Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
PHYS 143 - PHYSICS FOR CITIZENSHIP
Long Title: PHYSICS FOR CITIZENSHIP
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: Physics is critical to our understanding of nuclear weapons, radiation, electronics, energy and global warming. The most interesting and important topics in physics, with applications to current events will be presented. Topics covered may include energy and conservation, radioactivity, nuclear physics, the Theory of Relativity, lasers, explosions and quantum physics. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHYS 143 if student has credit for FWIS 126.