Physics in Everyday Life

Catalog description

An integrated lecture and laboratory course designed for people pursuing degrees outside the natural or health sciences and who are interested in understanding how physics forms the backdrop of modern life. Topics include motion, gravity, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism, discussed in terms of impact on modern society and everyday life. Laboratory exercises demonstrate physical concepts while emphasizing the scientific process of data collection and analysis. This course requires no previous science or mathematics background and cannot count towards Physics Department degree programs. Fulfills the general education requirement of a natural science course with lab. Course consists of three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory exercises per week. Prerequisites: None.