PHYS& 100 - Physics Non-Sci Majors

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: A survey of the major ideas of physics for non-science majors including classical and modern topics.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of C or higher.
Distribution Requirements:

Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts and terms used in physics.
Apply physics concepts to predict and explain physical phenomena.
NATURAL SCIENCES: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in at least one scientific discipline.

Course Contents

Nature of Science
Mechanics
Heat
Waves and Sound
Light and Color
Electricity and Magnetism
Modern Topics

Instructional Units: 5