Emphasis on observation, interpretation, and conceptual understanding of physical phenomena. Basic laws and concepts of physics introduced and demonstrated through operation of everyday devices and systems. Emphasis on understanding physical principles behind working of modern technologies and interplay between science and technology.
Students make and view holograms with light from laser.
Suitable for students with little or no background in physics. May not apply toward a physics major. Algebra-based introductory course covering Newtonian mechanics, gravitation, and thermal physics. Emphasis on conceptual understanding of physical principles through group investigations and laboratory activities. Algebra-based introductory course covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.