How To Take All The Physics Classes You Need Right From Your Computer

The paragraph introduces the topic of the video, which is about taking physics classes online. It mentions that this is the third video on the subject, following previous ones focused on math and engineering. The speaker intends to provide guidance for beginners, especially for starting physics classes. The video discusses the various levels at which physics is taught, from high school to college, and the mathematical depth required at each level. It also outlines the different topics covered in a basic high school physics class, such as mechanics, vectors, projectile motion, forces, energy, momentum, and more. The speaker then directs viewers to resources in the video description for those who want to get started immediately.

This paragraph delves into the specifics of learning mechanics in physics, offering three different lecture options. The first is Khan Academy, which is recommended for its ease of understanding and minimal use of calculus, making it suitable for high school-level physics learners. The second option is a similar-level lecture that touches on calculus but does not heavily rely on it. The third option is a college-level physics course from MIT, which is more challenging and assumes prior knowledge of calculus. The speaker also mentions the inclusion of a textbook and practice problems, noting the difficulty in finding practice problems for advanced classes but assures that they are available for more basic levels.

The speaker transitions to discussing electricity and magnetism, topics often covered after mechanics in high school and as separate classes in college or AP courses. Multiple options for learning these topics are provided, including Khan Academy's playlist starting from lecture 106, a second lecture series that involves some calculus, and the MIT lectures by Walter Lewin, which are calculus-intensive. The paragraph emphasizes the variety of resources available to cater to different learning levels and interests.

This section covers less straightforward physics topics such as fluids, optics, and waves, which are often taught quickly in high school and are more thoroughly explored in college. The speaker mentions the MIT vibrations and waves class, which is calculus-based and beyond high school curriculum. Khan Academy's physics lecture series is also highlighted for covering these topics in a less organized manner. The paragraph then discusses the complexities of physics education for engineering majors, noting that different disciplines learn more physics topics than just mechanics, electricity, magnetism, and vibrations and waves, but these are usually taught within their respective engineering courses. The speaker provides examples of how physics topics are integrated into engineering curricula, such as thermal physics for physics majors and thermodynamics for mechanical and electrical engineers.

The speaker focuses on advanced physics classes specifically for physics majors, such as classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. It clarifies that while engineers may take a quantum mechanics course, they typically do not take further physics courses, unlike physics majors. The paragraph emphasizes the overlap in physics topics taught across different engineering disciplines and how these topics are tailored to the specific needs of each field. The speaker also mentions the intention to add more classes to the resource list, including relativity, and invites suggestions from viewers.

The speaker concludes the video by reiterating the suitability of Khan Academy lectures for high school students and the MIT lectures for those seeking a more rigorous, calculus-based approach. The speaker expresses intent to add more classes to the resource list over time and encourages viewers to suggest additional resources in the comments. The video ends with a call to action for viewers to like, subscribe, follow on Twitter, and join the Facebook group for future content.