NSC 101 - Natural Science I:Physical Science in the 20th Century

Institution:

Providence College

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Description:

1 semester, 3 credits ( Natural Science Core Group I) The first part of this course deals with the Newtonian view of nature.Topics include terrestrial and celestial mechanics, energy, and electromagnetism.The second part of the course deals with the development of new ways of looking at nature based upon relativity and quantum mechanics. Other projects are nuclear processes, structure of matter, and cosmology.The course is taught in a conceptual manner.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.providence.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 865-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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