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Physics I
Title: 
 Physics I
Course Code:
 451099
Credits:
 1.0
Prerequisite
 Two laboratory science courses
Tuition:
 Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material:
 The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins:
 September 2009
Class Orientation
Sessions:
 September 2009
Class Ends:
 June 4, 2010
Registration Begins:
 May 2009
Registration Ends: 
 February 4, 2010
Description: 
 Physics I introduces the central concepts of physics, including the dual wave-particle nature of light, the conservation laws (mass energy, and momentum), and atomic theory. This laboratory-centered course utilizes an approach that is inductive and mathematical as well as conceptual. Students will be expected to attend face to face sessions to complete laboratory work.

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