Course Syllabus
To download the full course syllabus, please click on this link: Physical Science Laboratory (014)
Note that the total number of labs that we will do is closer to 15 labs. Not all of the labs are shown in the table below. I will be making adjustments weekly as we progress.
However the lab for Week 1 is the lab that we will do this week. Please proceed to the Beyond Labz Web page and download the software for Beyond Labz.
| Week | Laboratory | Worksheet |
| 1 | Graphing Motion | Graphing Moiton.pdf |
| 2 | Balanced Forces | Balanced Forces.pdf |
| 3 | Acceleration & Friction | Acceleration & Friction.pdf |
| 4 | Friction & Motion | Friction & Motion.pdf |
| 5 | How Ramps Change Force & Work | How Ramps Change Force & Work.pdf |
| 6 | Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy | Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy.pdf |
| 7 | Transmission & Reflection of Light | Transmission & Reflection.pdf |
| 8 | Reflection & Refraction of Light | Reflection & Refraction.pdf |
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About Me
Brian Keith Gamble; PhD.
Greetings! My name is Brian K. Gamble. I have B.S., M.S., & PhD. degrees in physics respectively from The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina, North Carolina State University, and Clemson University.
I have been teaching physics at the college and University level for over 22 years, with few of those years as a high school math teacher. Currently I am in my third year as the physics professor at Los Angeles Southwest College. After a long hiatus physics has returned to LA Southwest College. I am extremely excited to be charged with rebuilding the physics program here at LASC.
I'm best reached through email at: gamblebk@laacd.edu. During COVID-19 quarantine this is the most efficient way to contact me.
I love music & acting. I am a singer/songwriter and a sonneteer. I have enjoyed modest success as an actor, but recently I have stepped away from Hollywood to become more involved in the community. I look forward to meeting and working with you all!
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Contact Information
My number one priority is your success in this course, so I want you to know I am available to you. The best way to contact me is via my Canvas Inbox at email: gamblebk@laccd.edu, which sends push notifications to my cell for a quick response time. If I do not respond immediately, then I am predisposed and will respond in a timely manner.
- Email: gamblebk@laacd.edu
- sends push notifications to cell
- Office Phone: (323) 241-5355
Weekly Real-Time Webinars
You may schedule additional hours by virtual appointment. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings are an ideal time for virtual appointments.
When We Will Meet
- NO MANDATORY CLASS MEETINGS
How to Join
- Click on Zoom in the links to left
- Click "Join" on that week's meeting
- Here's a guide with more information: http://conferzoom.org/Content/Doc/Participant_Guide.pdf
Canvas Support 24/7 Help Phone Number
The Canvas Support Team is a great resource for LASC students! They can help when you have questions about Canvas (for example, if you need help submitting an assignment, editing your profile, etc.). They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-844-303-5591.
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Course Summary:
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