PHYS 100 - Physics of the Modern World

Description:PHYS 100 is an introduction to some of the revolutionary ideas of twentieth-century physics, including quantum theory, atomic and nuclear physics, Einstein's theory of relativity, superconductors, and applications to technology.
Credit hours:4-0-4
Prerequisite(s):eligibility for ENGL 101 and successful completion of MATH 091 [with a "C" or better grade] or equivalent competencies
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates and Degrees
  • Group requirement - Natural/Physical Science
  • Area of concentration - General Science
IAI:P1 901: Physics and Society (GECC)
Offered:Offered in Fall and Spring.

Fall 2010 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
PHYS 1000112:00p12:50pM,T,Th,FSmith, J
  • This class is web-enhanced

Summer 2010 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
PHYS 100018:00a9:50aM,T,W,ThSmith, J
  • This class is web-enhanced

Spring 2010 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
PHYS 1000112:00p12:50pM,T,Th,FSmith, J

Physics Courses

NumberTitleHours
PHYS 105Physics of Sound and Light3-2-4
PHYS 105Physics of Sound and Light3-2-4
PHYS 100Physics of the Modern World4-0-4
PHYS 100Physics of the Modern World4-0-4
PHYS 101Introduction to Physics 13-2-4
PHYS 101Introduction to Physics 13-2-4
PHYS 102Introduction to Physics 23-2-4
PHYS 102Introduction to Physics 23-2-4
PHYS 151Mechanics and Wave Motion3-2-4
PHYS 151Mechanics and Wave Motion3-2-4
PHYS 152Electricity and Magnetism3-2-4
PHYS 152Electricity and Magnetism3-2-4
PHYS 153Thermodynamics and Modern Physics3-2-4
PHYS 153Thermodynamics and Modern Physics3-2-4