Some history of astronomy for better understanding modern views and demonstrating cultural impact of astronomical ideas. No formal science or mathematics prerequisites. The subject of light is used as a basis to explore a wide range of physical phenomena and to examine the goals, methods and limitations of science. Since the essential characteristics of light are embodied in the postulates of relativity and quantum theory, light is seen to lie at the foundation of modern scientific thought.
Course features many classroom demonstratrations.
No formal science or mathematics prerequisites. No formal science or mathematics prerequisites. Includes practice in numerical solution of simple physics problems. No formal science prerequisites. No formal science or mathematics prerequisites.