Class Schedule

Class information

PHY100 Everyday Physics

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  • CRN: 15923
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From January 5 through March 20, 2026, Vicki Schroeder
    • Rock Creek BLDG7 232, Tuesday, from 9 to 11:50am
      From January 6 through March 17, 2026, Vicki Schroeder

Class materials

Textbooks

Find out which textbooks are required for this class.

Details about this class

This course will be conducted in a format combining online and in person elements. The content (lecture) part of the class is online with detailed video lectures and lecture notes for each chapter. Labs will be in person and will be held on the Rock Creek campus.

The class grading will include a weekly discussion, weekly homework, lab worksheets and 3 exams.

The textbook for this course is a custom version based on Conceptual Physical Science, 6th edition by Hewitt, Suchocki, Hewitt with only the chapters we need. For the textbook there are 3 purchasing options:

  1. Print version: Custom text available at the PCC Bookstore, or 
  2. eText purchased through the PCC bookstore - you will get an access code which you can enter at the textbook link given in #3 below, or
  3. eText which you can purchase directly online: https://console.pearsoned.com/enrollment/ozkkfl

 

Technology

There is no additional technology required for this class.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.