PHYS 100 - Concepts in Physics

This course presents an overview of our understanding of the physical world, covering some of the main concepts, theories, and experimental techniques of physics. While the course focuses primarily on the conceptual understanding of physics, it also explores some of its historical, technological, and philosophical aspects, and its place in the history of ideas. The range of possible topics includes Newton’s laws of motion, gravity, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, relativity, quantum theory, elementary particles and nuclear physics. Basic algebra skills are expected of the students. The course has a laboratory component that emphasizes quantitative measurements.

Credit(s): 4
Disciplinary Perspective(s):
STEM: Lab Science
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
None
University Graduation Requirement(s):
None

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR PHYS 100L - Essentials in Physics with Lab
(For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)