Physics 1 (University Physics) Online

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding an accredited four-year university that offers an online Physics 1 course during the summer. Participants explore the challenges faced by a student who is unable to take the course at their current institution due to restrictions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses the need for an online Physics 1 course due to time constraints and institutional restrictions.
  • Another participant questions the rationale behind seeking an online course for a single introductory class and suggests discussing the issue with an academic advisor.
  • The original poster clarifies their situation, stating they already hold a degree and cannot take classes at a community college, emphasizing their desire to advance their studies.
  • A different participant mentions potential violations of articulation agreements by the original poster's school and shares their experience teaching an online physics course, suggesting that community colleges typically do not have issues with credit transfer.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to the original poster's situation, with differing views on the feasibility and appropriateness of seeking an online course.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding institutional policies and the implications of taking courses at different types of colleges. There are unresolved questions about the acceptability of online courses and credit transfer between institutions.

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Due to time restraints and the fact that my university won't let me take classes at a two year (But won't offer it during the summer themselves -_-) I need to find an accredited four year+ school that offers Physics 1 online over the summer. I've been looking around but haven't found anything as of yet.
 
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No one? :(
 
I think it's rather unrealistic to expect someone with your precise experience to come along and reply within an hour and a half. It's also quite a strange request-- I'm not entirely sure why you'd want to find some online university in order to complete one introductory class for your degree. If your school tells you you cannot take it concurrently with another class, or that they will not let you take it over the summer, then there's probably a reason for that.

Anyway, I'm most probably not from your country (although you do not even say where that is) so won't be able to help you. Have you tried discussing this with your advisor in your department?
 
I already have a degree so my school won't let me take any classes at a community college. I live in the US but seeing as its a distance ed request I don't think the country matters. The reason I want to take it over the summer is to get ahead, otherwise I would end up having to wait another semester before I matriculate.

The reason I bumped the initial is things fall rather fast around here.
 
Your school could be in violation of an articulation agreement if they refuse to accept credit from a community college. I teach an online algebra-based physics course at Chemeketa Community College and my students never have had a problem. I would encourage you to get something in writing, then bring it to your local community college and see what happens. Regarding your specific problem, I am not aware of any entirely online calculus-based physics courses.
 

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