Historical developments and their impact on daily life are included. The principle of energy conservation is stressed, and current problems of worldwide energy production are examined. This is a common course number. This is for non-science majors. It introduces principles of physics and does not require a mathematical background.
Emphasis is on modern developments in physics.
Topics include acoustics, electricity and magnetism, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, atomic physics, and relativity. This is a common course number. This course concerns fundamental aspects of the solar system and the historical development of astronomical ideas. Included are studies of the celestial sphere and motions of the earth, the moon, planets, and other minor bodies. The origin and evolution of the solar system are also covered.