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Getting Started Introduce Yourself!

Use this forum to tell us a little about yourself and your interests. Some topic ideas:

    1. What is your field of study/research interest or concentration?
    2. What are you most interested in learning about in this class and why?
    3. Have you ever taken an online class before?
    4. Any other information you would ...
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Q & A Forum for Students

Use this forum to ask your instructor any questions you have about the course. You may post at any time, and your instructor will respond here. Be as specific as possible.

Please keep in mind that others can see your posts, so do not post any personal information. If you have questions about ...

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Module 1: Chapter 1: The Nature of Science Module 1: Chapter 1: Nature of Science Discussion
This discussion aligns with the following Module 1: Chapter 1: Nature of Science objectives:

  • List and Use the steps of the Scientific Method(CLO2)(CLO4)
  • Estimate Physical Parameters (CLO2)(CLO3(CLO5)
  • Recognize and use SI Base Units and Prefixes ...
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Module 2: Chapter 2: Linear Motion Module 2: Chapter 2: Linear Motion Discussion
This discussion aligns with the following Module 2: Chapter 2: Linear Motion objectives:

  • Discuss the requirements for determining motion (CL02) (CL03)
  • Define position, speed, ...
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Module 3: Chapter 3: Force, Work, and Power Module 3: Chapter 3: Force, Work, and Power Discussion

This discussion aligns with the following Module 3: Chapter 3: Force, Work, and Power objectives:

  • Explain and apply Newton's first, second, and third laws. (CLO1)(CLO2)(CLO3)
  • Discuss the requirements for and consequences of balanced and unbalanced forces (CLO2)(CLO3)
  • Identify action-reaction pairs ...
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Module 4: Chapter 4: Properties of Materials, Chemical Reactions, and Heat Module 4: Chapter 4: Properties of Materials, Chemical Reactions, and Heat Discussion
This discussion aligns with the following Module 4: Chapter 4: Properties of Materials, Chemical Reactions, and Heat objectives:

    • Define and distinguish between heat and temperature. (CLO2)(CLO3)
    • Express temperature using Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin ...
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    Module 5: Chapter 5: Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound Module 5: Chapter 5: Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound Discussion

    This discussion aligns with the following Module 5: Chapter 5: Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound objectives:

    • Recognize that Waves Carry Energy, but not Matter (CLO1)
    • Define Mechanical Waves (CLO1)
    • Distinguish between Transverse Waves and Compressional Waves (CLO1)
    • Compare and Contrast ...
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    Module 6: Chapter 6: The Atom and Elements Module 6: Chapter 6: The Atom and Elements Discussion
    This discussion aligns with the following Module 6: Chapter 6: The Atom and Elements objectives:

    1. Describe the Electron Configuration of an Atom by using the Bohr Model ...
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    Module 7: Chapter 7: Ionic and Molecular Compounds and Bonding Module 7: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Ionic and Molecular Compounds and Bonding Discussion

    This discussion aligns with the following Module 7: Chapter 7: Bonding and States of Matter objectives:

    1. Define the Components and Types of Ionic Compounds (CLO6)
    2. Model Electron Configuration by using Lewis Structures (CLO6)(CLO7)
    3. Apply the Octet Rule for Lewis Structures (CLO6)(CLO7)
    4. Discuss everyday...
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    Module 8: Chapter 8: Matter and Energy Module 8: Chapter 8: Matter and Energy Discussion
    This discussion aligns with the following Module 8: Chapter 8: Matter and Energy objectives:
    • Explain and apply the Law of Conservation of Energy (CLO1)(CLO2)(CLO3)(CLO5)(CLO6)
    • Define energy, kinetic energy, and gravitational potential energy ...
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    Module 9: Chapter 9: Electricity and Electrical Circuits Module 9: Chapter 9: Electricity and Electrical Circuits Discussion
    This discussion aligns with the following Module 9: Chapter 9: Electricity and Electrical Circuits objectives:


      • Compare the Coulomb Force to the Gravitational Force (CLO2)(CLO3)(CLO5)
      • Explain the relationships between the variables in the Ohm’s Law formula (CLO2)(CLO3)
      • Use Ohm’s Law ...
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    Module 10: Magnetism Module 10: Chapter 10: Magnetism Discussion
    This discussion aligns with the following Module 10: Chapter 10: Magnetism objectives:

        • Define: magnetic force (CLO1)(CLO2)(CLO3)
        • Explain the effects of magnetic fields on moving charge (CLO2)(CLO3)
        • Describe and differentiate between: DC and AC current. (CLO2)(CLO3)
        • Explain how a ...
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