PHY-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.

Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Prerequisites: 
Basic Math Skills (RI) proficiency, or equivalent.
Corequisites: 
none
Semester(s) offered: 
Both
GenEd: PS

Course Schedules

Semester Sec Instructor Times / Rm
Fall 2023 Guy Blaylock
MW 2:30-3:45
HAS 134
Spring 2023
1
Rory Miskimen
MW 4:00-5:15pm
HAS 134
Fall 2022 Shubha Tewari
MW 2:30-3:45
HAS 134
Spring 2022
1
Rory Miskimen
MW 4:00-5:15pm
HAS 126
Fall 2021 Shubha Tewari
MW 2:30-3:45
HAS 134
Spring 2021
1
Rory Miskimen
MW 4:00-5:15pm
remote
Fall 2020 Shubha Tewari
MW 2:30-3:45
remote
Spring 2020
1
Rory Miskimen
MW 4:00-5:15pm
HAS 134
Fall 2019 Shubha Tewari
MW 2:30-3:45
HAS 134
Spring 2019
1
Rory Miskimen
MW 4:00-5:15pm
HAS 134