Best place for physics I and II in one summer?

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Hi there,


I was contemplating taking Physics I and II next summer, together to be done in 3 months.


Anyone know of any schools/programs that offer this?


I am doing the rest of my pre-reqs at UC Berkeley Extension and we could re-locate for the summer. Thanks!

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I’m gonna vote on “no where”, unless you’re planning to be a physics major.

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I second that. Physics is tough (or at least, it can be), and summer classes are brutal in general. Better to take it during the regular school year and have a better chance at getting that A.

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I have to agree with the other replies that it probably isn’t the best idea to jam a year of Physics into one 14 week Summer session, especially when we OPMs need to retain that imformation. That being said, my school in Southwestern PA offers a ton of Science doubles during Summer. The classes are split into 7 week sessions Classes are Monday through Thursday 8am-1pm (this includes the lab times).

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Caveat: I am taking physics over a full year, as my own math skills are quite rusty (despite a full year of college calculus, I’ve used nothing but on-the-job algebra…mostly ratios… the last 14 years). However, a nursing colleague told me about Portland State University’s summer physics program that she used to complete her physics requirement (she’s just shy of a Master’s in bio-statistics). She was happy with the program, though she is also quite sharp with a very analytical mind. The school is in Portland, OR - not a bad place to spend the summer, though I am a bit biased.


Best of luck with whatever you decide!


Annette

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The Southern California University of Health Sciences is another place that meets your requirements. It is supposedly accredited by WASC but please do your own research. Link below – then click on Schedule of Classes in the menu on the left. Each course is covered in one month via intensive weekend sessions - 8 hours each on Saturdays and Sundays, I believe. I don’t have any opinions about the course format - just offering the link for you to research.


http://www.integratedscienceprogram.com/

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I highly highly highly highly recommend against this. I tried to take Physics I in a very condensed course and ended up having to withdraw because it was just too much for me.


So, now I have a W on my transcript. I would caution you to not make the same mistake unless you have ample amounts of free time and a natural aptitude for physics.

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I have no aptitude for physics, so think that a year-long class is much better. Thanks for the input folks!