Does anyone know where to find good physics and math courses online?

[cdub2raw]

I recently graduated high school and it only made me realize how much I fudged it up. I slept every day in math class and I never took physics or chemistry. The thing is that I know I'm a smart person and I have an incredible yearning to learn everything about the fundamentals of the world we live in. I just want to expand my knowledge more than anything. The only thing I lack is the resources. I can't make it to college, not at the moment anyway. I was just wondering if anyone could direct me to a website where I could teach myself the basics of physics and the math I need to understand physics. I just need something temporary to teach myself until I can get back in school. If anyone knows of such a website, please provide the link. I'm just a fellow scientist looking to fix his mistakes. Thank you.

[The Bear's Key]

You might wanna look through Physics Demystified on Google Books, it's a 577 page book and has lots to preview online at the link.

 

From the "about page"...

Now anyone with an interest in the physical sciences can master physics -- without formal training or drowning in a sea of complicated formulas and equations.

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With "Physics Demystified you master the subject one simple step at a time - at your own speed. Unlike most books on physics, general principles are presented first - and the details follow. In order to make the learning process as clear and simple as possible, heavy-duty math, formulas, and equations are kept to a minimum.

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Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student,

 

It has lesson plans and is meant to be for self teaching, introducing just enough math to grasp important concepts in physics. Browse though the Google preview, and if the book seems like your cup of tea, look for it online, where you can find a virtual ton of cheap deals online for the book. ($5 with shipping included for example)

 

Also there are many good, free resources online you can learn the non-mathematical aspects from. A great place to start is Einstein Online.

 

Best luck on your quest, however don't forget to ask questions here, there's a good number of scientifically knowledgeable members willing to help and share that knowledge.

[cdub2raw]

I thank you a million times for your help. Thanks to you my adventure as a man of science can begin once more! It is a truly exciting feeling. I'm going to start immediately and I won't forget your assistance.

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

Also, we happen to have an introduction to calculus on this very forum, though it is only half-complete. If you have any questions about it you can always just post a thread and ask.

[Ouroboros]

Its not the end of the world, I found myself in a similar situation

 

It may be a little beyond your current level of study, but MIT have some of the best online lectures, available free on YouTube and iTunes U.

 

All the best

[toastywombel]

There is a beta scienceforums youtube channel, that I am attempting to put together. There is some calculus, linear algebra, and physics lectures from MIT. As well as some other lectures in the feilds of biology, physics, and quantum physics.

 

http://www.youtube.com/scienceforums, or at the link at the bottom of all my posts.

[ydoaPs]

iTunesU has several online courses for FREE(many of which can also be found on YouTube).

[student sci]

when I was taking basic physics and math classes in college, they gave us something called http://www.thinkwell.com, you watch videos of a professor and then take tests. It worked really great for me and it is pretty cheap.

[theoriginal169]

buy a book i suggest universty phiysichs its quite good and easy to undersdant but its only lecture is about mechanics

[10OnRussel]

I liked some of the video lectures from The Teaching Company. . .they have lectures on various departments of Physics, Maths, Biology and Astronomy. . .they are not courses though but it's good material to broaden your knowledge. . .

 

http://www.teach12.com

You will also find them on Youtube - The Teaching Company. . .

 

 

;-))

[seouldavid]

I'll let you know some websites that can help you learn mathematics and physics.

 

1) for K-12 curriculum topics including mathematics and physics

http://www.khanacademy.org/

 

2) mathematics and physics lectures from colleges/universities

http://www.infocobuild.com/education/education.html