Designed to satisfy the laboratory science requirement in General Studies, it is concerned with the philosophy, history, methods and fundamental concepts of physical science without rigorous mathematical treatment. Subject matter includes 35mm camera and darkroom techniques, lenses and light properties. Portrait, special effects and time-exposure photography are taught.
Field studies are an integral part of the course.
Cameras and darkrooms available for student use. The content covers the basic principles of the nature and structure of matter, energy, mechanics and mechanical waves, emphasizing applications of physics to the life and behavioral sciences. Four one-hour lectures per week. 1 cr A laboratory course in general physics with experimental work in mechanics, heat and sound. This is the laboratory companion of course 800-160.