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
Spring 2013
1
Adrian Parsegian
MW 4:40-5:55
HAS 134
Fall 2012
1
MW 3:35-4:50
HAS 134
Spring 2012
1
Adrian Parsegian
MW 4:40-5:55
HAS 134
Fall 2011
1
MW 3:35-4:50
HAS 134
Spring 2011
1
Robert Hallock
MW 4:40-5:55
HAS 134
Fall 2010
1
Narayanan Menon
MW 3:35-4:50
HAS 134
Spring 2010
1
Robert Hallock
MW 4:40
HAS 134
Fall 2009
1
Heath Hatch
MW 3:35
HAS 134
Spring 2009
1
Robert Hallock
MW 4:40-5:55
HAS 134
Fall 2008
1
Heath Hatch
MW 3:35-4:50
HAS 134