PHYS103

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How Things Work

Physics College of Liberal Arts

Course Subject Code

PHYS

Course Number

103

Status

Active

Course Attributes

BNS: GenEd-Breadth/Natural Science, CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, EMPY: Major-Physics BA Elective, MPHY: Major-Physics BA

Course Short Title

How Things Work

Course Long Title

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Course Description

A practical introduction to the physics of everyday life, primarily for non-science majors, focusing on the operation of objects in daily environments. Potential objects for study include the roller coaster, musical instruments, automobile, television, laser, and nuclear reactor. Exploration of these devices leads to a conceptual understanding of general physics principles.

Min

4

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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Equivalent Course(s)

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