PHYC 102 - Introduction to Physics

Institution:

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

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Description:

Designed to introduce non-science majors to basic concepts, laws and skills in physics, in various applications to ordinary life. Energy, momentum, force, wave phenomena, electric charge and photons are discussed, also basic properties of gravitational, electromagnetic and nuclear forces. Selections from relativity, quantum theory, atoms and molecules will be included. See PHYC 102L for an optional laboratory. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.la.unm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 662-5919

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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