Physics On-Demand

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NCC now offers online physics courses "on-demand" - Physics 1 and Physics 2. These algebra-based, 4-credit classes include a lab-component and are the perfect physics prerequisites for students pursuing careers in medicine (MD), veterinary science (DVM), physical therapy (PT), physician assistant (PA), nursing (ASN, BSN), and other allied health fields. With monthly start dates on the first day of every month, there is no need to wait for traditional fall or spring semester starts. Progress through the course with high-quality recorded lectures, interactive labs, quizzes, and assignments at your speed with regular instructor check-ins and live-proctored exams to ensure engagement, accountability, and academic integrity. Finish in as little as 14 weeks, or faster if you're motivated.

 

Start today and keep your career on track and moving forward! No application required to register. Always verify credit transferability with your target school before registering.


Course Information

  • Cost: $1299 per 4-credit course
    (Note: full payment required at registration, financial aid cannot be used)
    NCC Refund Policy
  • Textbook: OpenStax College Physics (free PDF download)
  • Lab Kit: Purchase not required. A few common household items may be needed (timer, measuring stick, etc.)
  • Tech Requirements: Access to a computer with webcam, and reliable internet is required. Ability to scan assignments and submit as a PDF or PDF annotation software required.
  • Math Prerequisite: College Algebra
    Copies of the course outlines can be found below.

*Students are responsible for confirming this course will transfer*

 


Courses

PHYS 101 (Physics 1)

This is an introductory, algebra-based, problem-solving physics course with a lab component. Topics covered are one and two-dimensional motion, forces, Newton's laws, work, power, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, fluids, temperature, and heat.

  • MATH Prequisite: College Algebra (MATH 140, or equivalent with a C or better)
  • Classes begin March 1st (Registration closes on FEB 23rd)
  • Course Information
  • Course Outline

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PHYS 151 (Physics 2)

This is the follow-on physics course to PHYS 101 (Physics I), and is an introductory, algebra-based, problem-solving course with a lab component. Topics covered are vibrations and waves, sound, electric charge and electric fields, circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light, and optics.

 

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