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Physics 100 - Conceptual Physics

The fundamental ideas of physics, a minimum of mathematics. Selected phenomena of everyday existence (motion, sound, electricity). Physics beyond the range our senses, the realm of atoms and nuclei (quantum physics), the universe (cosmology), high speed phenomena (relativity). For non-science majors.

Course Information

Level: Undergraduate Semester Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 GenEd: PS
Prerequisite: Basic Math Skills (RI) proficiency, or equivalent.
Co-requisite: none

Current Semester (Fall 2009)

Section: 1 Instructor: Hatch
Times: MW 3:35 Location: HAS 134

Next Semester (Spring 2010)

Section: 1 Instructor: Hallock
Times: MW 4:40 Location: HAS 134


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