SCP 101 – Topics in Physics

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Eppich, Helmut. Inferno. ©.2000 LaGuardia Community College. Photo by Dina Pizzarello.©2020.

Course content


Homework and Assignments

Homework modules are being developed on MyOpenMath. MyOpenMath is a free, open source, online course management system for mathematics and other quantitative fields. Functions include randomizing questions, online tests, discussion forum, and automatic grading.

Enrolled students will receive information from the instructor to access their course.

You can also see an example of the co-curricular project you might perform here

Lab Handouts, Manuals and Safety

SCP 101 Lab Handouts and Manuals

Forms and Safety for All Labs

(Source: LAGCC Natural Sciences Department)

Free E-Textbook 

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College Physics is optional. It is free to read online and download (PDF, Kindle). (Book URL: https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics)

Urone, P., & Hinrichs, R. (2012). College Physics. Houston, Texas : OpenStax. Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0.

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Textbook problem solutions

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Syllabus

The syllabus contains information on Course materials, Instructional Objectives,  Grading Scheme and Standards, Homework Assignments, Attendance and other policies, Class schedule and instructors, and Laboratory requirements and experiments.

Fall 2021 SCP 101 Syllabus (to be added)

Course Description

Students will participate in authentic undergraduate research experiences to learn techniques commonly performed in a biological laboratory, such as micropipetting, isolation and quantification of nucleic acids and proteins, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), immunodetection and gel electrophoresis. Students will also learn about data analysis, responsible conduct of research, communicating science and reflect on the impact of biotechniques on society. Prerequisites: ENG101, MAT112 or MAT115, SCB201, SCC201. 3 credits; 3 hours (2 lecture, 1 lab)

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Physics and Astronomy Open Educational Resources

  • Physics and Astronomy OER
  • Ad Astra Undergraduate Research Newsletter
    Ad Astra is a newsletter where faculty, staff and students at LaGuardia Community College from different disciplines showcase their ongoing and latest research initiatives, scientific and academic accomplishments.  Ad Astra presents snippets of new scientific findings, puzzles to challenge your brain and useful information about usual and unusual career paths and possibilities following graduation.