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Details: (PHYS1105) Fundamental Concepts in Physics

Credits3
Lec/Lab/OJT3/0/0
PrerequisiteMATH0090 with a grade of C or better
Course DescriptionMeets MNTC Goal Area 3. A demonstration-based course that is an introduction to selected topics in classical and modern physics. Topics will include measurement and significant digits, graphing, dimensional analysis, mechanics of motion, vibrations, waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, atomic physics and atomic spectra, lasers and optical fibers, nuclear physics and radiation. This course may be taken separately from PHYS 1106. The course uses active learning techniques. It uses many demonstrations and instructor-guided small group problem-solving activities. Simple algebra is used to insure that students grasp the concepts. A grade of C or better in the prerequisite, Math 0090 is required. Intended for all students but especially designed for non-science majors who want an appreciation of and a limited working knowledge in some major areas of physics.
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(3) Natural Sciences

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