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)
If you have questions at this time, please contact the instructor for the section.
PHYS 104 Discoveries in Physics
Section A (7587,7588) – Timothy Winchester
The class is not an online course – all meetings will occur at BC campus during the times listed.
PHYS 105 Light and Color
Section A (7589, 7590) – Robert Hobbs
The class is a hybrid course – with most meetings at the BC campus in the rooms and during the times listed. Details for the small remote component will be provided in class.
PHYS& 114 General Physics I
Section HYB (7651,7653) – Gwynne Crowder
Section HYB is a hybrid class. On campus sessions meet on the days listed. The balance of instruction occurs online as directed by the course syllabus. This hybrid class meets on campus or synchronously online on the days/times listed, and online lectures are asynchronous.
Section OAS (7649, 7650) – Azita Fadaei
PHYS& 115 General Physics II
Section OBS (7658, 7659) – 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 after it is posted.
Section OCS (44522, 44525) – 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 after it is posted.
PHYS& 116 General Physics III
Section OAS (7662, 7664) – Eric Centauri
This class will be asynchronous: homework assignments, lecture videos, and lab experiments will be posted to Canvas each week and can be completed at your own pace by specified dates. For any who are interested in live learning sessions, I also hold both office hours and optional group sessions where we can discuss conceptual questions, homework problems, and the course material. Attending these sessions is encouraged but not required. To complete the lab portion of the course you will need to rent a lab kit from the BC Bookstore. I look forward to being your professor this quarter – if you have any questions feel free to email me at eric.centauri@bellevuecollege.edu.
PHYS 121 General Engineering Physics I
Section D (8183, 8184) – Der-Ming Hsieh
The class is not an online course – all meetings will occur at BC campus during the times listed.
Section E (8264, 8265) – Der-Ming Hsieh
The class is not an online course – all meetings will occur at BC campus during the times listed.
Section HYF (8266, 8267) – Gwynne Crowder
This hybrid class meets on campus or synchronously online on the days/times listed, and online lectures are asynchronous.
Section OAS (7676,7679) – 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 OCS (8181, 8182) – 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 122 General Engineering Physics II
Section C (7686,7687) – Timothy Winchester
The class is not an online course – all meetings will occur at BC campus during the times listed.
Section OAS (7680,7681) – 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 ODS (7829,7830) – Brian Stephanik
Physics lectures will be asynchronous (delivered via recorded video) but all exams and quizzes will be administered during official class time; students must be available three times during the quarter for midterms. Required material includes the textbook (eBook or physical), access to WileyPLUS (online homework), and a lab kit. All items are available from the B.C. Bookstore. It is important that students have a reliable study schedule and set aside at least ~3 hours/day devoted to physics to stay current with the course. For additional information, email brian.stephanik@bellevuecollege.edu
PHYS 123 General Engineering Physics III
Section A (7690, 7692) – Robert Hobbs
The class is not an online course – all meetings will occur at BC campus during the times listed.
Section OBS (7693, 7695) – Brian Stephanik
Physics lectures will be asynchronous (delivered via recorded video) but all exams and quizzes will be administered during official class time; students must be available three times during the quarter for midterms. Required material includes the textbook (eBook or physical), access to WileyPLUS (online homework), and a lab kit. All items are available from the B.C. Bookstore. It is important that students have a reliable study schedule and set aside at least ~3 hours/day devoted to physics to stay current with the course. For additional information, email brian.stephanik@bellevuecollege.edu
Section ODS (25326, 25328) – Brian Stephanik
Physics lectures will be asynchronous (delivered via recorded video) but all exams and quizzes will be administered during official class time; students must be available three times during the quarter for midterms. Required material includes the textbook (eBook or physical), access to WileyPLUS (online homework), and a lab kit. All items are available from the B.C. Bookstore. It is important that students have a reliable study schedule and set aside at least ~3 hours/day devoted to physics to stay current with the course. For additional information, email brian.stephanik@bellevuecollege.edu
Last Updated April 3, 2022
