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PHYS 100 - Introduction to Physics

(3 units)
Concise treatment of mechanics, electricity, magnetism, heat, light, sound, relativity, and quantum mechanics.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement or SAT 610 or ACT 27 or Corequisite: MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 176  or MATH 181 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Core Science Requirement A
Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify and describe the fundamental forces in nature.
2. Students will be able to describe the role played by energy in a number of physical phenomena, including planetary systems, atoms and molecules, nuclear reactions, electromagnetic radiation, and the future of the universe.
3. Students will be able to discuss the physical concepts behind a number of existing and future technologies, including x-ray and MRI medical diagnostic techniques, lasers, electronics and quantum computing.
4. Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the foundational principles of physics.
5. Students will be able to relate the foundational principles of physics to real-world and societal problems.
6. Students will be able to formulate questions, and analyze evidence to discriminate between sound and unsound scientific claims.


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