Richard Muller, the author of our course books, describes physics as the “Liberal Arts of High Tech.” Topics like energy, global warming, terrorism, satellites, space exploration, and more have a fundamental connection to physics concepts. Understanding physics, as Richard Muller writes, means “you will never again be intimidated by technological advances.” This is of growing importance not just for future leaders of our nation, but also for those who vote and put these leaders in power.
Students who take this class will come away with an understanding of the most important physics concepts for world citizens to understand (and, also, some relativity for fun). The content used in this class is being taught at some of the best universities in the United States and was originated at U.C. Berkeley. Where possible, online resources and labs will be used to allow interested students to dig even deeper into science topics than your average POTUS will ever need.
Students will learn the physics of:
- Energy Sources and Catastrophes
- Global warming
This is a 16-week class for teens working at an advanced high school level. Weekly webinars are 50 minutes long. Recordings are available for students who must miss a session.
Links to required books:
Richard Muller’s textbook, Physics and Technology for Future Presidents, contains much of the same content from the two required books, but doesn’t address the material in the same order or style. Please do not order this book unless you plan to use it independently as a supplemental resource in addition to the two required books.