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PHSC112: Basic Physical Science: Physics And Astronomy

This course is intended for those students not majoring in the sciences or mathematics, and does not presume any prior familiarity with the subject. Science and math majors will not receive credit for this course. Topics discussed are the nucleus of the atom and radioactivity, fundamentals of electricity and simple circuits, and descriptive astronomy, and light. Experiments are integrated with the subject matter to develop theory from an experimental basis. The Planetarium is used extensively in conjunction with the section in astronomy.
 

Pre-requisites: None
Offering: Every Fall and Spring, and on demand in Summer.
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3

PHSC 113: Exploration in 20th Century Physics for the Non-Science Student                                                                                                         

Intended for students not majoring in the sciences or mathematics and presumes no prior familiarity with the subject.  Science and math majors will not receive credit for this course.  Discusses a variety of topics in solid state physics and modern quantum mechanics, including energy levels and bands, emission of electromagnetic radiation, wave-particle duality, and quantum tunneling.  Integrates demonstrations, hands-on experiments, computer visualization programs, and in-class discussion to develop conceptual models from an experimental basis. 

Pre-requisites: None
Offering: On Demand.
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3