A descriptive course requiring only elementary mathematics dealing with the relationship of physical principles evident in the everyday world around us. A course designed especially for the liberal arts student and other nonscience majors. Stars and Galaxies. Modern theories concerning the sun, stars, and galaxies, their physical properties, structure, evolution, and recent discoveries such as pulsars, quasars, and developments in cosmology are discussed. A study of the laws, phenomena, and theories of the physical world, including mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and magnetism.
Emphasis is given to the understanding of everyday experiences.
Recitation and laboratory required. Should be taken in sequence, with Phyx 111 required for 112, and Phyx 112 required for 113. General Physics Survey. A survey course in physics, with a laboratory. Designed for Elementary Education, Liberal Arts, and other nonscience majors requiring a laboratory course.