Bitcoin, Blockchains, and Energy
Bitcoin, Blockchains and Energy provides a foundation in blockchain technology and its complex interactions with the energy grid. It is designed for those with little to no experience in the field and starts at the very beginning exploring why and how the first blockchain currency (Bitcoin) was created. It follows with an analysis of the […]
Electricity and Electronics
Electricity and Electronics introduces the fundamental laws of electricity and electronics. The course places significant emphasis on laws, units, components, basic circuit analysis, and troubleshooting circuits with DMMs. It also covers the application of these fundamentals to fields such as IT, welding, automotive, and mobile equipment. In the laboratory, students perform hands-on experiments to master […]
Fluid Power
Fluid Power introduces students to fluid power system and their components. It asks students to analyze these systems through mathematical analysis (including conversions and equations) and schematic analysis through diagrams and graphic symbols. The course also provides an overview of common actuators and control systems, emphasizing the operating principles of the various components.
Forensic Science
Forensic Science provides an overview of the broad scope of forensic science, addressing various issues concerning forensic science and the law. The course covers forensic pathology, forensic engineering, cyber technology, forensic science in the laboratory (virtual laboratories included), evaluation of the crime scene, and legal and ethical issues in forensic science. (Co-requisite: ENGL101W)
Astronomy
For students curious about the universe, Astronomy offers a glimpse into the fundamentals. It does not require a strong background in algebra or trigonometry. Instead, it uses an activity-based approach that teaches students the basic laws of astronomy and explores the locations of planets, stars, and other astronomical units as seen on earth – past, […]
The Physics of Raspberry Pi
The Physics of Raspberry Pi explains the physics of Raspberry Pi: that’s Pi, not Pie. Raspberry Pie is a wonderful dessert; Raspberry Pi is a device used to connect or control just about anything. The course starts with an introduction to the physics of electricity and waves. It proceeds with an explanation of how we […]
Technical Physics
Similar in content to PHYS112 but more concept based, Technical Physics is primarily designed for students in non-science majors. The goal of the course is to provide students with an integrated view of the basic concepts of physics, particularly of the way they are applied to mechanical, fluidal, electrical, and thermal systems. A major goal […]
Physics I
Physics I introduces the laws of classical physics. Topics include work, momentum, rotational motion, Newton’s laws of motion, kinetic and potential energy, the conservation laws of energy and momentum, and kinematics and dynamics in one and two dimensions. Additional topics include sound, fluids, bodies in equilibrium, and vibrations and waves. The course finishes with a […]
Survey of Physical Science
Survey of Physical Science is a concept-based course primarily designed for students in non-science majors. The goal of the course is to help students understand physical phenomena in various fields of science without the mathematical requirements typically associated with a course in physics or chemistry. Questions such as “Why is the sky blue?” can be […]