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PHYS 101 Contemporary Physics for Non-Science Majors

(Designed for students majoring in humanities and social sciences.) Non-mathematical survey of selected areas of contemporary science. Emphasis on ideas and concepts of physics, including its role in society.

3

PHYS 104 The Big Bang

Non-mathematical presentation of selected topics regarding the latest theories of the formation of the universe including ideas from special and general relativity.

1

PHYS 107 Particles and Waves

Introductory level course on topics of special interest not covered in regular courses.

1-3

PHYS 111 Introduction to Physical Sciences

An inquiry and algebra based approach to the major topics of physics: motion, conservation laws, heat, electricity, optics, and introductory atomic physics.

3

PHYS 117 Sound, Light and Color

A course for the non-major covering topics in acoustics (especially musical acoustics), optics, light, lasers, holograms, and theories of color. The approach is mostly conceptual with some use of simple algebra. Emphasis will be on the physics, but some discussion of perceptual issues concerning the ear, eye, and brain will be included.

3

PHYS 118 Introduction to Astronomy

An introduction to the study of astronomy, with particular emphasis on stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Intended for both non-majors and majors. The mathematics level will be that of basic high school algebra and geometry.

3

PHYS 121 College Physics I

A non-calculus lecture sequence: motion, dynamics, conservation theorems, heat. Students requiring a laboratory component should include PHYS 123. Student must have taken MATH 105 or N.Y.S. Regents Math B.

3

PHYS 122 College Physics II

A non-calculus lecture sequence: wave motion, sound, electromagnetic fields, circuits, optics, quantum phenomena. Students requiring a laboratory component should include PHYS 124.

3

Prerequisites

PHYS 121

PHYS 123 College Physics Lab I

One three-hour laboratory session per week treating topics covered in PHYS 121.

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Corequisites

PHYS 121

PHYS 124 College Physics II Lab

One three-hour laboratory session per week treating topics covered in PHYS 122.

1

Corequisites

PHYS 122

PHYS 199 Special Topics

Introductorylevel course on topics of special interest not covered in regular courses.

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