Free Online Course by edX on GeorgetownX: Preparing for the AP* Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam

edX is offering a free online course on the theme of “GeorgetownX: Preparing for the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam”.

This course will address introductory electricity and magnetism topics (using calculus) from a standpoint of continually asking ‘how do we know’, addressing this using experimental evidence, conceptual logic, derivation, and application of equations. Students will be exposed to how these topics relate to research at Georgetown University. Teachers taking this course will be exposed to the pedagogical choices made and resources for use in their own classrooms.

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Course effort:

8 weeks, 6-10 hours per week.

Prerequisites: 

Introductory calculus-based mechanics addressing kinematics, dynamics, momentum, and energy conservation.  Students should know basic calculus techniques including integration and derivatives.

What you'll learn:

• Key concepts of introductory electricity and magnetism in preparation for completion of the AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism exam
• Building content understanding from an experimental evidence perspective, a conceptual logic perspective, and a derivation and equation-based perspective
• Applying the content to video-based labs and research conducted by faculty at Georgetown University

Course costs:

Audit Track: Free of charge and you’ll get:

• Limited access to material.
• World class institutions and universities.
• edX support.

Verified Track: For €46 you’ll get:

Unlimited access to material and all of the above besides:

• Shareable certificate upon completion.
• Graded assignments and exams.

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