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PHYS1100 - Great Ideas in Physics (BPS) - 3 - Credits

Physics College of Arts & Sciences

Course Prefix

PHYS

Course Number

1100

Department

Course Title

Great Ideas in Physics (BPS)

General Education Attribute

BPS

Grade Mode

Standard Letter

Repeat Status

NR

Course Description

Descriptive introduction to the principles underlying contemporary physics. Great ideas will include relativity and quantum mechanics and such consequences and applications as the twin paradox, black holes, nuclear energy, magnetic imaging, lasers, superconductivity, and the paradox of Schrodinger's cat.

Credit Hours Min

3

Other Enrollment Recommendations

Facility with high school algebra is expected.