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, philosophical, and aesthetic 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.

Credits: 4 hours
When Offered: (offered fall, spring)
NOTE: This course fulfills the Scientific: Physical Science Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.