Physics from an Historical Viewpoint

Overview

Subject area

PH

Catalog Number

102

Course Title

Physics from an Historical Viewpoint

Department(s)

Description

Traces the historical development of some key scientific ideas and the interaction of the individual scientist with his/her world. The relationship of science to major human events is considered. There is discussion of answers to such questions as: What is motion? What matters? What is life? What is man's relation to the rest of the universe? In the laboratory, experiments originally performed by famous scientists are recreated in an exact or simulated form.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

2

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule