Physics Lab Online Course for College Credit | UPI Study
PHYS 200L 1 College Credit NCCRS Approved

Physics Lab

Physics you can measure at home β€” motion, forces, and energy, with real data and real error analysis.

Physics Lab β€” PHYS 200L online college course
$150 per lab
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NCCRS Approved 1 Credit Hour Self-Paced
$150 PER LAB One-time Β· Lifetime access
97% Completion Rate Course completion rate
28–30 Days Average course completion
1 Credit Hour Lab component for your science course
Self-Paced Β· Final Exam Β· NCCRS Recommended

What You'll Learn

A full semester of physics lab β€” completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Be Able to Do

  • Take precise measurements with virtual laboratory instruments and report them with appropriate units, significant figures, and uncertainty
  • Apply dimensional analysis and the kinematic equations to describe motion in one and two dimensions using experimentally collected data
  • Construct and interpret free-body diagrams and apply Newton’s laws to analyze forces, friction, and motion
  • Test the conservation of mechanical energy and account quantitatively for energy transformations in real systems
  • Analyze oscillatory and wave phenomena, including pendulum motion and acoustic resonance, to extract physical constants
  • Apply the principles of fluid statics and basic electric circuits to interpret measured and provided experimental data
  • Perform and analyze various laboratory activities related to physics, including accurate measurement, data collection, and the use of laboratory tools and instrumentation
  • Apply scientific methodology, in all its explicit steps, to solve complex problems that are part of the laboratory activities, and evaluate experimental results to identify sources of error and uncertainty
  • Communicate experimental findings through formal laboratory reporting, presenting data, calculations, and conclusions clearly and accurately
Topics Covered

Major Course Topics

Lab safety & measurement
Uncertainty & significant figures
Kinematics & motion
Free fall & acceleration
Newton's laws
Force & friction
Work and energy
Conservation of energy
Momentum & collisions
Circular motion
Simple harmonic motion
Pendulum experiments
Waves & oscillation
Data collection methods
Graphical analysis
Error propagation
Lab report writing
Simple Process

How It Works

Three steps from enrollment to transferable college credit β€” no campus visits, no application required.

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Earn College Credit

Watch short video lessons, take quizzes and the final exam β€” all from home, on your schedule.

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Transfer Your Credits

Send earned credits to your school and graduate sooner, at a fraction of the cost.

Does My School Accept This Course?

UPI Study courses carry NCCRS recommendations β€” the same standard recognized by hundreds of cooperating colleges and universities. Check if your school is on our list and move forward with confidence β€” or schedule a call with our team.

Accepted at various NCCRS cooperating universities

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⏱️Self-paced, flexible learning
πŸŽ₯Video-based lessons
πŸ“˜Digital study materials
🧩Interactive quizzes & assessments
πŸ“„ACE & NCCRS-recommended transcripts
πŸ’¬Academic support & guidance
πŸ“ˆGrade improvement opportunities
πŸ’»Access on desktop & mobile

Master physics lab and build a foundation for your degree β€” and your future.

Physics you can measure at home β€” motion, forces, and energy, with real data and real error analysis.

🎯 Why It Matters

  • A laboratory component is required alongside physics lecture at most universities
  • Physics labs are among the most oversubscribed and expensive campus sections
  • Measurement, uncertainty, and graphical analysis are core engineering research skills
  • Home-based design removes lab fees and scheduling barriers entirely

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πŸš€ How This Sets You Up

  • Complete 8 structured experiments with full lab reports
  • Graded quizzes for each lab session
  • 50 contact hours, fully self-paced
  • Designed for home completion with everyday materials
  • Pairs with a physics lecture course if your program requires both
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FAQ

Common Questions Answered.

Everything you need to know about Physics Lab β€” credits, grading, transfer, and how it compares to traditional options.

What is Physics Lab?
A college-level laboratory course with eight structured experiments covering kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, and oscillation. It is Physics 200 Lab.
What equipment do I need?
The course uses a zero-student-cost, home-based design built around everyday materials. Specific requirements are listed in the syllabus.
Do I need a physics lecture course too?
Most universities require the lab alongside a lecture course. Check whether yours requires them concurrently.
Do I need calculus?
The experiments are algebra-based. Calculus is not required for this lab course.
How is it graded?
Graded quizzes for each lab plus assessed lab reports. 70 or above is required to pass.
How many credits is it worth?
Lab courses typically carry fewer credits than lecture courses. Confirm the value with your institution.
How long does it take?
50 contact hours across eight experiments; typically 28–30 days.
Will my engineering program accept a remote lab?
Engineering programs are often strict about lab transfer credit. Confirm with your department first.

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Why Take College Credits?

Quick answers about transferable online credits, test-out style learning, and ACE & NCCRS-recommended options through UPI Study.

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Which universities accept these credits?

UPI Study courses carry NCCRS recommendations recognized by various NCCRS cooperating colleges and universities across the U.S., Canada, and UK.

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Who can take self-paced college courses?

Anyone can enroll β€” including high school students, incoming college students, adult learners, and students trying to test out of traditional courses.

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Why choose this over traditional classes?

Save time and reduce tuition costs. Many students complete prerequisites faster and shorten their time to graduation β€” at a fraction of the cost.

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How many credits can I earn?

This course is NCCRS-recommended for 1 semester credit hour. Transfer as many credits as your university allows β€” students have transferred anywhere from 3 to 90+ credits depending on their school's policy.

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What's Included

Everything You Need to Succeed

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Video-Based Lessons

HD video lectures broken into short, focused modules. Watch at your own pace β€” pause, rewind, replay any time.

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Quizzes & Final Exam

Evaluate your understanding after every section with quizzes and a comprehensive final exam that mirrors real college assessment.

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Structured College-Level Course

Structured lessons covering every topic β€” designed as a standard Physics Lab college-level course.

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Official Transcript

Complete the course, request your transcript, and transfer 1 credit hour to cooperating universities. No separate exam required.

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