due dates. The rental of lab kits will be required. Details on the kits will be given in an email, however feel free to contact me at trevor.gamble@bellevuecolleg.edu
Section C – 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
PHYS& 115 General Physics II
Section A – Kevin Wheelock
This class will be taught online. Student will watch recorded lectures outside of the scheduled class times. The scheduled class time will be used to do various assignments, labs, and exams. Each student will need to rent a lab kit from the bookstore. Details about the rental process will be discussed during the first class meeting.
PHYS 121 General Engineering Physics I
Section A – Der-Ming Hsieh
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 Phys 121 section will not require any lab rental kits; labs will be performed using 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 der-ming.hsieh@bellevuecollege.edu.
Section B – Timothy Winchester
This class will be primarily asynchronous. Lectures will be recorded and available for viewing at any time. “Ask me anything” hours will be held at set times and are not recorded. It is expected that all students will commit the same number of hours per week for this class as they do for on-campus classes. We will not be using lab kits this quarter. Instead I will give you at least a week notice to acquire simple materials to complete lab activities.
Section C – Brian Scott
The class will frequently 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. For additional questions, contact bscott@bellevuecollege.edu
Section D – Brian Stephanik
Lectures will be pre-recorded using Panopto and released on a daily or weekly basis. There are no required live lectures, but office hours are live and held using Zoom. For fall quarter, my Phys 121 sections will not require any lab rental kits; labs will be performed using simple at-home equipment, online simulations, or will be analyzed using instructor-provided data. 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 E – Brian Stephanik
Lectures will be pre-recorded using Panopto and released on a daily or weekly basis. There are no required live lectures, but office hours are live and held using Zoom. For fall quarter, my Phys 121 sections will not require any lab rental kits; labs will be performed using simple at-home equipment, online simulations, or will be analyzed using instructor-provided data. 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 F – 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 G – Siranush Bezirganyan
The class will meet live (virtually) some days of the week during the class time (the days may vary from week to week with advance notice as to which day we meet). In addition, there will be content delivered asynchronously, which means students will access course material online outside of scheduled class meetings. A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings (Lectures, office hours and especially for Quizzes and Tests). This Phys 121 section will not require any lab rental kits; labs will be performed using simple at-home equipment, online simulations, or will be analyzed using instructor-provided data. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class. For additional questions, contact siranush.bezirganyan@bellevuecollege.edu
Section H – Siranush Bezirganyan
The class will meet live (virtually) some days of the week during the class time (the days may vary from week to week with advance notice as to which day we meet). In addition, there will be content delivered asynchronously, which means students will access course material online outside of scheduled class meetings. A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings (Lectures, office hours and especially for Quizzes and Tests). This Phys 121 section will not require any lab rental kits; labs will be performed using simple at-home equipment, online simulations, or will be analyzed using instructor-provided data. Details about this process will be given in an email from your instructor or in class. For additional questions, contact siranush.bezirganyan@bellevuecollege.edu
PHYS 122 General Engineering Physics II
Section A -Robert Hobbs
The class will frequently meet live during the class time. There will be an attempt to schedule these meetings at least a week ahead. A webcam and microphone will be required for live meetings. 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 given in an email from your instructor or in class.
Section B – Timothy Winchester
This class will be primarily asynchronous. Lectures will be recorded and available for viewing at any time. “Ask me anything” hours will be held at set times and are not recorded. It is expected that all students will commit the same number of hours per week for this class as they do for on-campus classes. We will be using lab kits this quarter, which are expected to be available from the bookstore a few weeks into the quarter. More information about the kits will be provided when it is available.
Section C – Brian Stephanik
Lectures will be pre-recorded using Panopto and released on a daily or weekly basis. There are no required live lectures, but office hours are live and held using Zoom. For fall quarter, my Phys 122 sections do require a lab rental kit at outlined in the course description. Students should rent these from the bookstore once they become available after the start of the quarter; I will contact the class via Canvas once they are ready. 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 123 General Engineering Physics III
Section A – Kevin Wheelock
This class will be taught online, with the lectures given during the scheduled class time. The lectures will also be recorded and available for viewing outside of class time. Tests, labs, and other coursework will also happen during the scheduled class times. Each student will need to rent a lab kit from the bookstore. Details about the rental process will be discussed during the first class meeting.
PHYS 225 Modern Physics
Section A – Robert Hobbs
This class modality will be asynchronous as everyone currently registered selected that version of the course. I will deliver the lectures through Canvas along with a schedule for keeping up with the material as well as office hours. In addition I will post a schedule for the creation of new or replacement lectures when these occur which you are free to attend “live” this would then give you the opportunity to ask questions during lecture. A webcam and microphone will be required for infrequent live meetings. These are occasional checkins so that we can get to know one another and to conference about course progress.
Last Updated September 27, 2020
